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jackoo · 28 March 2009, 03:46 AM

i think it looks good feels great

jackoo · 28 March 2009, 04:07 AM

sorry for pic quality
and its a sub no date

goduke1 · 28 March 2009, 04:23 AM

It's hard to tell from the pic. I'll say there are some good quality aftermarket bracelets out there, and there are some not so good. Some of the better ones have solid links and made of 316L Stainless Steel. Some of the forum members may frown upon having one, but there is nothing wrong with having an aftermarket bracelet, as long as your not trying to pass it off as a Rolex bracelet.

Looks like your enjoying it, which is what matters!

jackoo · 28 March 2009, 04:41 AM

its solid links and i would not pass as o.e but thanks for the response

SirLoki · 28 March 2009, 04:49 AM

i use Nato bands on my 16710 does that count?

mfer · 28 March 2009, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackoo

i think it looks good feels great

Jackoo,

Can you post a pic of how it fits near the case? Wondering how is the gaps, etc.

I'm interested in an aftermarket that I can remove a permanent link from and don't want to do it to my oem one.

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2009, 05:16 AM

Aftermarket.

Fake.

dP

TimeToGo · 28 March 2009, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Aftermarket.

Fake.

dP

X2!

jtvision · 28 March 2009, 05:49 AM

What brand is it? Looks like a pres bracelet.

GoldenBear · 28 March 2009, 05:54 AM

Seems wrong to have a Rolex on a non-Rolex bracelet unless it is a Nato or one of the other 'sport' straps out there.

valentine · 28 March 2009, 06:02 AM

would like to see more photos...but looks good from what i can see!

jackoo · 28 March 2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Jackoo,

Can you post a pic of how it fits near the case? Wondering how is the gaps, etc.

I'm interested in an aftermarket that I can remove a permanent link from and don't want to do it to my oem one.

no gaps at all nice tight fit i will post more pics later

rescue7 · 28 March 2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenbear

seems wrong to have a rolex on a non-rolex bracelet unless it is a nato or one of the other 'sport' straps out there.

X2, I'd rather see a Rolex Sub with a GMT II or Daytona bracelet.

mfer · 28 March 2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescue7

X2, I'd rather see a Rolex Sub with a GMT II or Daytona bracelet.

Bah! All you Rolex purists!

Be honest... how much does this drive you crazy??

Keep in mind it is 100% Rolex parts.

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Bah! All you Rolex purists!

Be honest... how much does this drive you crazy??

Keep in mind it is 100% Rolex parts.

Works for me.

dP

rescue7 · 28 March 2009, 06:56 AM

And me,

JimSnyder · 28 March 2009, 08:07 AM

I have my Tudor on an aftermarket bracelet. I put it's original 9315 folded link bracelet and 380B end links away for safe keeping

SirLoki · 28 March 2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

I have my Tudor on an aftermarket bracelet. I put it's original 9315 folded link bracelet and 380B end links away for safe keeping

thats a good idea especially for vintage. where do you get a band like this? ebay?

Chozn1 · 28 March 2009, 09:21 AM

I just don't care for the dress band on a sports watch. The fact that it's aftermarket probably isn't helping that either and the term "frankenwatch" comes to mind if I'm to be honest. If it floats your boat, then who cares what I think... but you asked

JimSnyder · 28 March 2009, 09:41 AM

Your could order your Sub from Rolex with one of these Tropic straps as a less coastly option to the oyster bracelet back in the 70's. Here is a link to one for sale http://www.network54.com/Forum/17022...rforated+black

CKLinLA · 28 March 2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirLoki

i use Nato bands on my 16710 does that count?

Brian, do you know a good online source for a quality Nato band?
Thanks.

rustedmetal · 28 March 2009, 10:26 AM

If you lost your watch because of your aftermarket bracelet, would you still feel ok with the bracelet? I have had smiliar bands, so get by(as I told myself) until I could afford a real Rolex band......they have failed; luckily I was at home when it happened. My watch is worth more to me than the bracelet, and I can't put my trust in the weakest link if it will cost me thousands.

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKLinLA

Brian, do you know a good online source for a quality Nato band?
Thanks.

Countycom, Timefactors.com, Westcoastime.com, Broadarrow.com.

dP

CKLinLA · 30 March 2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Countycom, Timefactors.com, Westcoastime.com, Broadarrow.com.

dP

Thanks Dan
Will check them out.

28 March 2009, 03:46 AM	#1
jackoo Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: jack Location: california Watch: 2000 sub no date a Posts: 45	thoughts on aftermarket band? i think it looks good feels great Attached Images

28 March 2009, 04:23 AM	#3
goduke1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: 72' Rolex Air King Posts: 421	It's hard to tell from the pic. I'll say there are some good quality aftermarket bracelets out there, and there are some not so good. Some of the better ones have solid links and made of 316L Stainless Steel. Some of the forum members may frown upon having one, but there is nothing wrong with having an aftermarket bracelet, as long as your not trying to pass it off as a Rolex bracelet. Looks like your enjoying it, which is what matters! __________________ Rolex Air-King 5500 Omega Seamaster Pro 300

28 March 2009, 05:16 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Aftermarket. Fake. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 March 2009, 05:54 AM	#10
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Seems wrong to have a Rolex on a non-Rolex bracelet unless it is a Nato or one of the other 'sport' straps out there. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

28 March 2009, 06:56 AM	#16
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	And me, Attached Images

28 March 2009, 04:07 AM	#2
jackoo Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: jack Location: california Watch: 2000 sub no date a Posts: 45	sorry for pic quality and its a sub no date

28 March 2009, 04:41 AM	#4
jackoo Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: jack Location: california Watch: 2000 sub no date a Posts: 45	its solid links and i would not pass as o.e but thanks for the response

28 March 2009, 05:49 AM	#9
jtvision Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Seiko to Rolex Posts: 225	What brand is it? Looks like a pres bracelet.

28 March 2009, 06:02 AM	#11
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	would like to see more photos...but looks good from what i can see!

28 March 2009, 08:07 AM	#17
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I have my Tudor on an aftermarket bracelet. I put it's original 9315 folded link bracelet and 380B end links away for safe keeping Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

28 March 2009, 09:21 AM	#19
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	I just don't care for the dress band on a sports watch. The fact that it's aftermarket probably isn't helping that either and the term "frankenwatch" comes to mind if I'm to be honest. If it floats your boat, then who cares what I think... but you asked __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

28 March 2009, 09:41 AM	#20
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Your could order your Sub from Rolex with one of these Tropic straps as a less coastly option to the oyster bracelet back in the 70's. Here is a link to one for sale http://www.network54.com/Forum/17022...rforated+black Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

28 March 2009, 10:26 AM	#22
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	If you lost your watch because of your aftermarket bracelet, would you still feel ok with the bracelet? I have had smiliar bands, so get by(as I told myself) until I could afford a real Rolex band......they have failed; luckily I was at home when it happened. My watch is worth more to me than the bracelet, and I can't put my trust in the weakest link if it will cost me thousands.

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