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B.F. Pigeon · 19 February 2022, 02:52 PM

Hello,

I just saw that Forstner makes a Jubilee style bracelet for the BB and BB58 models. Anybody already hands on with this?

https://forstnerbands.com/products/j...ack-bay-series

Also, anyone with the Uncle Seiko one? How's the fit and wear?

https://www.uncleseiko.com/products/...r-black-bay-58

Chrs,

BF

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dpt.calvin · 19 February 2022, 02:58 PM

Uncle Seiko all the way. I have three of his bracelets.

1William · 19 February 2022, 11:51 PM

I just bought the Forstner Jubilee for my BB GMT. I own four or five of the bracelets from them and they are all top quality. I look forward to seeing how this looks.

Dan Pierce · 20 February 2022, 12:38 AM

Bought the Uncle Seiko for my BB GMT & love it.

With US you get a choice of brushed or polished center links, 22mm to 18mm taper, & push pin links. Forstner offers only polished center links, 22mm to 16mm taper, and screw in links.

Here's a review:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=836767
dP

B.F. Pigeon · 20 February 2022, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I just bought the Forstner Jubilee for my BB GMT. I own four or five of the bracelets from them and they are all top quality. I look forward to seeing how this looks.

I have a Forstner flatlink for my Speedmaster and the quality is indeed top notch.

Please keep us updated on your experience with the Jubilee.

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B.F. Pigeon · 20 February 2022, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Bought the Uncle Seiko for my BB GMT & love it.

With US you get a choice of brushed or polished center links, 22mm to 18mm taper, & push pin links. Forstner offers only polished center links, 22mm to 16mm taper, and screw in links.

Here's a review:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=836767
dP

Great stuff, thanks!

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yngshr · 21 February 2022, 01:21 AM

I went with the Forstner. The build quality looks to be a definite step up from the Uncle Seiko version.

dpt.calvin · 21 February 2022, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yngshr

I went with the Forstner. The build quality looks to be a definite step up from the Uncle Seiko version.

It looks nice. Especially with the screw pins and push button clasp. Wish they offered a full brushed option.

Dan Pierce · 21 February 2022, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by B.F. Pigeon

Great stuff, thanks!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

It looks nice. Especially with the screw pins and push button clasp. Wish they offered a full brushed option.

I'm surprised how much I love the brushed center links.

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Greglaw · 21 February 2022, 02:32 AM

Dan you have such cool watches, that bracelet looks awesome on the gmt!

Dan Pierce · 21 February 2022, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Greglaw

Dan you have such cool watches, that bracelet looks awesome on the gmt!

Thank you, sir!

Appreciate the kind words.
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jlovda · 21 February 2022, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Bought the Uncle Seiko for my BB GMT & love it.

With US you get a choice of brushed or polished center links, 22mm to 18mm taper, & push pin links. Forstner offers only polished center links, 22mm to 16mm taper, and screw in links.

Here's a review:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=836767
dP

That Jubilee is simply beautiful on the Tudor.

On a side note, after looking at these products, doesn't it seem absolutely ridiculous what Rolex charges for the same item? I have an original Jubilee bracelet for my 1675 that I bought in Norway in 1983 for $100. In order to keep it in good condition, about five years ago I bought a nice clone off ebay for about $50. Except that the clone has no Rolex logo on the clasp neither I nor anyone else can tell the difference.

mk2jag · 21 February 2022, 05:57 AM

I think the bracelet looks great but I can't get past the look of the solid end links.....

Db7566 · 21 February 2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mk2jag

I think the bracelet looks great but I can't get past the look of the solid end links.....

Yes the end links could be more defined.

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mk2jag · 23 February 2022, 02:51 AM

I would like to buy the uncle S jubilee for my GMT but will need the tools to do the job. Can somebody please help by letting me know which tools I will need to adjust the US bracelet and to remove the OEM from the GMT? I would also really appreciate a link to retailer for the necessary tools. I would like to purchase the best quality as I have seen that cheap tools can do more harm than damage,,,,

ps. a double sided tweezer like tool seems like a good one for the lees experienced like me.

dpt.calvin · 23 February 2022, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mk2jag

I would like to buy the uncle S jubilee for my GMT but will need the tools to do the job. Can somebody please help by letting me know which tools I will need to adjust the US bracelet and to remove the OEM from the GMT? I would also really appreciate a link to retailer for the necessary tools. I would like to purchase the best quality as I have seen that cheap tools can do more harm than damage,,,,

ps. a double sided tweezer like tool seems like a good one for the lees experienced like me.

The gold standard:
https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-78...-bar-tweezers/

Good alternatives:
https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/
https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sp...rgonomic-tips/

The new kid on the block (and my preference):
https://www.esslinger.com/premium-sp...-removal-tool/

Esslinger is a great retailer. But shipping costs to you may be prohibitive.

For the links, nothing fancy is needed. I have this and it works perfectly:
https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Repai...s%2C371&sr=8-5

mk2jag · 23 February 2022, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

The gold standard:
https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-78...-bar-tweezers/

Good alternatives:
https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-spring-bar-tweezers/
https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sp...rgonomic-tips/

The new kid on the block (and my preference):
https://www.esslinger.com/premium-sp...-removal-tool/

Esslinger is a great retailer. But shipping costs to you may be prohibitive.

For the links, nothing fancy is needed. I have this and it works perfectly:
https://www.amazon.com/Remover-Repai...s%2C371&sr=8-5

thanks Mate!!! Ill get cracking on this....

MisterG12 · 25 February 2022, 09:43 AM

Received my US today after reading Dans post. Quite pleased.

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Dan Pierce · 25 February 2022, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterG12

Received my US today after reading Dans post. Quite pleased.

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Sporting a jubilee & 6:00 cyclops, well done.

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MisterG12 · 25 February 2022, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Sporting a jubilee & 6:00 cyclops, well done.

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Thank you Dan. I’ve stolen all your ideas :)

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THC · 25 February 2022, 09:21 PM

Looks great.. may need to get one

Dan Pierce · 25 February 2022, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterG12

Thank you Dan. I’ve stolen all your ideas :)

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As have I.

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Swearengen · 26 February 2022, 01:50 AM

Uncle Seiko

Dan Pierce · 26 February 2022, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Swearengen

Uncle Seiko

Well done, Gabriel!

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Swearengen · 26 February 2022, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well done, Gabriel!

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Thanks Dan, it was your post that tipped me over the edge

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Dan Pierce · 26 February 2022, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Swearengen

Thanks Dan, it was your post that tipped me over the edge

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I'll be happy to take some blame.

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JTL31 · 26 February 2022, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'll be happy to take some blame.

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You have me looking at Uncle Seiko & Forstner and I don’t even have the BB58 in my collection yet!!!

Cryptochonos1 · 26 February 2022, 06:58 AM

Not bad, but I still think I prefer the oyster over jubilee for that model.

Cryptochonos1 · 26 February 2022, 06:59 AM

Although I will say it looks like the ok vintage Pepsis from the 60s that I see in auction from time to time so if you want that look but with a modern clean watch do it!

Dan Pierce · 26 February 2022, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JTL31

You have me looking at Uncle Seiko & Forstner and I don’t even have the BB58 in my collection yet!!!

I've been there before, Janet.

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19 February 2022, 02:52 PM	#1
B.F. Pigeon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Bill Location: S.E. Asia Posts: 129	Jubilee for Black Bay Hello, I just saw that Forstner makes a Jubilee style bracelet for the BB and BB58 models. Anybody already hands on with this? https://forstnerbands.com/products/j...ack-bay-series Also, anyone with the Uncle Seiko one? How's the fit and wear? https://www.uncleseiko.com/products/...r-black-bay-58 Chrs, BF Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2022, 02:58 PM	#2
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19 February 2022, 11:51 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I just bought the Forstner Jubilee for my BB GMT. I own four or five of the bracelets from them and they are all top quality. I look forward to seeing how this looks.

21 February 2022, 02:32 AM	#10
Greglaw Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 667	Dan you have such cool watches, that bracelet looks awesome on the gmt!

21 February 2022, 05:57 AM	#13
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	I think the bracelet looks great but I can't get past the look of the solid end links.....

23 February 2022, 02:51 AM	#15
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	I would like to buy the uncle S jubilee for my GMT but will need the tools to do the job. Can somebody please help by letting me know which tools I will need to adjust the US bracelet and to remove the OEM from the GMT? I would also really appreciate a link to retailer for the necessary tools. I would like to purchase the best quality as I have seen that cheap tools can do more harm than damage,,,, ps. a double sided tweezer like tool seems like a good one for the lees experienced like me.

25 February 2022, 09:43 AM	#18
MisterG12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 604	Received my US today after reading Dans post. Quite pleased. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2022, 09:21 PM	#21
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Looks great.. may need to get one

26 February 2022, 06:58 AM	#28
Cryptochonos1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Texas Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 316	Not bad, but I still think I prefer the oyster over jubilee for that model.

26 February 2022, 06:59 AM	#29
Cryptochonos1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Texas Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 316	Although I will say it looks like the ok vintage Pepsis from the 60s that I see in auction from time to time so if you want that look but with a modern clean watch do it!

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