Rubber B vs Everest: Which for small wrists?

[kamek]

I'm on the market for a rubber strap, but I have relatively small wrists at 6" and am wondering if both these straps will be too long to fit properly. I'm interested in keeping my clasp, so the tang buckle is not in question.

Thanks for the help and all recommendations!

[JapRs]

I bought the rubber b for my Hulk recently and fits perfectly in a xs size. My wrist is about your size

[Pharmlou]

Isofrane looks great

[dm6rocker]

My Rubber B ran a little smaller since they don't count half links when you order. I have big wrists so I needed the large size. I definitely have to open the glidelock up a bit when I put the rubber strap on. I go from two spaces on the bracelet to four or five with the rubber, depending on the day. I like it a lot though, definitely changes the look and feel of the watch.

I have no experience with Everest, and I have heard great things, but I personally do not like their clasp system all that much. Their leather straps look fantastic though.

[trumpedaces]

Originally Posted by kamek

I'm on the market for a rubber strap, but I have relatively small wrists at 6" and am wondering if both these straps will be too long to fit properly. I'm interested in keeping my clasp, so the tang buckle is not in question.

Thanks for the help and all recommendations!

My fiancee wears my Exp I on an everest rubber strap. She loves it and it fits her small wrist perfectly. I purchased a Rubber B for my Dad's sub, I found the Rubber B to be a bit too rigid. The Everest is light and comfortable.

[jjnd08]

I'd take a look at Official Time out of HK; they also have very nice end links.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I'd take a look at Official Time out of HK; they also have very nice end links.

Do you have a link? Google came up with 100 misses.

[toneafficianado]

I had Rubber B on my 14060M..found it too rigid and , in fact, too short. I'd try Isofrane or Hirsch Pure next time..don'y like the way everest puts normal links onto a rubber strap.

[toneafficianado]

PS I have to say though that Rubber B fitted perfectly at the lugs.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Do you have a link? Google came up with 100 misses.

http://www.officialtime.org/index.ph...5&filter=10,49

I ordered end links from them, but not a strap, since I didn't want to use my own clasp.

The end links are made of 904L steel, so it look a little more OEM. I liked the quality of them. Another member ordered some as well and was also a fan.

[kamek]

Originally Posted by trumpedaces

My fiancee wears my Exp I on an everest rubber strap. She loves it and it fits her small wrist perfectly. I purchased a Rubber B for my Dad's sub, I found the Rubber B to be a bit too rigid. The Everest is light and comfortable.

Great observation and now another thought running through my head -- which strap is softer/less stiff?

trumpedaces, which model does your fiancee have -- is it the EH-2? The reason why I ask is because I've been wondering if the straps have stiffened at all since Everest moved to vulcanized rubber.

[Vinosaur]

I can say that the RubberB strap that uses a standard clasp, not the one that requires the Rolex clasp is a bit on the small side to me. I had to wear it on the last opening and I don't believe I have large wrists.

I spoke with Everest and ordered one of theirs. He assured me it is longer than the RubberB...

Delivery expected at the end of the month. I'll post side by side pictures when it arrives.

[kamek]

Originally Posted by trumpedaces

My fiancee wears my Exp I on an everest rubber strap. She loves it and it fits her small wrist perfectly. I purchased a Rubber B for my Dad's sub, I found the Rubber B to be a bit too rigid. The Everest is light and comfortable.

Originally Posted by Vinosaur

I can say that the RubberB strap that uses a standard clasp, not the one that requires the Rolex clasp is a bit on the small side to me. I had to wear it on the last opening and I don't believe I have large wrists.

I spoke with Everest and ordered one of theirs. He assured me it is longer than the RubberB...

Delivery expected at the end of the month. I'll post side by side pictures when it arrives.

Please do share! Just start a new thread on Everest vs Rubber B comparison. Thanks so much!

[Solo118]

Rubber B was perfect for me. I also feel the RB looks a bit nicer than the Everest.

[kamek]

Originally Posted by Solo118

Rubber B was perfect for me. I also feel the RB looks a bit nicer than the Everest.

I was hoping it would just come down to personal preferences for styling, but now I'm having second thoughts about Rubber B after seeing a few people say they're stiff.

[Eric88]

Rubber B on 6.5" wrist

[Pharmlou]

Rubber B very comfy


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[Malbolge]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

http://www.officialtime.org/index.ph...5&filter=10,49

The end links are made of 904L steel,

Typo? You meant to say 316 steel? 904L is proprietary to Rolex afaik...

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by JapRs

I bought the rubber b for my Hulk recently and fits perfectly in a xs size. My wrist is about your size

What color did you go with? Pic?! :)

[BBQ BOY]

Friend of mine is into straps. He has had all of them and likes the Everest the most. He felt the RubberB to be too small and not as comfortable as the Everest. I will be trying the Everest soon as I also echo the same sentiments.
With that being said, the RubberB may work great for you. I have large wrist.

[Fredrik]

Originally Posted by Malbolge

Typo? You meant to say 316 steel? 904L is proprietary to Rolex afaik...

904L is a standard steel readily available, there is nothing proprietary to it at all. Get yours here:
http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1022

Rolex just happens to currently be the only watch manufacturer using it.

[Malbolge]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

904L is a standard steel readily available, there is nothing proprietary to it at all. Get yours here:

http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1022



Rolex just happens to currently be the only watch manufacturer using it.

Ah thanks. So basically a lot more nickel compared to 316. Cool.

[Fredrik]

Originally Posted by Malbolge

Ah thanks. So basically a lot more nickel compared to 316. Cool.

Well, yes, but it sheds less nickel than 316 actually. I have friends who do stainless steel corrosion research, I asked them.

The main thing about 904L is that it is a lot more corrosion resistant than 316, specifically against pitting corrosion and salt water corrosion according to the literature.