Jim's New World » Explorer II http://www.theczechs.net/blog Just another place to ramble on about nothing... Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:26:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Rolex GMTII – To Oyster With Jubileehttp://www.theczechs.net/blog/ramblings/rolex-gmtii-oyster-jubilee/ http://www.theczechs.net/blog/ramblings/rolex-gmtii-oyster-jubilee/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:49:12 +0000 Jim http://www.theczechs.net/blog/?p=943 It’s another snowy Saturday…  I didn’t go downtown to take in the start of the Iditarod this morning, but decided to change the GMTII to the new Jubilee instead.  (Thanks to Tim (train-time) and TRF!)   This was more relaxing and enjoyable than battling the crowds, although the Iditarod is a great event.

Anyway, here’s some photos of the “transformation.”

All in all, I really love the new bracelet.  To me, it offers a more classic look than the Oyster.  While both bracelets are comfortable, the Jubilee has a one up here.

Getting ready to change from the original Oyster bracelet to a new 62510H V5 Jubilee with the correct 502T end pieces.
GMT Master II and new bracelet

Removing the Oyster, with the Jubilee for comparison.
Bracelet removal and prep

Test fit (without the springbars) of the 502T end pieces and the 62510H V5 Jubilee bracelet.
62510H V5 with 502T end pieces

Masking tape over the lugs to prevent scratches when reinstalling the springbars.
Preparing to attach the Jubilee

One side attached and one more to go.
Attaching the bracelet

Side by side comparison of the GMT Master II on its new Jubilee and the Explorer II on its Oyster bracelet.
Explorer II and GMT II

Wrist shot of the GMT II and the new Jubilee bracelet.
GMT Jubilee Wrist Shot

Listening to To Sir With Love

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