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bridgs · 14 August 2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

See my complete review from 2009 here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=survival

I like them a lot but surprisingly not many here om TRF were digging them. Good luck!

That was cool to see. Thanks!

Bad Dog · 14 August 2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NEW_MEXICOS_BEST

Ok guys I just got a gift from my boss who is a survival end of the world kind of guy and he made me a bracelet for survival. It is a black para cord bracelet with 13ft of cord that can be taken apart and used for several different survival situations.

That is both a great looking black bracelet and a highly positive gift from your boss, symbolizing that you are an indispensable employee – including crisis situations when you might need to unravel it.

Beef · 14 August 2013, 11:18 AM

The plastic clasp alone is a deal killer. Very insecure. Bump it wrong or catch it on a door frame. Whenever I made a parachute jump out of the side door of an aircraft, I used to take my DRSD and double loop my dog tag chain around the bracelet. Then loop the chain thru the button hole of my left breast pocket. Then put the watch in my pocket and buttoned it. I have known people have lost watches (not Rolexes) on the doorframe when exiting the aircraft. No way I'd trust that plastic clasp walking down the street. As a bracelet, it's great. You can get some survival bracelets with handcuff keys, fishing line/hooks and snare wire incorporated.

Beef · 14 August 2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bridgs

That was cool to see. Thanks!

Now THAT'S a secure clasp!

Hairdude1 · 14 August 2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

no - cool bracelet, crap strap.

Chainring · 14 August 2013, 01:42 PM

Doesn't appeal to me. Neither as a watch strap nor as a bracelet. The first time you needed the cord you'd trash the bracelet and I doubt I'd want to wear it around anticipating the day I need it. I have 550 cord, kevlar line and a bunch of other crap in my PR kit, which of course I never have with me. I'm counting on a cell phone signal and/or a Marriott close by.

Rolex Freak · 14 August 2013, 01:43 PM

Nope.

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Billywiz · 14 August 2013, 01:46 PM

No not for me...cool bracelet though.

kieselguhr · 14 August 2013, 01:48 PM

I'll keep the parachord where it belongs, strapped to my camelback and not on a watch. Rolex or otherwise.
But if you like it, go for it!

Lew Archer · 14 August 2013, 02:00 PM

A coworker's 12 year old recently made a paracord wristband for me...and did a very professional job, too.

I would not want it to replace my watch band, for any watch, let alone a Rolex, regardless of the situation. As someone pointed out, if you need to unravel it in an emergency, how do you wear your watch? Keeping the watch secure and independent of the paracord bracelet makes sense, since the watch may also be a valuable piece of survival gear.

These things have become fashionable amongst law enforcement and military folks in my area and do look cool, particularly when worn in conjunction with a good sports watch. When I wear the paracord band, it's on my left wrist. My watch, as usual, is worn on my right.

samsmart · 14 August 2013, 02:28 PM

I bet he could braid the hell out of some hair.

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Andad · 14 August 2013, 02:47 PM

How would you get the plastic bits to stick on the lugs?

Rashid.bk · 14 August 2013, 07:50 PM

Hell no.
Paracord bracelets were a .mil fad, now they sell them at REI. If I need to survive I have shoelaces or if the situation calls for this prep, well then it's in my pack and a lot more to work with than 3 ft.
They are cute, I make them for my kids with different color 550, then they loose them.

However, nice gift though. I'm too finicky and rather people did not give me items that are worn.

The Waddler · 14 August 2013, 07:54 PM

Is THAT what that is? My wife's cousin was wearing one at the weekend and I just thought it was some random bracelet. I had no idea it was a survival band or even what a survival band was...

As for putting a Rolex on one. Don't be silly...

Ray6Chan8 · 14 August 2013, 08:02 PM

Maybe wear it alongside your Rolex instead of using it as a strap?

gmtm2 · 14 August 2013, 08:46 PM

bridgs · 14 August 2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray6Chan8

Maybe wear it alongside your Rolex instead of using it as a strap?

If one was so inclined, one might have one as a watch strap and an additional one as a bracelet.

14 August 2013, 11:18 AM	#33
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	The plastic clasp alone is a deal killer. Very insecure. Bump it wrong or catch it on a door frame. Whenever I made a parachute jump out of the side door of an aircraft, I used to take my DRSD and double loop my dog tag chain around the bracelet. Then loop the chain thru the button hole of my left breast pocket. Then put the watch in my pocket and buttoned it. I have known people have lost watches (not Rolexes) on the doorframe when exiting the aircraft. No way I'd trust that plastic clasp walking down the street. As a bracelet, it's great. You can get some survival bracelets with handcuff keys, fishing line/hooks and snare wire incorporated. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

14 August 2013, 02:47 PM	#42
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,537	How would you get the plastic bits to stick on the lugs? __________________ E

14 August 2013, 08:02 PM	#45
Ray6Chan8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Raymond Location: Sunny Island Posts: 604	Maybe wear it alongside your Rolex instead of using it as a strap? __________________ Don't Worry Be Happy!! IG: @Arteray

14 August 2013, 08:46 PM	#46
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14 August 2013, 01:42 PM	#36
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Doesn't appeal to me. Neither as a watch strap nor as a bracelet. The first time you needed the cord you'd trash the bracelet and I doubt I'd want to wear it around anticipating the day I need it. I have 550 cord, kevlar line and a bunch of other crap in my PR kit, which of course I never have with me. I'm counting on a cell phone signal and/or a Marriott close by.

14 August 2013, 01:43 PM	#37
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Nope. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

14 August 2013, 01:46 PM	#38
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	No not for me...cool bracelet though.

14 August 2013, 01:48 PM	#39
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	I'll keep the parachord where it belongs, strapped to my camelback and not on a watch. Rolex or otherwise. But if you like it, go for it!

14 August 2013, 02:00 PM	#40
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	A coworker's 12 year old recently made a paracord wristband for me...and did a very professional job, too. I would not want it to replace my watch band, for any watch, let alone a Rolex, regardless of the situation. As someone pointed out, if you need to unravel it in an emergency, how do you wear your watch? Keeping the watch secure and independent of the paracord bracelet makes sense, since the watch may also be a valuable piece of survival gear. These things have become fashionable amongst law enforcement and military folks in my area and do look cool, particularly when worn in conjunction with a good sports watch. When I wear the paracord band, it's on my left wrist. My watch, as usual, is worn on my right.

14 August 2013, 02:28 PM	#41
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I bet he could braid the hell out of some hair. Sent from my GT-P5113 using Tapatalk 2

14 August 2013, 07:50 PM	#43
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Hell no. Paracord bracelets were a .mil fad, now they sell them at REI. If I need to survive I have shoelaces or if the situation calls for this prep, well then it's in my pack and a lot more to work with than 3 ft. They are cute, I make them for my kids with different color 550, then they loose them. However, nice gift though. I'm too finicky and rather people did not give me items that are worn.

14 August 2013, 07:54 PM	#44
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	Is THAT what that is? My wife's cousin was wearing one at the weekend and I just thought it was some random bracelet. I had no idea it was a survival band or even what a survival band was... As for putting a Rolex on one. Don't be silly...

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