Rubber strap for 37mm YM steel?

[Gladiat0r]

I checked Everest, rubberB, Horus…
Can’t seem to find a basic high quality rubber strap for sale for the 37mm steel or 2 tone Yachtmaster. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks!

[Gladiat0r]

From my research, it seems the yachtmaster 37mm has lug width of 18mm.
I did find a few very cheap rubber bands on Amazon that are sized for 18mm but not sure how solid a cheap strap like they will hold up to daily use etc.

[Rolex2008]

Originally Posted by Gladiat0r

From my research, it seems the yachtmaster 37mm has lug width of 18mm.
I did find a few very cheap rubber bands on Amazon that are sized for 18mm but not sure how solid a cheap strap like they will hold up to daily use etc.

Check out Barton Elite. They offer some lovely textured rubber straps of great quality and provide many colours to match the watch in question.

I’ve bought 4 over the years and although they are affordable, don’t let that fool you into thinking they are not great quality.


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[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by Rolex2008

Check out Barton Elite. They offer some lovely textured rubber straps of great quality and provide many colours to match the watch in question.

I’ve bought 4 over the years and although they are affordable, don’t let that fool you into thinking they are not great quality.


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I'll second Barton. Have also had more than one strap from them. Would recommend.

[Gladiat0r]

Originally Posted by Rolex2008

Check out Barton Elite. They offer some lovely textured rubber straps of great quality and provide many colours to match the watch in question.

I’ve bought 4 over the years and although they are affordable, don’t let that fool you into thinking they are not great quality.


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Originally Posted by piratfisk

I'll second Barton. Have also had more than one strap from them. Would recommend.

Thank you very much for the suggestions!

I’ve placed orders with Barton for the elite silicone 18mm using Amazon as the 18mm wasn't available on their main website.

I also ordered Bandini, Strap Seeker Dexter, and Strapco Dassari FKM.

Everest, Horus, and rubber B all got back to me and confirmed they do not have a product that would fit this watch. But it’s ok, as long as one of these straps is high enough quality to do the job.

FYI, the YM37TT is a gift for my wife. She wants a sturdy dive watch but also wants some bling without being over the top. She likes the darker themes with rose gold. Her favorite is the full rose gold YM37 with ceramic bezel and oysterflex, but it’s out of the budget and the clasp will get destroyed with daily use, dealing with the kids, pool and beach, shower, dishes, gun range, whatever workhorse tasks she needs to do. She has a DJ36TT, so I figured the 37mm size will work nicely with this being the true sport watch and the DJ36 being the more formal one. The plan is to have it look like this picture (and can always put the oyster bracelet back on if she gets bored)

[Gladiat0r]

Also thanks to Davidsw for the incredibly smooth transaction as always on the watch purchase itself.

[ArtNouveau]

I’m also a Barton Bands fan, have various colored rubber straps on most of my Seikos. Those companies charging $200+ for rubber straps should give you at least a kiss with them.

[piratfisk]

Maybe look for a black strap that has a red accent, like stitching, if it's fabric. Could be a cool color combo with the black dial & red text.

[Gladiat0r]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I’m also a Barton Bands fan, have various colored rubber straps on most of my Seikos. Those companies charging $200+ for rubber straps should give you at least a kiss with them.

Thank you. Agreed. Of course I’m skeptical of a $20 ebay or Amazon strap which is holding up my $10-20k watch through vigorous activities….but end of the day, it’s molded silicone. If Barton can do it for a fraction of the price, then I’d be a fool not to go that route.

Originally Posted by piratfisk

Maybe look for a black strap that has a red accent, like stitching, if it's fabric. Could be a cool color combo with the black dial & red text.

I think the red stripe is really cool. Not sure what the Mrs will think about that so just going with all black for now to see how it goes. They are so cheap and simple to swap so it’s absolutely an option down the road.

[Rolex2008]

Originally Posted by Gladiat0r

Thank you very much for the suggestions!

I’ve placed orders with Barton for the elite silicone 18mm using Amazon as the 18mm wasn't available on their main website.

I also ordered Bandini, Strap Seeker Dexter, and Strapco Dassari FKM.

Everest, Horus, and rubber B all got back to me and confirmed they do not have a product that would fit this watch. But it’s ok, as long as one of these straps is high enough quality to do the job.

FYI, the YM37TT is a gift for my wife. She wants a sturdy dive watch but also wants some bling without being over the top. She likes the darker themes with rose gold. Her favorite is the full rose gold YM37 with ceramic bezel and oysterflex, but it’s out of the budget and the clasp will get destroyed with daily use, dealing with the kids, pool and beach, shower, dishes, gun range, whatever workhorse tasks she needs to do. She has a DJ36TT, so I figured the 37mm size will work nicely with this being the true sport watch and the DJ36 being the more formal one. The plan is to have it look like this picture (and can always put the oyster bracelet back on if she gets bored)

Excellent.

Please do report back and let us know how you and your wife get on with them.


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[Gladiat0r]

Originally Posted by Rolex2008

Excellent.

Please do report back and let us know how you and your wife get on with them.


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Will do friend. Going to surprise her with the watch and straps in a few days. Will give an update and some pics when I do.

Here is the actual watch. Unworn and beautiful from DavidSW. The watch is a true stunner in person.

[Gladiat0r]

Ok all the straps came in.
They all seem really nice quality and good construction. Barton seemed the thinnest and most flexible. It also had a unique pattern vs the slick silicone look.
Strapco was the only strap with a curve to match the case shape of the watch. It has the most factory look and more matches an oysterflex than the other ones. My Everest band for my previous sea dweller was very similar to this (but an extra $100 lol)
I put on the Barton and Strapco. Leaving the Strapco on for now. Only concern is that it is too long for the Misses so I may have to swap to Barton which comes with a long and short strap.
Overall happy with these choices. Hope my wife is even happier when I show her the gift.

Enjoy the pics. You’ll see the textured strap is the Barton and the smooth one is the Strapco. The pic on my 7.75” wrist is the Strapco band. Also included a bonus pic of her DJ36. What do you think of her formal & sport combination?

[Gladiat0r]

Updating this thread

I finally gave her the watch and she absolutely loves it. Thanks to everyone for all the advice.

The strapco band wound up being too long for her wrist. It was so long that she put it on the tightest setting and the end of the strap was hitting the bezel. Swapped to the Barton, which overall felt like the best quality and was a bit unique with its “quilted” pattern. Barton came with a long and short strap. Even with the short strap, it’s still a bit longer than I would like but she thinks it’s totally fine and loves it.

She is using the watch as a true daily. Mission accomplished.

[rushca01]

How do the Barton spring bars fit?

[brandrea]

Congratulations to her

[Gladiat0r]

Originally Posted by rushca01

How do the Barton spring bars fit?

Seems good! It even has a quick release type setup that makes removal easy without a tool.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations to her

Thank you!

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Gladiat0r

Updating this thread

I finally gave her the watch and she absolutely loves it. Thanks to everyone for all the advice.

The strapco band wound up being too long for her wrist. It was so long that she put it on the tightest setting and the end of the strap was hitting the bezel. Swapped to the Barton, which overall felt like the best quality and was a bit unique with its “quilted” pattern. Barton came with a long and short strap. Even with the short strap, it’s still a bit longer than I would like but she thinks it’s totally fine and loves it.

She is using the watch as a true daily. Mission accomplished.

Congrats!


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[Gladiat0r]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Congrats!


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Thank you Sir.

Been a few weeks and she’s worn it every day and totally loves it. Has received many compliments on it. One of her mom friends asked her about it and had no idea you could change straps.