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powerband · 8 July 2013, 08:12 AM

Many owners prefer the to keep the steel Oyster bracelet on their Rolex watches. But for those who don't mind switching out for various reasons, which would you chose and why?

Everest Band:

RubberB:

I personally would like to switch to a "rubber" strap during the much more active and warmer summer months.

Thanks ahead of time for your replies!

Thatguy · 8 July 2013, 08:18 AM

Happy with my Everest. Never had a Rubber b so can't compare.

kilyung · 8 July 2013, 08:18 AM

Oops. I clicked B instead of A. I like how the Everest band replicates the shape of the endlinks.

corky · 8 July 2013, 08:19 AM

good post, as in timely.... i am thinking one or the other and currently leaning towards the rubberb.

would love to kow the thoughts of anyone thats tried both...

powerband · 8 July 2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

Happy with my Everest. Never had a Rubber b so can't compare.

Thanks. Even based on not trying both, which one do you think is better aesthetically, what with the design lines and all?

powerband · 8 July 2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Oops. I clicked B instead of A. I like how the Everest band replicates the shape of the endlinks.

I clicked A for you.

xtra3cats · 8 July 2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Oops. I clicked B instead of A. I like how the Everest band replicates the shape of the endlinks.

I voted A for the same reason. Also, Everest cost less than RubberB. I want one for my GMT2c.

Jay Tee · 8 July 2013, 08:25 AM

Went with Rubber B as they have an option of getting the strap with a tang buckle instead of using your clasp. Has been really comfy so far.

impalass · 8 July 2013, 08:26 AM

I chose the Rubber B because I like the look better. Wore it on my SD at first, and have it on my LV now.

May pick up an Everest for the SD next, after years of summer Nato wear I like the change to rubber.

powerband · 8 July 2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Tee

Went with Rubber B as they have an option of getting the strap with a tang buckle instead of using your clasp. Has been really comfy so far.

Keep in mind: Everest has an option to order a (3rd-party) version of a glide-lock clasp that can come along with the Everest band; words have it that this aftermarket clasp is amazingly high quality. (You can just ask for this option before you purchase the band.)

Thatguy · 8 July 2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by powerband

Keep in mind: Everest has an option to order a (3rd-party) version of a glide-lock clasp that can come along with the Everest band; words have it that this aftermarket clasp is amazingly high quality. (You can just ask for this option before you purchase the band.)

I would not say it is high quality. I use it for ease of change out. With their clasp on the strap I can change out bands in about 30 secs.
I bought my Everest because I travel for work and find myself working on heavy equipment occasionally when I do. I got sick of brushing out fine scratches in my bracelet so I bought the strap. Works great for this since I don't like to take off my watch when traveling and I don't want to leave it in a drawer half the time at home.

mrhy · 8 July 2013, 08:49 AM

I have the Everest and love

Billywiz · 8 July 2013, 12:59 PM

Not helpful I know..but neither...keep the way its meant to be.

ecsub44 · 8 July 2013, 01:05 PM

I've not owned either...but I'm basing my opinion solely on how the look. RubberB.

sleddog · 8 July 2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

I've not owned either...but I'm basing my opinion solely on how the look. RubberB.

I've also voted with the same premise.
To my eyes, the RubberB has a better flow in its shape, where as the Everest looks unfinished the way the top (endlink area) just stops!!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder however, and it's always great to have options...

George Ab · 8 July 2013, 01:42 PM

The Everest is superior according to a customer who I sat down with to discuss watches. He sold the Rubber B and purchased the Everest. I was able to exam the Everest and was quite impressed. That said, the rubber B makes a variant with a buckle so you do not have to use the Rolex deployment. I would prefer that as to my eye the Rolex buckle looks out of place on the rubber. I swap the bracelet out and possible change for the seasons. Summer is for rubber.

silkroaded · 8 July 2013, 04:13 PM

I prefer the Everest. I have owned the Rubber B with tang buckle and the Everest. I just couldn't get get a good fit with the Rubber B. The Everest is extremely comfortable and also about half the price. They do take a bit longer to swap out due to utilising the oyster clasp but not an issue for me. I purchased the glidelock from Everest but don't use it because its heavier than the oyster and makes the watch feel unbalanced IMO.

Dr. Robert · 8 July 2013, 04:27 PM

Isofrane.

rainbowmax · 8 July 2013, 07:16 PM

RubberB is another Planet, IMO.
Cheers

Tonynlia · 8 July 2013, 07:31 PM

Neither , I have a Sub c and you cannot use the original glide clasp in conjunction with either

cop414 · 8 July 2013, 08:26 PM

I would say RubberB, I think that it looks like it flows better into the lugs than the Everest.

mrhy · 8 July 2013, 08:43 PM

you can by a clasp from Everest,which has the glide feature

SUBversive · 8 July 2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. Robert

isofrane.

x2

Thatguy · 8 July 2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonynlia

Neither , I have a Sub c and you cannot use the original glide clasp in conjunction with either

Not true

Vincent65 · 8 July 2013, 10:41 PM

I don't have either. They both look pretty good, although I don't like how the back-end looks with the clasp and links off the oyster bracelet. I prefer the extended lines of the rubber b one. They are both over-priced. I have good rubber straps for about 20 bucks each.

Miguel Alvarez · 9 July 2013, 12:17 AM

I prefer the Rubber B on looks alone.

Tonynlia · 9 July 2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

Not true

The Rubber B website states it is not compatable with the Glidelock clasp on the sub c

Thatguy · 9 July 2013, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tonynlia

The Rubber B website states it is not compatable with the Glidelock clasp on the sub c

Ok but the Everest band will work with the subc clasp

mrhy · 9 July 2013, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

I don't have either. They both look pretty good, although I don't like how the back-end looks with the clasp and links off the oyster bracelet. I prefer the extended lines of the rubber b one. They are both over-priced. I have good rubber straps for about 20 bucks each.

you can buy everest with clasp of its own

Mickyfin · 9 July 2013, 02:53 AM

I have a black Everest Band, and fitted it, but removed it without even wearing it. I'm a bracelet guy I guess.

If anyone wants to buy mine, drop me a pm, will accept $90 shipped with Tracking.

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Everest Band	64	42.11%
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8 July 2013, 08:12 AM	#1
powerband "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 289	Everest Band or Rubber B? Many owners prefer the to keep the steel Oyster bracelet on their Rolex watches. But for those who don't mind switching out for various reasons, which would you chose and why? Everest Band: RubberB: I personally would like to switch to a "rubber" strap during the much more active and warmer summer months. Thanks ahead of time for your replies!

8 July 2013, 08:25 AM	#8
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 294	Went with Rubber B as they have an option of getting the strap with a tang buckle instead of using your clasp. Has been really comfy so far. __________________ 116520 - 16570 - 16610LV - 16710pepsi - 116234

8 July 2013, 01:05 PM	#14
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I've not owned either...but I'm basing my opinion solely on how the look. RubberB. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

8 July 2013, 01:42 PM	#16
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	The Everest is superior according to a customer who I sat down with to discuss watches. He sold the Rubber B and purchased the Everest. I was able to exam the Everest and was quite impressed. That said, the rubber B makes a variant with a buckle so you do not have to use the Rolex deployment. I would prefer that as to my eye the Rolex buckle looks out of place on the rubber. I swap the bracelet out and possible change for the seasons. Summer is for rubber. __________________

8 July 2013, 08:18 AM	#2
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Happy with my Everest. Never had a Rubber b so can't compare.

8 July 2013, 08:18 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Oops. I clicked B instead of A. I like how the Everest band replicates the shape of the endlinks.

8 July 2013, 08:19 AM	#4
corky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: US Posts: 50	good post, as in timely.... i am thinking one or the other and currently leaning towards the rubberb. would love to kow the thoughts of anyone thats tried both...

8 July 2013, 08:26 AM	#9
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	I chose the Rubber B because I like the look better. Wore it on my SD at first, and have it on my LV now. May pick up an Everest for the SD next, after years of summer Nato wear I like the change to rubber.

8 July 2013, 08:49 AM	#12
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	I have the Everest and love

8 July 2013, 12:59 PM	#13
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Not helpful I know..but neither...keep the way its meant to be.

8 July 2013, 04:13 PM	#17
silkroaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Posts: 235	Rubber B vs Everest I prefer the Everest. I have owned the Rubber B with tang buckle and the Everest. I just couldn't get get a good fit with the Rubber B. The Everest is extremely comfortable and also about half the price. They do take a bit longer to swap out due to utilising the oyster clasp but not an issue for me. I purchased the glidelock from Everest but don't use it because its heavier than the oyster and makes the watch feel unbalanced IMO. Attached Images

8 July 2013, 04:27 PM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	Isofrane. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 July 2013, 07:16 PM	#19
rainbowmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rome italy Watch: 14060M Posts: 165	RubberB is another Planet, IMO. Cheers

8 July 2013, 07:31 PM	#20
Tonynlia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: GMT 1675 pepsi(65) Posts: 79	Neither , I have a Sub c and you cannot use the original glide clasp in conjunction with either

8 July 2013, 08:26 PM	#21
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	I would say RubberB, I think that it looks like it flows better into the lugs than the Everest. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

8 July 2013, 08:43 PM	#22
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	you can by a clasp from Everest,which has the glide feature

8 July 2013, 10:41 PM	#25
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I don't have either. They both look pretty good, although I don't like how the back-end looks with the clasp and links off the oyster bracelet. I prefer the extended lines of the rubber b one. They are both over-priced. I have good rubber straps for about 20 bucks each.

9 July 2013, 12:17 AM	#26
Miguel Alvarez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: England Watch: Exp2/Sub/DJ Posts: 343	I prefer the Rubber B on looks alone.

9 July 2013, 02:53 AM	#30
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	I have a black Everest Band, and fitted it, but removed it without even wearing it. I'm a bracelet guy I guess. If anyone wants to buy mine, drop me a pm, will accept $90 shipped with Tracking.

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