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Old 5 August 2024, 10:35 AM   #1
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My Dad has a submariner that he wears on a grey Everest strap. After many years of daily wear, it is starting to fall apart. No knock on the company - for the price I figure you can only expect to get a few years of wear. He wants to mix it up with a new brand. Other than Rubber B, who are some of the more popular/quality aftermarket rubber strap manufacturers?
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Old 5 August 2024, 11:16 AM   #2
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For high-quality rubber straps, check out Hirsch, Isofrane, and Barton Bands. These brands offer durable and stylish options that might be a good fit for your dad's Submariner.
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Old 5 August 2024, 11:16 AM   #3
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Been wearing Rubber B straps for years and they look like they did when they were new. Buy those and be done with it.


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Old 5 August 2024, 11:40 AM   #4
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Strsphabit, Barton’s, strapsco. All are inexpensive.
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Old 5 August 2024, 12:45 PM   #5
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I like the Isofrane straps. I have several for my divers. They come in various colors. Price isn’t too bad, either.


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I like the Isofrane straps. I have several for my divers. They come in various colors. Price isn’t too bad, either.


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Do they come in other fragrances too?
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Old 5 August 2024, 03:05 PM   #7
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Whichever brand you choose buy a quality strap as the one thing that it’s attached to is the one thing you don’t want to lose. Rubber B have always had a good reputation so I’d recommend them
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Old 5 August 2024, 03:19 PM   #8
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The Juelong tropics on aliexpress are literally the exact same as the $120+ “tropic” brand ones except they are like $8 lol
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Old 5 August 2024, 05:32 PM   #9
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I second Isofrane. Extremely well made and comfortable, although admittedly not fashion statements)
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Old 6 August 2024, 12:09 AM   #10
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I would recommend staying away from Horus. They are severely over priced silicone straps that attract dust and lint. They are $10 straps at best.
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Old 6 August 2024, 02:03 AM   #11
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First poor review of Rubber B I have seen, just putting it out there. It more of a complaint on their service as opposed to product.

If Rubber B is the "gold", then Everest seems to be in solid second place with regards to rubber straps for Rolex.
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Old 20 November 2024, 06:16 AM   #12
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I always wear my rolexes on Tempomat, they have regular rubber options but also FKM like rubberb and everest. quality is same but their price is nearly half so can get a couple of colors and keep changing the straps. hope it helps folks

https://tempomaterials.com/collections/rolex-straps
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My Dad has a submariner that he wears on a grey Everest strap. After many years of daily wear, it is starting to fall apart. No knock on the company - for the price I figure you can only expect to get a few years of wear. He wants to mix it up with a new brand. Other than Rubber B, who are some of the more popular/quality aftermarket rubber strap manufacturers?
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