Is the Oysterflex worth it.. or?

[Rolexnabzy]

Originally Posted by jbsmith

Huge congrats and great choice! Wear in good health. Mine says hello. I love the OF so much, I placed on my ss as well for more sporty look and to put the stock pcl bracelet away.

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Thank you for your kinds words, SS looks wonderful on the OF.....only change I would make to my watch is that red second hand on your reference, love the contrast it makes to watch

[earlstone]

Bumping this back up. I recently acquired the oysterflex yellow gold Daytona with champagne/ full black sub dials (long way to not say Pikachu). It’s absolutely gorgeous. The bracelet though, at the end of the day I feel it digging into my wrist a bit. I tried wearing it looser which helps- but then it kindly floats on your wrist. My jubilee GMT drapes my wrist and is fine all day. Seriously thinking of flipping it for a full gold bracelet. The dial I got is so coveted and hard to get, but I have to be able to wear it all day as needed too. Anyone made the change or you just get used to it?

[Bazil]

It took me a few attempts for to find the right fit with my OF WG Daytona, and at times correct if too loose will roll around a bit, but once I did get the sizing right it’s so comfy on ..

[Jim_K]

It looks to me like the fins make the main part of the strap itself sit above your wrist leaving a gap.

Is that correct or if you have the strap snug on your wrist does it flatten to have the actual strap fit flush on your wrist?

I've never tried one on but find them very interesting.

[jb335]

I love my Oysterflex Daytona.

Works great in a collection, would not want it to be my only nice watch though.

I’m so thankful, I am not stuck in the “rubber strap in a gold watch” is stupid mentality. So limiting.


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[Robf52]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

I love it on my YM42

Ditto for my YM40.

[mpkRolex]

My watches are always on the metal bracelet except if it is this one




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[fskywalker]

As said by others would not buy a PM watch fitted from factory with a rubber band and no option to put a PM bracelet.


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[brandrea]

I does beg the question, why Precious Metal and not SS.

To me, it would make sense to offer it on the SS references as an option or (god forbid) included with the Watch like some either brands do

If I’m going PM, I want the full Monty, bracelet and all, especially at this price point

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I does beg the question, why Precious Metal and not SS.

To me, it would make sense to offer it on the SS references as an option or (god forbid) included with the Watch like some either brands do

If I’m going PM, I want the full Monty, bracelet and all, especially at this price point

Ditto


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[Sergio_UKR]

OF is extremely comfortable. Especially with the glide-lock on 126xxx models. I actually prefer it over Oyster and Jubilee on my Sub and DJ41.

As for the “PM watches need to be with PM bracelet not rubber strap” it is a pretty dumb argument. No one says that about PP Aquanaut right? :) Plus full PM Daytonas don’t come with ceramic bezel which is a huge upgrade given how gentle PM bezel is.


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[0nly5iv3Digits]

I always thought the rubber was "lame". I get the functionality and ergonomics.. but still. I believe there are rules

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

I always thought the rubber was "lame". I get the functionality and ergonomics.. but still. I believe there are rules

Rule: Rubber straps are for dive watches, which is why no one says anything about the Aquanaut.

Kat


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[StylinProfilin]

I first fell in love with the OF when I tried on the WG YM 42. I found it extremely comfortable and rivaling my 5168G.

Since picking up the WG OF Daytona, I still enjoy the comfort. When you take the watch off, it's heavy because of the precious metal but on the wrist its lightweight. I'm a big fan and will look to add more OF Daytonas to my collection.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

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[0nly5iv3Digits]

Originally Posted by StylinProfilin

I first fell in love with the OF when I tried on the WG YM 42. I found it extremely comfortable and rivaling my 5168G.

Since picking up the WG OF Daytona, I still enjoy the comfort. When you take the watch off, it's heavy because of the precious metal but on the wrist its lightweight. I'm a big fan and will look to add more OF Daytonas to my collection.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Rule: Rubber straps are for dive watches, which is why no one says anything about the Aquanaut.

Kat


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Fair enough!

[1259]

I don’t have one but I would buy it

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Rule: Rubber straps are for dive watches, which is why no one says anything about the Aquanaut.

Kat


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Never thought of the aquanaut as a diver. Doesn't meet the minimum 200m, and lacking unidirectional bezel.

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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Rule: Rubber straps are for dive watches, which is why no one says anything about the Aquanaut.

Kat


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I'm fairly certain you're kidding. Frankly rubber straps are for anyone who can afford one and wants one.

[Seo]

I really like the Daytona on OF. The rubber is easier to wear than full gold bracelet. The glidelock helps dial in perfect fit. Weight is lower and gives a very sporty yes understated look (vs bracelet). One of my fav combos from Rolex.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'm fairly certain you're kidding. Frankly rubber straps are for anyone who can afford one and wants one.

Anyone who can afford one?? Now I think YOU must be kidding!

I wasn’t kidding. They are meant for watches that get wet. I have a few Isofranes that I love, for my divers. For non divers, I like high quality leather straps. I have a box full of leather, rubber and Natos. I call it my “box o’ straps”.

Kat


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[APhound]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Anyone who can afford one?? Now I think YOU must be kidding!

I wasn’t kidding. They are meant for watches that get wet. I have a few Isofranes that I love, for my divers. For non divers, I like high quality leather straps. I have a box full of leather, rubber and Natos. I call it my “box o’ straps”.

Kat


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Kat have you tried a Daytona or rg ym on of? If you haven’t check one out when you have the chance.


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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by APhound

Kat have you tried a Daytona or rg ym on of? If you haven’t check one out when you have the chance.


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I have yet to see any Daytonas or Yachtmasters at my AD. If I do, I will definitely try them on. I just feel Ike, if I bought a $35,000 gold Daytona, I’d want it on a gold bracelet, though I’m sure it would cost more, if it were so configured. I know they are probably very comfy, and it makes sense to me on a Yachtmaster. I just don’t get why they would put it on a chronograph. I guess, though, I have seen other chronos with rubber racing straps, in the past.

Kat


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[APhound]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I have yet to see any Daytonas or Yachtmasters at my AD. If I do, I will definitely try them on. I just feel Ike, if I bought a $35,000 gold Daytona, I’d want it on a gold bracelet, though I’m sure it would cost more, if it were so configured. I know they are probably very comfy, and it makes sense to me on a Yachtmaster. I just don’t get why they would put it on a chronograph. I guess, though, I have seen other chronos with rubber racing straps, in the past.

Kat


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One of the ladies at my local AD wears a oysterflex Daytona and it’s the best looking watch I’ve ever seen on a woman. It works!


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[horseco]

Originally Posted by m j b

Sorry, it's just stupid to put a rubber band on a gold watch.

AMEN ! yea yea Patek & AP do it i know... but it dont make it right !

[Andad]

Yes if Rolex made it with a quick release.

Quite a few are being damaged during strap change?

[Daytona king]

Originally Posted by MRBolton

I wear my full PM bracelet Daytona and sometimes find myself envying the OF variant. The full bracelet is a lot of fun to wear, but I think that the OF could be a bit better overall for daily wear. It's definitely a lot more under the radar and overall is a more hardy watch with the ceramic bezel 2/3 the bracelet not being exposed to scratches.

That said, I think if I ever did go OF, I'd have to get a variant with the glidelock!

Plus the price difference is now 10k. For that you get 10 gold links. That’s it. I’d rather spend that 10k and get a SS sports watch. Best of both worlds that way. If the difference was a lot less then 10k I think it would be more of a talking point.

I was in the no OF camp. But times have changed and I love it. Looks great on the Daytonas with the black ceramic and the end links.

People are paying the same amount if not more for the OF models on the secondary than the full gold counterparts.

[Daytona king]

Originally Posted by earlstone

Bumping this back up. I recently acquired the oysterflex yellow gold Daytona with champagne/ full black sub dials (long way to not say Pikachu). It’s absolutely gorgeous. The bracelet though, at the end of the day I feel it digging into my wrist a bit. I tried wearing it looser which helps- but then it kindly floats on your wrist. My jubilee GMT drapes my wrist and is fine all day. Seriously thinking of flipping it for a full gold bracelet. The dial I got is so coveted and hard to get, but I have to be able to wear it all day as needed too. Anyone made the change or you just get used to it?

Does yours have the glidelock? If yes you should be able to hone in the fit.

[Daytona king]

Originally Posted by Rolexnabzy

Very happily picked up the PN on oysterflex today, was a tough call between the PN and Pikachu, but landed with the PN....by chance saw a Paul Newman book on the bookshelf in the side room we were in which made for some nice sentimental pics for the future....The watch was very easily adjusted to my wrist size and so far feels ultra comfy....the watch has an incredible amount of presence on the wrist matching both my celebration dial and skydweller....also as a first for me was the slightly bigger box...all in all a wonderful experience made so much better when the person delivering you the watch is a close friend

Congratulations! Was the pikachu offered to you as well as the Paul Newman and you had a choice or was it that the PN was there and you went with it?

Would be curious if you had the choice between the 2 what made you decide to go for the PN?