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Rolex Jubilee w/ SEL ??

Post by rockmastermike » Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:57 pm

Want to try a Rolex Jubilee on my EXP, one with SEL preferrably.
Does OEM exist (all I see are the hollow end linked ones)?
What is the proper name/ref?
who much are they on the used market?
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Post by moishlashen » Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:32 pm

Yobokies maybe IIRC?
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Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:59 am

The Jubilee with SEL is referred to as the "Super Jubilee". It's the one with the hidden clasp. I've seen them fitted to Ref 16710 GMTs, and the fit is good but not perfect. A perfect fit will require the 501 (T or B) end links and the special Jubilee band with the fatter lug bars (it is marked with a 50).

On edit, both options are expensive. I doubt you'll find a Super Jubilee for much less than $1,000. You might be able to get a nice GMT2 take off for around $750.

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Post by moishlashen » Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:16 am

ooops-I didn't see the Rolex part :oops:
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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:17 am

Thanks, Jacob - super jubilee is off the list :shock: but thanks for the endlink info for the "regular" Jubilee hat's a good place to start :salute:

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Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:21 am

rockmastermike wrote:Thanks, Jacob - super jubilee is off the list :shock: but thanks for the endlink info for the "regular" Jubilee hat's a good place to start :salute:
Are you looking to fit to a watch with lug holes, or without? That will be the determining factor in figuring out the end links. No lug holes require the 502T. The alternate part number doesn't have slots to remove the spring bars once the bracelet is fit. :thumbsup:

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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:55 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
rockmastermike wrote:Thanks, Jacob - super jubilee is off the list :shock: but thanks for the endlink info for the "regular" Jubilee that's a good place to start :salute:
Are you looking to fit to a watch with lug holes, or without? That will be the determining factor in figuring out the end links. No lug holes require the 502T. The alternate part number doesn't have slots to remove the spring bars once the bracelet is fit. :thumbsup:
Jacob - the non-lug hole route for the 39mm Exp
Thanks for clarifying a really important part of this!

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Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:01 am

rockmastermike wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
rockmastermike wrote:Thanks, Jacob - super jubilee is off the list :shock: but thanks for the endlink info for the "regular" Jubilee that's a good place to start :salute:
Are you looking to fit to a watch with lug holes, or without? That will be the determining factor in figuring out the end links. No lug holes require the 502T. The alternate part number doesn't have slots to remove the spring bars once the bracelet is fit. :thumbsup:
Jacob - the non-lug hole route for the 39mm Exp
Thanks for clarifying a really important part of this!
I just realized you're asking about the Explorer 1. I thought you were asking about the older Explorer 2, which shared the mid case of the 16710 GMT2. I'm not sure I've seen a Jubilee on a newer Explorer 1. I'd strongly suggest spending some time searching TRF before you drop any cash on parts.

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Post by jimyritz » Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:08 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
rockmastermike wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
rockmastermike wrote:Thanks, Jacob - super jubilee is off the list :shock: but thanks for the endlink info for the "regular" Jubilee that's a good place to start :salute:
Are you looking to fit to a watch with lug holes, or without? That will be the determining factor in figuring out the end links. No lug holes require the 502T. The alternate part number doesn't have slots to remove the spring bars once the bracelet is fit. :thumbsup:
Jacob - the non-lug hole route for the 39mm Exp
Thanks for clarifying a really important part of this!
I just realized you're asking about the Explorer 1. I thought you were asking about the older Explorer 2, which shared the mid case of the 16710 GMT2. I'm not sure I've seen a Jubilee on a newer Explorer 1. I'd strongly suggest spending some time searching TRF before you drop any cash on parts.
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Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:11 am

Also, I think you'd be crazy to fit a crappy old rattle bracelet to a newer design Rolex. While I'm fine with the older bracelet on an older watch (that's all I own), I'd never give up the super solid modern bracelet for the older design. Especially the "stretch if you look at it" Jubilee with matching crappy clasp.

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Post by JBZ » Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:34 am

No reason to put a jubilee on the Explorer. The oyster bracelet is terrific (even if it only has the EZ link), and it dresses up or down equally well. I'd leave well enough alone.
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Post by Terpits » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:03 pm

^ those

I wouldn't do it but I've seen pics of the Exp on jubilee and it's not so bad.
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Post by CoachH » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:16 pm

Is this the look your after?
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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:30 pm

CoachH wrote:Is this the look your after?
Yep, that's the look, even though that is the 36mm version, I think it translates well to the 39mm.

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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:32 pm

The oyster is great and the jubilee is not a replacement, but another option, like leather or NATO.

options are good :cheers:

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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:39 pm

Jacob - yeah, I had the old rattle trap on my 16610 last year - that's why I was hoping for a SEL jubilee.
I like the micro adjustments and from what I understand the super jubilee does not have that.

the old one I had I folded up little pieces of paper in the hollow end link and that cured the rattle, I can do that with the regular jubilee (hopefully)

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Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:50 pm

rockmastermike wrote:Jacob - yeah, I had the old rattle trap on my 16610 last year - that's why I was hoping for a SEL jubilee.
I like the micro adjustments and from what I understand the super jubilee does not have that.

the old one I had I folded up little pieces of paper in the hollow end link and that cured the rattle, I can do that with the regular jubilee (hopefully)
You're right about the lack of micro adjust. It's 1.5 links only. On the other hand, a half of a jubilee link is fairly small.

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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:11 pm

soooo, end links with a notch to get the bracelet off again because the case does not have lug holes....sounds like a fun quest

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Post by corruptor » Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:34 pm

A friend of mine is selling his super jubilee that he sometimes puts on his 16710 GMT. PM me if interested

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Post by smalls » Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:58 pm

CoachH wrote:Is this the look your after?
That looks pretty great

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Post by rockmastermike » Thu Oct 02, 2014 3:39 pm

smalls wrote:
CoachH wrote:Is this the look your after?
That looks pretty great
I have a jubilee that has been re-worked by Michael Young and a set of 502t both on the way (from different sources) so it will be "like new" jubilee when I put it together.

Matt, If you want to try it on your Explorer, I'll be happy to send it over for a trial run.

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Post by rockmastermike » Thu Oct 02, 2014 3:54 pm

corruptor wrote:A friend of mine is selling his super jubilee that he sometimes puts on his 16710 GMT. PM me if interested
James - thank you for the heads up but I already have a old school jubilee on the way. :cheers: or :banghead:

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Post by smalls » Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:12 pm

I am curious about it Mike. Cant wait to see it on your Exp.

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