New GMT case

[3581512]

If anyone ever asks you, what kind of topics go on in a watch forum, show them this thread

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Devildog

I can’t believe that certain posters are arguing that the lug top area visible in this picture is the exactly the same size and shape for each case

I can’t believe people are arguing either way about those photos. I could post 2 pictures of an identical 114060 Submariner, and depending upon the perspective, aspect ratio, image size, or other variables, I could convince you that one has slimmer, longer lugs and a different case size.


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[yhzdude]

Originally Posted by mdubya

Oyster probably not swappable because the new end links on the jubilee are 21mm (just a guess). Then as more new ss gmts and subs are released over the years with 21mm ouster bracelets they will be swappable

if you take a sd43 bracelet, 22mm and get 1 mm, off..it might work depending where the holes are.
i am sure with trial and error someone will figure is out.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by 3581512

If anyone ever asks you, what kind of topics go on in a watch forum, show them this thread

Thing is...

They never ask

[yhzdude]

it s like wearing a Rolex, nobody notices.

[abozz]

Originally Posted by 3581512

If anyone ever asks you, what kind of topics go on in a watch forum, show them this thread

Yes, is a hobby :)

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[themast]

I made these overlays to help illustrate how the LN compares to the BLRO.

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[Speed]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Fair enough bud, but Rolex states "The lugs and sides of its Oyster case have been redesigned" Not just polished differently.

No one is saying its not a "supercase" Just that it appears (from the live pictures of the actual watch) to be subtly different.

Either way, you cannot just use the renders to confirm or deny it.

And, as said above, Hodinkee got the SD43 dial finish wrong, so I'll not be so quick as to simply accept their observation.

If you can direct me to comments from Rolex reps, however, I'd appreciate that

Time & Tide made the same conclusion.

They did point out the longer hands on the GMT though...

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by Speed

Time & Tide made the same conclusion.



They did point out the longer hands on the GMT though...

And shaped differently... I like the old hands better. Gotta say, I bought my OG ceramic SS GMT when it was released in 2007. I admire the newer options but the original is where my tastes are.


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[amh]

Definite proof! The lugs are slightly skinnier. (Note: you must splash some water in your eyes in addition to squinting. And if you wear glasses, take them off)

Originally Posted by themast

I made these overlays to help illustrate how the LN compares to the BLRO.

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[Speed]

Originally Posted by amh

Definite proof! The lugs are slightly skinnier. (Note: you must splash some water in your eyes in addition to squinting. And if you wear glasses, take them off)

I don’t think so.

Again...you have journalists on the floor at Basel who are well aware of the neurotic WIS audience they serve. They have unfettered access to freaking Rolex product personnel. Not some AD sales wanker. They’ve asked the questions we all want to ask...and have stated no difference in size.

Unless you have a CAD of both Watches from Rolex - which you’ll never get - a schematic like the one our Mod Larry did on the Sub might get you close to seeing a difference.

I don’t think posting rendered photos next to each other proves a thing.

[themast]

Originally Posted by Speed

I don’t think so.

Again...you have journalists on the floor at Basel who are well aware of the neurotic WIS audience they serve. They have unfettered access to freaking Rolex product personnel. Not some AD sales wanker. They’ve asked the questions we all want to ask...and have stated no difference in size.

Unless you have a CAD of both Watches from Rolex - which you’ll never get - a schematic like the one our Mod Larry did on the Sub might get you close to seeing a difference.

I don’t think posting rendered photos next to each other proves a thing.

I think he was ironic.

I think the images on the website are representative. I am not sure they are 100% render because dials and materials finish also seem to change.

In any case, in my opinion the case shape, at least from the top, remained unaltered or changed by a very tiny amount.

In the next few weeks some lucky and compassionate member here will make a direct comparison for us with the actual watches and relieve us from this agony!

[jagwap]

Five pages of this, and all of it speculation.

I love this place, and I hate myself for it.

[Random]

Like mdubya and one or two others have put forward, to me the bracelet SEL width of our new friend appears to be 21mm; as measured with a squint of my (ageing) eyes at the various pics doing the rounds...
Either way, a nice piece of timekeeping machinery
Regards

[Krash]

Here is an example why you can't draw conclusions by comparing disparate pictures from the Rolex Website or any other website. I got both of these photos from the Rolex Website.

Based on the picture below, it looks like the Datejust 41 has a much larger dial and a much bigger case, but we know for a fact that's not true.

You need samples of both watches side by side to accurately draw a conclusion. However, just based on glancing at that the new Pepsi, it's pretty obvious that the Supercase remains. If there is a change to lug size, it's virtually undetectable by the human eye.

[BlueIn2Red]

The Rolex website pictures are renders anyway right? Not photographs of actual watches.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by jagwap

Five pages of this, and all of it speculation.

I love this place, and I hate myself for it.

5 pages means if there is a slight change it's as good as makes no difference.

Think this has become more about the politics of the supercase than the watch itself. Stop campaigning, people, election is done, go have a beer!

[Krash]

Originally Posted by BlueIn2Red

The Rolex website pictures are renders anyway right? Not photographs of actual watches.

Yes.

[jagwap]

Originally Posted by AK797

5 pages means if there is a slight change it's as good as makes no difference.

Think this has become more about the politics of the supercase than the watch itself. Stop campaigning, people, election is done, go have a beer!

It seems the popular vote doesn't count.

[thedips]

Originally Posted by 3581512

If anyone ever asks you, what kind of topics go on in a watch forum, show them this thread

Ha! Truly

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by jagwap

Five pages of this, and all of it speculation.

I love this place, and I hate myself for it.

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by Krash

I can’t believe people are arguing either way about those photos. I could post 2 pictures of an identical 114060 Submariner, and depending upon the perspective, aspect ratio, image size, or other variables, I could convince you that one has slimmer, longer lugs and a different case

This is what I’ve been thinking this entire thread.

[emchen]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

This is what I’ve been thinking this entire thread.

More please...

[mdubya]

Forgot about this thread.... based on my handling of the BLRO at the Rolex event with an old GMT in the other hand, the "new case" squad was right!

Anyone who owns a BLRO and older GMT/BLNR and has calipers wanna take some measurements... lol