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Clive · 9 June 2018, 08:05 AM

Leather is an option for a great vintage look

billyrayuk · 10 June 2018, 12:41 AM

Yes and it fits perfectly. I have photos but not sure how to upload.

LLmrol · 10 June 2018, 12:43 AM

Wow! Can’t wait to see!

billyrayuk · 10 June 2018, 12:47 AM

Here you go! Seems nobody was silly enough to try this so I thought I'd be the first.

kingofthehill · 10 June 2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Here you go! Seems nobody was silly enough to try this so I thought I'd be the first.

I expect that you have now even further expanded demand for this piece. Thank you for sharing!

G'ed · 10 June 2018, 12:53 AM

And we have a winner!

jfmiii · 10 June 2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Here you go! Seems nobody was silly enough to try this so I thought I'd be the first.

wow. thanks for posting. so did Rolex just flat out lie about Oysters not fitting this watch?!

watchwatcher · 10 June 2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Here you go! Seems nobody was silly enough to try this so I thought I'd be the first.

Well that's interesting. Thanks for posting.

billyrayuk · 10 June 2018, 01:02 AM

The only thing I noticed when putting the Jubilee back on was that the end of the spring bars appeared wider. I didn't measure them so not 100% sure!!

However, the end links of the Oyster were rock solid when in position and that was using the bars that came out of my 116713LN. It may have just been my mind or eyes playing tricks on me but either way, the fit was perfect!

billyrayuk · 10 June 2018, 01:06 AM

If nobody has posted this by Monday I will take a full wrist shot of the Pepsi on a steel Oyster!

jfmiii · 10 June 2018, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

If nobody has posted this by Monday I will take a full wrist shot of the Pepsi on a steel Oyster!

please dont make us wait until Monday!!

TudorBeast · 10 June 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Yes and it fits perfectly. I have photos but not sure how to upload.

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Here you go! Seems nobody was silly enough to try this so I thought I'd be the first.

I thought this was a troll... then he figured out how to upload pictures...

On a serious note, the oyster looks like it doesn't sit flush with the case on the edge.

jonnyz1245 · 10 June 2018, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jfmiii

wow. thanks for posting. so did Rolex just flat out lie about Oysters not fitting this watch?!

Looks that way. Why they would do such a thing is beyond ridiculous in my opinion.

Did they really think someone wouldn't try the switch in the first days of ownership?

Scapegoat · 10 June 2018, 01:39 AM

Looks really solid!

billyrayuk · 10 June 2018, 02:21 AM

The Oyster sits the same way on the 116710 too. I honestly don’t think there is any difference. If I have the time on Monday when I’m back in the shop (I own pawnbrokers/jewellers) I’ll try the Julbilee on the Batman too!! As well as full steel Oyster on the Pepsi.

I’ll struggling to see any difference in the case shape at all to be honest.

duc888 · 10 June 2018, 02:24 AM

Nix Pictures. Thanks for your spirit of research :)

Pattyb69 · 10 June 2018, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

If nobody has posted this by Monday I will take a full wrist shot of the Pepsi on a steel Oyster!

Do you have a Sub Glidelock bracelet to test on it? I have that set up on my BLNR right now and I'd love to see if this works.

billyrayuk · 10 June 2018, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pattyb69

Do you have a Sub Glidelock bracelet to test on it? I have that set up on my BLNR right now and I'd love to see if this works.

I do have one in the shop. I’ll see if I have time. Don’t want to rush anything and scratch the underside of the lugs too much. I’m pretty confident that if the current GMT Oyster works then the Sub Glidelock would too.

droptopman · 10 June 2018, 03:02 AM

Lol, too funny. It fits after all. Seems it’s hard to find the truth these days...thanks for posting the pics

lee fowler · 10 June 2018, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

I do have one in the shop. I’ll see if I have time. Don’t want to rush anything and scratch the underside of the lugs too much. I’m pretty confident that if the current GMT Oyster works then the Sub Glidelock would too.

Wow Monday cannot come soon enough!

envuks · 10 June 2018, 03:03 AM

Here before the riots commence. I can’t wait to see this. 🍿

Pattyb69 · 10 June 2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

I do have one in the shop. I’ll see if I have time. Don’t want to rush anything and scratch the underside of the lugs too much. I’m pretty confident that if the current GMT Oyster works then the Sub Glidelock would too.

A little electrical tape can go a long way. Thanks for trying!

rollee1 · 10 June 2018, 03:51 AM

Yes fits perfectly with oyster bracelet.
The watch is 116719.

Not being able to change out the jubilee for oyster is Rolex way to protect and distinguish from the white gold model.
OTOH the oyster on 116719 is white gold and cannot fit into ss GMTs, this is a specific security feature.

SWISSAHOLICS · 10 June 2018, 03:54 AM

Ok Rolex, what do you have to say now?

billyrayuk · 10 June 2018, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rollee1

Yes fits perfectly with oyster bracelet.
The watch is 116719.

My watch is the 126710. Notice no precious metal hallmarks on the underside of case. 116719 owners won’t be happy for sure!

G.D.BeanCounter · 10 June 2018, 04:11 AM

...The waiting list just got longer!

Bladeshot · 10 June 2018, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

My watch is the 126710. Notice no precious metal hallmarks on the underside of case. 116719 owners won’t be happy for sure!

As a WG BLRO owner, I, for one, hope an oyster fits the 126710. No hard feelings here... I am certain that someone will mod-it (if needed). I would. I’ll end up with both, someday. Love putting a glide lock on other references and changing up with jubilee. That’s part of the original charm of ones like the 5 digit: being able to swap bracelets and bezels. Hope the BLNR bezel is interchangeable too (the entire bezel, because there’s not a good way to swap ceramic inserts like we can on the 5 digit aluminum). I’ll be standing by to see the outcome. Good luck.

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KVNNSCHNG · 10 June 2018, 04:22 AM

This should be good...

SPMN · 10 June 2018, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

The Oyster sits the same way on the 116710 too. I honestly don’t think there is any difference. If I have the time on Monday when I’m back in the shop (I own pawnbrokers/jewellers) I’ll try the Julbilee on the Batman too!! As well as full steel Oyster on the Pepsi.

I’ll struggling to see any difference in the case shape at all to be honest.

Thank you billyrayuk! It was very nice of you to test out your beautiful new watch for the forum!

brandrea · 10 June 2018, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by billyrayuk

Here you go! Seems nobody was silly enough to try this so I thought I'd be the first.

And the end link looks like a better fit on the oyster

10 June 2018, 03:02 AM	#49
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Lol, too funny. It fits after all. Seems it’s hard to find the truth these days...thanks for posting the pics __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

10 June 2018, 03:03 AM	#51
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,685	Here before the riots commence. I can’t wait to see this. 🍿 __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

10 June 2018, 03:51 AM	#53
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Yes fits perfectly with oyster bracelet. The watch is 116719. Not being able to change out the jubilee for oyster is Rolex way to protect and distinguish from the white gold model. OTOH the oyster on 116719 is white gold and cannot fit into ss GMTs, this is a specific security feature. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

10 June 2018, 03:54 AM	#54
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Ok Rolex, what do you have to say now? __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

10 June 2018, 04:22 AM	#58
KVNNSCHNG "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 463	This should be good... __________________ Instagram: KVNNSCHNG - Current: 116500LN, 116610LV, 5167A, 126710BLRO, 126710BLNR, 124300 CORAL, 126720VTNR

9 June 2018, 08:05 AM	#31
Clive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ireland Watch: Daytona/LV Sub/GMT Posts: 17	Leather is an option for a great vintage look

10 June 2018, 12:41 AM	#32
billyrayuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Swansea, UK Posts: 25	Yes and it fits perfectly. I have photos but not sure how to upload.

10 June 2018, 12:43 AM	#33
LLmrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 143	Wow! Can’t wait to see!

10 June 2018, 12:53 AM	#36
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	And we have a winner!

10 June 2018, 01:02 AM	#39
billyrayuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Swansea, UK Posts: 25	The only thing I noticed when putting the Jubilee back on was that the end of the spring bars appeared wider. I didn't measure them so not 100% sure!! However, the end links of the Oyster were rock solid when in position and that was using the bars that came out of my 116713LN. It may have just been my mind or eyes playing tricks on me but either way, the fit was perfect!

10 June 2018, 01:06 AM	#40
billyrayuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Swansea, UK Posts: 25	If nobody has posted this by Monday I will take a full wrist shot of the Pepsi on a steel Oyster!

10 June 2018, 01:39 AM	#44
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,765	Looks really solid!

10 June 2018, 02:21 AM	#45
billyrayuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Swansea, UK Posts: 25	The Oyster sits the same way on the 116710 too. I honestly don’t think there is any difference. If I have the time on Monday when I’m back in the shop (I own pawnbrokers/jewellers) I’ll try the Julbilee on the Batman too!! As well as full steel Oyster on the Pepsi. I’ll struggling to see any difference in the case shape at all to be honest.

10 June 2018, 02:24 AM	#46
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 860	Nix Pictures. Thanks for your spirit of research :)

10 June 2018, 04:11 AM	#56
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	...The waiting list just got longer!

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