OEM Rubber Strap installation

[ROLEX*]

Good day

So I went to install the OEM rubber strap (USD 80) for my 116713LN GMT.

The shop used a tool to bend the spring bars at the end piece of the strap (watch case side)…

Is there any reason why he did that?
Is that same practice for original Rubber B installation?
Will it create unnecessary stresses to the lug holes since the spring bars are always at a bent position?

[CarlOver]

OEM rubber strap for $80? Oysterflex is about $279 per each side.

[stylinleems]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

OEM rubber strap for $80? Oysterflex is about $279 per each side.

X 2. Just had my AD order me a set of YM42 ones and it cost about 325us including tax a side.

$80 seems like they might be replicas.

[ROLEX*]

Sorry I mean replicas

[Andad]

Originally Posted by ROLEX*

Sorry I mean replicas

That answers your question?

Wrong Forum for R Rep Replicas…….

[OrangeSport]

Some straps are a very tight fit and some are designed to have curves spring bars

Never heard of case damage, but with rubber straps I’ve used slightly thinner bars than the originals which gives enough additional movement to allow them to fit without bending them. The centre of the bar is effectively sitting slightly closer to the case.

[rajurama]

Rubber B is crap

[28mm]

Originally Posted by rajurama

Rubber B is crap

No idea why you would think that but ok.

I have four Rubber B straps and find them exceptionally well made and look great too.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by ROLEX*

So I went to install the OEM rubber strap…

Originally Posted by ROLEX*

Sorry I mean replicas

You’ve already damaged the spring bars.

Next you’re going to damage the lug holes wearing the watch with bent spring bars rubbing in them.

I’d put the bracelet back on.

[rajurama]

Originally Posted by 28mm

No idea why you would think that but ok.

I have four Rubber B straps and find them exceptionally well made and look great too.

I talk from experience.. the bent spring bars or even the straight springs bars add too much pressure and tension on the lugs , you will soon see the damage it does after usage. There is a reason why Oem oysterflex ends are straight and not curved like Rubber B.

[jets]

Life’s too short for replicas. Kills me to see you vandalize your Rolex with cheap rep rubber. When it fails you’ll lose the watch and what did you save? You gotta pay to play. Why is OEM even in the title of this thread!?

It’s like these people who buy really nice cars and can’t afford oil changes


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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by jets

Life’s too short for replicas. Kills me to see you vandalize your Rolex with cheap rep rubber. When it fails you’ll lose the watch and what did you save? You gotta pay to play. Why is OEM even in the title of this thread!?

It’s like these people who buy really nice cars and can’t afford oil changes


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Really the analogy makes no sense whatsoever. Straps are temporary reversible changes. There are plenty of aftermarket straps that work well on Rolex watches. They can be a great solution to temporary modifications.

[waterman1]

Very confusing thread to me. There is no OEM rubber strap except for oyster flex. Rubber B is more than $80. Rubber B does not use curved spring bars.

[ROLEX*]

Guys, thanks for the responses


My watch is 116713LN, is Oyster-flex rubber strap fit to use for that model? I thought Oysterflex is for Daytona full gold model only…

Secondly, what’s wrong with using replica, isn’t leather straps also considered as some sort of replica aka replacement?!

Just a strap. Focus on the discussion points ie bent spring bars, I can use original spring bars for the installation instead of bent replacement spring bars

[waterman1]

In my opinion you can use whatever straps you like - it really doesn't matter as long as it is sturdy. As for the spring bars, yes if one bent then discard and get good spring bars. Straight ones. Shouldered or non-shouldered depending on lug holes or not.

[28mm]

Originally Posted by rajurama

I talk from experience.. the bent spring bars or even the straight springs bars add too much pressure and tension on the lugs , you will soon see the damage it does after usage. There is a reason why Oem oysterflex ends are straight and not curved like Rubber B.

As mentioned I have 4 Rubber B's and have not experienced any problems whatsoever.

[waterman1]

I keep providing my two cents for what it is worth...maybe not much. But I think rubber b and Everest are great straps and very secure and I have both, but I would not wear one in the ocean....not in wave action at least. However I would wear the bracelet without second thought and I would wear on a nato all day long in ocean with proper spring bars.

[rajurama]

Originally Posted by 28mm

As mentioned I have 4 Rubber B's and have not experienced any problems whatsoever.

I have used them aswell , when you remove the strap after 2 years of wear you will notice the damage inside the grooves of the lug hole. Anyways your watch do whatever you may wish , I just informed what the curved end part does... My advise is to use a flat end whether oem or aftermarket rubber strap.

[28mm]

Originally Posted by rajurama

I have used them aswell , when you remove the strap after 2 years of wear you will notice the damage inside the grooves of the lug hole. Anyways your watch do whatever you may wish , I just informed what the curved end part does... My advise is to use a flat end whether oem or aftermarket rubber strap.

I've never heard of any of the damage you are describing from a Rubber B strap. Can't imagine a much higher quality rubber strap either.

I don't even see how the damage you describe is possible if the strap is installed correctly.

Sorry it didn't work out for you.

[joli160]

Bending springbars will weaken those with possible loss of your watch. It can only be done with way too small diameter bars which should not be used anyway.

Secondly these smaller ones may wear out and create oval holes over time. If this happens than good luck in trying to repair that.

Rolex uses many different sizes springbars to achieve a perfect fit fir a reason.

Buy another bracelet/ strap/ gator and use the original size springbars