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Old 30 March 2021, 11:59 PM   #31
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I put my AK on Everest and love it. Nice and comfortable and well made. It's a little expensive but you get what you pay for..
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Old 31 March 2021, 12:08 AM   #32
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Eeesh. That’s pretty gnarly. What did you do? Warranty?


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Old 31 March 2021, 12:55 AM   #33
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[QUOTE=MisterG12;11349583]I originally had 5x5 and went 5x4 and the clasp is much more centered on my wrist which may have some effect on minimizing the flair. I’m guessing wrist shape could come to play as well


Thanks. I assume you went shorter on the 6 oclock side. my datejust is 6x5 on my 6.75 inch wrist. May just have to roll the dice. BTW your watch looks killer on that strap.
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Old 31 March 2021, 01:58 AM   #34
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Eeesh. That’s pretty gnarly. What did you do? Warranty?


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That is not mine in the pic by the way. I just found the pic and photoshopped to show what the flair looked like. I just kept it figuring that’s just the way it was.


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Old 31 March 2021, 02:01 AM   #35
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I originally had 5x5 and went 5x4 and the clasp is much more centered on my wrist which may have some effect on minimizing the flair. I’m guessing wrist shape could come to play as well


Thanks. I assume you went shorter on the 6 oclock side. my datejust is 6x5 on my 6.75 inch wrist. May just have to roll the dice. BTW your watch looks killer on that strap.

Correct and thank you. 6x5 seems mighty big for a 6.75 wrist. My wrist is 7” and the 5x4 works well with about 2 adjustments left to make larger.


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Old 31 March 2021, 03:09 AM   #36
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Correct and thank you. 6x5 seems mighty big for a 6.75 wrist. My wrist is 7” and the 5x4 works well with about 2 adjustments left to make larger.


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I see sizing options on rubber b, but not on Everest.


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Old 31 March 2021, 03:20 AM   #37
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I see sizing options on rubber b, but not on Everest.


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Old 31 March 2021, 03:20 AM   #38
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I see sizing options on rubber b, but not on Everest.


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Never mind. Sizing only for deployant buckle and not tang buckle which is what I bought and love.


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Old 31 March 2021, 03:20 AM   #39
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Thku! I missed that cuz I bought tang buckle.


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Old 31 March 2021, 03:38 AM   #40
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You can buy a watch’s strap and a Speedo on the same site!


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Old 31 March 2021, 03:41 AM   #41
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My first Everest flailed out as you mentioned and it drove me bananas. I like the look and feel enough that I bought another pair in the correct size and it does not do it anymore.



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This is the only PM Rolex model that makes me wanna sell off a few of my steel pieces to get one. Love that YG blue sub so much
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Old 31 March 2021, 03:52 AM   #42
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This is the only PM Rolex model that makes me wanna sell off a few of my steel pieces to get one. Love that YG blue sub so much

Totally agree. It’s so sick


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Old 31 March 2021, 04:05 AM   #43
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This is the only PM Rolex model that makes me wanna sell off a few of my steel pieces to get one. Love that YG blue sub so much

That’s exactly what I did a while back. Traded off some nice SS sport pieces that I don’t miss a bit.


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Old 31 March 2021, 04:24 AM   #44
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That’s exactly what I did a while back. Traded off some nice SS sport pieces that I don’t miss a bit.


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It’s unreasonably cool


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Old 31 March 2021, 04:53 AM   #45
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My experience with Everest has been pretty good; I've owned quite a few and I've never seen anything like that. Is that from wearing it too tight?

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This is a real advantage to the Everests over RubberB in that the RBs need to be cut to size and will only fit the standard clasp for the watch. That turned out to be expensive in my case as I had to order a replacement part when I mis-cut the strap. IMHO Everest makes the best strap for use with OEM clasps. Other strap makers besides Everst and RB don't make them to go with clasps.
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Old 31 March 2021, 08:54 AM   #46
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In my experience my Everest band has held up nicely but I prefer Rubber B now as they are a little more price sensitive and I can buy more!
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Old 24 June 2021, 04:49 AM   #47
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It is really surprising that the customer service from these premium straps isn't more dialed in. Both Everest and Rubber B only take returns within 7 days with a restocking fee. After that...?

A while back I remember seeing Casey Neistat having his Rolex fall off his wrist with an Everest Band and I've been a bit apprehensive since.

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Old 24 June 2021, 03:52 PM   #48
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It is really surprising that the customer service from these premium straps isn't more dialed in. Both Everest and Rubber B only take returns within 7 days with a restocking fee. After that...?

A while back I remember seeing Casey Neistat having his Rolex fall off his wrist with an Everest Band and I've been a bit apprehensive since.

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The watch part is at 6:35 in


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Old 25 June 2021, 05:48 AM   #49
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I prefer the RubberB straps cause they look more flush with the watch
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Old 25 June 2021, 05:59 AM   #50
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I own Everest, Rubber B, and Vanguard rubber straps for my Rolex's. I prefer Vanguard. Not just because of the price (1/2 the cost of Everest or Rubber B) but because the holes for the clasp are tightly spaced allowing for a more precise fit. The rubber quality of the Vanguard is just as good.

The only possible caveat to the Vanguard is that they don't make a strap that works with the Rolex clasp. But that's not a problem for me as I prefer a traditional clasp for a rubber strap.

I've also tried $25-$50 straps from ebay or etsy. Most of them suck with ugly "flashing" left on the side from the production molds. It's a complete crapshoot. I'd rather pay $130 for a Vanguard and know I'm getting a top quality product.
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Old 25 June 2021, 06:04 AM   #51
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Why would anyone swap out an Oyster bracelet? These are not long enough for a man's wrist. Nor are Rubber Bs.
It's a lighter, more sporty/casual change of pace for me. If Rolex thought a rubber strap was a terrible idea for their product they wouldn't sell any watches with a rubber strap as standard issue.

I'm not sure what you mean by "not long enough for a man's wrist." The straps I have are plenty long enough for most men.
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Old 25 June 2021, 12:04 PM   #52
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I own Everest, Rubber B, and Vanguard rubber straps for my Rolex's. I prefer Vanguard. Not just because of the price (1/2 the cost of Everest or Rubber B) but because the holes for the clasp are tightly spaced allowing for a more precise fit. The rubber quality of the Vanguard is just as good.

The only possible caveat to the Vanguard is that they don't make a strap that works with the Rolex clasp. But that's not a problem for me as I prefer a traditional clasp for a rubber strap.

I've also tried $25-$50 straps from ebay or etsy. Most of them suck with ugly "flashing" left on the side from the production molds. It's a complete crapshoot. I'd rather pay $130 for a Vanguard and know I'm getting a top quality product.

If I can get a refund for the Everest, I will give vanguard a look.


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Old 25 June 2021, 12:42 PM   #53
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Had mine since 2017. Quality is very good and after 4 years does not show any aging or damage. Very good quality of product.
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Old 13 July 2023, 03:06 PM   #54
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How is the fit compared to the original OEM? I mean, if you choose the exact number of links you currently have on the bracelet. Does it fit exactly the same? Looser? Tighter?
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I’ve abandoned my strap. Back to steel. Feels much righter .


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Old 13 July 2023, 09:01 PM   #56
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My first Everest flailed out as you mentioned and it drove me bananas. I like the look and feel enough that I bought another pair in the correct size and it does not do it anymore.



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I know this is an old thread, hopefully you get a notification.
Can you post some more pics of this set up. It looks amazing Might have to copy it
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Old 14 July 2023, 12:44 AM   #57
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Can you post some more pics of this set up. It looks amazing Might have to copy it

I have since sold the watch but it was a really good combo



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