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Tools · 30 September 2007, 12:46 PM

Some of us are purists.. But throughout its history, Rolex has provided their products in Leather, Stainless, and solid Gold..

Which do you prefer ?

Letsgodiving · 30 September 2007, 12:51 PM

Well, those two pics say it all and leather has its place but I don't think it can compare.

Lisa · 30 September 2007, 12:52 PM

I've always leaned toward a leather strap in any watch because I like the look, but they do get kind of icky over time - sweat, dirt, other assorted stuff... metal is easier to keep clean.

ROLEXAHOLIC · 30 September 2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Some of us are purists.. But throughout its history, Rolex has provided their products in Leather, Stainless, and solid Gold..

Which do you prefer ?

SOLID GOLD!!!!

Tools · 30 September 2007, 12:55 PM

forgot that one...

Rawhyde · 30 September 2007, 12:56 PM

Steel and gold are great, both alone or combined. I don't like leather for a watch band...it gets nasty and it doesn't hold up over the long haul very well.

Rawhyde

watchloverdave · 30 September 2007, 12:56 PM

The question is like asking if I prefer blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

But if forced to state my preferences, I'd pick an alligator leather strap on a rose or yellow gold case for dress purposes and a stainless or TT bracelet for sportier wear.

Oh yea, I prefer redheads, and yes, my wife is one.

frostie · 30 September 2007, 01:05 PM

Steel and gold

FrankG · 30 September 2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

The question is like asking if I prefer blondes, brunettes, or redheads. But if forced to state my preferences, I'd pick an alligator leather strap on a rose or yellow gold case for dress purposes and a stainless or TT bracelet for sportier wear.

I feel the same way. I think that if you are into watches that you to cover all the bases and have a watch for any occasion:

a brown strap
a black strap
a SS
a TT
a solid gold watch

In this respect, I would definitely like to see more leather straps from Rolex... especially for the sub.

mike · 30 September 2007, 02:02 PM

I tend to prefer SS.

Tools · 30 September 2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

I tend to prefer SS.

Mike,
It would take a whole herd of cows to put your collection in leather...

Gaijin · 30 September 2007, 02:47 PM

SS, TT, WG, Platinum or YG.

Anything but leather or NATO.

BiG JeEzY · 30 September 2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Mike,
It would take a whole herd of cows to put your collection in leather...

Or a lot of crocodile skin if you were using crocodile straps.

BiG JeEzY · 30 September 2007, 02:54 PM

For me, I tend to prefer metal over leather.

By metal, I dont mean only stainless steel, but also two tone, gold, and platinum all appeal to me.

CPTL · 30 September 2007, 03:04 PM

I'm with frank--I want to have a little bit of everything, so at least one or two on croc straps for formal dress.

And, I'm with dave--redheads, blondes, and brunettes each have their place.

Either way, it's too hard to pick just one.

JJ Irani · 30 September 2007, 03:09 PM

Sorry, don't like leather except around my waist!!

Love the TT and SS looks.....even over the full gold one!!

Blue Bull · 30 September 2007, 03:13 PM

Metal ~ ss/ss-yg/yg.I am not one for the white golds and platinums.Gold should be its natural yellow.Leave the white for ss

shoppy · 30 September 2007, 04:10 PM

Solid WG, plat & leather then steel last, never two tone or yellow gold. Thus I have several WG and a few watches on strap.

ohlins · 30 September 2007, 07:20 PM

i prefer bracelet ....looks better...

Alcan · 30 September 2007, 08:01 PM

For me, metal on a sports watch and leather on a dress watch.

CPTL · 30 September 2007, 08:20 PM

SS for daily wear.

However, for a dressier look, nothing beats an understated solid SS or WG case on a black croc strap. A must for poking out of the arm of a power suit, tux, or a french cuff shirt.

Of course a nice all-metal DJ does the trick as well...it's all subjective. I'm not much on gold, though.

the186element · 30 September 2007, 11:21 PM

They all look nice,but you guys know they all look different on.

nwg · 1 October 2007, 01:14 AM

Definitely prefer steel. I haven't worn a leather watch for over 20 years now.

I use to hate the twin colour bracelets but I have recently changed my mind and would like one sometime. I will never be able to afford another Rolex unfortunately.

frostie · 1 October 2007, 01:16 AM

Which rolex do you have nwg?

nwg · 1 October 2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Which rolex do you have nwg?

168000 ref Submariner.

My watch.

blueface · 1 October 2007, 02:22 AM

No offence but, I don't like straps on any watch. IMO, it looks totaly out of place on that sub, (who would dive with,..

..or want a dive watch with a leather strap?) it may be ok on a dress watch, but not for me. I'll put my money in precious metals.

frostie · 1 October 2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nwg

168000 ref Submariner.

My watch.

Nice

nwg · 1 October 2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Nice

Thanks. It will hopefully be the only Rolex I will own.

On thoughts about that leather strap. The Sub is too big for it. Something like a Datejust or Day Date will look much better.

frostie · 1 October 2007, 05:42 AM

Well i saw some subs with strap and ihave to admit that they looked really nice

Rockrolex · 1 October 2007, 05:57 AM

I prefer SS on my sport watches. Of course there are exceptions to every rule. The exception:

And there's this exception:

There is something nice about black leather or Croc on dress watches.

1983 TT DJ with original black leather. Shows little signs of wear.

And my JLC Master Geographic on black leather:

30 September 2007, 12:46 PM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Leather or Steel ? Some of us are purists.. But throughout its history, Rolex has provided their products in Leather, Stainless, and solid Gold.. Which do you prefer ?

30 September 2007, 02:54 PM	#14
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	For me, I tend to prefer metal over leather. By metal, I dont mean only stainless steel, but also two tone, gold, and platinum all appeal to me. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

30 September 2007, 03:09 PM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Sorry, don't like leather except around my waist!! Love the TT and SS looks.....even over the full gold one!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 September 2007, 07:20 PM	#19
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	i prefer bracelet ....looks better... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

30 September 2007, 08:01 PM	#20
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	For me, metal on a sports watch and leather on a dress watch. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

30 September 2007, 12:51 PM	#2
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Well, those two pics say it all and leather has its place but I don't think it can compare.

30 September 2007, 12:52 PM	#3
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I've always leaned toward a leather strap in any watch because I like the look, but they do get kind of icky over time - sweat, dirt, other assorted stuff... metal is easier to keep clean.

30 September 2007, 12:55 PM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	forgot that one...

30 September 2007, 12:56 PM	#6
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	Steel and gold are great, both alone or combined. I don't like leather for a watch band...it gets nasty and it doesn't hold up over the long haul very well. Rawhyde

30 September 2007, 12:56 PM	#7
watchloverdave "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Springfield, IL Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 134	The question is like asking if I prefer blondes, brunettes, or redheads. But if forced to state my preferences, I'd pick an alligator leather strap on a rose or yellow gold case for dress purposes and a stainless or TT bracelet for sportier wear. Oh yea, I prefer redheads, and yes, my wife is one.

30 September 2007, 01:05 PM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Steel and gold

30 September 2007, 02:02 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I tend to prefer SS.

30 September 2007, 02:47 PM	#12
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	SS, TT, WG, Platinum or YG. Anything but leather or NATO.

30 September 2007, 03:04 PM	#15
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I'm with frank--I want to have a little bit of everything, so at least one or two on croc straps for formal dress. And, I'm with dave--redheads, blondes, and brunettes each have their place. Either way, it's too hard to pick just one.

30 September 2007, 03:13 PM	#17
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Metal ~ ss/ss-yg/yg.I am not one for the white golds and platinums.Gold should be its natural yellow.Leave the white for ss

30 September 2007, 04:10 PM	#18
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Solid WG, plat & leather then steel last, never two tone or yellow gold. Thus I have several WG and a few watches on strap.

30 September 2007, 08:20 PM	#21
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	SS for daily wear. However, for a dressier look, nothing beats an understated solid SS or WG case on a black croc strap. A must for poking out of the arm of a power suit, tux, or a french cuff shirt. Of course a nice all-metal DJ does the trick as well...it's all subjective. I'm not much on gold, though.

30 September 2007, 11:21 PM	#22
the186element Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Watch: GMTII PEPSI Posts: 385	They all look nice,but you guys know they all look different on.

1 October 2007, 01:14 AM	#23
nwg Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 114	Definitely prefer steel. I haven't worn a leather watch for over 20 years now. I use to hate the twin colour bracelets but I have recently changed my mind and would like one sometime. I will never be able to afford another Rolex unfortunately.

1 October 2007, 01:16 AM	#24
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Which rolex do you have nwg?

1 October 2007, 02:22 AM	#26
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	No offence but, I don't like straps on any watch. IMO, it looks totaly out of place on that sub, (who would dive with,....or want a dive watch with a leather strap?) it may be ok on a dress watch, but not for me. I'll put my money in precious metals. __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

1 October 2007, 05:42 AM	#29
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Well i saw some subs with strap and ihave to admit that they looked really nice

1 October 2007, 05:57 AM	#30
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	I prefer SS on my sport watches. Of course there are exceptions to every rule. The exception: And there's this exception: There is something nice about black leather or Croc on dress watches. 1983 TT DJ with original black leather. Shows little signs of wear. And my JLC Master Geographic on black leather: __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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