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NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 14 August 2013, 12:58 AM

Ok guys I just got a gift from my boss who is a survival end of the world kind of guy and he made me a bracelet for survival. It is a black para cord bracelet with 13ft of cord that can be taken apart and used for several different survival situations. I called him and asked if he could make one for a war h and he said he could. Would you put one on a watch??

beshannon · 14 August 2013, 12:59 AM

No

cop414 · 14 August 2013, 01:00 AM

Nope...

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I think it would give a Rolex a Gshock kind of look, not that there is anything wrong with the Gshock.

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 14 August 2013, 01:01 AM

So maybe for other types of watches then.

salem65 · 14 August 2013, 01:02 AM

I like a Nato band, but paracord no thanks.

azguy · 14 August 2013, 01:03 AM

I wouldn't put it on a watch, but I love the idea of having some usable cordage on your wrist while hiking, boating, etc...

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 14 August 2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I wouldn't put it on a watch, but I love the idea of having some usable cordage on your wrist while hiking, boating, etc...

That is what he makes them for. I was just thinking of killing two birds with one watch.

Angrypuppy · 14 August 2013, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NEW_MEXICOS_BEST

That is what he makes them for. I was just thinking of killing two birds with one watch.

The problem with that theory is, as soon as you use the chord if you find yourself in a pinch you now have no way to wear your watch. Carrying parachord is something I do, but be careful carrying it in such a way that it makes life harder if you need to use it.

A parachord watch strap is a statement, not all that functional as a backup.

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 14 August 2013, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

The problem with that theory is, as soon as you use the chord if you find yourself in a pinch you now have no way to wear your watch. Carrying parachord is something I do, but be careful carrying it in such a way that it makes life harder if you need to use it.

A parachord watch strap is a statement, not all that functional as a backup.

I don't totally agree if I'm in a spot where I desperately need the cord(life or death) need to catch food start a fire the war h is the last thing on my mind I would think putting it in your pocket would be ok for the time being.

Angrypuppy · 14 August 2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NEW_MEXICOS_BEST

I don't totally agree if I'm in a spot where I desperately need the cord(life or death) need to catch food start a fire the war h is the last thing on my mind I would think putting it in your pocket would be ok for the time being.

I get what you're saying, but do you want to end up with a pocket watch because you broke a shoe lace.

If you need to potentialy catch food, you need to have a proper snare in your pack.

It's your watch, if you like it knock yourself out.

Post pics of the finished product, I'd like to see.

mjclark32 · 14 August 2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

i wouldn't put it on a watch, but i love the idea of having some usable cordage on your wrist while hiking, boating, etc...

x2

Angrypuppy · 14 August 2013, 01:05 AM

My oldest made me a parachord bracelet as a Cub Scout project. I wear it. No way I would use one as a strap for a Rolex.

sea-dweller · 14 August 2013, 01:06 AM

Not for me...

Dan Pierce · 14 August 2013, 01:10 AM

Not my cup of tea but if it works for you, have at it.
dP

kilyung · 14 August 2013, 01:18 AM

If the world's coming to an end, my Rolex is the last thing I'm grabbing. On a G-Shock? Sure.

Cc1966 · 14 August 2013, 01:27 AM

I sure would like to see the finished product as the idea appeals to me.

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 14 August 2013, 01:45 AM

Thanks for all the good in site and ill let the group know what happens as I go and ill post pics of finished product.

Chris B · 14 August 2013, 01:45 AM

I wouldn't be in raptures about wearing it

eric23 · 14 August 2013, 01:49 AM

I think I would pass, get a Nato.

Vincent65 · 14 August 2013, 02:19 AM

no - cool bracelet, crap strap.

advocatia · 14 August 2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

no - cool bracelet, crap strap.

this

lig · 14 August 2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

no - cool bracelet, crap strap.

this, X2

Hairdude1 · 14 August 2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

no - cool bracelet, crap strap.

jshepard · 14 August 2013, 02:29 AM

So that's what that is... I work with correctional officers and a bunch of them have that on their watches while some have them as bracelets. That's pretty interesting. I'd probably get one as a bracelet but not for a Rolex. However, maybe if I saw one on something rugged like an Explorer II I could be convinced otherwise. But It's hard to imagine.

CWIN · 14 August 2013, 02:35 AM

I probably wouldn't use a paracord strap for my watch. I'd feel that the clasp isn't secure enough.

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 14 August 2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

I probably wouldn't use a paracord strap for my watch. I'd feel that the clasp isn't secure enough.

I'm sure you could find a better clasp. Or a more reliable one.

TonyD · 14 August 2013, 02:56 AM

See my complete review from 2009 here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=survival

I like them a lot but surprisingly not many here om TRF were digging them. Good luck!

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 14 August 2013, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

See my complete review from 2009 here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=survival

I like them a lot but surprisingly not many here om TRF were digging them. Good luck!

Thanks man. This is cool.

bridgs · 14 August 2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

See my complete review from 2009 here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=survival

I like them a lot but surprisingly not many here om TRF were digging them. Good luck!

That was cool to see. Thanks!

Beef · 14 August 2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bridgs

That was cool to see. Thanks!

Now THAT'S a secure clasp!

14 August 2013, 12:58 AM	#1
NEW_MEXICOS_BEST "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 127	Survival band for Rolex. Would you??? Ok guys I just got a gift from my boss who is a survival end of the world kind of guy and he made me a bracelet for survival. It is a black para cord bracelet with 13ft of cord that can be taken apart and used for several different survival situations. I called him and asked if he could make one for a war h and he said he could. Would you put one on a watch??

14 August 2013, 12:59 AM	#2
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14 August 2013, 01:00 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Nope... . I think it would give a Rolex a Gshock kind of look, not that there is anything wrong with the Gshock. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

14 August 2013, 01:02 AM	#5
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14 August 2013, 01:10 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Not my cup of tea but if it works for you, have at it. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 August 2013, 01:01 AM	#4
NEW_MEXICOS_BEST "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 127	So maybe for other types of watches then.

14 August 2013, 01:03 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I wouldn't put it on a watch, but I love the idea of having some usable cordage on your wrist while hiking, boating, etc...

14 August 2013, 01:05 AM	#12
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	My oldest made me a parachord bracelet as a Cub Scout project. I wear it. No way I would use one as a strap for a Rolex.

14 August 2013, 01:06 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Not for me...

14 August 2013, 01:18 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If the world's coming to an end, my Rolex is the last thing I'm grabbing. On a G-Shock? Sure.

14 August 2013, 01:27 AM	#16
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I sure would like to see the finished product as the idea appeals to me.

14 August 2013, 01:45 AM	#17
NEW_MEXICOS_BEST "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 127	Thanks for all the good in site and ill let the group know what happens as I go and ill post pics of finished product.

14 August 2013, 01:45 AM	#18
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I wouldn't be in raptures about wearing it

14 August 2013, 01:49 AM	#19
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I think I would pass, get a Nato.

14 August 2013, 02:19 AM	#20
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	no - cool bracelet, crap strap.

14 August 2013, 02:29 AM	#24
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	So that's what that is... I work with correctional officers and a bunch of them have that on their watches while some have them as bracelets. That's pretty interesting. I'd probably get one as a bracelet but not for a Rolex. However, maybe if I saw one on something rugged like an Explorer II I could be convinced otherwise. But It's hard to imagine.

14 August 2013, 02:35 AM	#25
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I probably wouldn't use a paracord strap for my watch. I'd feel that the clasp isn't secure enough.

14 August 2013, 02:56 AM	#27
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	See my complete review from 2009 here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=survival I like them a lot but surprisingly not many here om TRF were digging them. Good luck! __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

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