RubberB Now Available For Tudor

[strass.arnold]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I'll just wait a little while longer till Everest releases theirs.

RubberB: "Hey guys we're releasing this brand new watch band with revolutionary technology and design!"

*meanwhile over at Everest*



Everest: "Yess, buy it, make a copy and flood the blogs with it"



PS. Aren't you the Everest spokesperson from that other post I saw a few days ago?

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by strass.arnold

RubberB: "Hey guys we're releasing this brand new watch band with revolutionary technology and design!"

*meanwhile over at Everest*


Everest: "Yess, buy it, make a copy and flood the blogs with it"



PS. Aren't you the Everest spokesperson from that other post I saw a few days ago?

haha I'm a fan yes but not an official spokesperson. But I've owned rubber B too, never said a bad thing about them. In fact, I'd buy this tudor strap if I owned the clasp needed to actually wear it. But I don't. and I'm not spending $500 to wear rubber on my BB, especially when I can buy a vulcanized marathon strap for $30 on amazon.

I like all things high quality, from good companies. I also like things for a good deals. That marathon strap is the best deal I've come across so far.
My Marathon Rubber Strap Review

I seriously doubt Everest strap will look anything like the rubber b strap, except for the fact that it will be vulcanized rubber and it will integrate with the case. Otherwise I think it will follow similar lines to the existing everest straps, which if you follow "the blogs" you'd know, have totally different designs, lines and shapes.

[uncle_paul_hargis]

I saw on Reddit yesterday speculation about Everest working on one for Tudors that will come with a clasp (or buckle).

[Chrisminus 6]

Originally Posted by BreezyMan

I would just get the oem rubber from Tudor and put it on like stated above. These rubberB straps (if you do a quick search on TRF) are not a good fit on the Rolex, I'm betting money these have the same issue. You have Rolex/Tudor don't put something that is not comparable quality. That's buying rims for your Ferrari tisk tisk

What you are saying makes no sense. I have owned several Rubber B straps for Daytona, Sub and Deepsea (my personal fave). Tang buckle version for Sub C & DSSD and the Daytona fitted for the deployment clasp. I can tell you that every single one of my RB's were all totally different models and all clicked right on its watch, looking super sharp / flawless. I saw another guy put up his Instagram posts with the everest strap on the left image that I pasted below. Thats a daytona of course and the strap fitment looks nothing like my RB looked. With regards to the Rb, I like the deployment version less that the tang version, because it tapers thin to the clasp. On steel that works, but on rubber it looks a bit feminine in my opinion.

While I'm here , I will say that my wrist size is a good 7.5 inches and the tang buckle series rubber b on my DSSD is just great, with the return flap being held down nicely under the two loops. But if you have over 8 inches wrist, I would go with the clasp or velcro options instead. Those come in XL or bigger.

my Sub on Rubber B is on the right side. Everest bands is on the left.....

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So the RubberB for the Rolex Sub is $240 with Tang buckle, but the Tudor BB one is $250 with no buckle. Did I read that right?

Correct rubber b told me I have to buy a random 18mm tang buckle or if I had the tudor leather strap use that,but I have the bracelet version so no can do.I asked if they will sell a buckle anytime soon.they told me no,they suggested buying a buckle for a couple of pounds from the ebay,so a crappy cheap buckle with a 250 dollar rubber strap not good really.I can't belive they don't provide the 18mm buckle.

[ejvette]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

Correct rubber b told me I have to buy a random 18mm tang buckle or if I had the tudor leather strap use that,but I have the bracelet version so no can do.I asked if they will sell a buckle anytime soon.they told me no,they suggested buying a buckle for a couple of pounds from the ebay,so a crappy cheap buckle with a 250 dollar rubber strap not good really.I can't belive they don't provide the 18mm buckle.

i do find that quite odd that they dont include a tang buckle version

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

yeah it's a big problem IMO.

Additionally, I have a BB on bracelet, which means for me to go with a rubber B (which I really like the look of btw) it means I need to also buy the clasp that comes

So a $250 strap, just became a $550+ purchase to actually wear it, lol!

I'll hold out till they make something that works with my bracelet clasp as well, comes with a tang... or I'll just wait a little while longer till Everest releases theirs.

Everest will release there's this month.I have pics of the bb with the new everest tang strap.comes in blue .or black and they are thinking about a brown one aswell

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

Everest will release there's this month.I have pics of the bb with the new everest tang strap.comes in blue .or black and they are thinking about a brown one aswell

brown would be interesting! lets see those pics

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

brown would be interesting! lets see those pics

Yes, I'd like to see them as well.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Santiago79

If I'm not mistaken, you can get the deployment buckle from Tudor for 150 (the one that comes on the black leather band) Idk, for me I'd much rather spend the extra dough and get quality materials as opposed to having aftermarket equipment. Just my two cents.

It's more like $250, I believe.

[ejvette]

I picked up an OEM deployment buckle with the distressed leather strap new for my HBB on eBay it was $250.

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Yes, I'd like to see them as well.

I only have pics of the black version from everest

[Likestheshiny]

It looks good, but it feels a bit too "clean" for me. I think the vintage style clashes a bit with that deep, smooth black. That said, I'm a very big fan of the distressed leather straps, which is quite a different look.

[CPRWATCH]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

I only have pics of the black version from everest

I am interested in the rubber strap for my BB steel ,& great pictures too. What kind of clasp/deployment are you using on it , any pictures please .

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

I am interested in the rubber strap for my BB steel ,& great pictures too. What kind of clasp/deployment are you using on it , any pictures please .

The tudor bb everest band comes with a tang only .it's a prototype but it identical to what they will release in a couple of weeks.I prefer the new rubber b because of the new materials and the way it tapers to smaller diameter .hopefully rubber b will send me the new strap

[CPRWATCH]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

The tudor bb everest band comes with a tang only .it's a prototype but it identical to what they will release in a couple of weeks.I prefer the new rubber b because of the new materials and the way it tapers to smaller diameter .hopefully rubber b will send me the new strap

Thank you , looking forward to seeing the pictures. The Rubber B costs $250.00 that's about £195.00 to us in the UK currently, I think its a little expensive without clasp/deployment . I will wait to find out what the Everest will cost before deciding .

[1William]

Thanks for the information.

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Thank you , looking forward to seeing the pictures. The Rubber B costs $250.00 that's about £195.00 to us in the UK currently, I think its a little expensive without clasp/deployment . I will wait to find out what the Everest will cost before deciding .

Yes mate its a real shame they don't provide the 18mm buckle.but overall the rubber b is alot nicer looking than the new everest

[strass.arnold]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

I only have pics of the black version from everest

Oh wow how did you manage to score a prototype All of the Everest employees are on the RubberB thread now

[strass.arnold]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I think it will follow similar lines to the existing everest straps, which if you follow "the blogs" you'd know, have totally different designs, lines and shapes.

I do follow the blogs, that's how I know that all of the posts seem to come out well after RubberB has released their stuff. Obviously when you're copying a product it takes a while to develop. Even if they change up the design a bit, is it purely coincidence that all Everest products come out after Rubber B? I wonder...

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

Yes mate its a real shame they don't provide the 18mm buckle.but overall the rubber b is alot nicer looking than the new everest

The main reason I chose RubberB over Everest for my Explorer was the simple fact that it's a better looking strap.

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

The main reason I chose RubberB over Everest for my Explorer was the simple fact that it's a better looking strap.

The reason I choose rubber b for my ceramic subs is the taper of the strap that everest straps do not have they are pretty much the same width at the lugs and down to the clasp.not as aesthetic as rubber b straps that have that nice taper .wide at lugs tapering down to alot smaller near the clasp or tang

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

The reason I choose rubber b for my ceramic subs is the taper of the strap that everest straps do not have they are pretty much the same width at the lugs and down to the clasp.not as aesthetic as rubber b straps that have that nice taper .wide at lugs tapering down to alot smaller near the clasp or tang

Exactly

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by strass.arnold

Oh wow how did you manage to score a prototype All of the Everest employees are on the RubberB thread now

It's not mine its just a couple of pics I got from everest team 9 months ago.as I was asking them to make a strap for new tudor watches it will be a top seller.and they told me that were already working on it.I spoke to them last week asking for the official release date but they couldn't give me the exact date other than it will be released in June tang only In blue and black and maybe brown and will be the same as the pics I posted

[Luap1976]

This rubber b clearly looks nicer the fit is flawless,but it's more expensive and you have to buy a buckle

[srodriguez587]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

This rubber b clearly looks nicer the fit is flawless,but it's more expensive and you have to buy a buckle

The question now is, is getting the best quality possible the main objective or saving money.

[Santiago79]

Originally Posted by Luap1976

It's not mine its just a couple of pics I got from everest team 9 months ago.as I was asking them to make a strap for new tudor watches it will be a top seller.and they told me that were already working on it.I spoke to them last week asking for the official release date but they couldn't give me the exact date other than it will be released in June tang only In blue and black and maybe brown and will be the same as the pics I posted

Oh man, is there any way you could connect me with them? I've been trying to get in contact with their team to make suggestions for the longest time.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by strass.arnold

I do follow the blogs, that's how I know that all of the posts seem to come out well after RubberB has released their stuff. Obviously when you're copying a product it takes a while to develop. Even if they change up the design a bit, is it purely coincidence that all Everest products come out after Rubber B? I wonder...

Without having any horse in the race, I think you should be careful throwing around the accusation that a rather respected company is copying the designs of another. Despite the fact that the images above show quite clearly a different design, it's still not something either parties would take lightly.

Besides, the fundamental function and design for each company's trademark products are quite different, not just the product reviewed in this thread. Rubber B Deployment series bands need to be cut, Everest orders to size. Rubber B did develop a glidelock series that is ordered to size and has some CF technology that Everest does not, but I believe that product was released after both companies launched their initial products.

Anyway, I don't need to sit here and list all the many many differences in the products, when you can simply look at pictures and read descriptions.

Call me what you will, "spokesperson", "Fan", but bottom line is I am a supporter and customer of both companies and have not said a bad thing about either. I don't sit here in defense of one or the other, but if you are gonna get involved in accusing one company of copying another, you should examine why you're motivated to badmouth and make sure you get all your facts confirmed.

Originally Posted by strass.arnold

Oh wow how did you manage to score a prototype All of the Everest employees are on the RubberB thread now

[strass.arnold]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

if you are gonna get involved in accusing one company of copying another, you should examine why you're motivated to badmouth and make sure you get all your facts confirmed.

First off, I would just like to say that I have been a customer for both brands. I've owned several RubberB and Everest straps. I actually purchased an Everest first, I saw it on a different forum and I thought they were very appealing. I love coming on here and joking around with everyone, I feel like it keeps things very light-hearted with a few funny pictures and whatnot.

The reason why I "bad mouth", (your words) or "express my opinion" (my words), is because my wife had an issue with a strap and the customer service treated her very poorly. I overheard the calls and the representatives did not want to work with her. She pointed out several flaws in quality and they blamed it on her rather than their faulty product. They lost us both as customers for life so I began to do a bit of research.

I then stumbled upon RubberB but, seeing how crappy Everest had been, I decided to do a bit of research before purchasing and found out that RubberB was the original creator of the rubber strap for Rolex. They had been out for years before Everest even started their kickstarter.

What I've seen unfold over the past few years is also what we see as an example on this thread. RubberB announces watch bands for Tudor and then suddenly, Everest is coming out with one. (That's called copying) The first couple of times I didn't pay much attention to it but now it is unmistakeable. They have been shady about their inspiration, where the bands are produced and quality throughout the years, therefore the same way you are a fan of the company, I am a fan of honesty and transparency.

Sidenote: I didn't quote you or mention you in the Everest employees comment, that was a joke for someone else. But, I guess a guilty dog barks the loudest.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by strass.arnold

First off, I would just like to say that I have been a customer for both brands. I've owned several RubberB and Everest straps. I actually purchased an Everest first, I saw it on a different forum and I thought they were very appealing. I love coming on here and joking around with everyone, I feel like it keeps things very light-hearted with a few funny pictures and whatnot.

The reason why I "bad mouth", (your words) or "express my opinion" (my words), is because my wife had an issue with a strap and the customer service treated her very poorly. I overheard the calls and the representatives did not want to work with her. She pointed out several flaws in quality and they blamed it on her rather than their faulty product. They lost us both as customers for life so I began to do a bit of research.

I then stumbled upon RubberB but, seeing how crappy Everest had been, I decided to do a bit of research before purchasing and found out that RubberB was the original creator of the rubber strap for Rolex. They had been out for years before Everest even started their kickstarter.

What I've seen unfold over the past few years is also what we see as an example on this thread. RubberB announces watch bands for Tudor and then suddenly, Everest is coming out with one. (That's called copying) The first couple of times I didn't pay much attention to it but now it is unmistakeable. They have been shady about their inspiration, where the bands are produced and quality throughout the years, therefore the same way you are a fan of the company, I am a fan of honesty and transparency.

Sidenote: I didn't quote you or mention you in the Everest employees comment, that was a joke for someone else. But, I guess a guilty dog barks the loudest.

I only mentioned that other quote because you saying that somehow you know all the Everest employees are sitting on a rubber b Blog, seemingly waiting to copy the next product is a clear continuation of negativity, or as you put it "expression of your opinion". It sounds like another example of bad mouthing, in my expressed opinion.

Rubber B having launched the business prior to Everest doesn't change the fact that the designs are clearly different, which seemed to be what you initially implied was a "copying" issue.

If you're alternatively saying the copying issue is that a company create a band for Rolex, and then another company ALSO create a band for Rolex, then of course you're right. That is copying. But it's an incredible stretch to use that in some negative light. It's business. People make accessories for the same product all the time.

Obviously that's not your issue though. Your issue is that you feel your wife was wronged in some way, (which I'm sorry to hear). But none the less, I don't think that experience qualifies you or legitimizes the other claims you've made here (whether you were joking or not).

Lastly, regarding the Tudor strap. Everest sent out a "coming soon" news letter more than 6 months ago announcing a Tudor Strap in the works. I'm not sure when Rubber B made their "coming soon" announcement, if there was one, but just because Rubber B released Theirs first doesn't mean they were the first one's to have the idea.

And guess what!? Even if they were the first ones to announce it, who care's!? It's a free market. The design is clearly different. Both company's are confident and stand by their respective products. I for one am glad I have the choice between the two and don't agree with criticizing one company or the other for bringing some competition to what is an entirely luxurious and superfluous market.