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mutee · 4 August 2014, 09:53 AM

Looks better on rubber IMHO

jt- · 4 August 2014, 12:19 PM

Of the NATOs I like the black, not sure I like the texture of that particular leather, but probably better in person. I know folks are adament about end links and not having the gap, but I prefer it without the end links I think. For me the bracelet is the winner, but I'm in the brushed center link camp, and that rubber b with the blue stripe is a big winner!

ltmgeller · 4 August 2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty888

What strap is that?

Simple black leather with blue stitching.

Rusty888 · 4 August 2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jt-

Of the NATOs I like the black, not sure I like the texture of that particular leather, but probably better in person. I know folks are adament about end links and not having the gap, but I prefer it without the end links I think. For me the bracelet is the winner, but I'm in the brushed center link camp, and that rubber b with the blue stripe is a big winner!

I think I might need to buy one. But would need to buy a new clasp and leave it on the rubberb. but that would be expensive i dare say

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Simple black leather with blue stitching.

Any brand to mention?

Carrerax · 5 August 2014, 12:20 AM

I love the rubber b with blue stripe. Where can I get one and does it come with the clasp?
Edited...found it
http://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-ba...s-vulchromatic

bullsfan · 5 August 2014, 01:01 AM

In your collection pic, what strap, maker and deployant is second from end going to the right? I've been looking for a quality leather/synthetic with that type of deployant. Thanks for the info.

Nycturbovr6 · 5 August 2014, 01:44 AM

Great review

Rusty888 · 6 August 2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Carrerax

I love the rubber b with blue stripe. Where can I get one and does it come with the clasp?
Edited...found it
http://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-ba...s-vulchromatic

Shame it doesn't come with the clasp. Hate to know the damage for that clasp

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullsfan

In your collection pic, what strap, maker and deployant is second from end going to the right? I've been looking for a quality leather/synthetic with that type of deployant. Thanks for the info.

That's a hirsch golfer. Those ones you need to cut it yourself and that's it. Unless you want smaller. Need any more info? The deployant came with that strap

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Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

Great review

Cheers

scrase123 · 6 August 2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb

I just got this rubber b today and I love it

Very nice!

tkerrmd · 6 August 2014, 01:25 AM

nice write up makes you the local expert!

hx_ONG · 6 August 2014, 01:30 AM

BLNR On leather strap for me !

Big Green · 4 April 2017, 03:54 AM

I am reviving this thread as I just purchased a BLNR and am very excited about the strap options. Ideally I would love to find the Jubilee with the 502T End Links and have that as an option, but the NATOs, Everest, and Rubber B straps are quite nice.

I understand that both Everest and Rubber B will come with spring bars, however with a NATO strap what spring bars would I need for this option?

Thank you, in advance.

reddahaydn · 4 July 2017, 10:28 AM

OP many many thanks for the time and effort you went to for this thread. You have saved me a lot of time. Whilst I don't mind the black and grey NATO (still a bond fan at heart) and the leather/rubber actually seeing all the option Ive decided I prefer the original bracelet.
PCLs I'm 50/50 on. Some situations I like them, others not so much.
But bracelet still wins hands down for me.

Grace · 4 July 2017, 10:27 PM

Love that watch! From your pics I like the black NATO with grey stripes the best. And the bracelet of course. I think the black leather straps look a little out of of place with the BLNR.. I reckon black rubber would look better.

Flintstone · 4 July 2017, 10:47 PM

To me, the BLNR was made tone on the ss band and anything else cheapens the watch.

Achauhan · 30 September 2019, 07:18 AM

Thanks for pic. I am was researching straps for my two tone Sky Dweller. Looked at Rubber B, but prefer a leather strap, but want the functionality of being able to wear it in the water.

Looked at custom straps form ABP but worked quite expense for not something I really wanted. Your post as has answered all my questions. Quality of Viscount strap, best buckle to use. Also if I should consider a nato.

I love the watch on the leather, also on the nato and bracelet. Great watch.

Nikrnic · 30 September 2019, 10:40 AM

I have a Blnr and could never picture it on anything but the bracelet or Rubberb. I'm not a big strap fan on Rolex but I've tried a lot of natos on others and the JB nato on yours actually looks pretty good. I'm most surprised how well the leather looks, the end links really help. Great thread, you've got me thinking to step out of the box a little bit.

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6 August 2014, 01:30 AM	#41
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4 April 2017, 03:54 AM	#42
Big Green "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Watch: BLNR/116500LN/APRO Posts: 161	Revival I am reviving this thread as I just purchased a BLNR and am very excited about the strap options. Ideally I would love to find the Jubilee with the 502T End Links and have that as an option, but the NATOs, Everest, and Rubber B straps are quite nice. I understand that both Everest and Rubber B will come with spring bars, however with a NATO strap what spring bars would I need for this option? Thank you, in advance.

4 August 2014, 09:53 AM	#31
mutee Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mutee Location: Pakistan Watch: Berguet Posts: 143	Looks better on rubber IMHO

4 August 2014, 12:19 PM	#32
jt- "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Posts: 171	Of the NATOs I like the black, not sure I like the texture of that particular leather, but probably better in person. I know folks are adament about end links and not having the gap, but I prefer it without the end links I think. For me the bracelet is the winner, but I'm in the brushed center link camp, and that rubber b with the blue stripe is a big winner!

5 August 2014, 12:20 AM	#35
Carrerax "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 21	I love the rubber b with blue stripe. Where can I get one and does it come with the clasp? Edited...found it http://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-ba...s-vulchromatic

5 August 2014, 01:01 AM	#36
bullsfan Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: florida Posts: 26	In your collection pic, what strap, maker and deployant is second from end going to the right? I've been looking for a quality leather/synthetic with that type of deployant. Thanks for the info.

5 August 2014, 01:44 AM	#37
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Great review

6 August 2014, 01:25 AM	#40
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	nice write up makes you the local expert!

4 July 2017, 10:28 AM	#43
reddahaydn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Haydn M Location: Melbourne Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 26	OP many many thanks for the time and effort you went to for this thread. You have saved me a lot of time. Whilst I don't mind the black and grey NATO (still a bond fan at heart) and the leather/rubber actually seeing all the option Ive decided I prefer the original bracelet. PCLs I'm 50/50 on. Some situations I like them, others not so much. But bracelet still wins hands down for me.

4 July 2017, 10:27 PM	#44
Grace "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: David Location: Australia Posts: 185	Love that watch! From your pics I like the black NATO with grey stripes the best. And the bracelet of course. I think the black leather straps look a little out of of place with the BLNR.. I reckon black rubber would look better.

4 July 2017, 10:47 PM	#45
Flintstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York Posts: 634	To me, the BLNR was made tone on the ss band and anything else cheapens the watch.

30 September 2019, 07:18 AM	#46
Achauhan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Uk Watch: Date just blue Posts: 1	Thanks for pic. I am was researching straps for my two tone Sky Dweller. Looked at Rubber B, but prefer a leather strap, but want the functionality of being able to wear it in the water. Looked at custom straps form ABP but worked quite expense for not something I really wanted. Your post as has answered all my questions. Quality of Viscount strap, best buckle to use. Also if I should consider a nato. I love the watch on the leather, also on the nato and bracelet. Great watch.

30 September 2019, 10:40 AM	#47
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I have a Blnr and could never picture it on anything but the bracelet or Rubberb. I'm not a big strap fan on Rolex but I've tried a lot of natos on others and the JB nato on yours actually looks pretty good. I'm most surprised how well the leather looks, the end links really help. Great thread, you've got me thinking to step out of the box a little bit. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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