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mjr24 · 6 December 2018, 04:16 PM

The new Pepsi....the new Root Beer......did they change something with case? I read they changed the case and lugs just a little to optimize polishing.....resulting in sharper edges and a shinier case side. I am wondering how much "shinier" the case side is on these models versus the non-new movement GMTs?

Likestheshiny · 6 December 2018, 04:51 PM

Only on the Pepsi, and I've held one right next to my BLNR and I can't see a difference. If something changed, it's negligible.

joli160 · 6 December 2018, 10:56 PM

Something was changed but indeed hardly visible for common folk

watchwatcher · 6 December 2018, 11:03 PM

They say they did.

ROLMARINER · 6 December 2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mjr24

The new Pepsi....the new Root Beer......did they change something with case? I read they changed the case and lugs just a little to optimize polishing.....resulting in sharper edges and a shinier case side. I am wondering how much "shinier" the case side is on these models versus the non-new movement GMTs?

I'm not sure about the polishing, but the geometry of the case and lugs of the Pepsi has it wearing identically to my 5-digit Sub which was a great relief to me as the 6-digit Sub didn't fit right and looked disproportionate. I read that Rolex thinned out the lugs and gently reshaped the case to make it wear a touch smaller and look less boxy.

AEC · 7 December 2018, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

Only on the Pepsi, and I've held one right next to my BLNR and I can't see a difference. If something changed, it's negligible.

Thank you! I've been staring at the lugs on the case of the steel BLRO versus the lugs on other modern GMT and Submariner cases, and darned if I can see any difference between them!

JacksonStone · 7 December 2018, 01:44 AM

There was some good insight on this issue in another thread a while back. One member reported his measurements:

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Originally Posted by 037

I've compared and measured them in person and they're all the same. Lug lengths, tapers and end widths are identical on 1267xx and 1167xx cases. The only differences are in the brush finish, polish and springbar holes.

Another member posted pictures of the BLNR and BLRO side by side, showing negligible difference between the models in terms of the lugs or case geometry.

037 · 7 December 2018, 01:51 AM

They're the same.

In another thread, someone installed their BLNR bracelet on their BLRO and it showed how even the curves of the lugs are identical. If I can find that photo or discussion I'll post a link.

And, my GMT bracelet on my CHNR fit visually perfect using the CHNR's springbars. The difference was in the springbar hole location and endlink shelf, but visually you'd never know it.

JacksonStone · 7 December 2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

They're the same.

In another thread, someone installed their BLNR bracelet on their BLRO and it showed how even the curves of the lugs are identical. If I can find that photo or discussion I'll post a link.

I would be interested in seeing that. I bookmarked your quote and the other pictures, because I knew this issue would come up again.

037 · 7 December 2018, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I would be interested in seeing that. I bookmarked your quote and the other pictures, because I knew this issue would come up again.

It was in the long discussion about fitting Oyster bracelets on the BLRO.

Attached is a photo I saved from that thread. I'd give credit to the owner but didn't make note of who it was.

Also note that the endlinks don't lock in perfectly and rock slightly in the 12671x cases, making the slope look slightly off in this photo. If they locked in perfectly tight then the slopes would match 100% at all times. This is due to the springbar size being smaller than intended for the 78200 bracelet endlinks.

Once fit with an Oyster, the optical illusion of slimmer lugs disappears and reality becomes more apparent.

HTH

JacksonStone · 7 December 2018, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

Once fit with an Oyster, the optical illusion of slimmer lugs disappears and reality becomes more apparent.

Thanks. Yeah, the Jubilee really does play with the optics. I kinda want one for my Sub now.

037 · 7 December 2018, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Thanks. Yeah, the Jubilee really does play with the optics. I kinda want one for my Sub now.

I want one as well but the 69200 Jubilee is roughly $3750 MSRP.

JacksonStone · 7 December 2018, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

I want one as well but the 69200 Jubilee is roughly $3750 MSRP.

I don't want it that much.

037 · 7 December 2018, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I don't want it that much.

Exactly my reaction.

Sublovin · 7 December 2018, 02:18 AM

Old case was was more comfortable

LittleGothamDragon · 7 December 2018, 02:49 AM

Here’s my side to side
BLRO wears more comfortable but that might be because of the jubilee rather than any significant difference in case dimensions. If case dimensions have changed it is negligible - nothing jumps out

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6 December 2018, 04:16 PM	#1
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	Did they change something with the cases/lugs on newest GMTs? The new Pepsi....the new Root Beer......did they change something with case? I read they changed the case and lugs just a little to optimize polishing.....resulting in sharper edges and a shinier case side. I am wondering how much "shinier" the case side is on these models versus the non-new movement GMTs?

6 December 2018, 10:56 PM	#3
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Something was changed but indeed hardly visible for common folk __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

6 December 2018, 04:51 PM	#2
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Only on the Pepsi, and I've held one right next to my BLNR and I can't see a difference. If something changed, it's negligible.

6 December 2018, 11:03 PM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	They say they did.

7 December 2018, 01:51 AM	#8
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	They're the same. In another thread, someone installed their BLNR bracelet on their BLRO and it showed how even the curves of the lugs are identical. If I can find that photo or discussion I'll post a link. And, my GMT bracelet on my CHNR fit visually perfect using the CHNR's springbars. The difference was in the springbar hole location and endlink shelf, but visually you'd never know it.

7 December 2018, 02:18 AM	#15
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Old case was was more comfortable

7 December 2018, 02:49 AM	#16
LittleGothamDragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: L'il G. Dragon Location: All over.... Watch: Rolex Posts: 115	Here’s my side to side BLRO wears more comfortable but that might be because of the jubilee rather than any significant difference in case dimensions. If case dimensions have changed it is negligible - nothing jumps out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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