jmb Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Built an Explorer for someone on the board who mentioned his Father had had a gen on a Jubilee long ago. I love Jubilees and have wondered at times how one would look. Wso990 (aka Mr. Slimeball), on fleabay, recently started listing Jubilee endlinks for fat springbars so I decided to order a set. They got here this afternoon and popped right on with no tweaking! I can now say that I like the combo...
droptopman Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 That looks great and jubs are so comfortable and easy to wear. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.
blue. Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Looks quite inviting! Especially for more dressier occasions. Edited August 22, 2014 by blue.
alligoat Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 Tres bon! And it's always nice when something you buy from Mr. Slimeball works!
lhooq Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 When I first got my 1016, I had it on an old Jubilee (with rolled links) before I was able to find a decent 7836. It's a combo that definitely works!
lukenorris2011 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 I love that look! And yes jubilee is a great bracelet for everyday use! Life's a [censored], then you marry one!
jmb Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Posted August 22, 2014 goat - So far I've had pretty good luck with their end-links, unlike some of their other stuff.
AKTime Posted August 22, 2014 Report Posted August 22, 2014 That's one of my favorite combinations. I think Explorers look great on jubilees. Gen jubilee on this one here.
JoeyB Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 JMB, it looks great, and good to know about the end links. I've destroyed a few trying to open them up to make the spring bars fit. Thanks.
jmb Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Posted August 23, 2014 Joey, I gave up on trying to drill out regular end-links a couple years ago. I would twist the tubes off on probably 4 out of 5 and that was using 4 different bits to gradually increase the opening. I even bought a tapered 2mm reamer and that didn't do any better.
horlogeman Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 I need to get used to this, strange to see it on a jubilee but it doens't look wrong. Because it's a classy model a jubilee is a nice match for it. Never seen it before. Tres Bon !!! Magnifique !!! Well those are the words I know hahahaha Wear it in good health mate !!!
JoeyB Posted August 23, 2014 Report Posted August 23, 2014 Joey, I gave up on trying to drill out regular end-links a couple years ago. I would twist the tubes off on probably 4 out of 5 and that was using 4 different bits to gradually increase the opening. I even bought a tapered 2mm reamer and that didn't do any better. Well thank you! All this time I thought it was just me. I don't have your expertise so I never had a chance. I even tried to solder, weld, epoxy, chewing gum in replacement tubing with no luck at all. It still makes no sense to me why the rep companies will not make the lug holes the right size and use the right sized springbars and end links.
jmb Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Posted August 23, 2014 Well, these cases start out with no holes so I can't blame anything on the mfg. I just hate that sourcing additional endlinks adds $25 to the cost of a build! But, I agree on the wrong size holes.
alligoat Posted August 24, 2014 Report Posted August 24, 2014 Got the jubilee going with the 455B end pieces from Riyi002 (I think that's where they came from). Don't fit the 1601 case as well as they do the 16014 cases. But down here in H-town you gotta wear a bracelet if you go out and sweat- leather just ends up getting soaked.
alligoat Posted August 25, 2014 Report Posted August 25, 2014 I've been running the jube on the SS DayDate and the end links fit fine, I need to go look for the other end pieces I have- don't remember what they fit. I put the Josh 7836 on the DD- I like it better (this week)- those end links are also marked 455B! Keep in mind, I haven't drilled my lugholes on the 1601 case- it's too close a call IMO!- The 16000 cases I have look a little thicker in the lugs- I wouldn't hesitate to drill them.
lhooq Posted August 25, 2014 Report Posted August 25, 2014 Both look terrific on the Jubilee, M! And I really need a DD in the collection.
ww12345 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Posted August 25, 2014 Same. I've been putting it off for a while (like I did the DJ) but really need to add one to the stable...
HaydenM Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 I've a JMB case that I'm about to start a 1016 build with and was wondering where a good place to get a jubilee for it would be (and the correct spring bars) thanks guys
ww12345 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 For vintage style, eBay. No good reps of vintage bracelets. However, decent '80s style reps exist - JMB or MMM should be able to get you one in the sub $100 price range.
panerai153 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 I really like the comfort of the Jubilee. I have to admit, it's an acquired taste! Here is my 6542 on a gen jubilee. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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