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mdubya · 22 March 2018, 05:02 AM

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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:

Good comparison. The scale of the photo is throwing people off - the case has clearly been slimed down in the lug department. Not majorly - but it has reduced the “blockiness” and flows into the bracelet much better.

johnnyjazz · 22 March 2018, 05:22 AM

Bezel and insert look thinner on the new ss model.

SeaAndSky · 22 March 2018, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdubya

Good comparison. The scale of the photo is throwing people off - the case has clearly been slimed down in the lug department. Not majorly - but it has reduced the “blockiness” and flows into the bracelet much better.

Perhaps to your eyes. To mine, the current BLNR case flows much nicer.

henrylee · 22 March 2018, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

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

I have to agree, BLNR for me!

rollee1 · 22 March 2018, 05:53 AM

There's a new secondary coronet.

sager · 22 March 2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

I have to agree, BLNR for me!

Same here. BLNR is still the best looking IMO

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ssetem · 22 March 2018, 06:06 AM

i think lugs taper more aggressive, look at these live shots

https://instagram.com/p/BgmLBcWAQQG

https://instagram.com/p/Bgl5OSgnksE/

https://instagram.com/p/BgmEwqUAWLe/

wesleyvs · 22 March 2018, 06:10 AM

I think the steel pepsi will also be available with oyster one day when the LN and BLNR are replace by new models.So for now they made the lugs different so it doesn't fit an existing oyster bracelet.
Don't think all steel GMT's from now on will only be available with jubilee bracelets. They are just waiting for the old stock of WG BLRO's with oyster bracelets to be sold...

Cheers

mdubya · 22 March 2018, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssetem

i think lugs taper more aggressive, look at these live shots

https://instagram.com/p/BgmLBcWAQQG

https://instagram.com/p/Bgl5OSgnksE/

https://instagram.com/p/BgmEwqUAWLe/

Can’t wait to see the new sub with this case in the coming years.

NIHO · 22 March 2018, 06:17 AM

do you think that the rose-gold model also has slimmer lugs? To my eye, the pepsi looks slimmer because the bracelet got wider.

abozz · 22 March 2018, 06:20 AM

In the new GMT SS I see is the longer lungs than in the previous GMT either in the new DeepSea.
That is, I do not see them thinner but longer.

ssetem · 22 March 2018, 06:22 AM

looks thinner and longer to me

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bglz47fARh5/

rmlovett1 · 22 March 2018, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abozz

In the new GMT SS I see is the longer lungs than in the previous GMT either in the new DeepSea.
That is, I do not see them thinner but longer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssetem

looks thinner and longer to me

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bglz47fARh5/

Agree....much like the SD43

masyv6 · 22 March 2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

rolex will definitely make this unable to swap to oyster

100%

abozz · 22 March 2018, 06:35 AM

Maxi Case is gone. Look More like 5 digits to me the new one.

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kilyung · 22 March 2018, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Rolex will definitely make this unable to swap to oyster

Doubt that. They may as well screw the WG owners all the way. I’m sure some enterprising chaps will show up here in a few months with an oyster bracelet SS BLRO.

nightpilot · 22 March 2018, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Well what a load of crap.

I couldn’t agree more. I feel I have to force myself to start liking a brand that offers more flexibility, instead of preventing it!

mdubya · 22 March 2018, 06:42 AM

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

Speed · 22 March 2018, 06:43 AM

Nope. Sorry. I still cannot see any difference.

We need Larry to do one of his drawings...the kind he did to show the asymmetrical lugs of the Sub - i.e. thinner on the crown side.

abozz · 22 March 2018, 06:44 AM

Definitely you will never all be happy, I have read for months in this forum that you all wanted a Rolex GMT with PEPSI bezel of STEEL and with the slimmer lungs. You are pleased and now are upset because is not oyster band jejejje. OMG!

jrs146 · 22 March 2018, 06:49 AM

Might be a little different, but not enough to really make a difference to me. I think I might be sticking with the BLNR. From the Basel photos, the Red still does not look as good as the 16710 Pepsi's to me.

nightpilot · 22 March 2018, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abozz

Definitely you will never all be happy, I have read for months in this forum that you all wanted a Rolex GMT with PEPSI bezel of STEEL and with the slimmer lungs. You are pleased and now are upset because is not oyster band jejejje. OMG!

I’m pretty sure more people would be happy if it was compatible with both bracelets.

train-time · 22 March 2018, 06:57 AM

I suspect the images on the website are computer generated graphics and may not be exactly the same proportions as the production piece. It could be that the redesigned lugs accomplishes a thinner look by enlarging the interhorn width. This would enlarge the endlinks beyond the current 20 mm for the new GMT case and explain why the bracelet is not interchangeable with the current model GMT.

affalterbach · 22 March 2018, 07:00 AM

IMO the new lugs have a greater contour and seem to be slightly longer.

capote · 22 March 2018, 07:19 AM

So only the Submariner with maxi case left?

train-time · 22 March 2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jdpny

Is the bracelet 21mm?

Bingo!! My thoughts exactly. It would make the lugs slightly thinner and look longer and explain why the bracelet isn't interchangeable.

BobDyl · 22 March 2018, 07:42 AM

I cannot see any difference looking top down at the lugs. Perhaps the sides are sloped differently but it is subtle... hopefully this animates... if not just drag it off and you can compare the two...

havard.hagen · 22 March 2018, 07:46 AM

Do you think the jubilee bracelet will come with an option with reagard to the lock?

I personally prefer the crown lock more than the oyster claps.

Which lock do you prefer?

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henrylee · 22 March 2018, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssetem

i think lugs taper more aggressive, look at these live shots

https://instagram.com/p/BgmLBcWAQQG

https://instagram.com/p/Bgl5OSgnksE/

https://instagram.com/p/BgmEwqUAWLe/

Compared to my BLNR the lug and taper looks exactly the same.

SteelSubmarinerGuy · 22 March 2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doubt that. They may as well screw the WG owners all the way. I’m sure some enterprising chaps will show up here in a few months with an oyster bracelet SS BLRO.

Better find you a strap or rubber option cause it’s not happening, the oyster bracelet won’t fit. The lugs have been redesigned as well as that jubilee bracelet... SS owners are stuck with the jubilee

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22 March 2018, 05:53 AM	#35
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	There's a new secondary coronet. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

22 March 2018, 06:17 AM	#40
NIHO "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 250	new case do you think that the rose-gold model also has slimmer lugs? To my eye, the pepsi looks slimmer because the bracelet got wider.

22 March 2018, 06:49 AM	#51
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Might be a little different, but not enough to really make a difference to me. I think I might be sticking with the BLNR. From the Basel photos, the Red still does not look as good as the 16710 Pepsi's to me. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

22 March 2018, 05:22 AM	#32
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	Bezel and insert look thinner on the new ss model.

22 March 2018, 06:06 AM	#37
ssetem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Watch: blro,daytc,lv,blnr Posts: 233	i think lugs taper more aggressive, look at these live shots https://instagram.com/p/BgmLBcWAQQG https://instagram.com/p/Bgl5OSgnksE/ https://instagram.com/p/BgmEwqUAWLe/

22 March 2018, 06:10 AM	#38
wesleyvs "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Rolex,Panerai & PP Posts: 256	I think the steel pepsi will also be available with oyster one day when the LN and BLNR are replace by new models.So for now they made the lugs different so it doesn't fit an existing oyster bracelet. Don't think all steel GMT's from now on will only be available with jubilee bracelets. They are just waiting for the old stock of WG BLRO's with oyster bracelets to be sold... Cheers

22 March 2018, 06:20 AM	#41
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	In the new GMT SS I see is the longer lungs than in the previous GMT either in the new DeepSea. That is, I do not see them thinner but longer.

22 March 2018, 06:22 AM	#42
ssetem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Watch: blro,daytc,lv,blnr Posts: 233	looks thinner and longer to me https://www.instagram.com/p/Bglz47fARh5/

22 March 2018, 06:35 AM	#45
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Maxi Case is gone. Look More like 5 digits to me the new one. Enviado desde mi SM-G935F mediante Tapatalk

22 March 2018, 06:42 AM	#48
mdubya "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 132	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

22 March 2018, 06:43 AM	#49
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Nope. Sorry. I still cannot see any difference. We need Larry to do one of his drawings...the kind he did to show the asymmetrical lugs of the Sub - i.e. thinner on the crown side.

22 March 2018, 06:44 AM	#50
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Definitely you will never all be happy, I have read for months in this forum that you all wanted a Rolex GMT with PEPSI bezel of STEEL and with the slimmer lungs. You are pleased and now are upset because is not oyster band jejejje. OMG!

22 March 2018, 06:57 AM	#53
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	I suspect the images on the website are computer generated graphics and may not be exactly the same proportions as the production piece. It could be that the redesigned lugs accomplishes a thinner look by enlarging the interhorn width. This would enlarge the endlinks beyond the current 20 mm for the new GMT case and explain why the bracelet is not interchangeable with the current model GMT.

22 March 2018, 07:00 AM	#54
affalterbach "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: USA Watch: Seiko SUN065P1 Posts: 359	IMO the new lugs have a greater contour and seem to be slightly longer.

22 March 2018, 07:19 AM	#55
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	So only the Submariner with maxi case left?

22 March 2018, 07:46 AM	#58
havard.hagen "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norway Watch: DD II & 116610 LV Posts: 30	Do you think the jubilee bracelet will come with an option with reagard to the lock? I personally prefer the crown lock more than the oyster claps. Which lock do you prefer? Sent fra min SM-G950F via Tapatalk

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