GMT Bracelet

[BrettG]

If one was to purchase a Stainless Pepsi on the secondary market, is there a way to know which bracelet was original - oyster or jubilee?

[WatchEnthusiast7369]

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Yes, there is a way to determine whether a Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" originally came with an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Here are some tips to help you verify the original bracelet:

1. **Reference Number:** The model reference number can provide clues. For example, the Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" (Reference 126710BLRO) was initially released with a Jubilee bracelet. Later, Rolex offered the option of an Oyster bracelet as well. Checking the release date of the watch against the available bracelet options at that time can be helpful.

2. **Warranty Card:** The original warranty card or papers that come with the watch usually specify the bracelet type. This is the most reliable method to determine the original bracelet.

3. **Serial Number:** Cross-referencing the serial number with Rolex records or databases can sometimes reveal information about the original configuration of the watch, including the bracelet type.

4. **Authorized Dealers or Rolex Service Centers:** Contacting an authorized Rolex dealer or service center with the watch's serial number can provide you with definitive information about its original bracelet.

5. **Box and Papers:** If the watch comes with its original box and papers, these documents often include details about the bracelet type.

By utilizing these methods, you can verify whether the Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" originally came with an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.

[schwartz914]

That's not true. Warranty card does not say it. It the white hangtag that has 001 or 002 at the end of the ref that will tell you.

[BrettG]

Originally Posted by schwartz914

That's not true. Warranty card does not say it. It the white hangtag that has 001 or 002 at the end of the ref that will tell you.

Thx - would you know which correlates to Oyster?

[lcs77]

The white tag, 001 for jubilee and 002 for oyster

[JRell]

Originally Posted by lcs77

The white tag, 001 for jubilee and 002 for oyster

Isn’t the 002 for jubilee?

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by WatchEnthusiast7369

ChatGPT turned this up.

Yes, there is a way to determine whether a Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" originally came with an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet. Here are some tips to help you verify the original bracelet:

1. **Reference Number:** The model reference number can provide clues. For example, the Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" (Reference 126710BLRO) was initially released with a Jubilee bracelet. Later, Rolex offered the option of an Oyster bracelet as well. Checking the release date of the watch against the available bracelet options at that time can be helpful.

2. **Warranty Card:** The original warranty card or papers that come with the watch usually specify the bracelet type. This is the most reliable method to determine the original bracelet.

3. **Serial Number:** Cross-referencing the serial number with Rolex records or databases can sometimes reveal information about the original configuration of the watch, including the bracelet type.

4. **Authorized Dealers or Rolex Service Centers:** Contacting an authorized Rolex dealer or service center with the watch's serial number can provide you with definitive information about its original bracelet.

5. **Box and Papers:** If the watch comes with its original box and papers, these documents often include details about the bracelet type.

By utilizing these methods, you can verify whether the Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" originally came with an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.

Good to know that watch experts aren't going to be replaced by AI any time soon.

All mostly rubbish.

The full serial number is on the white tag, with the suffix -0001 for Oyster or -0002 for Jubilee.

[WatchEnthusiast7369]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

Good to know that watch experts aren't going to be replaced by AI any time soon.

All mostly rubbish.

The full serial number is on the white tag, with the suffix -0001 for Oyster or -0002 for Jubilee.

I agree :)

[worldofoyster]

The white hang tag.

that's why it's very important to ask/demand for the white tag. it's not a full set without it.

[brandrea]

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[brandrea]

I can confirm that the white tag for the jubilee is a “1”

[Norbert]

No no, the stalwart curmudgeons will tell you that the white tag isn't needed.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I can confirm that the white tag for the jubilee is a “1”

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[Mystro]

Originally Posted by brandrea

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Let me add that “Oyster” in the white tag means OYSTER case not bracelet on the white tag.

The BLRO indicates a 001 as a jubilee bracelet because that was how it was first introduced.

Now the BLNR is just the opposite in number 1 vs 2 indicating which bracelet.
On the BLNR/Batman the white tag shows: M126710BLNR- 0002

This is a BLNR on factory jubilee. This is because the BLNR was first introduced on a oyster bracelet.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mystro

That means “Oyster” case not bracelet.

I thought the 0001 suffix meant jubilee bracelet?


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[Mystro]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I thought the 0001 suffix meant jubilee bracelet?


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It does for a BLRO. I clarified my post with more data.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mystro

It does for a BLRO. I clarified my post with more data.

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[Mystro]

Originally Posted by brandrea

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Also…..the “white tag” is the easiest way to tell which factory bracelet and why you should try to have it included in your “full box set” with a SS GMT.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Let me add that “Oyster” in the white tag means OYSTER case not bracelet on the white tag.

The BLRO indicates a 001 as a jubilee bracelet because that was how it was first introduced.

Now the BLNR is just the opposite in number 1 vs 2 indicating which bracelet.
On the BLNR/Batman the white tag shows: M126710BLNR- 0002

This is a BLNR on factory jubilee. This is because the BLNR was first introduced on a oyster bracelet.

Correct - my blrn on jubilee is the same thing with 0002.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by JRell

Correct - my blrn on jubilee is the same thing with 0002.

This should be a sticky and why buying a ss GMT is important to have the white tag. Rolex is funny about the GMT line and its numbering system but if you know what bracelet the particular model was introduced with as a modern Rolex, then you can crack the bracelet code.

I don’t know how this follows the latest two newer GMT GRNR and Sprite?? It may follow the BLNR code system or might follow the BLRO code system. If a few owners of these could share what their white tag reads we can have a complete list for all SS GMT models and the proper white tag bracelet codes. (We don’t need your serial number on the white tag, just the model # and last 0001 or 0002).

[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by schwartz914

That's not true. Warranty card does not say it. It the white hangtag that has 001 or 002 at the end of the ref that will tell you.

Actually, many older-style cards did actually specify the bracelet; my BLRO had "69200" printed on the warranty card for the Jubilee bracelet.