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3 July 2012, 09:21 PM
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Tropic Strap and Vintage Rolex Diver??
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I've heard rumors that Rolex used to sell its divers (5512s, 5513s, others?) on a tropic strap as a cheaper option, back in the 1960's? Any truth to that? And, relatedly, anyone have a pic or wrist shot of their vintage Rolex diver on a tropic strap? I know we're always up for a wrist shot around here!  V/R Mike
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3 July 2012, 09:39 PM
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Not quite vintage or a diver but you get the idea.
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3 July 2012, 11:00 PM
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That strap looks very cool!
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3 July 2012, 11:02 PM
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Strangely, many here don't like this combo.  I'm saving this tropic for my vintage Jumbo Tudor DD when it returns from Bob Ridley, which was supposed to be today. dP
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4 July 2012, 02:27 AM
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Dan:
Thank you for the pics. It looks good to me. Any info on whether Rolex historically sold divers with a tropic (or had gave the option to buyers?) V/R Mike
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4 July 2012, 02:31 AM
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4 July 2012, 03:47 AM
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Google "tropic strap submariner" and you'll see several articles/posts. AFAIK, it was an option for subs back then.
Isofrane is currently selling some NOS (in blue only) if you're interested in picking up one actually made back then.
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4 July 2012, 05:31 AM
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Good info. Thanks guys!
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4 July 2012, 09:26 AM
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Another pic, not vintage, but with a Tropic. I love my Tropics...
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