Anyone tried an oyster on new pepsi????

[WS9D]

Did a search, couldn't find anything. With the new incomings of the PepsiC (C for congrats!), has anyone tried to fit an oyster on it yet???????

[thesharkfactor]

Won't fit. If you want BLRO on oyster, you would need to swap the bezel with an LN or BLNR.

[Rocket_Man]

No other bracelet will fit on the new SS Pepsic than the specific Jubilee that it comes with.

[WS9D]

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Won't fit. If you want BLRO on oyster, you would need to swap the bezel with an LN or BLNR.

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

No other bracelet will fit on the new SS Pepsic than the specific Jubilee that it comes with.

That's what we've been told post basel 2018, but now that members have them in hand, has anyone actually tried to swap and verify this?

[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

That's what we've been told post basel 2018, but now that members have them in hand, has anyone actually tried to swap and verify this?

Exactly. Would love to swap brazaletes with my DaytonaC


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[WS9D]

I want to bump this thread. Have any of new BLRO owners taken the bracelet off to see if an Oyster will not fit as CLAIMED pre-basel?

Yes, we've been told it won't fit, but someone out there has to have tried by now to confirm.

[stmoore]

It would be sad not to enjoy that jubilee. I wouldn't mess with it - just buy the WG version, which will be a collectors item anyway (extremely short run).

[WAK4]

If not I may seriously look into having an oyster bracelet modifed to fit

[gt0279a]

I have a feeling the lughole placement is different, but it would be nice for someone to confirm.

[Onikage]

It would be interesting to know. A case (hardyhar) of a few extra holes drilling or will the thing just not slot? Rolex wouldn't make it as easy as drilling the inside lug would they? Perhaps it'll be so close that the holes would overlap? The WG owners have been beaten eough but it's going to happen if that's all the adaptation required. Everyone will do it.

[037]

I'm personally hoping for the reverse with the new Jubilee fitting the 116710LN. If it does then it gives me a reason to keep both the LN and BLRO around.

If someone were to kindly loan me their SS BLRO for 24 hours, I'll gladly test an Oyster on it for you. Heck, I might even swap bracelets with you if they'll swap 1:1.

[Alternative_Facts]

Originally Posted by 037

I'm personally hoping for the reverse with the new Jubilee fitting the 116710LN. If it does then it gives me a reason to keep both the LN and BLRO around.

If someone were to kindly loan me their SS BLRO for 24 hours, I'll gladly test an Oyster on it for you. Heck, I might even swap bracelets with you if they'll swap 1:1.

??? my blnr is on super jubilee - you can put your gmtC watch on a jubilee bracelet if you get the right pins for it.

[037]

Originally Posted by Alternative_Facts

??? my blnr is on super jubilee - you can put your gmtC watch on a jubilee bracelet if you get the right pins for it.

The new Jubilee is different though. It has an Oysterlock clasp with Easylink and looks more "GMT-ish" -- if that makes any sense.

I've been considering a 63600 Super Jubilee but am hoping a BLRO shows up before then. If I can buy a BLRO at MSRP then the first thing I'm doing is popping off the bracelet and comparing it to the 78200 GMT Oyster. That will happen before I size the bracelet.

[stmoore]

No one is going to drill their case for a different bracelet - especially on a watch that could take most people years to acquire. Hell, you could find an extra insert easier....

Originally Posted by Onikage

It would be interesting to know. A case (hardyhar) of a few extra holes drilling or will the thing just not slot? Rolex wouldn't make it as easy as drilling the inside lug would they? Perhaps it'll be so close that the holes would overlap? The WG owners have been beaten eough but it's going to happen if that's all the adaptation required. Everyone will do it.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by stmoore

No one is going to drill their case for a different bracelet - especially on a watch that could take most people years to acquire. Hell, you could find an extra insert easier....

It was a joke but I do bet we'll see a few. Laser welding will make lughole re-allocation quite possible. Even if the existing required holes would overlap. Obviously Rolex wouldn't touch it with a bargepole after such monkey business but mark my words.
What makes you think an insert would fit? The WG bezel was quite different. 'Extra' ceramic inserts can't just be popped in and out anyway.

[fishingbear]

I did see on the forum where someone put a SS bracelet on the new TT CHNR.

[nikesupremedunk]

I don’t think anyone wants to risk damaging their lugs on a brand new Pepsi just to find out it doesn’t work. I am sure someone will attempt it sooner or later, but I think right now it’s just too soon. I am curious also if the outcome.

[rudestew]

At 8" you will have to add a link

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by Onikage

It would be interesting to know. A case (hardyhar) of a few extra holes drilling or will the thing just not slot? Rolex wouldn't make it as easy as drilling the inside lug would they? Perhaps it'll be so close that the holes would overlap? The WG owners have been beaten eough but it's going to happen if that's all the adaptation required. Everyone will do it.

This is what I suspect. Either it won't fit because of half a mm or whatever, or it will fit but it will not sit flush.

[037]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

This is what I suspect. Either it won't fit because of half a mm or whatever, or it will fit but it will not sit flush.

I'm guessing it's the latter. The new lug radius looks slightly tighter. I suspect we'll see future GMTs on the new Jubilee at some point. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if all GMTs become available on both Oyster and Jubilee.

[kokota]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

That's what we've been told post basel 2018, but now that members have them in hand, has anyone actually tried to swap and verify this?

Exactly what I was thinking.
Not saying an oyster will fit, but where did this info come from?

Even if it doesn't fit I'm sure Rolex will offer and oyster option in a year or two.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by stmoore

No one is going to drill their case for a different bracelet

Don't be so sure, it's a matter of time before someone does it, just like some people modded their 116610 with lug holes by LAWW etc.

[ArtNouveau]

I think you’re daydreaming if you believe swapping the BLRO jubilee for an existing oyster bracelet will be an easy switch. Anyone who saw the watch at the trunk shows and compared it to an existing GMT will have seen that the differences may be subtle but they’re there for a purpose.
The local Rolex rep held up the BLRO next to my BLNR and the shape and size of the lugs is different and the case height on the new one is slighly smaller, maybe 1mm or so. Without a lot of trouble your only hope is to wait and see if they come out with an Oyster for the new case.
Personally, if I didn’t like the jubilee I wouldn’t have much interest in the BLRO. The bracelet is an integral part of its style and mission.

[ippon20]

Here you go...BLNR on left...BLRO on right.

[WS9D]

Originally Posted by ippon20

Here you go...BLNR on left...BLRO on right.

Awesome shot. When are u gonna try and swap them??

[brucethemanlee]

With Rolex making everything was such precision, even off by 1/2 a mm will make bracelets not fit

[Prizla]

Great picture ippon20

Looks like the holes would either overlap or be extremely close to each other if anyone was brave/foolhardy enough to try to drill the lugs. End link looks to be completely different dimensions too. Sneaky Rolex

[brand_c]

Anyone else not disappointed / passive aggressively angry by this?

From a traditionalist’s point of view, swapping the oyster for a jubilee or vice versa is a fun part of owning a sports Rolex.

Sigh, Rolex is a company I both love and hate simultaneously


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[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by brand_c

Anyone else not disappointed / passive aggressively angry by this?

From a traditionalist’s point of view, swapping the oyster for a jubilee or vice versa is a fun part of owning a sports Rolex.

Sigh, Rolex is a company I both love and hate simultaneously


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That is a great observation and statement!

[MCO1]

Originally Posted by brand_c

Anyone else not disappointed / passive aggressively angry by this?

From a traditionalist’s point of view, swapping the oyster for a jubilee or vice versa is a fun part of owning a sports Rolex.

Sigh, Rolex is a company I both love and hate simultaneously


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Hence why the 16710 is going crazy. I will keep mine and have my cake and eat it too in regards to having a jubilee and oyster to pick from.