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NIHO · 22 March 2018, 01:24 AM

Is it just me or does the new case look nearly unchanged! I am trying to imagine the lugs being smaller, but don't see it. Maybe the bracelet got a bit wider? And where is the change to the side of the case they are advertising?

toto · 22 March 2018, 01:27 AM

I don't seem to see the changes me neither. It's difficult with those CGI on the website. I think a comparison in the flesh would be more obvious. But we'll have to wait some time for that.

droptopman · 22 March 2018, 01:30 AM

Looks to be a little more "droop" or taper on the lugs. Not like the vintage cases but more than first ceramics. View a pic from the side and from crown guards to the lug end there appears to be more taper. At least to me old eyes.

mdubya · 22 March 2018, 01:34 AM

Hard to tell from the pictures but they have slimmed down the case from near the bezel to taper in instead of out as well as shaved a small amount off the lug ends. In my opinion it is a perfect compromise from the bloated look of the maxicase but still retaining the ceramic look.

toto · 22 March 2018, 01:36 AM

Would be easier to tell with Oyster vs Oyster comparison.

donq · 22 March 2018, 01:38 AM

I suspect they changed it so it only fits the jubilee bracelet.
That way no one can fit a BLNR Oyster and make a WG BLRO replica.

JParm · 22 March 2018, 01:38 AM

This kind of reminds me of the whole Fat Lady GMT thing - not noticeable unless they're side by side (at least to me)

NIHO · 22 March 2018, 01:43 AM

I am trying to see the changes, but honestly...IN the second photo the pepsi with jubilee case looks different than the everose, but those are supposed to be the same, no?

Jacobson · 22 March 2018, 01:49 AM

I don't think they have changed the case. The only possible change would be the position of the lug holes (hope they have not changed this)

kilyung · 22 March 2018, 01:55 AM

Looks the same to me

slide13 · 22 March 2018, 01:59 AM

Yeah, looks the same. Guessing it's just the lug hole position that changed. Certainly doesn't look any narrower to my eye.

Rashid.bk · 22 March 2018, 02:12 AM

Might be me, but the BLNR is the best looking of the bunch.

SeaAndSky · 22 March 2018, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Might be me, but the BLNR is the best looking of the bunch.

Nope. Not just you. I’m going to quickly put some money away to buy a BLNR just in case Rolex foolishly decides to discontinue it.

Maiden · 22 March 2018, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donq

I suspect they changed it so it only fits the jubilee bracelet.
That way no one can fit a BLNR Oyster and make a WG BLRO replica.

I think this ^^

SteelSubmarinerGuy · 22 March 2018, 02:35 AM

They have redesigned the lugs and you won’t be able to change the jubilee bracelet on the SS Pepsi.

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T01 · 22 March 2018, 02:36 AM

Likely the only change is so you can't interchange bracelets. Case looks identical to me.

brucethemanlee · 22 March 2018, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelSubmarinerGuy

They have redesigned the lugs and you won’t be able to change the jubilee bracelet on the SS Pepsi.

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Agreed
Even if visually not that apparent, all Rolex would have to do is fraction of a mm alter width or angle of lugs and the oyster won't fit

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Quicksilver · 22 March 2018, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Might be me, but the BLNR is the best looking of the bunch.

I agree. On the ceramic GMT’s I still feel the BLNR is the most handsome watch. The colours are off on the Pepsi and I won’t be trading my 2003 Pepsi Jubilee or my BLNR.

As for case size I think it’s the same. There may be some adjustments made to fit the Jubilee but its still basically the super case as far as I can see.

Onikage · 22 March 2018, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelSubmarinerGuy

They have redesigned the lugs and you won’t be able to change the jubilee bracelet on the SS Pepsi.

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Well what a load of crap.

Cshull · 22 March 2018, 03:22 AM

My biggest disappointment was that they didn’t chamfer the lugs. Didn’t stop me from calling my AD this morning and getting on the list though...

mtrunner · 22 March 2018, 03:24 AM

Agree with the majority, it looks the same.

djackson410 · 22 March 2018, 03:42 AM

According to Rolex's website, the lugs and sides of the Oyster case have been redesigned.

amh · 22 March 2018, 03:43 AM

I think it's different. Well, either it's different or they changed the number of little cutouts on the bezel.

Look at the BLNR, about 4.5 "pips' between the middle of the "12" and the edge of the lug:

New GMT, 5 full "pips" between the "12" and the lug:

Token74 · 22 March 2018, 03:50 AM

Quoted on the Rolex Site...

"The lugs and sides of its Oyster case have been redesigned"

Jacobson · 22 March 2018, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

Quoted on the Rolex Site...

"The lugs and sides of its Oyster case have been redesigned"

Yep, don't know how I missed that

denmanproject · 22 March 2018, 03:59 AM

Rolex will definitely make this unable to swap to oyster

bbressler · 22 March 2018, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh

I think it's different. Well, either it's different or they changed the number of little cutouts on the bezel.

Look at the BLNR, about 4.5 "pips' between the middle of the "12" and the edge of the lug:

New GMT, 5 full "pips" between the "12" and the lug:

They look more curved inward on the outer parts of the lug from this angle. From the head on shots it looks very similar to current model

jdpny · 22 March 2018, 04:29 AM

Is the bracelet 21mm?

ccaballero · 22 March 2018, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Looks the same to me

Correct. Maxi case.

Sade · 22 March 2018, 04:58 AM

Grab the BLNR before it gets discontinued. It's already a one of a kind now that the Jubliee has been added, the mvmt is different and the size of the case is smaller. There will always be only one BLNR.

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22 March 2018, 01:24 AM	#1
NIHO "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 250	New GMT case Is it just me or does the new case look nearly unchanged! I am trying to imagine the lugs being smaller, but don't see it. Maybe the bracelet got a bit wider? And where is the change to the side of the case they are advertising?

22 March 2018, 01:30 AM	#3
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Looks to be a little more "droop" or taper on the lugs. Not like the vintage cases but more than first ceramics. View a pic from the side and from crown guards to the lug end there appears to be more taper. At least to me old eyes. __________________ 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.

22 March 2018, 01:38 AM	#7
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	This kind of reminds me of the whole Fat Lady GMT thing - not noticeable unless they're side by side (at least to me) __________________

22 March 2018, 01:49 AM	#9
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 668	I don't think they have changed the case. The only possible change would be the position of the lug holes (hope they have not changed this) __________________ ROLEX: 16570 - 16610LV - 116610LN - 116610LV - 16710 - 116710BLNR - 126710BLRO - 116622 Rhodium - 116520 Black - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black - 228206 Ice AP: 15450ST White - 15202ST Blue - 26331ST -- PP: 5711/1A Blue - 5056P-001 -- BP: 5008 1130 71S -- JLC: 3908420 -- Tudor: M79470-0001

22 March 2018, 03:42 AM	#22
djackson410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 137	According to Rolex's website, the lugs and sides of the Oyster case have been redesigned. __________________

22 March 2018, 01:27 AM	#2
toto "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Thomas Location: Nice, FRANCE Watch: 14060M, 116610 Posts: 131	I don't seem to see the changes me neither. It's difficult with those CGI on the website. I think a comparison in the flesh would be more obvious. But we'll have to wait some time for that.

22 March 2018, 01:34 AM	#4
mdubya "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 132	Hard to tell from the pictures but they have slimmed down the case from near the bezel to taper in instead of out as well as shaved a small amount off the lug ends. In my opinion it is a perfect compromise from the bloated look of the maxicase but still retaining the ceramic look.

22 March 2018, 01:36 AM	#5
toto "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Thomas Location: Nice, FRANCE Watch: 14060M, 116610 Posts: 131	Would be easier to tell with Oyster vs Oyster comparison.

22 March 2018, 01:38 AM	#6
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,135	I suspect they changed it so it only fits the jubilee bracelet. That way no one can fit a BLNR Oyster and make a WG BLRO replica.

22 March 2018, 01:55 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Looks the same to me

22 March 2018, 01:59 AM	#11
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 933	Yeah, looks the same. Guessing it's just the lug hole position that changed. Certainly doesn't look any narrower to my eye.

22 March 2018, 02:12 AM	#12
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Might be me, but the BLNR is the best looking of the bunch.

22 March 2018, 02:35 AM	#15
SteelSubmarinerGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 508	They have redesigned the lugs and you won’t be able to change the jubilee bracelet on the SS Pepsi. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2018, 02:36 AM	#16
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Likely the only change is so you can't interchange bracelets. Case looks identical to me.

22 March 2018, 03:22 AM	#20
Cshull "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 132	My biggest disappointment was that they didn’t chamfer the lugs. Didn’t stop me from calling my AD this morning and getting on the list though...

22 March 2018, 03:24 AM	#21
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	Agree with the majority, it looks the same.

22 March 2018, 03:43 AM	#23
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	I think it's different. Well, either it's different or they changed the number of little cutouts on the bezel. Look at the BLNR, about 4.5 "pips' between the middle of the "12" and the edge of the lug: New GMT, 5 full "pips" between the "12" and the lug:

22 March 2018, 03:50 AM	#24
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Quoted on the Rolex Site... "The lugs and sides of its Oyster case have been redesigned" __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

22 March 2018, 03:59 AM	#26
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Rolex will definitely make this unable to swap to oyster

22 March 2018, 04:29 AM	#28
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501	Is the bracelet 21mm?

22 March 2018, 04:58 AM	#30
Sade Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Doc Location: Queens Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 222	Grab the BLNR before it gets discontinued. It's already a one of a kind now that the Jubliee has been added, the mvmt is different and the size of the case is smaller. There will always be only one BLNR. Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

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