Jubilee

Why it matters

The Jubilee is Rolex's five-link bracelet, dressier and more supple than the Oyster. It was introduced in 1945 for the Datejust and now appears across the lineup, including sport models like the GMT-Master II Batgirl. Many buyers choose between Jubilee and Oyster purely on feel and look.

In listings, the bracelet is a price and desirability factor, not just a detail. The same GMT can be a Batman on Oyster or a Batgirl on Jubilee. Confirm which bracelet a watch wears, whether it is factory, and whether both are included.

Common questions

What is a Jubilee bracelet?

The Jubilee is Rolex's five-link bracelet, introduced in 1945 for the Datejust. It is dressier and more flexible than the three-link Oyster.

Jubilee or Oyster, which is better?

Neither is objectively better; it comes down to preference. The Jubilee is dressier and more supple, the Oyster sportier and more rigid. The same watch can even sell under different nicknames depending on which bracelet it wears.

Related terms

• Oyster

  Rolex's classic three-link sport bracelet. Flat links, robust feel, and the default choice on most Rolex sport models.

• President

  Rolex's semi-circular three-link bracelet, found exclusively on precious metal models like the Day-Date.

• Oysterflex

  Rolex's proprietary rubber strap with a metal core. Flexible and comfortable, used on precious metal sport models.

• Batgirl(Batgirl Rolex, Batgirl GMT)

  Same blue/black bezel GMT-Master II as the Batman, but on a Jubilee bracelet.

• Wimbledon

  Rolex Datejust with a slate gray dial and green Roman numeral hour markers. Named after the tennis tournament's colors.