Rubber Straps - What do I need to know?

[MVP]

My apologies if this is a thread that already exists, as I am sure this topic has come up previously. I have never swapped a bracelet out for a rubber/ leather/ nylon strap before and am intrigued by the idea.

Can anyone let me know if there is anything that I need to be aware of?

What would I need beyond a spring bar tool?

I have both SS and PM bracelets, should I have this done by a professional if I have never done before?

There is a cool black rubber strap with a thin blue stripe down the middle on rubberb.com. http://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-ba...s-vulchromatic I'm considering putting this on my BLNR to start. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated, thank you!

[captain_NEMO]

Beyond a spring bar tool? Probably steady hands, elbow grease and a whole lot of patience.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=479354

WAK4 had a heck of a time installing one. Hit him up for some good advice.

[dabbotjordan]

Do a search on TRF,rubber b and Everest has been covered at least 50x!

[Evo6]

I had to modify my RubberB to get it to fit my BLNR, used a sanding bit in a drill press. My SubC RubberB fit perfect.

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by captain_NEMO

Beyond a spring bar tool? Probably steady hands, elbow grease and a whole lot of patience.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=479354

WAK4 had a heck of a time installing one. Hit him up for some good advice.

Patience for sure! It took 3 "sessions" before I got it. Put it down for a while, tried again, then called it a night. Next morning 2 minutes into session 3 and it set. Probably spent over 2 hours total.

I used a tweezer like springbar tool to remove the bracelet which is quick and easy; it also avoids scratching or nicking the lugs that may happen if you otherwise don't take the time to tape the lugs and use a single springbar tool.

Putting the strap on, using the tweezers as I would the bracelet didn't do me much good. One side of the spring bar would go in easy enough, but getting the other side in required digging around and pulling it down to the lug hole to be seated; for this I used a regular single spring bar tool. Eventually I got the job done, but it was almost dumb luck...I couldn't tell you any special move or approach. It just happened. Good luck!