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SUBversive · 8 July 2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

Yes, chatted with Benjamin about an aftermarked clasp and any clasp other than a Rolex clasp looks like, well, a cheap aftermarket clasp. He also mentioned that an extra clasp increases the price.

For the ones who have not seen it, I do have a DIY and some thoughts on the strap posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/rubberb.htm

I have been wearing mine for more than two weeks and it looks good, works well with my existing Rolex clasp, and frankly, dismantling the clasp was not a big deal.. This strap is much different than any other strap that I have used (which I chronicled in my review)...

-Sheldon

using the ss clasp on an after market rubber strap makes no sense to me at all. rubber b simply cant justify its price point. "an extra clasp" increases the price? first, it doesnt come with a clasp or buckle option, so its not "extra" and increase the price? imo this is an incomplete product at a high price. you dont get what you pay for here. I would like to see a review from someone who actually buys/pays one of these?

AJMarcus · 8 July 2011, 08:12 PM

To each his own but i don't get it.

steubi1 · 8 July 2011, 08:46 PM

Not for me.

I always liked the Oyster bracelet, no reason for me to replace it by whatever kind of strap.

Regards
Tom

buke45 · 8 July 2011, 09:59 PM

Love the black but way overpriced

kelly56 · 8 July 2011, 10:40 PM

I have a couple of beater watches with rubber straps, but will always prefer the feel of a SS bracelet.

dieseldragon · 8 July 2011, 10:59 PM

I personally don't see how 220$ for a strap is justified, especially with no clasp.

It may have curved ends and be good quality rubber. For less than 20$ you can get a rubber strap with a clasp. For me a curved end is not worth 200$ more and the rubber can't be 10 times better. For 220$ you can buy a pair of decent quality tyres.

Omega Rubber is expensive and prob not worth the money, but it is a genuine part that only adds value to the watch. An after market strap is an after market strap.

Give it 6 weeks and someone will be selling a product that looks the same for 30$ on ebay.....

2th Dr · 9 July 2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dob

I spoke to one of the owners the day I ordered mine, he told me that they spent a year and a half developing them with a swiss manufacturer,, that could be why the price is a bit higher than we'd expect...

A year to make a Rolex and a year and a half to make the rubber strap for it.

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Um, a year and a half to develop them, not make them. And it does NOT take Rolex a year to make a watch.

Watch Fan · 9 July 2011, 09:05 AM

I generally preferr the sports models on a bracelet with Rolex. Other brands look better with straps, like Panerai and a few others. It's all really just what you like.

cornerstore · 9 July 2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

I would have to agree, it's not just an ordinary rubber strap. I wouldn't dream of putting a $20 rubber strap on a Rolex, but one of these... Yeah, I think so.

Bought one today, the price debate seems somewhat strange considering the price Omega/Hublot/Breitling /others charge for a fitted rubber strap.Perhaps its initial sticker shock for Rolex owners who haven't had a proper fitted , Rolex clasp accepting rubber strap option untill now. In any event I'm looking forward to getting it and putting it on my GMT II.

bkandj2000 · 9 July 2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dieseldragon

I personally don't see how 220$ for a strap is justified, especially with no clasp.

It may have curved ends and be good quality rubber. For less than 20$ you can get a rubber strap with a clasp. For me a curved end is not worth 200$ more and the rubber can't be 10 times better. For 220$ you can buy a pair of decent quality tyres.

Omega Rubber is expensive and prob not worth the money, but it is a genuine part that only adds value to the watch. An after market strap is an after market strap.

Give it 6 weeks and someone will be selling a product that looks the same for 30$ on ebay.....

Ahhh, yes! And there are $30 watches that look like an Omega or a Rolex, so why did you buy genuine? And for the price of a genuine Omega or Rolex, you can buy an entire car, not just "tyres"!!! Wow, what a foolish choice to spend that kind if money on a watch!!!

Saxon007 · 10 July 2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bkandj2000

Ahhh, yes! And there are $30 watches that look like an Omega or a Rolex, so why did you buy genuine? And for the price of a genuine Omega or Rolex, you can buy an entire car, not just "tyres"!!! Wow, what a foolish choice to spend that kind if money on a watch!!!

I am not sure I get your point.

As he stated, a genuine Omega rubber strap is overpriced but adds to the perceived value of the watch since it is OEM and not aftermarket. The RubberB (what an awful name, lol) is aftermarket and adds nothing to the perceived value of the watch.

BTW, tyres is the correct spelling in some countries.

daniel7172 · 10 July 2011, 01:48 PM

Cheapens the watch. One of the reasons why Rolex is Rolex is because the watches look great just the way they are.

TswaneNguni · 10 July 2011, 01:54 PM

Rubber looks great on a Panerai and an Omega Ploprof and Planet Ocean.Rolex should be on the original Rolex bracelet.

8 July 2011, 10:40 PM	#95
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	I have a couple of beater watches with rubber straps, but will always prefer the feel of a SS bracelet. __________________

8 July 2011, 10:59 PM	#96
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	I personally don't see how 220$ for a strap is justified, especially with no clasp. It may have curved ends and be good quality rubber. For less than 20$ you can get a rubber strap with a clasp. For me a curved end is not worth 200$ more and the rubber can't be 10 times better. For 220$ you can buy a pair of decent quality tyres. Omega Rubber is expensive and prob not worth the money, but it is a genuine part that only adds value to the watch. An after market strap is an after market strap. Give it 6 weeks and someone will be selling a product that looks the same for 30$ on ebay..... __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

9 July 2011, 09:05 AM	#98
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	I generally preferr the sports models on a bracelet with Rolex. Other brands look better with straps, like Panerai and a few others. It's all really just what you like. __________________ "The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheeze."

8 July 2011, 08:12 PM	#92
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	To each his own but i don't get it.

8 July 2011, 08:46 PM	#93
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Not for me. I always liked the Oyster bracelet, no reason for me to replace it by whatever kind of strap. Regards Tom

8 July 2011, 09:59 PM	#94
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Love the black but way overpriced

10 July 2011, 01:48 PM	#102
daniel7172 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38	Cheapens the watch. One of the reasons why Rolex is Rolex is because the watches look great just the way they are.

10 July 2011, 01:54 PM	#103
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Rubber looks great on a Panerai and an Omega Ploprof and Planet Ocean.Rolex should be on the original Rolex bracelet.

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