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Toet · 9 March 2017, 06:20 AM

First post, considering buying a GMT BLNR and loving the look of this watch on a jubilee strap.
Did some research already and found out there apparently are two ways to go

Super Jubilee, 63600, needs 1.8mm springbars to fit. Is originally made for 36mm watches. Pros: looks really good, solid links, really liking the new clasp. Cons: supposedly does not sit entirely flush against the case due to differences in case circumference (36 vs 40mm)?
"Regular" Jubilee, 62510h 50, takes 2.0mm springbars. Is originally made for the GMT as well. Pros: should sit flush against the case, clasp allows for more adjustment. Cons: Links not solid, clasp looks less good than the Super Jubilee.

I am particularly concerned regarding the Super Jubilee's fit against the case. I've looked at various images of the Super Jubilee on the GMT but fail to see whether this alleged "misfit" is a tangible issue.

Looking forward to your opinions on this and particularly looking forward to any closeup images that might show how both options align on the case.

Joearch · 9 March 2017, 10:35 AM

Super J is the way to go. I got one to put on my BLNR but it ended up on my GMT II Coke instead.

Le Chef · 9 March 2017, 02:32 PM

I put a SJ on my BLNR not long after I bought the watch and it's still on there. The bracelet ends do not make a precise fit with the case, but frankly that doesn't bother me in the slightest. what "bothers" me is I got a modern GMT that looks like it could be vintage due to the SJ bracelet. God help me if a RONR comes out in a couple of weeks...

Toet · 9 March 2017, 08:09 PM

Thanks for the input guys.
Le Chef, any chance on a closeup of the fit of the Super Jubilee? Are the fit issues only relating to the differences in radius?
Hoping to get a feel on how "off" the fit is and whether that would bother me. On the images you posted I dont even see any fit issues.

Le Chef · 10 March 2017, 01:31 AM

Here are a couple more images:

Le Chef · 10 March 2017, 01:34 AM

Apologies

You can see if you look closely that the end links and the lugs do not have precisely the same profile. In terms of fit (lugwidth gap) there is no problem at all and the bracelet is a tight fit.

ejvette · 10 March 2017, 01:43 AM

Love the Jubilee!

TonyD · 10 March 2017, 01:46 AM

Looks awesome!

Loevhagen · 10 March 2017, 01:52 AM

The SJ are for DJ 36mm case. The BLNR is 40mm. The 502T end links are for a 40mm case.

Melchizedek · 10 March 2017, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The SJ are for DJ 36mm case. The BLNR is 40mm. The 502T end links are for a 40mm case.

Dumb question...

Where are you guys getting this from?

Can it be done to the submariner?

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joe100 · 10 March 2017, 02:20 AM

If you use a 62510 bracelet, you'd better PAY ATTENTION to your end links. If you have no access to the spring bar after you put it on, it will have to be cut off. There is a thread around here about a poor guy who had this happen.

Miguelon · 10 March 2017, 02:22 AM

I also put the SJ on my BLNR. U would say the fit for all intents and purposes looks and fees perfect. The only gap and its tiny is visible on the underside of the watch. I will post pics. I cant speak for the old jubilee but I will say the BLNR is a heavy maxi case and I can't imagine a hollow link bracelet. Also, I love the hidden clasp of SJ.

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Toet · 23 April 2017, 12:35 AM

Thanks for all the info guys.

I managed to acquire a new BLNR a few weeks ago.

At that time, the AD had a 62510h bracelet, which we subsequently put on using the 502t endlinks. To me this looked like a great fit.
It turned out however, that this bracelet did not have the 50 stamp, and 1.8mm springbars were used. As such, I returned this bracelet to the AD, and asked for the 62510h with 50 stamp to be ordered.

Today, I was informed the 62510h stamp 50 can no longer be ordered new from Rolex. As such, I will have to look for a different solution (either 63600, which does not fit entirely right, or the 62510h I got in the first place, which takes the 1.8mm springbars). Before I go this route, would like to have verified that indeed the 62510h 50 can no longer be ordered new directly from Rolex.

Anybody on the board that can confirm or debunk this?

Thanks in advance!

9 March 2017, 06:20 AM	#1
Toet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3	Jubilee on BLNR, options and considerations First post, considering buying a GMT BLNR and loving the look of this watch on a jubilee strap. Did some research already and found out there apparently are two ways to go Super Jubilee, 63600, needs 1.8mm springbars to fit. Is originally made for 36mm watches. Pros: looks really good, solid links, really liking the new clasp. Cons: supposedly does not sit entirely flush against the case due to differences in case circumference (36 vs 40mm)? "Regular" Jubilee, 62510h 50, takes 2.0mm springbars. Is originally made for the GMT as well. Pros: should sit flush against the case, clasp allows for more adjustment. Cons: Links not solid, clasp looks less good than the Super Jubilee. I am particularly concerned regarding the Super Jubilee's fit against the case. I've looked at various images of the Super Jubilee on the GMT but fail to see whether this alleged "misfit" is a tangible issue. Looking forward to your opinions on this and particularly looking forward to any closeup images that might show how both options align on the case.

9 March 2017, 02:32 PM	#3
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Precision vs Perception I put a SJ on my BLNR not long after I bought the watch and it's still on there. The bracelet ends do not make a precise fit with the case, but frankly that doesn't bother me in the slightest. what "bothers" me is I got a modern GMT that looks like it could be vintage due to the SJ bracelet. God help me if a RONR comes out in a couple of weeks... Attached Images

10 March 2017, 01:31 AM	#5
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Fit Here are a couple more images: Attached Images

10 March 2017, 01:34 AM	#6
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	And the missing one Apologies You can see if you look closely that the end links and the lugs do not have precisely the same profile. In terms of fit (lugwidth gap) there is no problem at all and the bracelet is a tight fit. Attached Images

10 March 2017, 01:43 AM	#7
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Love the Jubilee! __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

9 March 2017, 10:35 AM	#2
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Super J is the way to go. I got one to put on my BLNR but it ended up on my GMT II Coke instead.

9 March 2017, 08:09 PM	#4
Toet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3	Thanks for the input guys. Le Chef, any chance on a closeup of the fit of the Super Jubilee? Are the fit issues only relating to the differences in radius? Hoping to get a feel on how "off" the fit is and whether that would bother me. On the images you posted I dont even see any fit issues.

10 March 2017, 01:46 AM	#8
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	Looks awesome! __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

10 March 2017, 01:52 AM	#9
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	The SJ are for DJ 36mm case. The BLNR is 40mm. The 502T end links are for a 40mm case.

10 March 2017, 02:20 AM	#11
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	If you use a 62510 bracelet, you'd better PAY ATTENTION to your end links. If you have no access to the spring bar after you put it on, it will have to be cut off. There is a thread around here about a poor guy who had this happen. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 March 2017, 02:22 AM	#12
Miguelon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 68	I also put the SJ on my BLNR. U would say the fit for all intents and purposes looks and fees perfect. The only gap and its tiny is visible on the underside of the watch. I will post pics. I cant speak for the old jubilee but I will say the BLNR is a heavy maxi case and I can't imagine a hollow link bracelet. Also, I love the hidden clasp of SJ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2017, 12:35 AM	#13
Toet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3	Thanks for all the info guys. I managed to acquire a new BLNR a few weeks ago. At that time, the AD had a 62510h bracelet, which we subsequently put on using the 502t endlinks. To me this looked like a great fit. It turned out however, that this bracelet did not have the 50 stamp, and 1.8mm springbars were used. As such, I returned this bracelet to the AD, and asked for the 62510h with 50 stamp to be ordered. Today, I was informed the 62510h stamp 50 can no longer be ordered new from Rolex. As such, I will have to look for a different solution (either 63600, which does not fit entirely right, or the 62510h I got in the first place, which takes the 1.8mm springbars). Before I go this route, would like to have verified that indeed the 62510h 50 can no longer be ordered new directly from Rolex. Anybody on the board that can confirm or debunk this? Thanks in advance!

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