Helvetus Rubber straps

[enicar]

Does anyone have hands on experience with Helvetus Rubber straps? Are they good quality and worth the price? They are quite a bit more affordable than RubberB. If you have one these on your Rolex would you mind sharing some pics? Subariner, GMT or DJ maybe... Thanks a lot for pics and hints!

[enicar]

No one really?

[Nyl]

Originally Posted by enicar

Does anyone have hands on experience with Helvetus Rubber straps? Are they good quality and worth the price? They are quite a bit more affordable than RubberB. If you have one these on your Rolex would you mind sharing some pics? Subariner, GMT or DJ maybe... Thanks a lot for pics and hints!

I did a quick web search, this is DEFINITELY a dropshipping website.
1) Their website is hosted by Shopify
2) I did an image search on one of their straps (orange one for EXP II with deployant buckle) and oooh, miracle, I found the exact same image on AliExpress. And the strap with buckle is 8.96 CHF but hey, the flash sale at Helvetus is 99 CHF instead of 139 CHF, it's an opportunity you don't want to miss

Rubber B straps are made by Biwi, which is a supplier of many brands. Their price is high but the quality is there.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Nyl

I did a quick web search, this is DEFINITELY a dropshipping website.
1) Their website is hosted by Shopify
2) I did an image search on one of their straps (orange one for EXP II with deployant buckle) and oooh, miracle, I found the exact same image on AliExpress. And the strap with buckle is 8.96 CHF but hey, the flash sale at Helvetus is 99 CHF instead of 139 CHF, it's an opportunity you don't want to miss

Rubber B straps are made by Biwi, which is a supplier of many brands. Their price is high but the quality is there.

Not trying to hijack the thread - I have often wondered why Biwi - Rubber B don’t offer a rubber strap with the metal inserts that Rolex oysterflex has. Possibly a patent issue?

[Nyl]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Not trying to hijack the thread - I have often wondered why Biwi - Rubber B don’t offer a rubber strap with the metal inserts that Rolex oysterflex has. Possibly a patent issue?

It's not Biwi that makes the Oysterflex, it's another Swiss Manufacturer.
Rolex definitely has the patent on this and it seems they decided not to do it with Biwi.
For what reason(s) ? I don't know. The straps quality of these 2 manufacturers is quite the same

[enicar]

Originally Posted by Nyl

I did a quick web search, this is DEFINITELY a dropshipping website.
1) Their website is hosted by Shopify
2) I did an image search on one of their straps (orange one for EXP II with deployant buckle) and oooh, miracle, I found the exact same image on AliExpress. And the strap with buckle is 8.96 CHF but hey, the flash sale at Helvetus is 99 CHF instead of 139 CHF, it's an opportunity you don't want to miss

Rubber B straps are made by Biwi, which is a supplier of many brands. Their price is high but the quality is there.

Thanks for your effort and assessment! If it's true how can this be:
"Lifetime Warranty on all Rubber Straps of Helvetus"?

[Nyl]

Originally Posted by enicar

Thanks for your effort and assessment! If it's true how can this be:
"Lifetime Warranty on all Rubber Straps of Helvetus"?

"If it's true"
I mean, I think I gave you proof that it's a dropshipping website. But if you prefer to buy an AliExpress strap because it has a "lifetime" warranty on it, go on. But don't be surprised if you have a skin reaction to the strap.

Rubber B straps, as they are made by Biwi and as their quality is high, you can be sure it's safe and sure that it will last very long (the same as every rubber straps on every decent watch)

[enicar]

Originally Posted by Nyl

"If it's true"
I mean, I think I gave you proof that it's a dropshipping website. But if you prefer to buy an AliExpress strap because it has a "lifetime" warranty on it, go on. But don't be surprised if you have a skin reaction to the strap.

Rubber B straps, as they are made by Biwi and as their quality is high, you can be sure it's safe and sure that it will last very long (the same as every rubber straps on every decent watch)

I appreciate your help And thanks to you, I know now where/who RubberB is made by.

Those folks who have a Helvetus Rubber strap don't want to comment because they spent a lot of money for a cheap product ;-)

[Akacoke]

Nice try Helvetus sales rep

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by enicar

Are they good quality and worth the price? They are quite a bit more affordable than RubberB.

I mean, you seem to have all the clues at your fingertips.