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jrbar-on · 23 October 2011, 01:20 PM

I was on the wait list for the short version of the Rubber B strap for a few months and it finally arrived last Friday (10/14). I’ve had it on my wrist for the past week and let me just start by saying that it is a fantastic strap! If Rolex ever wanted to sell their watches with a rubber strap, then they should use this one.

As can be seen in the photos below the watch fits my LV Submariner perfectly at the lugs and it looks like it is OEM. I love how the curved ends fit so well against the Sub’s case and how the strap itself curves away from the case at the exact same angle as the lugs. While I have a set custom endlinks from Eugene and a custom made strap from Koon which are great (see my previous posts), they don’t compare with the Rubber B strap. For me, one of the great advantages of the Rubber B strap is that I can actually use the Rolex deployant and, having purchased the short version of the strap, I can have it centered on my wrist. Again, as you can see in the photos below it looks OEM with the deployant.

As far as how the strap feels on the wrist the Rubber B is perfect – it is beefy enough to be rugged and match my Sub and supple enough to be extremely comfortable. Now I have pretty small wrists (6.5”) so I had to order the short version of the strap but even after cutting it I still have an extra 0.75” of spare room in case all the beer catches up with me. I’ve heard others complain that the Rubber B strap is a bit pricey but in my opinion it is worth every penny.

Cheers,

Jonathan.

brkanand · 23 October 2011, 01:23 PM

Looks nice! Congrats!

nyyankees · 23 October 2011, 01:30 PM

I like it!

eric23 · 23 October 2011, 01:58 PM

Nice!

hdrazor251 · 23 October 2011, 02:02 PM

SWIMPRUF · 23 October 2011, 02:11 PM

Nice

sleddog · 23 October 2011, 02:20 PM

Great to hear a positive on the RubberB strap...I'm thinking of one myself!!!

I can't help but wonder however, why have you got the buckle upside down???
Or is it an inverted pic?

jrbar-on · 23 October 2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Great to hear a positive on the RubberB strap...I'm thinking of one myself!!!

I can't help but wonder however, why have you got the buckle upside down???
Or is it an inverted pic?

I reversed the buckle so that it would be centered better on my wrist.

Jonathan.

sushisummo · 23 October 2011, 02:30 PM

Looking good.

TSW · 23 October 2011, 04:56 PM

Looks great!

impalass · 24 October 2011, 12:56 AM

I don't like it, I love it !

Considering what our Subs are worth the price is reasonable imo.

How did you find changing the clasp ?

Would a 7" wrist require the short version ?

Xmas is around the corner,

Pardon the questions, but being a two watches only guy, straps excite me.

jrbar-on · 24 October 2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

I don't like it, I love it !

Considering what our Subs are worth the price is reasonable imo.

How did you find changing the clasp ?

Would a 7" wrist require the short version ?

Xmas is around the corner,

Pardon the questions, but being a two watches only guy, straps excite me.

I had no problem changing the clasp or putting the strap on my Sub. Cutting the strap was not difficult either - I used a 6" metal ruler and a razor blade. My only suggestion when cutting the strap is not to "slice" the rubber but to just apply vertical pressure on it. Also, for a 7” wrist I would recommend getting the “short” strap but you might want to talk to the people at Rubber B and see what they say.

Cheers,

Jonathan.

impalass · 24 October 2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrbar-on

I had no problem changing the clasp or putting the strap on my Sub. Cutting the strap was not difficult either - I used a 6" metal ruler and a razor blade. My only suggestion when cutting the strap is not to "slice" the rubber but to just apply vertical pressure on it. Also, for a 7” wrist I would recommend getting the “short” strap but you might want to talk to the people at Rubber B and see what they say.

Cheers,

Jonathan.

Thanks Jonathan, much appreciated. Regards, Mark.

MY-WATCH · 24 October 2011, 01:49 AM

Nice

thewatchguy93 · 24 October 2011, 01:51 AM

Somebody, PLEASEEEE!! Tell me where do I get one of these from?

TSW · 24 October 2011, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Somebody, PLEASEEEE!! Tell me where do I get one of these from?

From RubberB of course

thewatchguy93 · 24 October 2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

From RubberB of course

I type that into Google.... I get nothing?

rossi46 · 24 October 2011, 03:59 AM

Thanks for the review! Might have to get one come next summer...

Dave K · 24 October 2011, 04:19 AM

I want one. It would look great on my GMTII-C.

Eric88 · 24 October 2011, 04:31 AM

Very very nice. The one thing that worried me a bit on these straps is the hassle of constantly changing clasps from bracelet to rubber (unless you had a spare clasp).

Also, how do you order the "short" version? I was just looking at their website and it was not shown in the products with this in the FAQ:

Does the RUBBER B Strap come in different sizes?

No. Our straps have been strategically manufactured to be a universal fit (please check the product page for your particular model to see which size range works with it). You will customize the fit/length of your new RUBBER B strap by using the length of your existing original Rolex bracelet/strap as guidelines. Attention: Be careful not to shorten your new RUBBER B strap too much, as we will not be able to except it for return/exchange once it has been modified.

nauticajoe · 24 October 2011, 04:32 AM

Looks nice.

ptugolf · 24 October 2011, 05:36 AM

Nice.

chillviper · 24 October 2011, 07:56 AM

Awesome! I was waiting for the short version to accomodate my 6.5" wrist as well. I'm definitely gonna order one...just gotta figure out which reference to order for.

thewatchguy93 · 24 October 2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chillviper

Awesome! I was waiting for the short version to accomodate my 6.5" wrist as well. I'm definitely gonna order one...just gotta figure out which reference to order for.

Please could you tell me where to order from?

bcat37645 · 24 October 2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Please could you tell me where to order from?

www.rubberb.com I have one for my 14060m and it's great. Good luck!

thewatchguy93 · 24 October 2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcat37645

www.rubberb.com I have one for my 14060m and it's great. Good luck!

Thank you for the link!

Unfortunately not comparible with my Sub-C because of the glidelock!

drockadam · 24 October 2011, 08:05 AM

Looks great!

Dean Taylor · 24 October 2011, 10:34 AM

I got a blue one for my GMT Pepsi last week (I'm a 7 1/4 inch wrist). I agree with JRBar- AMAZING!! Worth every penny. They explained to me that the new strap (shorter fixed piece) now replaces the old one automatically because it fits a larger range of sizes, so I didn't have to request any particular size, because my number fell in the range shown on their site. I really love the combo of JRBbar's LV pictured above…. its too beautiful in that pic on the black Rubber B :) The green bezel and the black dial with the black rubber… aaaahhh

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denkigroove · 26 October 2011, 06:10 AM

Nice! Anyone has one on a sea dweller? I'm considering a rubberb as well.

laphroaig007 · 26 October 2011, 06:43 AM

Looks nice

Would you say that the Rubber strap is more comfortable than the regular Oyster band ?

23 October 2011, 01:20 PM	#1
jrbar-on 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 803	A week with my (short) Rubber B Strap I was on the wait list for the short version of the Rubber B strap for a few months and it finally arrived last Friday (10/14). I’ve had it on my wrist for the past week and let me just start by saying that it is a fantastic strap! If Rolex ever wanted to sell their watches with a rubber strap, then they should use this one. As can be seen in the photos below the watch fits my LV Submariner perfectly at the lugs and it looks like it is OEM. I love how the curved ends fit so well against the Sub’s case and how the strap itself curves away from the case at the exact same angle as the lugs. While I have a set custom endlinks from Eugene and a custom made strap from Koon which are great (see my previous posts), they don’t compare with the Rubber B strap. For me, one of the great advantages of the Rubber B strap is that I can actually use the Rolex deployant and, having purchased the short version of the strap, I can have it centered on my wrist. Again, as you can see in the photos below it looks OEM with the deployant. As far as how the strap feels on the wrist the Rubber B is perfect – it is beefy enough to be rugged and match my Sub and supple enough to be extremely comfortable. Now I have pretty small wrists (6.5”) so I had to order the short version of the strap but even after cutting it I still have an extra 0.75” of spare room in case all the beer catches up with me. I’ve heard others complain that the Rubber B strap is a bit pricey but in my opinion it is worth every penny. Cheers, Jonathan.

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23 October 2011, 02:20 PM	#7
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23 October 2011, 02:30 PM	#9
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23 October 2011, 01:23 PM	#2
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Looks nice! Congrats!

23 October 2011, 01:30 PM	#3
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	I like it!

23 October 2011, 01:58 PM	#4
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice!

23 October 2011, 04:56 PM	#10
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24 October 2011, 12:56 AM	#11
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	I don't like it, I love it ! Considering what our Subs are worth the price is reasonable imo. How did you find changing the clasp ? Would a 7" wrist require the short version ? Xmas is around the corner, Pardon the questions, but being a two watches only guy, straps excite me.

24 October 2011, 01:49 AM	#14
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24 October 2011, 01:51 AM	#15
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24 October 2011, 03:59 AM	#18
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	Thanks for the review! Might have to get one come next summer... __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

24 October 2011, 04:19 AM	#19
Dave K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester,UK. Posts: 142	I want one. It would look great on my GMTII-C.

24 October 2011, 04:31 AM	#20
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Very very nice. The one thing that worried me a bit on these straps is the hassle of constantly changing clasps from bracelet to rubber (unless you had a spare clasp). Also, how do you order the "short" version? I was just looking at their website and it was not shown in the products with this in the FAQ: Does the RUBBER B Strap come in different sizes? No. Our straps have been strategically manufactured to be a universal fit (please check the product page for your particular model to see which size range works with it). You will customize the fit/length of your new RUBBER B strap by using the length of your existing original Rolex bracelet/strap as guidelines. Attention: Be careful not to shorten your new RUBBER B strap too much, as we will not be able to except it for return/exchange once it has been modified.

24 October 2011, 04:32 AM	#21
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Looks nice.

24 October 2011, 05:36 AM	#22
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Nice.

24 October 2011, 07:56 AM	#23
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Awesome! I was waiting for the short version to accomodate my 6.5" wrist as well. I'm definitely gonna order one...just gotta figure out which reference to order for.

24 October 2011, 08:05 AM	#27
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Looks great! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

24 October 2011, 10:34 AM	#28
Dean Taylor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Dean Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 1	Love it I got a blue one for my GMT Pepsi last week (I'm a 7 1/4 inch wrist). I agree with JRBar- AMAZING!! Worth every penny. They explained to me that the new strap (shorter fixed piece) now replaces the old one automatically because it fits a larger range of sizes, so I didn't have to request any particular size, because my number fell in the range shown on their site. I really love the combo of JRBbar's LV pictured above…. its too beautiful in that pic on the black Rubber B :) The green bezel and the black dial with the black rubber… aaaahhh… Attached Images

26 October 2011, 06:10 AM	#29
denkigroove 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 231	On a sea dweller? Nice! Anyone has one on a sea dweller? I'm considering a rubberb as well.

26 October 2011, 06:43 AM	#30
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	Looks nice Would you say that the Rubber strap is more comfortable than the regular Oyster band ?

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