Three-ring "Oyster" and "Jubilee" strap on Rolex watches: which to choose?

The Rolex Wristwatch model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Although the two strap styles are very different from each other, they are both considered classics; Each has its own fan base, and which one is better has been debated for a long time. Especially last year, when Rolex changed the GMT "Pepsi" and "Batman" models to the Jubilee bracelet and added the Jubilee option to the "Sky-Dweller", this debate was reignited. The brand expanded the scope of the double strap option and left the choice to the user; Thus, the strap is no longer a factor affecting model selection and consumers can purchase the version that best suits their tastes. However, this situation also confused many enthusiasts who had "difficulty making decisions". Today, we will look at the subject from different perspectives and examine what the real differences are between the Oyster and Jubilee bracelets and how to choose between the two.

Which is better between Oyster and Jubilee straps on Rolex watches?

Let's start with the Oyster bracelet. Careful watch friends will notice; With the exception of the Cellini series, the official names of Rolex models begin with "Oyster Perpetual" followed by the model name. For example, "Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea", "Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona". In fact, this name comes from the Oyster case technology that Rolex patented in 1926; Shortly after, a strap suitable for this case was also designed. It is extremely solid and durable thanks to its simple design, easy installation and few connection points between the rings; Suitable for all kinds of sports environments. The Oyster case and the Oyster bracelet are an inseparable whole; Therefore, this combination is considered more "original" and better suits the unique character of Rolex watches.

The Jubilee bracelet, referred to as the "five-row ring", was introduced after the Oyster bracelet. As the name suggests, Jubilee is a strap that was specially introduced in 1945 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rolex's founding. The first version was in 18 carat gold and was used only on the Datejust (DJ) model; It was extremely ostentatious, both with its material and appearance. Nowadays, the material of the Jubilee bracelet is no longer limited to precious metals, and the detail design has also been reworked many times. But no matter how he changed, he always displayed a graceful character.

Currently, the series that have these two straps at the same time are: Datejust, Lady-Datejust, Sky-Dweller and GMT-Master II. When we compare their prices, it is not difficult to see that the brand prices the Jubilee bracelet significantly higher than the Oyster bracelet. Take the well-known "Pepsi" Ref.126710BLRO: After the price adjustment in early 2022, the Jubilee version is XXX, the Oyster version is XXX; There is XXX difference between them. Considering only the official list price, without taking into account the premiums in the second-hand market, the Oyster bracelet is more advantageous in price.

First of all, the appearance is the plus point of the Jubilee bracelet. The Jubilee bracelet uses two different processing techniques, polished and brushed; It sparkles when the light hits it and the sparkle it reflects is extremely eye-catching. On the other hand, the Oyster bracelet remains much simpler in appearance; (On models such as Oyster Perpetual, Submariner) only brushed processing is used and visually it does not look that "elegant". However, each pleasure has its own value; Appearance taste is a very subjective feeling, and those who love Oyster bracelets have their own reasons. You can share your thoughts in the comments.

In terms of usage, it is undeniable that the Oyster bracelet is more advantageous. This is where the advantage of fully brushed processing comes into play: it can hide fine scratches and wear marks to some extent, and are not as noticeable as polished machined straps. Early Jubilee bracelets had a hollow design and were therefore lighter than the Oyster bracelet. However, the new models have all upgraded to solid material; Although the material has become stronger, the weight has also increased slightly, so the weight difference between the two belts has decreased significantly. Personally, I'm still leaning towards the Jubilee bracelet, as its shorter link spacing makes it easier to bend and fit the wrist better. However, it is not without its flaws: some watch friends think that the easy bending feature of the Jubilee bracelet makes it look "loose"; It also tends to pinch the hair, so it may not be ideal for friends with thick wrist hair.

As a result, we can say that the Jubilee and the Oyster bracelet are immeasurably neck and neck: only in aesthetic terms, the Jubilee bracelet is more advantageous; Two different processing techniques add a different elegance to it. Since it was originally designed only for the Datejust, it suits enthusiasts who frequently wear suits or have smaller wrists. On the other hand, since the Oyster bracelet's links are wide, I recommend it to friends with thicker wrists. In terms of wearing comfort, the two are neck-and-neck: The Jubilee bracelet has a hair compression problem, and the Oyster bracelet does not fit the wrist as well as the Jubilee bracelet. However, the Oyster bracelet makes up for the difference in terms of price and usefulness. Whichever you prefer, I recommend you try both of them on your wrist before purchasing; Ultimately, someone else's experience cannot be as accurate as one's own feeling.

I hope this article was useful to you. We will share more detailed disassembly, real shot review and real-replica comparison in the coming days.