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timo12345 · 19 January 2014, 11:05 AM

I decided to get the Rubber B for my Yachtmaster 16622 as something different, and decided to post the pictures as I couldn't see many on the web. Or a write up specific for the Yachtmaster.

I respect that many will not like the 'Rubber B' product, this thread is for people curious about the Rubber B. Possibly with a Yachtmaster. If you have no interest in a rubber strap there is no need to read further!

The immediate thing I noticed with the 'Rubber B' was the change in weight. It was like the watch was almost 50% lighter if not more. Then the comfort on how easily it sat on the wrist. It almost felt as if the watch wasn't there.

The Rubber B combined with the Rolex Clasp is best in my opinion. It looks amazing. Also I prefer the conservative darker colours. But that's just me.

It might be a little hard to get use to at first, but it feels like a 'summer watch'. A good thing as I'm about to head 'down under' to the middle of summer. Also it's not easily recognized as a Rolex, a good thing if you like to enjoy a watch without everyone else noticing. People see the strap, and assume it must be another brand...

I probably will change back to the metal strap in winter, but for the mean time I'm happy with the Rubber B strap. It's a good change to make without flipping for another item.

Hope this review was helpful...

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Ector495 · 19 January 2014, 12:37 PM

Wow, that is nice. Do they have a grey band? I would like to see that on mine. Good looking watch btw.

roger0770 · 19 January 2014, 02:35 PM

looking good!

zama · 19 January 2014, 05:20 PM

I actually really like that, it looks very tough/sporty for a YM, not quite sure about the clasp part but the watch body/band interface is cracking.

shalako · 19 January 2014, 05:39 PM

Love the YM 16622 - doesn't get anywhere near the credit it should but in my honest opinion that doesn't work at all with the Rubber strap.

ppalasthira · 19 January 2014, 05:53 PM

I used to put my Daytona on M103 Rubber Bs. I think it makes the watch look 'non Rolex'. Very stealthy and sporty.

But after a while, I missed the Oyster bracelet too much.

But I do like the look of your YM on Rubber Bs.

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gilv · 19 January 2014, 05:58 PM

Looks good for a change of pace. Thanks for the pics and review. I have one on order for a Polar Ex II.

samsmart · 19 January 2014, 09:49 PM

I love the rubber b on my DSSD, so much that I just ordered one for my 16610. Its a great change on pace, and my wife says it makes the watch look more "youthful".

It looks great on your 16622!

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AK797 · 19 January 2014, 10:32 PM

You should also put it on a brown leather strap, that really looks great.

sgmgolf · 19 January 2014, 10:57 PM

Nice review and it looks great. As a new owner of a Rubber B myself.....I am a fan. They look and feel great! Enjoy!

Cc1966 · 20 January 2014, 01:16 AM

Wow, surprise, surprise...that really looks good! Fine job and pics.

tommmau5 · 20 January 2014, 01:23 AM

I'm in disappoint with it. Better the 904L watchband

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timo12345 · 20 January 2014, 02:23 AM

A quick visit to rubberb(dot)com and you'll see what colours and models are supported. You can get grey but only available for the Deep Sea. Also the clasp and buckle options are supported for many models.

Thanks for the positive feedback, and I can appreciate those that don't like it too. Each to their own. Will probably go back to the Oyster bracelet at some stage but enjoying the lighter rubber option at the moment. Definitely feels more like a t-shirt and beach watch now which was what i wanted.

@ak797 any pics of your YM with a brown leather strap?

@gilv post some pics when you get it? Great watch the Polar Ex II (red hand), i love the understated look. Very appealing.

@samsmart That's an awesome looking rubber B on your DSSD!

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Ector495 · 20 January 2014, 12:18 PM

I really want the red one to match the second hand and letters.

gilv · 20 January 2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timo12345

A quick visit to rubberb(dot)com and you'll see what colours and models are supported. You can get grey but only available for the Deep Sea. Also the clasp and buckle options are supported for many models.

Thanks for the positive feedback, and I can appreciate those that don't like it too. Each to their own. Will probably go back to the Oyster bracelet at some stage but enjoying the lighter rubber option at the moment. Definitely feels more like a t-shirt and beach watch now which was what i wanted.

@ak797 any pics of your YM with a brown leather strap?

@gilv post some pics when you get it? Great watch the Polar Ex II (red hand), i love the understated look. Very appealing.

@samsmart That's an awesome looking rubber B on your DSSD!

Timo - here you go. Just like you, I am lovin' the rubberB. Better than I imagined it would be.

Ector495 · 20 January 2014, 12:26 PM

Thought this looked good.

Ector495 · 20 January 2014, 12:44 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=71740

Found that thread. Has a picture of Jocke's YM with a leather strap. Looks great to me.

samsam · 20 January 2014, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

You should also put it on a brown leather strap, that really looks great.

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padi56 · 20 January 2014, 08:26 PM

Sorry just does nothing for me just do not like the black rubber any brand on the YM. Now if you do want a change then a nice brown leather strap would suite watch better IMHO.

timo12345 · 21 January 2014, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilv

Timo - here you go. Just like you, I am lovin' the rubberB. Better than I imagined it would be.

Looking good!!

I'm a big fan of the Polar Explorer 2 as well. A very subtle style Rolex.

Vincent65 · 21 January 2014, 12:52 AM

this navy one looks awesome on the blue dial model, I think.

To the OP - very nice, but maybe a light grey rubber strap would go better - I think they make one. Or the red!

timo12345 · 21 January 2014, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ector495

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=71740

Found that thread. Has a picture of Jocke's YM with a leather strap. Looks great to me.

I agree, it looks stunning with the brown leather strap.

timo12345 · 21 January 2014, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

this navy one looks awesome on the blue dial model, I think.

To the OP - very nice, but maybe a light grey rubber strap would go better - I think they make one.

Rubber B only make the grey strap for the Deep Sea at the moment. I agree the navy strap on the blue dial looks really nice

Vincent65 · 21 January 2014, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timo12345

Rubber B only make the grey strap for the Deep Sea at the moment. I agree the navy strap on the blue dial looks really nice

I thought I'd seen one somewhere - looked good.

ccarguy · 21 January 2014, 02:58 AM

Looks good

, sometimes it's a nice change up, I posted a pic of my BLNR on a blue Rubber B a week or two ago, still sporting it and it really does feel much lighter. Probably going to change it back to the braclet soon, and change it back in summer.

timo12345 · 21 January 2014, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccarguy

Looks good

, sometimes it's a nice change up, I posted a pic of my BLNR on a blue Rubber B a week or two ago, still sporting it and it really does feel much lighter. Probably going to change it back to the braclet soon, and change it back in summer.

That's the great the thing about changing the strap to change the character of the watch. Your AD can swap it in 2 minutes flat and without the expense of flipping for another. Have you thought about a leather strap option? the YM Leather mentioned in the comment section is stunning.

Paul_I · 24 March 2017, 01:50 AM

19 January 2014, 11:05 AM	#1
timo12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, UK Watch: YM 2001 Steel/Plat Posts: 31	Rubber B on a Yachtmaster (16622) I decided to get the Rubber B for my Yachtmaster 16622 as something different, and decided to post the pictures as I couldn't see many on the web. Or a write up specific for the Yachtmaster. I respect that many will not like the 'Rubber B' product, this thread is for people curious about the Rubber B. Possibly with a Yachtmaster. If you have no interest in a rubber strap there is no need to read further! The immediate thing I noticed with the 'Rubber B' was the change in weight. It was like the watch was almost 50% lighter if not more. Then the comfort on how easily it sat on the wrist. It almost felt as if the watch wasn't there. The Rubber B combined with the Rolex Clasp is best in my opinion. It looks amazing. Also I prefer the conservative darker colours. But that's just me. It might be a little hard to get use to at first, but it feels like a 'summer watch'. A good thing as I'm about to head 'down under' to the middle of summer. Also it's not easily recognized as a Rolex, a good thing if you like to enjoy a watch without everyone else noticing. People see the strap, and assume it must be another brand... I probably will change back to the metal strap in winter, but for the mean time I'm happy with the Rubber B strap. It's a good change to make without flipping for another item. Hope this review was helpful...

19 January 2014, 12:37 PM	#2
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	Wow, that is nice. Do they have a grey band? I would like to see that on mine. Good looking watch btw. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

19 January 2014, 05:20 PM	#4
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I actually really like that, it looks very tough/sporty for a YM, not quite sure about the clasp part but the watch body/band interface is cracking. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

20 January 2014, 01:16 AM	#11
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Wow, surprise, surprise...that really looks good! Fine job and pics. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

20 January 2014, 02:23 AM	#13
timo12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, UK Watch: YM 2001 Steel/Plat Posts: 31	A quick visit to rubberb(dot)com and you'll see what colours and models are supported. You can get grey but only available for the Deep Sea. Also the clasp and buckle options are supported for many models. Thanks for the positive feedback, and I can appreciate those that don't like it too. Each to their own. Will probably go back to the Oyster bracelet at some stage but enjoying the lighter rubber option at the moment. Definitely feels more like a t-shirt and beach watch now which was what i wanted. @ak797 any pics of your YM with a brown leather strap? @gilv post some pics when you get it? Great watch the Polar Ex II (red hand), i love the understated look. Very appealing. @samsmart That's an awesome looking rubber B on your DSSD! Other options: Attached Images

19 January 2014, 02:35 PM	#3
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	looking good!

19 January 2014, 05:39 PM	#5
shalako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 623	Love the YM 16622 - doesn't get anywhere near the credit it should but in my honest opinion that doesn't work at all with the Rubber strap.

19 January 2014, 05:53 PM	#6
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I used to put my Daytona on M103 Rubber Bs. I think it makes the watch look 'non Rolex'. Very stealthy and sporty. But after a while, I missed the Oyster bracelet too much. But I do like the look of your YM on Rubber Bs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

19 January 2014, 05:58 PM	#7
gilv Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 170	Looks good for a change of pace. Thanks for the pics and review. I have one on order for a Polar Ex II.

19 January 2014, 09:49 PM	#8
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I love the rubber b on my DSSD, so much that I just ordered one for my 16610. Its a great change on pace, and my wife says it makes the watch look more "youthful". It looks great on your 16622! Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

19 January 2014, 10:32 PM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	You should also put it on a brown leather strap, that really looks great.

19 January 2014, 10:57 PM	#10
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	Nice review and it looks great. As a new owner of a Rubber B myself.....I am a fan. They look and feel great! Enjoy!

20 January 2014, 01:23 AM	#12
tommmau5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 8	I'm in disappoint with it. Better the 904L watchband Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk

20 January 2014, 12:18 PM	#14
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	I really want the red one to match the second hand and letters. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

20 January 2014, 12:26 PM	#16
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	Thought this looked good. Attached Images __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

20 January 2014, 12:44 PM	#17
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=71740 Found that thread. Has a picture of Jocke's YM with a leather strap. Looks great to me. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

20 January 2014, 08:26 PM	#19
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Sorry just does nothing for me just do not like the black rubber any brand on the YM. Now if you do want a change then a nice brown leather strap would suite watch better IMHO. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 January 2014, 12:52 AM	#21
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	this navy one looks awesome on the blue dial model, I think. To the OP - very nice, but maybe a light grey rubber strap would go better - I think they make one. Or the red! Attached Images

21 January 2014, 02:58 AM	#25
ccarguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: CHRIS Location: IL Watch: GMT'S Posts: 90	Looks good , sometimes it's a nice change up, I posted a pic of my BLNR on a blue Rubber B a week or two ago, still sporting it and it really does feel much lighter. Probably going to change it back to the braclet soon, and change it back in summer.

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