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g55ddl · 15 November 2020, 06:49 AM

Managed to source a new brushed steel submariner bracelet (w/glidelock clasp) for my “Batman”. Super happy with the outcome, feels like a new watch.

D.P.G. · 15 November 2020, 07:34 AM

Looks better and is more comfortable on the Jubilee.

fskywalker · 15 November 2020, 09:06 AM

Score! The GMT Batman looks better in my opinion on Oyster

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Zoomerang · 15 November 2020, 09:12 AM

Looks great! Is that the 9700 sub bracelet? Where did you source it from?

g55ddl · 15 November 2020, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomerang

Looks great! Is that the 9700 sub bracelet? Where did you source it from?

It is indeed. I posted on my local forum (In Toronto, Canada) and someone responded within 5 minutes. I made a deal an hour later for it. Was super surprised. Brand new unworn, he had it in a safe for the past year with Rolex tags, stickers, etc. still attached to the box it came in.

Zoomerang · 15 November 2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by g55ddl

It is indeed. I posted on my local forum (In Toronto, Canada) and someone responded within 5 minutes. I made a deal an hour later for it. Was super surprised. Brand new unworn, he had it in a safe for the past year with Rolex tags, stickers, etc. still attached to the box it came in.

Great! It was meant to be. I always liked that glide lock clasp with the GMT

Rolex.c6 · 15 November 2020, 09:20 AM

Like it a lot!

g55ddl · 15 November 2020, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomerang

Great! It was meant to be. I always liked that glide lock clasp with the GMT

I had traded my 114060 sub plus cash for it, and instantly missed that brushed steel and glidelock clasp/buckle look/feel. Have the best of both worlds now IMO. Definitely still miss my Sub, but I'll acquire another down the line.

derived813 · 15 November 2020, 11:09 AM

Did you use the GMT spring bars? I’m trying to do the same, but only one end of the spring bar “clicks” into place; there’s no play and seems secure, but it looks like one side of the spring bar isn’t fully engaged into the hole of that makes sense.

g55ddl · 15 November 2020, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by derived813

Did you use the GMT spring bars? I’m trying to do the same, but only one end of the spring bar “clicks” into place; there’s no play and seems secure, but it looks like one side of the spring bar isn’t fully engaged into the hole of that makes sense.

Yeah, I used the gmt spring bars. I didn’t do it myself, I had the guy whom I bought it from install it for me. It’s very secure and I don’t seem to have any issues. I’d probably take it off and redo it maybe?

Boaters · 15 November 2020, 12:16 PM

Very nice I did the same

JRT · 15 November 2020, 12:40 PM

What about the original bracelet?

g55ddl · 15 November 2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JRT

What about the original bracelet?

Still have it, stored away in its box :)

cvo · 15 November 2020, 01:39 PM

Very nice combination! My recommendation would be to keep the original bracelet just in case you decide to sell in the future.

henrylee · 15 November 2020, 03:56 PM

Very nice!

mike0821 · 15 November 2020, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by derived813

Did you use the GMT spring bars? I’m trying to do the same, but only one end of the spring bar “clicks” into place; there’s no play and seems secure, but it looks like one side of the spring bar isn’t fully engaged into the hole of that makes sense.

I had this exact problem when I tried to use the original BLNR springbars; it was close, but just would not click. Problem is solved by using a springbar with a body diameter of 1.8 mm (the OEM BLNR springbars have a body diameter of 2.0 mm). With the thinner springbars there is enough play for the ends to fully engage the lugholes, and "click" in. Of course, I'm talking about the oyster BLNR, I have no idea what the springbar/lughole setup of the jubilee BLNR is!

mike0821 · 15 November 2020, 04:19 PM

Also I notice some above referring to the Sub Glidelock bracelet as 9700. I'm sure it's just a typo, the reference number is actually 97200, and it looks awesome on the BLNR!

Sub Capt. · 15 November 2020, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by D.P.G.

Looks better and is more comfortable on the Jubilee.

Agreed, the jubilee is crazy comfortable

asisrich · 15 November 2020, 04:25 PM

That's an awesome mod. I also much prefer the glide lock clasp on the sub, than the micro adjustment on the BLRO clasp.

I was actually wondering whether it's possible to just change the clasp my BLRO jubilee to the glidelock clasp from the SubC.

Anyone try that before? Would be interesting to know.

Looks great OP

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g55ddl · 15 November 2020, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by asisrich

That's an awesome mod. I also much prefer the glide lock clasp on the sub, than the micro adjustment on the BLRO clasp.

I was actually wondering whether it's possible to just change the clasp my BLRO jubilee to the glidelock clasp from the SubC.

Anyone try that before? Would be interesting to know.

Looks great OP

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I found this today, not sure if it helps answer your question or not.

asisrich · 15 November 2020, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by g55ddl

I found this today, not sure if it helps answer your question or not.

Lol! Thanks OP. I'm not gonna lie, took me a while to understand how to read this table but it makes sense.

Very useful coz using the correct fitting spring bars is critical.

I was actually thinking of just changing just the clasp to glidelock whilst keeping the original jubilee bracelet...could look a bit wierd I know. But just just wondering if another TRF member has managed to pull this off.

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derived813 · 15 November 2020, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mike0821

I had this exact problem when I tried to use the original BLNR springbars; it was close, but just would not click. Problem is solved by using a springbar with a body diameter of 1.8 mm (the OEM BLNR springbars have a body diameter of 2.0 mm). With the thinner springbars there is enough play for the ends to fully engage the lugholes, and "click" in. Of course, I'm talking about the oyster BLNR, I have no idea what the springbar/lughole setup of the jubilee BLNR is!

Thanks, I’ll try the 1.8s!

Heimdall · 15 November 2020, 11:15 PM

Congrats. Did the same myself and such a great combination!

Macnavara · 16 November 2020, 01:09 AM

Looks mile better on brushed oyster

.....wish new ones came with a choice....im not keen on my jubilee at all in fact

Deep18 · 16 November 2020, 02:29 AM

Really like the BLNR with brushed center links. Nice choice.

Pw92676 · 16 November 2020, 03:10 AM

Looks very nice! Enjoy!

Polarexplorerii · 16 November 2020, 04:51 AM

I like it

MrMercedes · 16 November 2020, 07:09 AM

I don´t like it. It looks like a fake.

Goin2drt · 16 November 2020, 07:14 AM

Best looking blnr out there.

Stig722 · 16 November 2020, 08:20 AM

wow I didn't know this swap was possible. Looks fantastic!

15 November 2020, 09:06 AM	#3
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,602	Score! The GMT Batman looks better in my opinion on Oyster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

15 November 2020, 09:20 AM	#7
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	Like it a lot! __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

15 November 2020, 03:56 PM	#15
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Very nice! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

16 November 2020, 01:09 AM	#24
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,345	Looks mile better on brushed oyster.....wish new ones came with a choice....im not keen on my jubilee at all in fact __________________ Exp2 \| Exp1 \| BLNR \| SD43 \| DSSD \| 16710 \| Ak \| 116505 \| 116610 \| 16610 \| 16700 \| Yacht-Master \| 116710 LN \| 126710 BLRO mk1 & mk2 \| 116500LN \| 126610LN \|

15 November 2020, 07:34 AM	#2
D.P.G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: David Location: Massachusetts Watch: 126710 BLNR (2019) Posts: 272	Looks better and is more comfortable on the Jubilee.

15 November 2020, 09:12 AM	#4
Zoomerang 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 580	Looks great! Is that the 9700 sub bracelet? Where did you source it from?

15 November 2020, 11:09 AM	#9
derived813 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 4	Did you use the GMT spring bars? I’m trying to do the same, but only one end of the spring bar “clicks” into place; there’s no play and seems secure, but it looks like one side of the spring bar isn’t fully engaged into the hole of that makes sense.

15 November 2020, 12:16 PM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Very nice I did the same

15 November 2020, 12:40 PM	#12
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	What about the original bracelet?

15 November 2020, 01:39 PM	#14
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,012	Very nice combination! My recommendation would be to keep the original bracelet just in case you decide to sell in the future.

15 November 2020, 04:19 PM	#17
mike0821 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 24	Also I notice some above referring to the Sub Glidelock bracelet as 9700. I'm sure it's just a typo, the reference number is actually 97200, and it looks awesome on the BLNR!

15 November 2020, 04:25 PM	#19
asisrich "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Singapore Watch: Daytona C Panda Posts: 65	That's an awesome mod. I also much prefer the glide lock clasp on the sub, than the micro adjustment on the BLRO clasp. I was actually wondering whether it's possible to just change the clasp my BLRO jubilee to the glidelock clasp from the SubC. Anyone try that before? Would be interesting to know. Looks great OP . Sent from my SM-N9860 using Tapatalk

15 November 2020, 11:15 PM	#23
Heimdall "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLNR SD4K PP 5167A Posts: 116	Congrats. Did the same myself and such a great combination!

16 November 2020, 02:29 AM	#25
Deep18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 528	Really like the BLNR with brushed center links. Nice choice.

16 November 2020, 03:10 AM	#26
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,130	Looks very nice! Enjoy!

16 November 2020, 04:51 AM	#27
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,178	I like it

16 November 2020, 07:09 AM	#28
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,487	I don´t like it. It looks like a fake.

16 November 2020, 07:14 AM	#29
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Best looking blnr out there.

16 November 2020, 08:20 AM	#30
Stig722 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV - HULK Posts: 140	wow I didn't know this swap was possible. Looks fantastic!

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