The folded link bracelet is expensive and you're still left trying to find a clasp and diver's extension. The quality is pretty good. It's either this or a worn-out gen bracelet.
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Those close-up pics of the tolerances don't sell me halfway with that price.
For $100, it's a steal. For $500+, it's highway robbery.
For $100, it's a steal. For $500+, it's highway robbery.
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Ok, as promised, here’s the full run down on the Oystersjubilee aftermarket bracelets. I will preface this by saying the 9315 folded link oyster I purchased is next level in quality vs others I have purchased from other sources in the past.
Shipping: I opted for the UPS ground option cost be about 7 bucks domestic in US. The order was fulfilled same day, and it arrived in 3 days (I’m based in NY and the shipping origin was in FL)
Customer Service: I had a ton of questions before purchasing and the web chat help support was very good. Exchanged a few emails as well, with good response times. Whoever is on the other side has good experience in vintage Rolex models, compatibility etc.
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Packaging: The bracelet arrived well packaged in a bubble mailer with another bubble mailer insert. Double bagged for safety. A coupon code for next purchase was included in the package
The bracelet and endlinks: It is nearly impeccable (excuse the fingerprints in the photos was rushing when taking them). The construction is top tier. This is not Asian manufacturing. The measurements, stamping quality and overall finishing are in line with the coveted Italian made aftermarket bracelets. Dimensions are near exact and the weight is in line with gen. The stamping on the bracelet is crisp and centered and has a flat top “3” something the most Asian models I have seen in the past can’t seem to get right (year ago I used to buy from NDtrading in Vietnam). The final links taper nicely and will fit into the gen clasp. The finishing was bright and white, much better than the yellowish hue found on other aftermarket bracelets.
The endlinks are also excellent, with the correct width, depth and curvature. Stamping on the endlink is less crisp than that of the bracelet but still very good.
I was pleasantly surprised to see springbars included (wasn’t expecting that). They are in fact, fat 2mm springbars and the construction of the springbar itself is also top tier (European made, Italian or Swiss).
The cons: The price point was relatively high for the folded link model at over 700 bucks (including the endlinks). The hollow links are much more reasonably priced on their site. They did give me a discount for 1st time purchase and another one for repeat purchase on an insert in the package. They don’t offer aftermarket clasps. When I asked about the reason for this, customer support cited they don’t sell any parts with logos, trademarks etc. which I understand – keeping it legalespecially if they are operating out of the US.
Hope this write up helps. These guys came up on my Instagram feed and I’m glad I found them! I may pickup a 78360 hollow link for another project soon and Ill update on how that one compares.
The reason you were able to leave such a thorough and complete review is because this is your business - you own the company that resells these overpriced parts.
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For these prices I'd expect 'excellent', not pretty good. May as well purchase gen' used.
The only one claiming quality matches prices is the business owner, posting here in this thread.
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Not to mention almost every picture posted has the sticker logo of the company in it
@tripdog comparing these to the “Italian Bracelets” qualitatively (ignore price for the moment), what do you think?
Frankly, for anyone wondering, even if he’s not even held the bracelets the calls he make with just a picture online are startling!
Frankly, for anyone wondering, even if he’s not even held the bracelets the calls he make with just a picture online are startling!
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The ones I looked at (jubilee, oyster) appear to be from the same manufacturer in Italy. Considering the link sets he sells are more expensive than an entire bracelet with EL's and clasp sold on RWI you can imagine this guy's markup.
He's also logged in and seen these recent comments but has decided not to comment.
