GMT and Glidelock - successful marriage

[LooseCann0n]

I have recently purchased a 126710BLRO on a jubilee bracelet and have been wearing this for over a month now. (Love it BTW!)

However as much as the jubilee has grown on me, I did originally want to change the look and as the GMT is one of only a few Rolexes that allows for easy swap of the bracelet I was going to either a) buy a new oyster bracelet for it or b) swap the bracelet from my 116500 Daytona.

However I have seen a few discussions here about the GMT needing brushed links and found myself agreeing with this. As luck would have it, I also have a 116600 SD4k which comes with brushed links (and, as an added bonus, glidelock!) so one purchase of a Bergeon 7825 later we are here: -










Am very happy with the look and fits perfectly using the springbars from the SD4k.
Very easy to do using the 7825, which I recommend despite the comparatively high cost. The whole process took around 10 mins which means I might mix it up more often as the fancy takes me..

Hope you like.


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[Bluside]

Well done. The brushed bracelet looks great on a GMT.

I added an oyster bracelet to mine and much prefer it over the jubilee.

[S7gpt]

looks great

[travisb]

Nice! Definitely looks good and you can switch up whenever you like.

[brandrea]

Look great.

One of the reasons I prefer the jubilee (beyond comfort) is that I really don’t like PCL’s on the Oyster. This is a great way to get the best of both worlds and the glidelock to boot

[Rori]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Look great.

One of the reasons I prefer the jubilee (beyond comfort) is that I really don’t like PCL’s on the Oyster. This is a great way to get the best of both worlds and the glidelock to boot

I agree, it’s either a jubilee or this.


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[Bill2e]

So your SD43 bracelet fit in the GMT?

I thought they were different sizes. 22MM vs 20MM

[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by Bill2e

So your SD43 bracelet fit in the GMT?

I thought they were different sizes. 22MM vs 20MM

116600 SD4k, not SD43.

[4BostonB]

GMT with brushed links is the way.

[Divingdeep87]

I will 100% do this when I get mine this December.

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by Boomo

Want to sell that Jubilee?

Sorry - will be keeping it and swapping back whenever I want a more dressy / different look.
Will probably be getting the GMT oyster bracelet soon (maybe Xmas) as I do like PCLs on the Pepsi.

[funkright]

Would love to have a glidelock on my 116710LN oyster bracelet, but the only option (other than buying another watch to swap with) is aftermarket.

And, well, that's sacrilege..

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by funkright

Would love to have a glidelock on my 116710LN oyster bracelet, but the only option (other than buying another watch to swap with) is aftermarket.

And, well, that's sacrilege..

You know what to do…
“… buying another watch to swap with…”


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[Scholar]

I don't know what got into Rolex and Omega's heads in the 2000s that made them start putting PCLs on all sorts of sports watches that should never have had them.

Omega has mostly reversed this, thankfully, but for several years there they had watches with otherwise great vintage styling ruined by garish PCLs.

Rolex has yet to reverse it on the GMT, which is especially odd after it got the Jubilee option back. Polished Jubilee and brushed Oyster would be the best options.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Scholar

I don't know what got into Rolex and Omega's heads in the 2000s that made them start putting PCLs on all sorts of sports watches that should never have had them.

Omega has mostly reversed this, thankfully, but for several years there they had watches with otherwise great vintage styling ruined by garish PCLs.

Rolex has yet to reverse it on the GMT, which is especially odd after it got the Jubilee option back. Polished Jubilee and brushed Oyster would be the best options.

Agree.

[Harry-57]

Nice job. I'd like to put a brushed Oyster on my BLRO with a Glidelock. Maybe one day I'll get sufficiently organised.

[Gab27]

The aesthetics are pleasing and natural.

I'm not sure why the GMT doesn't come with a brushed bracelet with a Glidelock clasp (or a derivative of it) straight from the factory.

[fabR]

i thought only 97200 from a sub ref# 11... was going to fit on gmt
i guess i was wrong.
which ref # is the bracelet from SD4k , please?

[fskywalker]

Nice!


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[Goose 104]

Very good job!

Does anyone know if the 116610LN bracelet will fit the BLRO as well?

[Number3]

Originally Posted by Goose 104

Very good job!

Does anyone know if the 116610LN bracelet will fit the BLRO as well?

Yes, using the BLRO springbars.

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by Number3

Yes, using the BLRO springbars.

I used the springbars used with the bracelet (SD4k) for mine - didn’t check if the BLRO springbars would fit - probably would be my guess but I went for the more substantial ones from the 116600and it slotted right in.
When I change I’ll try the BLRO ones to see.

[mattytreks]

Incredible look with the glidelock!

Let's assume for a moment that I have an extra glidelock bracelet from a 124060 or 126610 (but lacking the spring bar).

What specific spring bar would I need to purchase in order for it to be compatible with my BLRO?

Thanks in advance.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by mattytreks

Incredible look with the glidelock!

Let's assume for a moment that I have an extra glidelock bracelet from a 124060 or 126610 (but lacking the spring bar).

What specific spring bar would I need to purchase in order for it to be compatible with my BLRO?

Thanks in advance.

Won’t fit - the bracelet on the 12 series is 21mm wide at the lugs as opposed to 20mm on the BLRO.

[espanol]

Wow. Looks perfect.

[ale70]

Looks EXACTLY how it should look from the factory

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by ale70

Looks EXACTLY how it should look from the factory

They’ll more likely bring back the Coke before they put brushed links back on a GMT..

[Rolexken]

The end links don’t fit correctly you can tell the bracelet is off another watch. But if you’re happy go for it.

[LooseCann0n]

Originally Posted by Rolexken

The end links don’t fit correctly you can tell the bracelet is off another watch. But if you’re happy go for it.

You are correct - I have noticed that the bezel is (ever so slightly) harder to turn so not a perfect solution - thinking it might be due to the seadweller bracelet is slightly thicker as the watch is thicker..?
However, on balance I am happy with it. Probably not a long term solution but will tide me over for now.
The solution may be to get an oyster bracelet and brush the links like I have seen on here.

[fabR]

i was right then

97200 from sub ref 11... will be flash and perfect and brushed!!