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Old 14 August 2013, 03:15 AM   #31
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See my complete review from 2009 here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=survival

I like them a lot but surprisingly not many here om TRF were digging them. Good luck!
That was cool to see. Thanks!
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Old 14 August 2013, 11:07 AM   #32
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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.
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Old 14 August 2013, 11:18 AM   #33
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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.
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Old 14 August 2013, 11:22 AM   #34
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That was cool to see. Thanks!
Now THAT'S a secure clasp!
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Old 14 August 2013, 01:19 PM   #35
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no - cool bracelet, crap strap.
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Old 14 August 2013, 01:42 PM   #36
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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.
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Old 14 August 2013, 01:43 PM   #37
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Old 14 August 2013, 01:46 PM   #38
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No not for me...cool bracelet though.
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Old 14 August 2013, 01:48 PM   #39
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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!
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Old 14 August 2013, 02:00 PM   #40
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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.
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Old 14 August 2013, 02:28 PM   #41
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I bet he could braid the hell out of some hair.

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Old 14 August 2013, 02:47 PM   #42
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How would you get the plastic bits to stick on the lugs?
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Old 14 August 2013, 07:50 PM   #43
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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.
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Old 14 August 2013, 07:54 PM   #44
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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...
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Old 14 August 2013, 08:02 PM   #45
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Maybe wear it alongside your Rolex instead of using it as a strap?
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Old 14 August 2013, 08:46 PM   #46
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Old 14 August 2013, 08:48 PM   #47
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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.
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