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cancer2 · 3 August 2009, 10:22 PM

initially, i love the jubilee bracelet, but after getting my 116034, i think the oysteris less formal and easier to maintain. am i right?

SLS · 3 August 2009, 10:24 PM

IMO, oyster bracelets show more scratches but I do prefer them over the jubilee, I feel they both show wear about the same.
Scott

Colnago · 3 August 2009, 10:30 PM

The Jubilee is very flexible with its smaller links....some could argue that makes it more comfortable from new.....it is a bit more flashy because of course it has always had PCL's....it scratches just the same but you notice it less as it's normally confined to the top surface where contact is made with any hard surface, eventually this contact surface can wear a flat on the top of the links, I have a bracelet that has suffered this, having said that it still looks good......I also have an Oyster and a President bracelet on other watches.....I love 'em all to be honest......

cancer2 · 3 August 2009, 10:37 PM

how much would it cost to change my oyster to jubilee?

Colnago · 3 August 2009, 10:44 PM

A lot depends on this....is it SS or TT for instance.....which watch head do you want it to fit....the new Super Jubilee or the older style?....if it's the 116034 it is very probably possible......new bracelets (even SS ones) can be expensive...

vitix · 4 August 2009, 12:24 AM

jubilee is more jeweled or somthig like than, in spanish is "es mas Fino" more for dressing up nice, the Oyster is more sporty, though they are both great

shoppy · 4 August 2009, 12:32 AM

Going from a SS oyster on a new TOG to get an additional jubilee is £859. Call it £750 with my discount.

goduke1 · 4 August 2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cancer2

how much would it cost to change my oyster to jubilee?

You can get a quality aftermarket for less than 100 US dollars, if you wanted to try out the look. If you like it, take the plunge and get a Rolex Bracelet.

Alan111 · 4 August 2009, 03:56 AM

I love my oyster bracelet. I tried on a jubilee bracelet and like its feeling so I went ahead and switched out to a non-super jubilee two tone with non-SEL's from my 16233, A series. I switch them from time to time, but much prefer the oyster bracelet.

Gold Crown · 4 August 2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

IMO, oyster bracelets show more scratches but I do prefer them over the jubilee, I feel they both show wear about the same.
Scott

Yep they do. The jubilee shows almost no scratches at all. I would take a Jubilee over an oyster band any day.

Perdu · 4 August 2009, 05:09 AM

I've worn both. The Jubillee shows less sratches, so it's easier to maintain.

Dan Pierce · 4 August 2009, 05:57 AM

Long known as a jubilee fan I still love the classic oyster too.

Not to mention a nato or two just to drive JJ crazy.

dP

michael69 · 4 August 2009, 06:00 AM

Jubilee for me....

(til I get the president anyway!)

Alan111 · 4 August 2009, 06:22 AM

Here's a wrist shots. My original configuration is with the Oyster (my preference!!) But I borrow my 16233 A-Series' bracelet once in a while....

wantonebad · 4 August 2009, 06:25 AM

Too funny Alan, the only watch I prefer in a jubilee is a DJ, don't get me wrong it looks good on any oyster (I prefer oyster for every other model) but the DJ and Jubilee seem to go together like peas and carrots

Art 1 · 4 August 2009, 06:35 AM

Oyster for me. I will not buy a watch with the jubilee.

Tools · 4 August 2009, 06:39 AM

I like them both, but some watches look better on one rather than the other...

mastermixer · 4 August 2009, 06:59 AM

i like the oyster better

PeterT · 4 August 2009, 07:38 AM

GMT II + Jubilee = very nice

PeterT

landroverking · 4 August 2009, 07:46 AM

The Jubilee was introduced on the GMT in 1954, I think, I like both. the new Jubilee is much better then the old model which some say was more comfortable, but had it;s drawbacks and issues with ware. The Oyster is tought as nails and if is all bushed is very easy to maintain.

Mrdi · 4 August 2009, 08:22 AM

No double lock on the Jubilee

Dan, have you ever had your Super Jubilee come undone?

Dan Pierce · 4 August 2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

No double lock on the Jubilee

Dan, have you ever had your Super Jubilee come undone?

Never, ever! It has a very commanding snap

dP

Finley · 4 August 2009, 12:05 PM

I tried the jubilee because I like the look. It lasted a week. From now on it's the oyster for me!

Strut99GT · 4 August 2009, 01:08 PM

Will the new style of jubilee bracelet be relatively stretch-proof compared to the old style? That's probably what's most important to me - which bracelet will stay nice for the longer period of time. Clearly that was oyster in the past, but I've had a couple of watchmakers indicate the new jubilee is an incredibly solid bracelet.

Colnago · 4 August 2009, 01:11 PM

Much less chance of stretch with the super jubilee...it was wear to the central polished links of the older jubilee's that caused the "stretch"....(which of course isn't stretch at all...it's just frictional wear).....the new jubilee's have solid centre links so the problem almost goes away

Taffi Abernathy · 4 August 2009, 01:17 PM

I love the look of both. I have a jubilee now so my next watch will definitely be an oyster. When I was looking a few months ago, the AD actively tried to deter me from choosing an oyster due to the ease with which it scratches.

Singslinger · 4 August 2009, 07:08 PM

To my eye, the GMT Master looks better with a Jubilee bracelet so I switched to one a couple of months ago. Cost was approx US$500 at the Rolex Centre in Singapore. It's definitely more comfortable on the wrist than the Oyster, but I wouldn't recommend it for any of the other sports models.

Numismatist · 5 August 2009, 12:01 AM

OK, education time:

What is the 'old' julbilee vs jubilee vs super-jubilee?

thx

Dan Pierce · 5 August 2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

OK, education time:

What is the 'old' julbilee vs jubilee vs super-jubilee?

thx

Classic jubilee has the stamped clasp, hollow center links, w/ seperate end pieces.
The super jubilee has solid center links, hidden clasp, and integrated end pieces.

dP

Numismatist · 5 August 2009, 05:32 AM

Thanks, my new M-serial has the super which I like a lot. Has that only been out a few years?

3 August 2009, 10:22 PM	#1
cancer2 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: philippines Watch: rolex 116034 Posts: 45	jubilee vs oyster bracelet? initially, i love the jubilee bracelet, but after getting my 116034, i think the oysteris less formal and easier to maintain. am i right?

3 August 2009, 10:24 PM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	IMO, oyster bracelets show more scratches but I do prefer them over the jubilee, I feel they both show wear about the same. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

3 August 2009, 10:30 PM	#3
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	The Jubilee is very flexible with its smaller links....some could argue that makes it more comfortable from new.....it is a bit more flashy because of course it has always had PCL's....it scratches just the same but you notice it less as it's normally confined to the top surface where contact is made with any hard surface, eventually this contact surface can wear a flat on the top of the links, I have a bracelet that has suffered this, having said that it still looks good......I also have an Oyster and a President bracelet on other watches.....I love 'em all to be honest...... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 August 2009, 10:44 PM	#5
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	A lot depends on this....is it SS or TT for instance.....which watch head do you want it to fit....the new Super Jubilee or the older style?....if it's the 116034 it is very probably possible......new bracelets (even SS ones) can be expensive... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

4 August 2009, 12:32 AM	#7
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Going from a SS oyster on a new TOG to get an additional jubilee is £859. Call it £750 with my discount. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

3 August 2009, 10:37 PM	#4
cancer2 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: philippines Watch: rolex 116034 Posts: 45	how much would it cost to change my oyster to jubilee?

4 August 2009, 12:24 AM	#6
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	jubilee is more jeweled or somthig like than, in spanish is "es mas Fino" more for dressing up nice, the Oyster is more sporty, though they are both great

4 August 2009, 03:56 AM	#9
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I love my oyster bracelet. I tried on a jubilee bracelet and like its feeling so I went ahead and switched out to a non-super jubilee two tone with non-SEL's from my 16233, A series. I switch them from time to time, but much prefer the oyster bracelet.

4 August 2009, 05:09 AM	#11
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I've worn both. The Jubillee shows less sratches, so it's easier to maintain. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

4 August 2009, 05:57 AM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Long known as a jubilee fan I still love the classic oyster too. Not to mention a nato or two just to drive JJ crazy. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

4 August 2009, 06:00 AM	#13
michael69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 93	Jubilee for me.... (til I get the president anyway!)

4 August 2009, 06:22 AM	#14
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Here's a wrist shots. My original configuration is with the Oyster (my preference!!) But I borrow my 16233 A-Series' bracelet once in a while.... Attached Images

4 August 2009, 06:25 AM	#15
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Too funny Alan, the only watch I prefer in a jubilee is a DJ, don't get me wrong it looks good on any oyster (I prefer oyster for every other model) but the DJ and Jubilee seem to go together like peas and carrots __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

4 August 2009, 06:35 AM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Oyster for me. I will not buy a watch with the jubilee.

4 August 2009, 06:39 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I like them both, but some watches look better on one rather than the other... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 August 2009, 06:59 AM	#18
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	i like the oyster better

4 August 2009, 07:38 AM	#19
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	GMT II + Jubilee = very nice PeterT

4 August 2009, 07:46 AM	#20
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	The Jubilee was introduced on the GMT in 1954, I think, I like both. the new Jubilee is much better then the old model which some say was more comfortable, but had it;s drawbacks and issues with ware. The Oyster is tought as nails and if is all bushed is very easy to maintain.

4 August 2009, 08:22 AM	#21
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	No double lock on the Jubilee Dan, have you ever had your Super Jubilee come undone?

4 August 2009, 12:05 PM	#23
Finley "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: United States Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 417	I tried the jubilee because I like the look. It lasted a week. From now on it's the oyster for me! __________________ I have to be successful because I like expensive things.

4 August 2009, 01:08 PM	#24
Strut99GT Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 410	Will the new style of jubilee bracelet be relatively stretch-proof compared to the old style? That's probably what's most important to me - which bracelet will stay nice for the longer period of time. Clearly that was oyster in the past, but I've had a couple of watchmakers indicate the new jubilee is an incredibly solid bracelet.

4 August 2009, 01:11 PM	#25
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Much less chance of stretch with the super jubilee...it was wear to the central polished links of the older jubilee's that caused the "stretch"....(which of course isn't stretch at all...it's just frictional wear).....the new jubilee's have solid centre links so the problem almost goes away __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

4 August 2009, 01:17 PM	#26
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	I love the look of both. I have a jubilee now so my next watch will definitely be an oyster. When I was looking a few months ago, the AD actively tried to deter me from choosing an oyster due to the ease with which it scratches. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

4 August 2009, 07:08 PM	#27
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	To my eye, the GMT Master looks better with a Jubilee bracelet so I switched to one a couple of months ago. Cost was approx US$500 at the Rolex Centre in Singapore. It's definitely more comfortable on the wrist than the Oyster, but I wouldn't recommend it for any of the other sports models.

5 August 2009, 12:01 AM	#28
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	OK, education time: What is the 'old' julbilee vs jubilee vs super-jubilee? thx __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

5 August 2009, 05:32 AM	#30
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Thanks, my new M-serial has the super which I like a lot. Has that only been out a few years? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

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