New summer look for the WG BLRO

[trfChris]

Hey all! Decided to try putting my WG Pepsi GMT on a black RubberB strap. A bit sad letting that awesome WG bracelet sit in the safe but I must say that it’s a very cool look. Completely changes the feel of the watch to a cross between GMT and Yachtmaster on Oysterflex. Anyway, here are some pics, and enjoy the summer!











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[wulin]

RubberB makes a 40K watch look like a sub-10k watch...

[-Ally-]

Not exactly complimentary but each to their own, it’ll certainly be lighter on the wrist now.

[joerivers1961]

Damn, I wonder how many K's Rubber B set me back

Originally Posted by wulin

RubberB makes a 40K watch look like a sub-10k watch...

[sager]

Is it more comfortable than the jubilee?

[wulin]

Originally Posted by joerivers1961

Damn, I wonder how many K's Rubber B set me back

That's different. Your watch was on a strap to begin with. It's just a strap change for you.

WG BLRO needs the WG oyster bracelet.

[joerivers1961]

I know LOL, cut the OP some slack! I think we can all agree that bracelet is always the first choice but nothing wrong with switching it up sometimes!

Originally Posted by wulin

That's different. Your watch was on a strap to begin with. It's just a strap change for you.

WG BLRO needs the WG oyster bracelet.

[Juan Luis]

Looks nice. But better (IMO), if used on the Rubber B that is made for deployment clasps. And would show more metal looking as if from factory.

[GoingPlaces]

Sorry, like another post stated, looks like a 10K watch from 40K. Something about the black kills it. Maybe another color.

[joerivers1961]

+1

Originally Posted by juan luis

looks nice. But better (imo), if used on the rubber b that is made for deployment clasps. And would show more metal looking as if from factory.

[broken_link]

I like experimenting with different bands or bracelets on my BLRO as well. So far only a denim band was looking acceptable. Others look too flat or thin in comparison to the oyster bracelet.

[watchmework]

Imo the watch looks better with either a blue or red rubber strap as I’ve seen others post. Rubber is a good change of pace I’m sure though

[colemanitis]

Black clashes with the Pepsi IMHO. If you like it that's all that matters

[Bryant Park]

Or suffer eternal damnation! WIS SIN!

Just kidding if you like it, enjoy it!

[Mr.Rolex1]

I prefer Rolex bracelets however I suppose its ok if it's your only Rolex and you are trying to avoid stretching out and damaging the bracelet.

[42itus]

Wouldn't be my first choice but it's always fun to change up the look once in a while.

[cleanupinaisle3]

I like it. I don't know that the photo does it justice, but I like rubber straps a lot even though I don't like Rubber Bs.

That said the number of people in here being high and mighty about how someone decides to wear their watch is weird. He's not hurting anyone. And clearly also not trying to show off, unlike someone who INSISTS on wearing their watch on the stock bracelet so that it's more obvious it's a 40k watch. I can't roll my eyes hard enough at that.


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[trfChris]

Originally Posted by wulin

RubberB makes a 40K watch look like a sub-10k watch...

Hey, you’re not wrong haha! Maybe a $26K watch if you’re being generous...

Originally Posted by sager

Is it more comfortable than the jubilee?

It comes standard on the (WG) Oyster bracelet, and no, not really any difference in comfort. Both are very comfortable, was mainly changing up the look.

Originally Posted by Juan Luis

Looks nice. But better (IMO), if used on the Rubber B that is made for deployment clasps. And would show more metal looking as if from factory.

I actually agree with this, but didn’t want to deal with cutting the strap so went with tang buckle. If the strap had fixed lengths like the RubberB for the Sub I would probably have gone that route.

Originally Posted by watchmework

Imo the watch looks better with either a blue or red rubber strap as I’ve seen others post. Rubber is a good change of pace I’m sure though

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Black clashes with the Pepsi IMHO. If you like it that's all that matters

Interesting perspective thanks! Personally I think the black rubber matches well with the black dial. On the blue dial a blue strap might have worked better.

Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

I prefer Rolex bracelets however I suppose its ok if it's your only Rolex and you are trying to avoid stretching out and damaging the bracelet.

I don’t mind the bracelet getting some tough love, just felt like changing up the look a bit. Will go back to the bracelet after feeling this one out a bit :)

Originally Posted by joerivers1961

I know LOL, cut the OP some slack! I think we can all agree that bracelet is always the first choice but nothing wrong with switching it up sometimes!

Yep it’s hard to beat the bracelet but variety is the spice of life!
BTW love the look of RubberB on the Nautilus!

Originally Posted by Bryant Park

Or suffer eternal damnation! WIS SIN!

Just kidding if you like it, enjoy it!

Haha yeah it’s not for everyone, but I’m enjoying it!

[junamuan]

I like changing straps too depending on the mood. I prefer leather black/brown and yes, sometimes RubberB. It gives some kind of personal distinction.


I also do the same for my cars. I change the wheels/tires from stock for the same reason

To each his own.

[Rrpdc]

Originally Posted by wulin

RubberB makes a 40K watch look like a sub-10k watch...

Sorry but I have to totally agree. I placed my wg Daytona on rubber b and thought was cool at first but then started to feel cheap imo.

[997]

how's the weight shift tho?

[wulin]

Originally Posted by cleanupinaisle3

I like it. I don't know that the photo does it justice, but I like rubber straps a lot even though I don't like Rubber Bs.

That said the number of people in here being high and mighty about how someone decides to wear their watch is weird. He's not hurting anyone. And clearly also not trying to show off, unlike someone who INSISTS on wearing their watch on the stock bracelet so that it's more obvious it's a 40k watch. I can't roll my eyes hard enough at that.


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Some people like it some people don’t. Different opinions will be posted. That’s what a forum is all about and that’s what makes it fun. Don’t roll your eye too hard..

[cleanupinaisle3]

Originally Posted by wulin

Some people like it some people don’t. Different opinions will be posted. That’s what a forum is all about and that’s what makes it fun. Don’t roll your eye too hard..

Oh no issues here. It is fun, and we all need a thick skin, but unnecessarily testing it doesn't make much sense to me. Don't mistake my democracy for concern.


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[trfChris]

Originally Posted by 997

how's the weight shift tho?

Using the tang buckle means it’s quite top heavy. Since I wear the watch snug it doesn’t move around but if I wore it looser it might. The strap model which uses the deployant clasp could be more balanced but I haven’t tried that one.

[AJM914]

Nice change

[TswaneNguni]

Nope .Doesnt work for me on a WG BLRO.

Best rubber straps .. Panerai

[bestwatch101]

Nice still!!!
But I would the braclet to rubber.

[fixinbones]

Originally Posted by wulin

That's different. Your watch was on a strap to begin with. It's just a strap change for you.

WG BLRO needs the WG oyster bracelet.

^ exactly

[Macnavara]

All that matters is that you like it.....i think it looks cheap but enjoy