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Snow-Dweller · 7 July 2015, 05:19 AM

The last few weeks have been well hot here in France. I just spent 3 days wearing my 216570 Polar (which I love) and was reminded how sweaty I find the bracelet. I couldn't wait to get back to my Diver's rubber strap, which I wear slightly large and find much less sticky.

I now understand why PP call the Aquanaut's strap "tropical", and find myself (once again) pleasantly surprised by how much I love my Diver, and its supremely comfortable rubber strap....

lapince · 7 July 2015, 05:23 AM

Yeah I'm in France too and am also wearing the diver on rubber strap and am amazed at the level of comfort of this watch, definitely an awesome piece, cool you're enjoying it

jjnd08 · 7 July 2015, 05:38 AM

It must be because I have only used cheap rubber straps, but I always find my wrist gets more sweaty and less comfortable with them verse the bracelet.

Either that, or it is just me.

lapince · 7 July 2015, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

It must be because I have only used cheap rubber straps, but I always find my wrist gets more sweaty and less comfortable with them verse the bracelet.

Either that, or it is just me.

No I think when it's cheap rubber it's not nice to wear in heat, but been wearing my diver in the Paris heat these last few days and it's been really hot and is really comfortable, I think it really depends on the rubber or the different materials used when it's not only rubber, the AP is perfect IMO, seems the tropical strap on the Patek 5167 is also great in heat, I too have had a few cheap rubber straps in the past and no comparison with the AP rubber

thomaspp · 7 July 2015, 05:46 AM

The diver is certainly a great watch. Wore mine at the beach this weekend and it was hot as hell. My rolex wouldn't have felt comfortable.

Joe.King · 7 July 2015, 05:50 AM

I am here in Charleston SC and it has been an unbearable few months. Every day highs in the mid to upper 90's. Had a few (actually more than a few) 100 degree days. My Polar bracelet does not let me forget the heat. I have a Tag AR on the Tag rubber and it is super comfortable in the heat.

mluther · 7 July 2015, 06:13 AM

Same here - spent a long hot weekend in Spain wearing my ROO on rubber and it was fantastically comfortable. Needed a good clean afterwards mind you. Sweat and sun lotion washed off and the watch looked brand new again....

Hairdude1 · 7 July 2015, 06:30 AM

Love the AP rubber Strap!

thomaspp · 7 July 2015, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mluther

Same here - spent a long hot weekend in Spain wearing my ROO on rubber and it was fantastically comfortable. Needed a good clean afterwards mind you. Sweat and sun lotion washed off and the watch looked brand new again....

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Love the AP rubber Strap!

The rubber on the 44s seems to be quite nice / comfortable.... lucky bastards you.

Abdullasaif · 7 July 2015, 10:47 AM

Absolutely love the rubber strap on my 44mm , it feels so comfy while wet and it doesn't stick like a bracelet!

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Manofsteelpt · 7 July 2015, 10:50 AM

To me, the FC rubber strap (while very comfy) made my wrist sweat like crazy.

VICI · 7 July 2015, 11:52 AM

It just works!

GB-man · 7 July 2015, 12:41 PM

I absolutely love rubber as a watch strap. If it's hot I want rubber or nato.

tcheeco · 7 July 2015, 05:54 PM

Nothing beats the AP rubber strap on summer ;-)

travisb · 7 July 2015, 10:55 PM

The Diver is such a great watch! I know some love it on bracelet but I would never change out from the original rubber strap.

7 July 2015, 05:19 AM	#1
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	One thing about that rubber strap.... The last few weeks have been well hot here in France. I just spent 3 days wearing my 216570 Polar (which I love) and was reminded how sweaty I find the bracelet. I couldn't wait to get back to my Diver's rubber strap, which I wear slightly large and find much less sticky. I now understand why PP call the Aquanaut's strap "tropical", and find myself (once again) pleasantly surprised by how much I love my Diver, and its supremely comfortable rubber strap.... Attached Images __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

7 July 2015, 05:38 AM	#3
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	It must be because I have only used cheap rubber straps, but I always find my wrist gets more sweaty and less comfortable with them verse the bracelet. Either that, or it is just me. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

7 July 2015, 05:46 AM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	The diver is certainly a great watch. Wore mine at the beach this weekend and it was hot as hell. My rolex wouldn't have felt comfortable. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

7 July 2015, 06:13 AM	#7
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	Same here - spent a long hot weekend in Spain wearing my ROO on rubber and it was fantastically comfortable. Needed a good clean afterwards mind you. Sweat and sun lotion washed off and the watch looked brand new again.... __________________ Instagram: michael.luther

7 July 2015, 06:30 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Love the AP rubber Strap! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

7 July 2015, 05:23 AM	#2
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Yeah I'm in France too and am also wearing the diver on rubber strap and am amazed at the level of comfort of this watch, definitely an awesome piece, cool you're enjoying it

7 July 2015, 05:50 AM	#6
Joe.King "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: Florida Watch: AP Posts: 199	I am here in Charleston SC and it has been an unbearable few months. Every day highs in the mid to upper 90's. Had a few (actually more than a few) 100 degree days. My Polar bracelet does not let me forget the heat. I have a Tag AR on the Tag rubber and it is super comfortable in the heat.

7 July 2015, 10:47 AM	#10
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Absolutely love the rubber strap on my 44mm , it feels so comfy while wet and it doesn't stick like a bracelet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 July 2015, 10:50 AM	#11
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	To me, the FC rubber strap (while very comfy) made my wrist sweat like crazy.

7 July 2015, 11:52 AM	#12
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	It just works!

7 July 2015, 12:41 PM	#13
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I absolutely love rubber as a watch strap. If it's hot I want rubber or nato.

7 July 2015, 05:54 PM	#14
tcheeco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: EU Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,274	Nothing beats the AP rubber strap on summer ;-)

7 July 2015, 10:55 PM	#15
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	The Diver is such a great watch! I know some love it on bracelet but I would never change out from the original rubber strap.

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