Jubilee bracelet

[shelbycobra]

Were could i find nice quality 20mm jubilee bracelet? For a replica build

 

[johnlogan]

Were could i find nice quality 20mm jubilee bracelet? For a replica build

http://rafflesdials.com/watch-bracelet/20mm-bracelets/

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Jubilee-bracelet-fit-Explorer-Submariner-GMT-16613-16618-16803-16808/121626363957?
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[Quick_Build]

Having had both, the Alpha is a far better quality bracelet than the Raffles. Both need a good oiling to be acceptable though.

 

[johnlogan]

Having had both, the Alpha is a far better quality bracelet than the Raffles. Both need a good oiling to be acceptable though.

I'm quite happy with the sterile Alpha. I'm having the Raffles inbound in this written moment. Will compare than. I'm told the Raff is about the same as "Ali Express" quality.
I might swop clasps at one point.

 

[pompompurin]

at the end of the day, nothing beats the feeling of the gen jubilee - in my opinion the difference is night and day

rep jubilee feels like some dull nails being wrapped around your wrist because some parts of the bracelet they can feel a bit sharp (but not as sharp as knife.. that would be suicidal)
gen jubilee looks shinier and has a silky smooth texture which is very comfortable - the finishing is also very different and the bracelet is tighter with less rattle

But for the price difference between a moderately modern genuine 62510h jubilee (1990+ ones for $700 USD) vs Raffles ($40 USD).... the savings are huge and there has to be compromises

 

[johnlogan]

at the end of the day, nothing beats the feeling of the gen jubilee - in my opinion the difference is night and day

rep jubilee feels like some dull nails being wrapped around your wrist because some parts of the bracelet they can feel a bit sharp (but not as sharp as knife.. that would be suicidal)
gen jubilee looks shinier and has a silky smooth texture which is very comfortable - the finishing is also very different and the bracelet is tighter with less rattle

But for the price difference between a moderately modern genuine 62510h jubilee (1990+ ones for $700 USD) vs Raffles ($40 USD).... the savings are huge and there has to be compromises

You are not wrong my friend!

 

[pompompurin]

You are not wrong my friend!

look forward to your opinion on Alpha vs Raffles!

also, all of the raffles and cartel replica clasps are sh!t - they are a bit fatter than genuine ones and they only have 6 micro-adjustment screws whereas the gen clasp has 7

i think only yuki supplies higher quality vintage rolex bracelets, but they are far more expensive

 

[btan]

You can AliExpress and get lucky. I did 1 out of 3!


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[Quick_Build]

I'm quite happy with the sterile Alpha. I'm having the Raffles inbound in this written moment. Will compare than. I'm told the Raff is about the same as "Ali Express" quality.
I might swop clasps at one point.

Raffles does at least get most of the markings in the ballpark, the end links and clasp are marked correctly enough for my tastes. I've long been debating buying an Alpha bracelet to swap my Raffles endlinks and clasp onto. The Alpha bracelets do pop up on ebay cheap from time to time, I just missed out on two that sold for less than $20 each. Retail is $30/ea from their website.

 

[johnlogan]

$10 from eBay. Feels cheap and light but is comfy on the wrist. Looks ok as well.

 

[dharma]

$10 from eBay. Feels cheap and light but is comfy on the wrist. Looks ok as well.

Very classy, mate, and with a gen-like shine.

 

[johnlogan]

at the end of the day, nothing beats the feeling of the gen jubilee - in my opinion the difference is night and day

rep jubilee feels like some dull nails being wrapped around your wrist because some parts of the bracelet they can feel a bit sharp (but not as sharp as knife.. that would be suicidal)
gen jubilee looks shinier and has a silky smooth texture which is very comfortable - the finishing is also very different and the bracelet is tighter with less rattle

But for the price difference between a moderately modern genuine 62510h jubilee (1990+ ones for $700 USD) vs Raffles ($40 USD).... the savings are huge and there has to be compromises

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I had the pleasure of inspecting a GEN Vintage GMT yr.day - The watch had a GEN jubilee ( hand brushed in Thailand ) and looked amazing.

But the feel GEN vs REP was extremely prominent. New eBay / Raffels / Alpha REP jubilees er junk compared to a GEN used Jubilee. I was not aware the huge difference. Further more the GEN vintage case , crown, crystal, dial, hands supersedes that of any "vintage" BP. Buying stock vintage REPs are a waist of money if you want to look GEN. You will need a custom case as well as crown, crystal, dial & hands.

 

[UDTMIKE]

I've been hunting a source for a jubilee myself. Thanks for the link.

 

[pompompurin]

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I had the pleasure of inspecting a GEN Vintage GMT yr.day - The watch had a GEN jubilee ( hand brushed in Thailand ) and looked amazing.

But the feel GEN vs REP was extremely prominent. New eBay / Raffels / Alpha REP jubilees er junk compared to a GEN used Jubilee. I was not aware the huge difference. Further more the GEN vintage case , crown, crystal, dial, hands supersedes that of any "vintage" BP. Buying stock vintage REPs are a waist of money if you want to look GEN. You will need a custom case as well as crown, crystal, dial & hands.

Haha yea, my rep jubilee feels terrible compared to my gen. But is the gen jubilee you have compared stretched?

 

[johnlogan]

Haha yea, my rep jubilee feels terrible compared to my gen. But is the gen jubilee you have compared stretched?

Yes it was stretched, but not too much!! The biggest issue was the steel grade, whereas Rolex won hands down.

 

[pompompurin]

Yes it was stretched, but not too much!! The biggest issue was the steel grade, whereas Rolex won hands down.

I am glad you got to try a gen one, the rep one is really bad in comparison. Genuine jubilee feels really nice and it smoothly wraps around your wrist. The rep one is very rattly and loose, and it feels sharp with a dull shine/ finish on.

Also, I measured the rep and gen jubilee using a digital caliper and found out that the rep jubilee has longer middle links than gen, which can change the look and shine slightly (but the difference is like 0.4mm if I recall).

 

[johnlogan]

I am glad you got to try a gen one, the rep one is really bad in comparison. Genuine jubilee feels really nice and it smoothly wraps around your wrist. The rep one is very rattly and loose, and it feels sharp with a dull shine/ finish on.

Also, I measured the rep and gen jubilee using a digital caliper and found out that the rep jubilee has longer middle links than gen, which can change the look and shine slightly (but the difference is like 0.4mm if I recall).

Thanks for sharing brother!

 

[pompompurin]

Left = gen (look at how reflective and shiny the middle links are!)
Right = rep


Replica jubilee's middle link's vertical length


Genuine jubilee's middle link's vertical length

 

[johnlogan]

Left = gen (look at how reflective and shiny the middle links are!)
Right = rep


Replica jubilee's middle link's vertical length


Genuine jubilee's middle link's vertical length

Huge difference, miles apart!!! Thanks for posting pics.

 

[bubu77]

best Jubille is from riyi if you want an older style bracelet with hollow endlinks