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HappyFamilyVan · 14 September 2019, 01:24 AM

I would think that the Oyster bracelet with glide lock adjust and the extra lock would be more expensive than the Jubilee. But the opposite is true. Any clues why?

Rolex Essex · 14 September 2019, 01:29 AM

Most probably Jubilee is more expensive to manufacture and more desirable than Oyster.

fleabag · 14 September 2019, 02:20 AM

It’s a lot nicer to wear jubilee bracelet

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Explorer2polar · 14 September 2019, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fleabag

It’s a lot nicer to wear jubilee bracelet

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Not sure about that,

I've owned Jubilee bracelet Rolex's before but now it has to be an Oyster bracelet for me, feels secure and solid.

MikeyV · 14 September 2019, 02:29 AM

It's got like 5x the pieces. A lot more cutting, shaping, polishing and assembly. I'm surprised it's not more.

GarbanzoNegro · 14 September 2019, 02:30 AM

Costs more to be produced?

othertbone · 14 September 2019, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Essex

Most probably Jubilee is more expensive to manufacture and more desirable than Oyster.

Yes more expensive probably to produce I would think.

TempoKing · 14 September 2019, 02:32 AM

Italy and Greece is all about oyster, USA all about the Jubilee ...
I think the jubilee outsells the oyster..possibly more gold there
than the oyster... hence the small price difference

Verdi · 14 September 2019, 02:36 AM

Jubilee is a bit more dressy. Many people buy a Rolex Datejust as a dress watch and the jubilee is the choice for them.

I am a wis and, for me, there is no such thing as a dress watch on metal brecelet. It has to be a leather piece.....so I would always choose the oyster. It feels a lot more sturdier.
But I do admit, the one jubilee DJ I had was very comfy to wear.

watchmework · 14 September 2019, 02:56 AM

It’s more expensive because it’s a more complex bracelet to make, think about it being a a five piece link vs the oysters one. A lot more refinement has to go into creating the pieces and polishing them.

Cgill1982 · 14 September 2019, 03:43 AM

It wasn’t at one time but I’d say more moving parts!!

Pmt2 · 14 September 2019, 05:03 AM

The new jubilee bracelet is a work of art. It’s a solid, beautiful, and modern. I love it

Importer_Exporter · 14 September 2019, 05:17 AM

What’s the msrp for each bracelet?

SubMarine · 14 September 2019, 05:40 AM

Jubilee and President are the best bracelets.

tyler1980 · 14 September 2019, 05:42 AM

its more intricate and probably costs more to make and finish

Seibei · 14 September 2019, 06:10 AM

Jubilee is more expensive to make and as far as I am concerned, less desirable due to the dated look. So, be happy that the Oyster costs less.

JDsnewwatch · 14 September 2019, 06:14 AM

Because everyone is having nostalgia for their 1990s tag heuer formula 1 watch LOL. That bracelet is a hard “pass” for me.

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StackLexus17 · 14 September 2019, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Essex

Most probably Jubilee is more expensive to manufacture and more desirable than Oyster.

Spot on here.
Esp given all the moving pieces, pins, and assembly required.

*Batteries sold separately

Calatrava r · 14 September 2019, 07:03 AM

New Jubilee also has the clasp feature. Its all preference and I do not believe the price difference is much. Oyster is a scratch magnet which is fine if you can live with that. Jubilee with the hidden clasp is great if you can get the correct fit. No fine adjustment in the clasp as with the Oyster.

Tools · 14 September 2019, 07:54 AM

You guys are all nuts...……. how much time to make, or number or parts the bracelet is made of doesn't drive the price. Just like there is no real rhyme or reason why the Sub is priced more than the GMT and the GMT is more than the Exp II, and on and on..

You think the Jubilee is expensive, try to buy a leather strap and deployant buckle from Rolex !!!!

BobDyl · 14 September 2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer2polar

Not sure about that,

I've owned Jubilee bracelet Rolex's before but now it has to be an Oyster bracelet for me, feels secure and solid.

I'm not sure either. Have both, and I can't tell the difference between my oyster and jubilee in terms of comfort. Both light, both comfortable. Maybe I'm missing some wrist nerve endings.

watchmework · 14 September 2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pmt2

The new jubilee bracelet is a work of art. It’s a solid, beautiful, and modern. I love it

I’m with you.

inadeje · 14 September 2019, 09:03 AM

They’re like 100 bucks for a good quality non rolex branded on etsy, so they can’t be that be that expensive to make...chinese child labor and all

Laszlo · 14 September 2019, 09:06 AM

It's more diserable (not sure why) and probably more expensive to manufacture.

askdanny · 14 September 2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Importer_Exporter

What’s the msrp for each bracelet?

I second the commenter's question. There is no evidence the Jubilee bracelet is more expensive than the Oyster. Or is there?

tyler1980 · 14 September 2019, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Importer_Exporter

What’s the msrp for each bracelet?

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Originally Posted by askdanny

I second the commenter's question. There is no evidence the Jubilee bracelet is more expensive than the Oyster. Or is there?

comparable watches cost more on jubilee vs not.... buying a bracelet separately is ridiculously expensive no matter the bracelet option. AFAIK an AP ROO bracelet costs less than a rolex SS bracelet to buy as a standalone purchase... in any case its close and one goes on a 20K+ watch and the other on a watch that could be in the 6k range and the finishing is not comparable so straight up MSRP is all out of whack anyway for a rolex bracelet

Chewbacca · 14 September 2019, 09:26 AM

Its simply tooling, supply, demand, and some old school industrial production fixed and variable cost math...

Mass Production/Continuous Production is the standard process for all things Rolex makes except their Job Shop Production which is characterized by custom specifications for a limited quantity of products, use of general purpose machines and comparatively more creative/skilled labor. = Custom dials, jubilees, Pearlmaster links and Masterpiece models etc...

The Oyster molds and machines are paid for by now since they've been humming since I believe around 2006 with the first 6D models.

As the jubilee gets offered on more models, the prices will come down and they'll be no different than an Oyster.

Right now, they're more simply because there's less and the cost isn't loaded into the overall watch when bought as a part.

Although this is Rolex we're talking about so... I could be completely wrong and its really which elves are on shift and which called in sick. ...

Easy E · 14 September 2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Importer_Exporter

What’s the msrp for each bracelet?

Approx $1550 for the Jubilee and $2500 for a 97xxx full package glidelock bracelet.

Easy E · 14 September 2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Approx $1550 for the Jubilee and $2500 for a 97xxx full package glidelock bracelet.

That’s bracelet only, for clarification

FrontHeadlock · 14 September 2019, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Verdi

Jubilee is a bit more dressy. Many people buy a Rolex Datejust as a dress watch and the jubilee is the choice for them.

I am a wis and, for me, there is no such thing as a dress watch on metal brecelet. It has to be a leather piece.....so I would always choose the oyster. It feels a lot more sturdier.
But I do admit, the one jubilee DJ I had was very comfy to wear.

Yes, yes, yes I agree.

I cringe any time someone refers to the DJ as a dress watch. It is an excellent all-around watch (IMO probably the best all-around watch in existence), but it is not a dress watch.

14 September 2019, 01:24 AM	#1
HappyFamilyVan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Unknown Posts: 79	Why is Jubilee bracelet more expensive than Oyster I would think that the Oyster bracelet with glide lock adjust and the extra lock would be more expensive than the Jubilee. But the opposite is true. Any clues why?

14 September 2019, 02:36 AM	#9
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Jubilee is a bit more dressy. Many people buy a Rolex Datejust as a dress watch and the jubilee is the choice for them. I am a wis and, for me, there is no such thing as a dress watch on metal brecelet. It has to be a leather piece.....so I would always choose the oyster. It feels a lot more sturdier. But I do admit, the one jubilee DJ I had was very comfy to wear. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

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14 September 2019, 05:42 AM	#15
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	its more intricate and probably costs more to make and finish __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

14 September 2019, 07:54 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	You guys are all nuts...……. how much time to make, or number or parts the bracelet is made of doesn't drive the price. Just like there is no real rhyme or reason why the Sub is priced more than the GMT and the GMT is more than the Exp II, and on and on.. You think the Jubilee is expensive, try to buy a leather strap and deployant buckle from Rolex !!!! __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 September 2019, 01:29 AM	#2
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Most probably Jubilee is more expensive to manufacture and more desirable than Oyster.

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fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	It’s a lot nicer to wear jubilee bracelet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2019, 02:29 AM	#5
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 545	It's got like 5x the pieces. A lot more cutting, shaping, polishing and assembly. I'm surprised it's not more.

14 September 2019, 02:30 AM	#6
GarbanzoNegro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 449	Costs more to be produced?

14 September 2019, 02:32 AM	#8
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Italy and Greece is all about oyster, USA all about the Jubilee ... I think the jubilee outsells the oyster..possibly more gold there than the oyster... hence the small price difference

14 September 2019, 02:56 AM	#10
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	It’s more expensive because it’s a more complex bracelet to make, think about it being a a five piece link vs the oysters one. A lot more refinement has to go into creating the pieces and polishing them.

14 September 2019, 03:43 AM	#11
Cgill1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: UK Posts: 173	It wasn’t at one time but I’d say more moving parts!!

14 September 2019, 05:03 AM	#12
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	The new jubilee bracelet is a work of art. It’s a solid, beautiful, and modern. I love it

14 September 2019, 05:40 AM	#14
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	Jubilee and President are the best bracelets.

14 September 2019, 06:10 AM	#16
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Jubilee is more expensive to make and as far as I am concerned, less desirable due to the dated look. So, be happy that the Oyster costs less.

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JDsnewwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: JD Location: NJ Watch: 116710LN with BCL Posts: 414	Because everyone is having nostalgia for their 1990s tag heuer formula 1 watch LOL. That bracelet is a hard “pass” for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,596	New Jubilee also has the clasp feature. Its all preference and I do not believe the price difference is much. Oyster is a scratch magnet which is fine if you can live with that. Jubilee with the hidden clasp is great if you can get the correct fit. No fine adjustment in the clasp as with the Oyster.

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inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	They’re like 100 bucks for a good quality non rolex branded on etsy, so they can’t be that be that expensive to make...chinese child labor and all __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

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Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,856	It's more diserable (not sure why) and probably more expensive to manufacture. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Its simply tooling, supply, demand, and some old school industrial production fixed and variable cost math... Mass Production/Continuous Production is the standard process for all things Rolex makes except their Job Shop Production which is characterized by custom specifications for a limited quantity of products, use of general purpose machines and comparatively more creative/skilled labor. = Custom dials, jubilees, Pearlmaster links and Masterpiece models etc... The Oyster molds and machines are paid for by now since they've been humming since I believe around 2006 with the first 6D models. As the jubilee gets offered on more models, the prices will come down and they'll be no different than an Oyster. Right now, they're more simply because there's less and the cost isn't loaded into the overall watch when bought as a part. Although this is Rolex we're talking about so... I could be completely wrong and its really which elves are on shift and which called in sick. ...

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