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ROLEX* · 30 April 2022, 06:24 AM

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 · 30 April 2022, 12:29 PM

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

stylinleems · 30 April 2022, 12:46 PM

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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* · 30 April 2022, 02:43 PM

Sorry I mean replicas

Andad · 30 April 2022, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX*

Sorry I mean replicas

That answers your question?

Wrong Forum for R Rep Replicas…….

OrangeSport · 30 April 2022, 03:28 PM

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 · 30 April 2022, 04:27 PM

Rubber B is crap

28mm · 30 April 2022, 05:24 PM

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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 · 30 April 2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX*

So I went to install the OEM rubber strap…

Quote:

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 · 30 April 2022, 09:56 PM

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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 · 30 April 2022, 10:18 PM

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 · 30 April 2022, 11:01 PM

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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 · 1 May 2022, 04:34 AM

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* · 1 May 2022, 11:01 AM

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 · 1 May 2022, 02:12 PM

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 · 1 May 2022, 02:46 PM

Quote:

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 · 1 May 2022, 03:41 PM

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 · 1 May 2022, 04:23 PM

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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 · 1 May 2022, 04:36 PM

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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 · 1 May 2022, 04:50 PM

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

30 April 2022, 06:24 AM	#1
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 761	OEM Rubber Strap installation 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? __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

30 April 2022, 02:43 PM	#4
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 761	Sorry I mean replicas __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

30 April 2022, 03:28 PM	#6
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	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. __________________

30 April 2022, 04:27 PM	#7
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Rubber B is crap __________________ रोलेक्स

30 April 2022, 10:18 PM	#11
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	OEM Rubber Strap installation 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

30 April 2022, 12:29 PM	#2
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	OEM rubber strap for $80? Oysterflex is about $279 per each side.

1 May 2022, 04:34 AM	#13
waterman1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 889	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.

1 May 2022, 11:01 AM	#14
ROLEX* "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: ROLEXROLEXRO Location: ROLEXROLEXROLE Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 761	OEM Rubber Strap installation 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 __________________ To each their own and your mileage may vary. "In the time of our life, live—so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." — William Saroyan

1 May 2022, 02:12 PM	#15
waterman1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 889	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.

1 May 2022, 03:41 PM	#17
waterman1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 889	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.

1 May 2022, 04:50 PM	#20
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	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 __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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