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Old 31 May 2023, 11:23 PM   #1
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Daytona on a Jubilee

I just swapped my standard Daytona oyster bracelet with my GMT2 jubilee.
The result is somehow bizarre I admit it, but the Jubilee is so much more comfortable.
Any thoughts?




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Old 31 May 2023, 11:25 PM   #2
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I agree the jubilee is much more comfortable, but the end link fitment would bother me.
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Old 31 May 2023, 11:26 PM   #3
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Looks cool. Nice to have in the lineup.


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Old 31 May 2023, 11:28 PM   #4
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Daytona dials and bezels are already very busy with lots of writing, subdials, etc.. I think swapping in a Jubilee band just makes the whole watch even busier. Personally, I would stick with the Oyster.
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Old 31 May 2023, 11:36 PM   #5
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My thoughts: I routinely swap out bracelets and straps on my watches. It is my personal moment of ‘zen’. Some nights when I cannot sleep because of work stress, my wife will find me with my tools and watches tinkering. So whatever makes you happy.

I have swapped out the oyster bracelet on one of my Daytonas for a high end leather strap. Not sure I would mess with my Zenith Daytona as you’ve done. But again, your watch, your choice.
As for comfort, my preference has always been the oyster bracelet or a presidential. I have two GMT-II’s, both on a jubilee, and I routinely swap them out either for an Oyster or oysterflex. Both I find more comfortable.
Regardless, that is a fine watch you have there. Enjoy it!


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Old 31 May 2023, 11:36 PM   #6
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I would put 502t endlinks on, would look even better

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Old 31 May 2023, 11:39 PM   #7
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My thoughts: I routinely swap out bracelets and straps on my watches. It is my personal moment of ‘zen’. Some nights when I cannot sleep because of work stress, my wife will find me with my tools and watches tinkering. So whatever makes you happy.


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I can totally relate and have been found by my wife in the same situation many times.
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Old 31 May 2023, 11:41 PM   #8
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Looks nice, question what spring bars did you use ? As the spring bars for the Daytona I believe would be too thick to fit in the GMT2 bracelet end-links.
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Old 1 June 2023, 12:05 AM   #9
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I think it was better before.
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Old 1 June 2023, 01:31 AM   #10
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Looks nice, question what spring bars did you use ? As the spring bars for the Daytona I believe would be too thick to fit in the GMT2 bracelet end-links.

I used the spring bars of the GMT, the ones of the oyster are indeed thicker.


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Old 1 June 2023, 03:17 AM   #11
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Never thought of that, But it I don't think it looks bad. and if it's more comfortable, Go for it
Nice 16520 Looks just like the Paul Newman Zenith Daytona going to go up at auction on June 9 2023 at Sothebys.
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Old 1 June 2023, 09:36 AM   #12
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Oyster bracelet for me. Watch looks too busy.
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Old 1 June 2023, 11:19 AM   #13
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Love a Daytona on a jubilee ….




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Old 1 June 2023, 11:32 AM   #14
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Not so common, but I think it looks great.
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Old 1 June 2023, 11:35 AM   #15
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Looks great!
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Old 1 June 2023, 11:37 AM   #16
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Not so common, but I think it looks great.
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Old 1 June 2023, 11:44 AM   #17
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I love that look and don't think it's bizarre at all.
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Old 1 June 2023, 11:50 AM   #18
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Works for me. Do what you like.
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Old 1 June 2023, 09:56 PM   #19
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Not my favorite but it works.
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Old 1 June 2023, 10:00 PM   #20
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Looks great. This is how you add a unique touch to your pieces. Really good!
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Old 1 June 2023, 10:26 PM   #21
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Come and buy my jubilee bracelet if you want the same look for your watch :)

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Old 2 June 2023, 01:49 AM   #22
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I quite like the look of Daytonas on the jubilee bracelets.

It's interesting to see the bracelet with the brushed lugs of the 16520.
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I have to admit, I'm not liking the Daytona with the jubilee bracelet. I think it looks much better (and less busy) with the oyster. Sorry!
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Old 2 June 2023, 01:59 AM   #24
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I often will put my Daytona on a super jubilee. Love the look and feel it compliments the watch well




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Old 2 June 2023, 02:13 AM   #25
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Ooo I like the jubilee on the black dial Daytona. I may have to give that a try.

Here is my white dial on a Rolex leather strap. The strap was original from a skydweller




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Old 2 June 2023, 02:17 AM   #26
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Not something I’d do.


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Old 2 June 2023, 02:19 AM   #27
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I do it all the time to some of my watches with a Super Jubilee bracelet.
I just put it on one of my Daytona’s this past weekend.
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Old 2 June 2023, 02:48 AM   #28
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I absolutely love it.
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Old 2 June 2023, 02:54 AM   #29
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What is a ‘super jubilee’ as compared to a regular jubilee? I must admit I’ve not heard that description before


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Old 2 June 2023, 03:02 AM   #30
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Looks great...even the black one....wow....i never much cared for the Daytona...but with the jubilee...makes me look twice at it and smile....great work...thanks for sharing!!!
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