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ETenebris · Jun 27th, 2009, 02:33 PM

I have been two each of the ADs in my town and tried on various watches. I went in knowing two things: First, I definitely wanted the jubilee band, and second, I did not want a silver dial. Naturally, I fell in love with the oyster band and have *almost* decided on the silver stick/baton dial. I like the "bling" of the oyster band a lot, and it has the little adjustment feature that is kind of cool. I was almost totally convinced that the oyster was it, then I tried on a jubilee just to see how a particular dial looked "on" and found that it is really comfortable...perhaps more than the oyster. And of course the new jubilee has the cool hidden clasp, but no adjustment feature. I showed both to hubby, and he says the oyster is more of a men's band. So I am posing this question to the tPF crew...is the jubilee more feminine than the oyster in a larger (34mm to 36mm) watch?

Here are pics for comparison. The jubilee pic is not mine, but I don't know where I found it...tPF or tRF...so I hope the owner does not mind. It is the most beautiful pic of the jubilee on that I have seen!

OYSTER:

JUBILEE:

Hokaplan · Jun 27th, 2009, 02:48 PM

I prefer jubilee. It will also show less scratches. The oyster is a little sportier too. You initially planned on jubilee so I think you should go with that. JMO!

ssc0619 · Jun 27th, 2009, 05:39 PM

I laughed when you said you knew what you wanted --

I went in knowing two things: First, I definitely wanted the jubilee band, and second, I did not want a silver dial. Naturally, I fell in love with the oyster band and have *almost* decided on the silver stick/baton dial.

That happens to me quite often!!

I guess everyone will have a different opinion on this, but I don't like the jubilee band so much because it does remind me of "my dad's watch". I find it interesting that you husband thinks it is less masculine!

Gingerstar · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:34 PM

I have the jubilee and for a while I really wanted the oyster. I checked and at the time it was $400 to switch out at the place I purchased (Tournea). I never got around to doing it and now I am digging the jubilee again.... I guess my point is you wont be nailed down to which ever you choose.

peace43 · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:43 PM

I have both: Oyster and Jubilee bands. I would say go for the Jubilee - it's feminine and yes, the new Jubilee band is very cool (I have the older style Jubilee band). Oyster, to me, is more sportier.

ceya · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:55 PM

jubilee

ijen0311 · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Oyster!
For some reason, as the Jubilee gets older, it shows more wear (and the stretch aspect)

ETenebris · Jun 27th, 2009, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Oyster!
For some reason, as the Jubilee gets older, it shows more wear (and the stretch aspect)

Jen, are the new "super" jubilee bands doing this, as well? I thought that is why they changed them. I definitely would NOT get one of the older jubilee watches because of the stretch issues.

roussel · Jun 27th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Jubilee all the way, for me at least. I think the jubilee is more
feminine and dressier which I prefer. I also like the hidden clasp.

bagshopr · Jun 27th, 2009, 09:10 PM

I found the jubilee band to be far more comfortable than the oyster. I tried on both, one right after the other, and the difference was remarkable.
I am super sensitive to the weight of all jewelry, including watches. Jubilee won for me, hands down.

keodi · Jun 27th, 2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Oyster!
For some reason, as the Jubilee gets older, it shows more wear (and the stretch aspect)

That's true for the older watches in 2006 they changed the band no more stretching issues...I prefer the jubilee band it shows less scratches..

chanel-girl · Jun 28th, 2009, 02:17 AM

The Oyster is a bit more sporty & casual and the Jubilee is slightly more classic & dressy. The Oyster does show scratches more quickly and easily since it is smooth. It is also wider on the wrist compared to the Jubilee. I have small wrists and the Oyster just doesn't work well on me, it is just too wide on my wrist. I personally prefer the Jubilee because it is more my personal style. The new hidden clasp Jubilee withstands the wear from stretching that the older models had. If you hold the old model and the new hidden clasp Jubilee side by side, the new style is MUCH more substantial and solid. However, they are both gorgeous, it is really just which you prefer.

mangowife · Jun 28th, 2009, 02:28 AM

Your story sounds so... deja vu! I also *knew* I wanted a midsize, oyster, smooth bezel datejust...

I walked out with a ladies jubilee (hidden clasp), fluted bezel datejust... and I absolutely love it. I have the white face with roman numerals - looks just like your second pic (though I don't think that is my pic). I love love love it! It's a personal choice, though.

It's interesting that you consider the oyster band to be "bling", because I consider the jubilee band and the fluted bezel to be very blingy... just one of the things I love about my watch.

Either way, you can't go wrong... go with what sings to you... good luck!

ETA: found an old pic I had posted in the other Rolex thread:

Rolex owners: What do you have?

ETenebris · Jun 28th, 2009, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by mangowife

Your story sounds so... deja vu! I also *knew* I wanted a midsize, oyster, smooth bezel datejust...

I walked out with a ladies jubilee (hidden clasp), fluted bezel datejust... and I absolutely love it. I have the white face with roman numerals - looks just like your second pic (though I don't think that is my pic). I love love love it! It's a personal choice, though.

It's interesting that you consider the oyster band to be "bling", because I consider the jubilee band and the fluted bezel to be very blingy... just one of the things I love about my watch.

Either way, you can't go wrong... go with what sings to you... good luck!

ETA: found an old pic I had posted in the other Rolex thread:

Rolex owners: What do you have?

I was looking at that thread earlier and that watch caught my eye! It's gorgeous! I think when I said the oyster band had more bling it was because the wider midsection of the band is shiny...but you are right, the fluted bezel definitely has some bling, too! I might do the concentric arabic numeral dial to make it a bit more sporty, but the romans are also beautiful.

no_1_diva · Jun 28th, 2009, 06:41 AM

Love the Oyster bracelet. Hate the Jubilee bracelet.

Jun 27th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#1
ETenebris OP GREEBO IS HOME!!! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: United States Posts: 6,121	Rolex bands: Oyster or Jubilee? I have been two each of the ADs in my town and tried on various watches. I went in knowing two things: First, I definitely wanted the jubilee band, and second, I did not want a silver dial. Naturally, I fell in love with the oyster band and have almost decided on the silver stick/baton dial. I like the "bling" of the oyster band a lot, and it has the little adjustment feature that is kind of cool. I was almost totally convinced that the oyster was it, then I tried on a jubilee just to see how a particular dial looked "on" and found that it is really comfortable...perhaps more than the oyster. And of course the new jubilee has the cool hidden clasp, but no adjustment feature. I showed both to hubby, and he says the oyster is more of a men's band. So I am posing this question to the tPF crew...is the jubilee more feminine than the oyster in a larger (34mm to 36mm) watch? Here are pics for comparison. The jubilee pic is not mine, but I don't know where I found it...tPF or tRF...so I hope the owner does not mind. It is the most beautiful pic of the jubilee on that I have seen! OYSTER: JUBILEE:
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Jun 27th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#2
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,926	I prefer jubilee. It will also show less scratches. The oyster is a little sportier too. You initially planned on jubilee so I think you should go with that. JMO!
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Jun 27th, 2009, 06:43 PM	#5
peace43 Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 5,180	I have both: Oyster and Jubilee bands. I would say go for the Jubilee - it's feminine and yes, the new Jubilee band is very cool (I have the older style Jubilee band). Oyster, to me, is more sportier.
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Jun 27th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#6
ceya Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 205	jubilee
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Jun 27th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#7
ijen0311 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 214	Oyster! For some reason, as the Jubilee gets older, it shows more wear (and the stretch aspect)
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Jun 27th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#3
ssc0619 Don't Tell Ricky!!!! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,576	I laughed when you said you knew what you wanted -- I went in knowing two things: First, I definitely wanted the jubilee band, and second, I did not want a silver dial. Naturally, I fell in love with the oyster band and have almost decided on the silver stick/baton dial. That happens to me quite often!! I guess everyone will have a different opinion on this, but I don't like the jubilee band so much because it does remind me of "my dad's watch". I find it interesting that you husband thinks it is less masculine!

Jun 27th, 2009, 06:34 PM	#4
Gingerstar Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 179	I have the jubilee and for a while I really wanted the oyster. I checked and at the time it was $400 to switch out at the place I purchased (Tournea). I never got around to doing it and now I am digging the jubilee again.... I guess my point is you wont be nailed down to which ever you choose.

Jun 27th, 2009, 09:04 PM	#9
roussel Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 2,875	Jubilee all the way, for me at least. I think the jubilee is more feminine and dressier which I prefer. I also like the hidden clasp.
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Jun 27th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#10
bagshopr Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 974	I found the jubilee band to be far more comfortable than the oyster. I tried on both, one right after the other, and the difference was remarkable. I am super sensitive to the weight of all jewelry, including watches. Jubilee won for me, hands down.

Jun 28th, 2009, 02:17 AM	#12
chanel-girl Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 927	The Oyster is a bit more sporty & casual and the Jubilee is slightly more classic & dressy. The Oyster does show scratches more quickly and easily since it is smooth. It is also wider on the wrist compared to the Jubilee. I have small wrists and the Oyster just doesn't work well on me, it is just too wide on my wrist. I personally prefer the Jubilee because it is more my personal style. The new hidden clasp Jubilee withstands the wear from stretching that the older models had. If you hold the old model and the new hidden clasp Jubilee side by side, the new style is MUCH more substantial and solid. However, they are both gorgeous, it is really just which you prefer.

Jun 28th, 2009, 02:28 AM	#13
mangowife Seriously tempted... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Too far from the beach! Posts: 2,283	Your story sounds so... deja vu! I also knew I wanted a midsize, oyster, smooth bezel datejust... I walked out with a ladies jubilee (hidden clasp), fluted bezel datejust... and I absolutely love it. I have the white face with roman numerals - looks just like your second pic (though I don't think that is my pic). I love love love it! It's a personal choice, though. It's interesting that you consider the oyster band to be "bling", because I consider the jubilee band and the fluted bezel to be very blingy... just one of the things I love about my watch. Either way, you can't go wrong... go with what sings to you... good luck! ETA: found an old pic I had posted in the other Rolex thread: Rolex owners: What do you have?
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Jun 28th, 2009, 06:41 AM	#15
no_1_diva Hermès Rouge Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 809	Love the Oyster bracelet. Hate the Jubilee bracelet.

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