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turnipex · 29 October 2016, 05:05 PM

Hey

Anyone know why the WG & SS Datejust has an all SS Jubilee bracelet?

Why is not WG and SS for the bracelet as well?

Ta

Marty

Thatguy · 29 October 2016, 05:21 PM

The SS Datejust only has a WG fluted bezel. No point in mixing WG and SS as they look too similar.

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crowncollection · 29 October 2016, 05:35 PM

Just the bezel, hands and indices of the dial

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OmegaJJH · 29 October 2016, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatguy

The SS Datejust only has a WG fluted bezel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Just the bezel, hands and indices of the dial

These boys are spot on

The GMT Master · 29 October 2016, 07:58 PM

As for why, it would compromise the strength of the bracelet for no aesthetic gain. As least with yellow/pink Rolesor you can see the precious metal

77T · 29 October 2016, 08:04 PM

Cost control is another consideration in constructing the bracelet.
Maybe a better question is why they used WG in the bezel when SS would've worked as well.

MonBK · 29 October 2016, 08:05 PM

x 2 ^

tifosi · 29 October 2016, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatguy

The SS Datejust only has a WG fluted bezel. No point in mixing WG and SS as they look too similar.

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This.

OmegaJJH · 29 October 2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Maybe a better question is why they used WG in the bezel when SS would've worked as well.

This!!

It certainly adds a chunk to the price that I wasn't expecting when I bought mine.

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The Joker · 29 October 2016, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Cost control is another consideration in constructing the bracelet.
Maybe a better question is why they used WG in the bezel when SS would've worked as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

This!!

It certainly adds a chunk to the price that I wasn't expecting when I bought mine.

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As we know they have a smooth SS bezel.

The fluted bezel is a Rolex trademark that has history, and because of this they want to differentiate the 2 bezels and make it slightly more prestigious. A fluted bezel is always gold.

No point making the jubilee TT WG, couldn't distinguish it from all SS.

cinciwatch · 29 October 2016, 10:58 PM

As other posters have said I think most buyers would prefer the lower cost of all ss if there is no cosmetic difference between wg and ss.

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turnipex · 30 October 2016, 05:57 AM

I get the consensus is that it would only be cosmetic.

But.. If I use my Nomos as an example. I love the fact that most people have no idea what a Nomos is. It's subtle luxury.

To me white gold is the same. I would know that the piece on my wrist is .... But only watch lovers would know that it was gold....i find that inconspicuous luxury appealing.

FastFour · 30 October 2016, 06:05 AM

Have older jubilee bracelets been SS/WG? Mid 90's?

29 October 2016, 05:05 PM	#1
turnipex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Brisbane, Aust Watch: My Sub no date :) Posts: 30	Jubillee Question Hey Anyone know why the WG & SS Datejust has an all SS Jubilee bracelet? Why is not WG and SS for the bracelet as well? Ta Marty __________________ Current Collection: Rolex Sub 114060 - Nomos Zurich Helgray Le Mans - Seiko 5 SNKK47

29 October 2016, 05:35 PM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,165	Just the bezel, hands and indices of the dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

29 October 2016, 08:04 PM	#6
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,909	Cost control is another consideration in constructing the bracelet. Maybe a better question is why they used WG in the bezel when SS would've worked as well. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 October 2016, 05:57 AM	#12
turnipex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Brisbane, Aust Watch: My Sub no date :) Posts: 30	I get the consensus is that it would only be cosmetic. But.. If I use my Nomos as an example. I love the fact that most people have no idea what a Nomos is. It's subtle luxury. To me white gold is the same. I would know that the piece on my wrist is .... But only watch lovers would know that it was gold....i find that inconspicuous luxury appealing. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex Sub 114060 - Nomos Zurich Helgray Le Mans - Seiko 5 SNKK47

29 October 2016, 05:21 PM	#2
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	The SS Datejust only has a WG fluted bezel. No point in mixing WG and SS as they look too similar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 October 2016, 07:58 PM	#5
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	As for why, it would compromise the strength of the bracelet for no aesthetic gain. As least with yellow/pink Rolesor you can see the precious metal

29 October 2016, 08:05 PM	#7
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	x 2 ^

29 October 2016, 10:58 PM	#11
cinciwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Josh Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: 114060 Posts: 52	As other posters have said I think most buyers would prefer the lower cost of all ss if there is no cosmetic difference between wg and ss. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 October 2016, 06:05 AM	#13
FastFour "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Zach Location: Seattle Watch: DateJust II Posts: 22	Have older jubilee bracelets been SS/WG? Mid 90's?

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