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joleel7 · 10 July 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

Not a fan of rubber straps, however, the black does go well with the watch!

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DCgator · 10 July 2012, 01:26 PM

I'm with Patrick and others - with my dive watches I change up to rubber strap or composite strap during the summer months and back to bracelet or leather in the winter. Why? Because I can and because I prefer it. Don't give a rat's a$$ what anyone else's opinion is.

I do prefer and wear only Isofrane and the Breitling ProII straps over the Rubber B brand.

Heck, even a few high end watches such as the PP Aquanaut and AP ROO can be had in rubber straps (bracelet bought separately).

MrLee · 10 July 2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

This, nothing more, nothing less!

So it's a good thing that this guys watches now look like seikos?

Really?

Psmith · 10 July 2012, 05:53 PM

They look fine, for beach/water/casual activities

acce1999 · 10 July 2012, 06:13 PM

A lot of opinions in this thread.

Patrick, the red is ... crazy ... and the black is ... cool. I like the fit of the strap, and being a diver's watch this is something Rolex should offer; a rubber strap. The fit towards the lugs reminds me of... IWC...

I enjoy seeing people do what they enjoy with their watches. It seems I get a few emotions awakened when I show pictures of my Explorers on Jubilee... which was an option at ADs in some countries during the seventies...

A diver's or sportie on rubber absolutely makes sense. As do a Jubilee bracelet on a sportie. IMHO.

Rolex should offer flip-lock clasps with, and without diver's extension that can be attached to (as you please) oyster bracelet links, jubilee links, leather, and rubber. How complicated can it be??? (IMHO again).

Best,

A

P2725TMB · 10 July 2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrLee

So it's a good thing that this guys watches now look like seikos?

Really?

That's your opinion but not necessarily that of others. Personally I think it looks ok, I'd be tempted to try one myself but at £250 it seems a bit expensive for a rubber strap. I do feel without doubt the watch's SS bracelet is best but a rubber strap makes a change and I like the way the Rubber Bs fit snugly to the watch case without a gap - this makes it look so much more up market and finished. The down side, though, is could I live without that fantastic glide lock. Not so sure!

Are the Rubber B straps substantial enough to stop "wobble"? What I mean is that I've tried my DSSD on a Nato before but the watch is just too heavy for the strap, making it wobble on the wrist like jelly (and no I don't have fat wrists!).

bardm · 10 July 2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Are the Rubber B straps substantial enough to stop "wobble"? What I mean is that I've tried my DSSD on a Nato before but the watch is just too heavy for the strap, making it wobble on the wrist like jelly (and no I don't have fat wrists!).

I have a Rubber B on a GMT IIc and its at least as sturdy as my bracelett, maybe even more so.

bardm · 10 July 2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrLee

So it's a good thing that this guys watches now look like seikos?

Really?

No, it's a good thing it looks like a Rolex on a rubberstrap

SeamasterGMT · 10 July 2012, 07:42 PM

I like both.

Reu · 10 July 2012, 08:29 PM

It's something, but not sure if cool or crazy come to mind...

Widows Son · 10 July 2012, 10:33 PM

The black looks nice. If I'm on vacation at the beach, or hiking, a rubber strap makes sense. Keeps the dirt and grit out of the bracelet.

train-time · 10 July 2012, 10:45 PM

Cool

Dennis2005 · 11 July 2012, 02:21 AM

I respect your opinions, but I not with you on this one.

Htab · 11 July 2012, 04:25 AM

Not a fan of the red, but the black strap looks good. What kind of rubber strap is that?

Mitch Buchannon · 11 July 2012, 05:39 AM

It doesn't look too bad. Though I would prefer it on a black isofrane strap.

psv · 11 July 2012, 05:40 AM

Strap in the photos are from Rubber B.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 11 July 2012, 08:46 AM

I like the Rubber B bands. While I find the red a striking contrast I don't know if I could pull it off.

bugawako · 11 July 2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardm

I have a Rubber B on a GMT IIc and its at least as sturdy as my bracelett, maybe even more so.

I'd have to agree. RubberB makes a great product.

Elementa · 11 July 2012, 10:33 AM

I love the red.

Mickey® · 11 July 2012, 10:35 AM

Not a fan....

Barvo · 11 July 2012, 11:32 AM

Not my cup of tea

Maxfli · 11 July 2012, 12:09 PM

Go with black. Rolex divers are a natural for rubber straps, regardless of what the purists say!

Transient · 11 July 2012, 12:23 PM

I like it actually....the black works for me....

DG123 · 11 July 2012, 12:26 PM

moikas7 · 11 July 2012, 04:55 PM

No way. Keep the original bracelet on.

floater156 · 11 July 2012, 11:11 PM

The black rubber looks cool

How · 12 July 2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

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Adam K. · 12 July 2012, 10:08 AM

Not bad at all, the look....I definitely prefer the black Rubber B though.

P2725TMB · 13 July 2012, 07:18 PM

Just received my black RubberB for my DSSD this morning. Sorry can't do pics at the moment but first impressions are good. Ok they aren't cheap at £220 in the UK from Rockefeller's, inc postage, but it is of very high quality indeed and fits the Deep Sea perfectly. It seems to sit well on the wrist and is extremelly comfortable too.

The only thing I would say is that these are not for big wristed people. My wrists are quite small, at just under 6 3/4", and the strap is pretty much ideal, with three spare 'slots' each side of the seven available. However if my wrist were 8" it would probably be on the last slot available which means the end of the strap would not go through either of the two fitted retention hoops, which wouldn't look nice at all.

B. Doggy · 14 July 2012, 01:12 AM

Not for me

10 July 2012, 05:53 PM	#64
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	They look fine, for beach/water/casual activities __________________

10 July 2012, 08:29 PM	#70
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	It's something, but not sure if cool or crazy come to mind... Attached Images

11 July 2012, 08:46 AM	#77
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	I like the Rubber B bands. While I find the red a striking contrast I don't know if I could pull it off. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

11 July 2012, 12:09 PM	#82
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	Go with black. Rolex divers are a natural for rubber straps, regardless of what the purists say! __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

11 July 2012, 04:55 PM	#85
moikas7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 44	No way. Keep the original bracelet on. __________________ Submariner LVc SS Daytona - White Face Submariner c GMT Master IIc

10 July 2012, 01:26 PM	#62
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I'm with Patrick and others - with my dive watches I change up to rubber strap or composite strap during the summer months and back to bracelet or leather in the winter. Why? Because I can and because I prefer it. Don't give a rat's a$$ what anyone else's opinion is. I do prefer and wear only Isofrane and the Breitling ProII straps over the Rubber B brand. Heck, even a few high end watches such as the PP Aquanaut and AP ROO can be had in rubber straps (bracelet bought separately).

10 July 2012, 06:13 PM	#65
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	A lot of opinions in this thread. Patrick, the red is ... crazy ... and the black is ... cool. I like the fit of the strap, and being a diver's watch this is something Rolex should offer; a rubber strap. The fit towards the lugs reminds me of... IWC... I enjoy seeing people do what they enjoy with their watches. It seems I get a few emotions awakened when I show pictures of my Explorers on Jubilee... which was an option at ADs in some countries during the seventies... A diver's or sportie on rubber absolutely makes sense. As do a Jubilee bracelet on a sportie. IMHO. Rolex should offer flip-lock clasps with, and without diver's extension that can be attached to (as you please) oyster bracelet links, jubilee links, leather, and rubber. How complicated can it be??? (IMHO again). Best, A

10 July 2012, 07:42 PM	#69
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	I like both.

10 July 2012, 10:33 PM	#71
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	The black looks nice. If I'm on vacation at the beach, or hiking, a rubber strap makes sense. Keeps the dirt and grit out of the bracelet.

10 July 2012, 10:45 PM	#72
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Cool

11 July 2012, 02:21 AM	#73
Dennis2005 Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Dennis Location: GMT -5 Watch: 116710 Posts: 102	I respect your opinions, but I not with you on this one.

11 July 2012, 04:25 AM	#74
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Not a fan of the red, but the black strap looks good. What kind of rubber strap is that?

11 July 2012, 05:39 AM	#75
Mitch Buchannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 32	It doesn't look too bad. Though I would prefer it on a black isofrane strap.

11 July 2012, 05:40 AM	#76
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Strap in the photos are from Rubber B.

11 July 2012, 10:33 AM	#79
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	I love the red.

11 July 2012, 10:35 AM	#80
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Not a fan....

11 July 2012, 11:32 AM	#81
Barvo Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 38	Not my cup of tea

11 July 2012, 12:23 PM	#83
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	I like it actually....the black works for me....

11 July 2012, 12:26 PM	#84
DG123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, Ca Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 1,629

11 July 2012, 11:11 PM	#86
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	The black rubber looks cool __________________ Lead by example through production.

12 July 2012, 10:08 AM	#88
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	Not bad at all, the look....I definitely prefer the black Rubber B though.

13 July 2012, 07:18 PM	#89
P2725TMB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, Omega Posts: 1,369	Just received my black RubberB for my DSSD this morning. Sorry can't do pics at the moment but first impressions are good. Ok they aren't cheap at £220 in the UK from Rockefeller's, inc postage, but it is of very high quality indeed and fits the Deep Sea perfectly. It seems to sit well on the wrist and is extremelly comfortable too. The only thing I would say is that these are not for big wristed people. My wrists are quite small, at just under 6 3/4", and the strap is pretty much ideal, with three spare 'slots' each side of the seven available. However if my wrist were 8" it would probably be on the last slot available which means the end of the strap would not go through either of the two fitted retention hoops, which wouldn't look nice at all.

14 July 2012, 01:12 AM	#90
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Not for me __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

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