Survival band for Rolex. Would you???

[WatchFeen]

cool concept and i like the idea behind that bracelet - but as far as putting it on a rolex...no thanks

[Armyguy03]

Currently overseas myself, best Maratac NATO for the Rolex. Para cords are nifty though, albeit not for my SD.

[Bad Dog]

Originally Posted by NEW_MEXICOS_BEST

Ok guys I just got a gift from my boss who is a survival end of the world kind of guy and he made me a bracelet for survival. It is a black para cord bracelet with 13ft of cord that can be taken apart and used for several different survival situations.

That is both a great looking black bracelet and a highly positive gift from your boss, symbolizing that you are an indispensable employee – including crisis situations when you might need to unravel it.

[Beef]

The plastic clasp alone is a deal killer. Very insecure. Bump it wrong or catch it on a door frame. Whenever I made a parachute jump out of the side door of an aircraft, I used to take my DRSD and double loop my dog tag chain around the bracelet. Then loop the chain thru the button hole of my left breast pocket. Then put the watch in my pocket and buttoned it. I have known people have lost watches (not Rolexes) on the doorframe when exiting the aircraft. No way I'd trust that plastic clasp walking down the street. As a bracelet, it's great. You can get some survival bracelets with handcuff keys, fishing line/hooks and snare wire incorporated.

[Chainring]

Doesn't appeal to me. Neither as a watch strap nor as a bracelet. The first time you needed the cord you'd trash the bracelet and I doubt I'd want to wear it around anticipating the day I need it. I have 550 cord, kevlar line and a bunch of other crap in my PR kit, which of course I never have with me. I'm counting on a cell phone signal and/or a Marriott close by.

[Rolex Freak]

Nope.


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[Billywiz]

No not for me...cool bracelet though.

[kieselguhr]

I'll keep the parachord where it belongs, strapped to my camelback and not on a watch. Rolex or otherwise.
But if you like it, go for it!

[Lew Archer]

A coworker's 12 year old recently made a paracord wristband for me...and did a very professional job, too.

I would not want it to replace my watch band, for any watch, let alone a Rolex, regardless of the situation. As someone pointed out, if you need to unravel it in an emergency, how do you wear your watch? Keeping the watch secure and independent of the paracord bracelet makes sense, since the watch may also be a valuable piece of survival gear.

These things have become fashionable amongst law enforcement and military folks in my area and do look cool, particularly when worn in conjunction with a good sports watch. When I wear the paracord band, it's on my left wrist. My watch, as usual, is worn on my right.

[samsmart]

I bet he could braid the hell out of some hair.

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[Andad]

How would you get the plastic bits to stick on the lugs?

[Rashid.bk]

Hell no.
Paracord bracelets were a .mil fad, now they sell them at REI. If I need to survive I have shoelaces or if the situation calls for this prep, well then it's in my pack and a lot more to work with than 3 ft.
They are cute, I make them for my kids with different color 550, then they loose them.


However, nice gift though. I'm too finicky and rather people did not give me items that are worn.

[The Waddler]

Is THAT what that is? My wife's cousin was wearing one at the weekend and I just thought it was some random bracelet. I had no idea it was a survival band or even what a survival band was...

As for putting a Rolex on one. Don't be silly...

[Ray6Chan8]

Maybe wear it alongside your Rolex instead of using it as a strap?

[gmtm2]

[bridgs]

Originally Posted by Ray6Chan8

Maybe wear it alongside your Rolex instead of using it as a strap?

If one was so inclined, one might have one as a watch strap and an additional one as a bracelet.