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ap1 · 19 December 2022, 06:15 AM

Rubber no brainer for me. Wears better too that way

2thdock · 19 February 2023, 09:36 PM

I just bought an OEM blue rubber strap for my blue 300m, but I guess I’m in the minority because I really love the bracelet. No pic because I didn’t put it on yet.

PhilLynott · 21 February 2023, 12:03 PM

I owned the silver dial blue bezel version for a year or so and wore almost only on bracelet. Currently have the sedna gold black dial two tone that have only worn on the oem rubber. Picked up a green one yesterday that i threw on a $25 barton strap and love how it looks on that. So i can check off 3 of those options and guess the dial/bezel determine my preference.

gpeg · 21 February 2023, 01:58 PM

I’d take both, it’s always better.

Krash · 21 February 2023, 02:08 PM

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jnelson3097 · 21 February 2023, 03:44 PM

I already have the grey dial that I got on the bracelet but added the rubber strap with the tang buckle. The majority of the year I wear it on that and also switch it up with some of the Omega Natos that I got as well. I picked up 4 different variants of their navy blue straps, most of them with some sort of grey accent on them.

I picked up the green Seamaster in January on the green rubber strap with the deployant clasp. That combo is extremely comfortable and very easy to take on and off. I’m not sure the deployant is worth the premium over the tang but it is very convenient. I put the bracelet from my grey dial on the green dial since I think that’s a better looking combo than the rubber strap.

rcclarkie · 21 February 2023, 04:58 PM

Another vote for “it depends”.

Some dials look fantastic on the rubber strap, such as the white dial (as seen mine below with a black Meraud Tropic strap).

Others need a darker dial to give enough contrast for the pop of the bracelet. Black and green look amazing on the metal.

In terms of comfort, I would say rubber strap but I’m in the unenviable camp of being exactly in-between strap holes so it’s too tight or too loose. Bracelet has thus given me the best fit.

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samson66 · 21 February 2023, 11:04 PM

Omega rubber straps are the best ones out there. They are incredibly comfortable and look terrific. I never considered the bracelet for my 300 SMP. I'm still not a fan of their SMP bracelets. Wish they would overhaul them like they did with the moonwatch.

15belowzero · 10 April 2023, 02:07 PM

As someone in the market for one - I’m thinking the rubber strap and an aftermarket Forstner / equivalent bracelet.

Bent_remy · 11 April 2023, 03:13 AM

Bracelet.

I have a SMP 300 non wave dial and in actually find the bracelet quite comfortable.

VerticalClutch · 11 April 2023, 03:45 AM

The 300's bracelet is among the worst in class imo. It looks dated and the lack of a tapper results in a really fat clasp. It kills the watch. On the other hand, the rubber strap for it is one of the better ones in its class imo. I is nice and comfortable and looks great.

So for me, the 300 is awesome on a strap, but unpurchasable on a bracelet. I keep hoping they'll fix the bracelet, but they never do.

I should add, the bracelets on the heritage models (both Seamaster and Speedy) are great!

Munch520 · 11 April 2023, 05:10 AM

Always on the strap, so comfortable and a proper taper. Shame that on such a great watch, especially for the money, Rolex continues to eat their lunch when it comes to bracelets.

Krash · 11 April 2023, 06:05 PM

I have the blue dial and prefer the bracelet. I like it. It fits perfectly. I have no complaints. Also, I don’t like the blue rubber strap.

However, I think I’d prefer the rubber strap with the white or black dial variants.

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2thdock · 16 April 2023, 07:32 AM

Anything I should know before attempting to remove the bracelet and put the strap on? I don’t want to mess it up. Thanks
Edit. I looked up how to do this and ordered a spring bar plier tool.

papasub · 17 April 2023, 06:32 AM

Factory rubber on the white wave. The tank tread bracelet design doesn’t do it for me. Spoiled by the more substantial Rolex Oyster bracelets.

2thdock · 17 April 2023, 10:10 AM

Interesting. I love the bracelet.

shedlock2000 · 26 April 2023, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dajordan

It’s an ugly, dated looking bracelet. No taper and tacky polishing. Strap for me.

You’re right. I really don’t get the Bond bracelet taper. The speedy is it much better. The mesh is on point, though.

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Mondo Shizmo · 27 April 2023, 07:20 AM

Strap, it is a pretty versatile piece.

eyimen · 2 May 2023, 10:50 PM

OEM rubber strap.

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Reikolexguy · 4 May 2023, 03:48 PM

Bracelet for me. Love the bracelet.

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pedersenkl · 12 May 2023, 11:41 AM

Enjoying my 300M on bracelet, but would love to add the OEM rubber strap with deployant. I just hate paying $500+ extra for it. :(

2thdock · 12 May 2023, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedersenkl

Enjoying my 300M on bracelet, but would love to add the OEM rubber strap with deployant. I just hate paying $500+ extra for it. :(

I also ( in the minority) love the bracelet. I did get a blue Omega strap on EBay for $ 319. It was worth it I think. It changes the look a lot. Certainly makes the watch look more casual, though less eye catching. Good for kicking around during the day. I especially wanted it for a trip to Aruba. I would rather the bracelet for evening though. I recently got a Casio tide watch ( GBX100-7) with a white band. Cool look. I think my blue 300m might look good with a white strap. A summer look. RubberB makes one for $240.

fredos_rolex · 23 May 2023, 11:45 AM

When people say the OEM strap, does Omega give you a color choice for that? I'm wanting to buy the black bezel/white dial, I only see it with the black strap option on Omega's site. If they have one, white rubber is what I want.

Charlie Tango · 23 May 2023, 11:55 AM

Buy on bracelet. Add additional straps, bands, or appendages as necessary. This is true for almost all watches IMO

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BMess · 23 May 2023, 11:55 AM

It seems I’m on of the few that like the OEM bracelet. I don’t mind the lack of taper. That said, I also really love the OEM rubber strap. Insofar that I have a Pepsi on jubilee and a Speedy on a bracelet, I think I prefer the Diver 300 on the rubber strap. But can’t go wrong either way.

Saoirse32 · 24 May 2023, 04:32 AM

Strap. No contest

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cblock406 · 25 May 2023, 01:48 AM

I have a blue SMP that started on the bracelet. I never loved it, and went through a quite few different straps and bracelets before finally buying the OEM rubber strap with deployment clasp.

The OEM rubber strap really is amazing, both in look and feel. I should have bought the watch in this configuration, would have saved myself a few bucks. But the SMP is a surprising strap monster IMO.

Erika MN

Uncle Seiko

Erika MN

OEM Rubber

JohnGingerwood · 25 May 2023, 06:03 AM

My response to any bracelet or strap question: Get both.

Krash · 26 May 2023, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bent_remy

Bracelet.

I have a SMP 300 non wave dial and in actually find the bracelet quite comfortable.

Me too. I like it a lot and one of the reasons I like it so much is because it’s so different than the others bracelets I have.

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2thdock · 18 June 2023, 06:11 AM

Anyone have a blue 300M on a white rubber strap (With pics!)?

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer. Multiple choice.
Bracelet	76	37.25%
Strap	122	59.80%
Non oem bracelet	5	2.45%
Non oem strap	10	4.90%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 204. You may not vote on this poll

21 February 2023, 12:03 PM	#33
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 783	I owned the silver dial blue bezel version for a year or so and wore almost only on bracelet. Currently have the sedna gold black dial two tone that have only worn on the oem rubber. Picked up a green one yesterday that i threw on a $25 barton strap and love how it looks on that. So i can check off 3 of those options and guess the dial/bezel determine my preference. __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

21 February 2023, 02:08 PM	#35
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,213	SMP 300M Bracelet or Strap? Delete

23 May 2023, 11:55 AM	#55
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 674	It seems I’m on of the few that like the OEM bracelet. I don’t mind the lack of taper. That said, I also really love the OEM rubber strap. Insofar that I have a Pepsi on jubilee and a Speedy on a bracelet, I think I prefer the Diver 300 on the rubber strap. But can’t go wrong either way. __________________ @tickingthrutime on Instagram.

24 May 2023, 04:32 AM	#56
Saoirse32 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,063	Strap. No contest Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PANERAI Luminor 8 Days GMT “Dot” Dial (PAM00233) PANERAI Submersible (PAM01055) PANERAI Radiomir (PAM01385) ROLEX Sea-Dweller Mk1 (126600) ROLEX DeepSea D-Blue (136660) OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” (310.32.42.50.02.001) OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary (210.30.42.20.03.003) IWC Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Woodland” (IW389106)

19 December 2022, 06:15 AM	#31
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,528	Rubber no brainer for me. Wears better too that way

19 February 2023, 09:36 PM	#32
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 351	I just bought an OEM blue rubber strap for my blue 300m, but I guess I’m in the minority because I really love the bracelet. No pic because I didn’t put it on yet.

21 February 2023, 01:58 PM	#34
gpeg Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 55	I’d take both, it’s always better.

21 February 2023, 03:44 PM	#36
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I already have the grey dial that I got on the bracelet but added the rubber strap with the tang buckle. The majority of the year I wear it on that and also switch it up with some of the Omega Natos that I got as well. I picked up 4 different variants of their navy blue straps, most of them with some sort of grey accent on them. I picked up the green Seamaster in January on the green rubber strap with the deployant clasp. That combo is extremely comfortable and very easy to take on and off. I’m not sure the deployant is worth the premium over the tang but it is very convenient. I put the bracelet from my grey dial on the green dial since I think that’s a better looking combo than the rubber strap.

21 February 2023, 04:58 PM	#37
rcclarkie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Watch: SMP 300m Posts: 187	Another vote for “it depends”. Some dials look fantastic on the rubber strap, such as the white dial (as seen mine below with a black Meraud Tropic strap). Others need a darker dial to give enough contrast for the pop of the bracelet. Black and green look amazing on the metal. In terms of comfort, I would say rubber strap but I’m in the unenviable camp of being exactly in-between strap holes so it’s too tight or too loose. Bracelet has thus given me the best fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2023, 11:04 PM	#38
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,770	Omega rubber straps are the best ones out there. They are incredibly comfortable and look terrific. I never considered the bracelet for my 300 SMP. I'm still not a fan of their SMP bracelets. Wish they would overhaul them like they did with the moonwatch.

10 April 2023, 02:07 PM	#39
15belowzero "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 12	As someone in the market for one - I’m thinking the rubber strap and an aftermarket Forstner / equivalent bracelet.

11 April 2023, 03:13 AM	#40
Bent_remy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: DFW Metroplex Watch: Speedmaster TinTin Posts: 19	Bracelet. I have a SMP 300 non wave dial and in actually find the bracelet quite comfortable.

11 April 2023, 03:45 AM	#41
VerticalClutch Banned Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Ohio Posts: 173	The 300's bracelet is among the worst in class imo. It looks dated and the lack of a tapper results in a really fat clasp. It kills the watch. On the other hand, the rubber strap for it is one of the better ones in its class imo. I is nice and comfortable and looks great. So for me, the 300 is awesome on a strap, but unpurchasable on a bracelet. I keep hoping they'll fix the bracelet, but they never do. I should add, the bracelets on the heritage models (both Seamaster and Speedy) are great!

11 April 2023, 05:10 AM	#42
Munch520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Watch: BLNR/Cermit/SM300 Posts: 184	Always on the strap, so comfortable and a proper taper. Shame that on such a great watch, especially for the money, Rolex continues to eat their lunch when it comes to bracelets.

11 April 2023, 06:05 PM	#43
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,213	I have the blue dial and prefer the bracelet. I like it. It fits perfectly. I have no complaints. Also, I don’t like the blue rubber strap. However, I think I’d prefer the rubber strap with the white or black dial variants. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2023, 07:32 AM	#44
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 351	Anything I should know before attempting to remove the bracelet and put the strap on? I don’t want to mess it up. Thanks Edit. I looked up how to do this and ordered a spring bar plier tool.

17 April 2023, 06:32 AM	#45
papasub "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Washington Posts: 11	Factory rubber on the white wave. The tank tread bracelet design doesn’t do it for me. Spoiled by the more substantial Rolex Oyster bracelets.

17 April 2023, 10:10 AM	#46
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 351	Interesting. I love the bracelet.

27 April 2023, 07:20 AM	#48
Mondo Shizmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S. Posts: 11	Strap, it is a pretty versatile piece.

2 May 2023, 10:50 PM	#49
eyimen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: TR Posts: 1	OEM rubber strap. SM-A525F cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi

4 May 2023, 03:48 PM	#50
Reikolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,075	Bracelet for me. Love the bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 May 2023, 11:41 AM	#51
pedersenkl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NC Watch: Daytona, GMT, Sub Posts: 392	Enjoying my 300M on bracelet, but would love to add the OEM rubber strap with deployant. I just hate paying $500+ extra for it. :(

23 May 2023, 11:45 AM	#53
fredos_rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Missouri Posts: 70	When people say the OEM strap, does Omega give you a color choice for that? I'm wanting to buy the black bezel/white dial, I only see it with the black strap option on Omega's site. If they have one, white rubber is what I want.

23 May 2023, 11:55 AM	#54
Charlie Tango "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: MA Posts: 145	Buy on bracelet. Add additional straps, bands, or appendages as necessary. This is true for almost all watches IMO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2023, 01:48 AM	#57
cblock406 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 194	I have a blue SMP that started on the bracelet. I never loved it, and went through a quite few different straps and bracelets before finally buying the OEM rubber strap with deployment clasp. The OEM rubber strap really is amazing, both in look and feel. I should have bought the watch in this configuration, would have saved myself a few bucks. But the SMP is a surprising strap monster IMO. Erika MN Uncle Seiko Erika MN Erika MN OEM Rubber

25 May 2023, 06:03 AM	#58
JohnGingerwood 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Zach Location: USA Posts: 1,496	My response to any bracelet or strap question: Get both.

18 June 2023, 06:11 AM	#60
2thdock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 351	Anyone have a blue 300M on a white rubber strap (With pics!)? __________________ Sea Dweller 43, Omega 300M blue, Omega Speedmaster Pro Hesalite , Cartier Tank XL with bracelet, Gold Zodiac Moon complication(dads) , assorted G-Shock, Apple Ultra Wife- 36 Datejust mint smooth bezel, oyster

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