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phrede · 16 July 2020, 08:35 AM

While the oyster bracelet is perfect for the Daytona, I feel the need to dress it down.
The few straps that I've tried grinds towards the case so I have to employ smarty end-links. And that doesnt really dress it down enough.
Any others who had luck dressing it down, if so with what straps?

My latest try:

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STLrolexfan · 16 July 2020, 08:38 AM

Doesn’t leather dress it up? Why not a rubber strap for a more casual look?

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fsprow · 16 July 2020, 08:40 AM

In my opinion, a leather strap is inconsistent with a “sport” watch.

Speed · 16 July 2020, 08:42 AM

The bracelet is a key part of the modern SS Daytona in my opinion.

I know there are a ton of PM Daytona’s on straps, but I could never warm to them.

JRell · 16 July 2020, 08:50 AM

Don’t hate it, nice change up from time to time.

synrrgy · 16 July 2020, 09:12 AM

It's a nice look. Did you want a leather band on it to begin with? Is a Rubber-B or Everest strap an option?

smiles11 · 16 July 2020, 09:20 AM

I'd go rubber b. Though I appreciate everyone has different taste.

I'd go Oysterflex if it had it's own clasp; and not having to use the oyster clasp with it.

JohnnyM · 16 July 2020, 09:26 AM

I've never had the thought that a Daytona needs to be dressed down. That's very odd.

The least popular Daytona models are on leather, don't do that to your 500.

Why did you buy it if you don't like it on the bracelet?

Pw92676 · 16 July 2020, 09:29 AM

It’s funny in that PM models on leather looks good to my eye but this looks out of place. Maybe the bezel? Maybe how they are marketed?
Regardless, enjoy the change up.

Krash · 16 July 2020, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

While the oyster bracelet is perfect for the Daytona, I feel the need to dress it down.
The few straps that I've tried grinds towards the case so I have to employ smarty end-links. And that doesnt really dress it down enough.
Any others who had luck dressing it down, if so with what straps?

My latest try:

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That looks great.

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fskywalker · 16 July 2020, 10:42 AM

Looks good!

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socialpro · 16 July 2020, 11:06 AM

I also am partial to the PCLs on the bracelet and feel that dressed down the character of the Daytona changes drastically, depending on the strap. Although the factory bracelet works well on it - it is fun to experiment and see how the watch feels to you on other options.

Here is mine on original bracelet, everest leather strap and rubber B! Currently wearing it on rubber B as very easy to clean watch frequently in this hot weather in AZ right now - and plenty comfortable!

opaline460 · 16 July 2020, 01:40 PM

Bracelet on top

Yachtbuoy · 16 July 2020, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrede

While the oyster bracelet is perfect for the Daytona, I feel the need to dress it down.
The few straps that I've tried grinds towards the case so I have to employ smarty end-links. And that doesnt really dress it down enough.
Any others who had luck dressing it down, if so with what straps?

My latest try:

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I really like leather on (even modern) Rolex, despite what a lot of members think. Could you consider a rally/perforated leather strap for a more casual look too?

Leather straps are a great way to change the look of the watch, my advice would be to start with a cheap one to figure the style, then fork out for a good one.

springer · 16 July 2020, 03:06 PM

My preference for the black dial was the pictured strap from Everest.

sagalassos · 17 July 2020, 05:46 AM

I think a leather strap looks best on dark dial daytonas. This one is one of Everest straps.

garyk · 17 July 2020, 05:56 AM

Now don't you think the factory would have sold it that way if it was a better look?

Just kidding, it looks fine. Not everybody's taste but not sacrilegious either...

Roddypeepa · 17 July 2020, 06:04 AM

It’s a Daytona. One of the flashiest SS watches around. Just go with it. Looks bang average at best on leather.

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4 Aussies · 17 July 2020, 06:17 AM

[QUOTE=STLrolexfan;10751367]Doesn’t leather dress it up? Why not a rubber strap for a more casual look?

100%

Kube · 17 July 2020, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsprow

In my opinion, a leather strap is inconsistent with a “sport” watch.

The JLC Reverso is one of the most iconic, truly "sport" watches and it is on a leather strap.

jinikari01 · 17 July 2020, 06:32 AM

I dig the leather look on Daytona.

bp1000 · 17 July 2020, 06:38 AM

Looks like an omega deployant strap

socialpro · 17 July 2020, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sagalassos

I think a leather strap looks best on dark dial daytonas. This one is one of Everest straps.

That looks great against the black dial!!

CKizzy · 17 July 2020, 07:21 AM

Hence why the OysterFlex band is the perfect pairing for the Daytona!

mrenvy · 17 July 2020, 06:52 PM

This is the just right interpretation.

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john112 · 21 July 2020, 03:21 PM

that looks elegant

16 July 2020, 08:35 AM	#1
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 588	Leather for Daytona While the oyster bracelet is perfect for the Daytona, I feel the need to dress it down. The few straps that I've tried grinds towards the case so I have to employ smarty end-links. And that doesnt really dress it down enough. Any others who had luck dressing it down, if so with what straps? My latest try: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2020, 08:42 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Leather for Daytona The bracelet is a key part of the modern SS Daytona in my opinion. I know there are a ton of PM Daytona’s on straps, but I could never warm to them.

16 July 2020, 10:42 AM	#11
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,168	Looks good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

17 July 2020, 05:56 AM	#17
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,714	Now don't you think the factory would have sold it that way if it was a better look? Just kidding, it looks fine. Not everybody's taste but not sacrilegious either... __________________

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16 July 2020, 08:38 AM	#2
STLrolexfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Saint Louis, MO Watch: 126660 JC Posts: 75	Doesn’t leather dress it up? Why not a rubber strap for a more casual look? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2020, 08:40 AM	#3
fsprow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,543	In my opinion, a leather strap is inconsistent with a “sport” watch.

16 July 2020, 08:50 AM	#5
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,076	Don’t hate it, nice change up from time to time.

16 July 2020, 09:12 AM	#6
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	It's a nice look. Did you want a leather band on it to begin with? Is a Rubber-B or Everest strap an option?

16 July 2020, 09:20 AM	#7
smiles11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Daytona Posts: 51	I'd go rubber b. Though I appreciate everyone has different taste. I'd go Oysterflex if it had it's own clasp; and not having to use the oyster clasp with it.

16 July 2020, 09:26 AM	#8
JohnnyM Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Merica Watch: All the good ones Posts: 173	I've never had the thought that a Daytona needs to be dressed down. That's very odd. The least popular Daytona models are on leather, don't do that to your 500. Why did you buy it if you don't like it on the bracelet?

16 July 2020, 09:29 AM	#9
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,305	It’s funny in that PM models on leather looks good to my eye but this looks out of place. Maybe the bezel? Maybe how they are marketed? Regardless, enjoy the change up.

16 July 2020, 11:06 AM	#12
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	I also am partial to the PCLs on the bracelet and feel that dressed down the character of the Daytona changes drastically, depending on the strap. Although the factory bracelet works well on it - it is fun to experiment and see how the watch feels to you on other options. Here is mine on original bracelet, everest leather strap and rubber B! Currently wearing it on rubber B as very easy to clean watch frequently in this hot weather in AZ right now - and plenty comfortable!

16 July 2020, 01:40 PM	#13
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Bracelet on top

17 July 2020, 06:04 AM	#18
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,683	It’s a Daytona. One of the flashiest SS watches around. Just go with it. Looks bang average at best on leather. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2020, 06:17 AM	#19
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,158	[QUOTE=STLrolexfan;10751367]Doesn’t leather dress it up? Why not a rubber strap for a more casual look? 100%

17 July 2020, 06:32 AM	#21
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 642	I dig the leather look on Daytona.

17 July 2020, 06:38 AM	#22
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,971	Looks like an omega deployant strap

17 July 2020, 07:21 AM	#24
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	Hence why the OysterFlex band is the perfect pairing for the Daytona!

17 July 2020, 06:52 PM	#25
mrenvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 295	This is the just right interpretation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2020, 03:21 PM	#26
john112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: ny Posts: 2	that looks elegant

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