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25 May 2017, 09:11 AM | #1 |
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Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet question
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I have a question about the vintage USA Jubilee bracelet. I know that it was paired with 20mm or 19mm end links, my question is did they only make one size bracelet? Kind of like the 7206 and the 7205 being slightly different sizes for the 20mm or 19mm lug widths. I know there were two different clasp designs and at least two different manufacturers, so I am specifically asking about the bracelet pictured below. Thanks for any assistance. |
26 May 2017, 05:10 AM | #2 |
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The USA bracelets....
My friend Joel is quoted about the end pieces on the oyster bands by C and I "one size fits nothing" The jubilee are only slightly better. 19 and 20mm are the same band just different ends. afik. To be "correct" God I'm beginning to hate that word...you need the generic..."gee these don't really fit very well" end pieces, appropriately unmarked for your particular width. Hopefully some how they have not been completely mangled to try and get them to fit the watch or the last watch they were loosely (no pun intended) associated with. My preference is to lie...call the band a 6251H and order some REAL SWISS END PIECES for the particular watch and actually have a band that works. Sorry for the cynicism...I hate Rolex USA bracelets...pretty much, though the jubilee is a much better band than the oyster imho. |
26 May 2017, 05:12 AM | #3 |
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The Jubilee bands are JB champion
The Oyster are C and I |
26 May 2017, 05:44 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for all the info, appreciate the specifics. I've heard the same about the C&I rivet bracelets and the poor fitting end links. Maybe that explains why they sell for around $1k while the Swiss 7206 rivets sell for more than double that amount. I am hopeful that I can find a pair of end links to fit nicely for the USA jubilee as I've heard and read that they are extremely comfortable to wear. Thanks again.
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26 May 2017, 08:44 AM | #5 |
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Honestly I have no problem with the jubilee USA....except the ends.
Percentage wise...they do fit up better than the oyster C and I. I have used the USA jubilee with swiss ends and it's the way to go if you don't have to be 100% correct. :-) |
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