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st8edge · 27 August 2020, 10:00 AM

About four months ago I changed my bracelet to a Rubber B on my GMT 116710LN. I liked the green highlight on the band but after wearing during the day the band felt stiff and hard against my wrist.
Today I changed back to the original bracelet with polished center links and I like the feel which is more comfortable. The nice outcome is the watch looks so different and the cost was well below another purchase.

e dantes · 27 August 2020, 10:24 AM

Good way to change the look. I always go back to the steel bracelet on my Explorer II, but appreciate it more after some strap time.

BumbleB · 27 August 2020, 10:49 AM

Agree.

And then I tried switching up the bracelet to a brushed bracelet

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dualcarb · 27 August 2020, 12:03 PM

I also tried what you did...and I always felt that the GMT belonged on the PCL bracelet. And the oyster is the most comfortable bracelet...nothing comes close to it...

And right at home where it belongs...on the original PCL

I’m sorry that I don’t know how to take pictures to make the watch look better. But the watch does look waaaay better in person.

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214270Explorer · 27 August 2020, 03:30 PM

PCL's on a tool watch irritate me.

Yeh - I have one. Just sayin'.

st8edge · 27 August 2020, 09:17 PM

The look of the Rubber B has a place when trying to be under the radar when traveling in some places but after switching back for just one day the original bracelet is so more more comfortable to wear .... at least for me.

Bucky · 28 August 2020, 05:12 AM

I was wearing my DSSD (first version) on the rubber B and then thought I would change it back to the bracelet. Had it on for 2mins and changed it back to the rubber b. For me the dssd wears better on the rubber b. The bracelet is too narrow which is probably why Rolex brought out the newer versions with wider bracelet.

Bucky · 28 August 2020, 07:09 AM

JoseR · 28 August 2020, 08:43 AM

I like the Oyster but I really like the Everest on my AK. Much more comfortable and looks great. Oh, and don't have to worry about scratching up the Oyster...

Nikrnic · 28 August 2020, 08:56 AM

I've heard that Everests are softer, more comfy than a RubberB? I've never owned either but thinking about trying one.

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JoseR · 28 August 2020, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I've heard that Everests are softer, more comfy than a RubberB? I've never owned either but thinking about trying one.

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Can't speak on the RubberB since I've never had one, but, I'm glad I got the Everest. It's well made and the service and delivery was top notch.

Rebel · 28 August 2020, 09:15 AM

The occasional changeup is nice.

HogwldFLTR · 28 August 2020, 09:26 AM

I find the Everest and RubberB straps nice change-ups. Especially during summer months when I'm likely to play in the water they make a lot of sense to me. I also find the Everest the more comfortable of the two.

Cdaddylutz · 28 August 2020, 12:46 PM

The rubber looks too childish. The bracelet looks great

ltmgeller · 28 August 2020, 12:51 PM

synrrgy · 28 August 2020, 12:55 PM

I've often swapped out the oyster bracelet on my LN for my Rubber-B, especially when I'm traveling. It was somewhat rigid or hard on my wrist at first, but slowly became more pliable as I used it. The strap definitely gives a different look on the watch and won't be so paranoid of messing up the PCL's on the oyster bracelet. I do like the brushed links on it as well, but looks too much like a Sub when you swap it. I've done it a couple times swapping between the Sub-C bracelet on my Hulk.

27 August 2020, 10:00 AM	#1
st8edge "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Coast USA Watch: Sea Dweller 4K Posts: 68	Rubber B over time About four months ago I changed my bracelet to a Rubber B on my GMT 116710LN. I liked the green highlight on the band but after wearing during the day the band felt stiff and hard against my wrist. Today I changed back to the original bracelet with polished center links and I like the feel which is more comfortable. The nice outcome is the watch looks so different and the cost was well below another purchase. Attached Images

27 August 2020, 10:49 AM	#3
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	Rubber B over time Agree. And then I tried switching up the bracelet to a brushed bracelet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

27 August 2020, 03:30 PM	#5
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	PCL's on a tool watch irritate me. Yeh - I have one. Just sayin'. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

28 August 2020, 08:43 AM	#9
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	I like the Oyster but I really like the Everest on my AK. Much more comfortable and looks great. Oh, and don't have to worry about scratching up the Oyster... __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

28 August 2020, 09:15 AM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	The occasional changeup is nice. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

27 August 2020, 10:24 AM	#2
e dantes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: US Posts: 473	Good way to change the look. I always go back to the steel bracelet on my Explorer II, but appreciate it more after some strap time.

27 August 2020, 12:03 PM	#4
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	I also tried what you did...and I always felt that the GMT belonged on the PCL bracelet. And the oyster is the most comfortable bracelet...nothing comes close to it... And right at home where it belongs...on the original PCL I’m sorry that I don’t know how to take pictures to make the watch look better. But the watch does look waaaay better in person. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 August 2020, 09:17 PM	#6
st8edge "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Coast USA Watch: Sea Dweller 4K Posts: 68	The look of the Rubber B has a place when trying to be under the radar when traveling in some places but after switching back for just one day the original bracelet is so more more comfortable to wear .... at least for me.

28 August 2020, 05:12 AM	#7
Bucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 601	I was wearing my DSSD (first version) on the rubber B and then thought I would change it back to the bracelet. Had it on for 2mins and changed it back to the rubber b. For me the dssd wears better on the rubber b. The bracelet is too narrow which is probably why Rolex brought out the newer versions with wider bracelet.

28 August 2020, 07:09 AM	#8
Bucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 601

28 August 2020, 08:56 AM	#10
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I've heard that Everests are softer, more comfy than a RubberB? I've never owned either but thinking about trying one. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

28 August 2020, 09:26 AM	#13
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	I find the Everest and RubberB straps nice change-ups. Especially during summer months when I'm likely to play in the water they make a lot of sense to me. I also find the Everest the more comfortable of the two. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 August 2020, 12:46 PM	#14
Cdaddylutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Watch: N/A Posts: 249	The rubber looks too childish. The bracelet looks great

28 August 2020, 12:51 PM	#15
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	__________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 August 2020, 12:55 PM	#16
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	I've often swapped out the oyster bracelet on my LN for my Rubber-B, especially when I'm traveling. It was somewhat rigid or hard on my wrist at first, but slowly became more pliable as I used it. The strap definitely gives a different look on the watch and won't be so paranoid of messing up the PCL's on the oyster bracelet. I do like the brushed links on it as well, but looks too much like a Sub when you swap it. I've done it a couple times swapping between the Sub-C bracelet on my Hulk.

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