If Rolex bracelets didn’t taper would it matter?

[slus]

Originally Posted by Uncle00Jesse

Tapering on the sub is way too extreme if you have larger wrists. It looks dainty and not masculine at all. That’s why I went with a SD43, still tapers but looks much better. The original deepsea looked even more ridiculous, glad it was fixed. Just my biased opinions

I very much agree on both counts. I didn't love how the SubC looked from the bottom on my wrist with that skinny bracelet, and it would uncomfortably dig in when the heat set in. If it wasn't for adjusting the Glidelock multiple times a day it would have been impossible for me to wear fitted snugly. The SD43 and redesigned DSSD bracelet (I believe they are the same, just different clasps) is much improved. Amazing what a difference 2mm over the SubC and 1mm over the a 116660 DSSD made to the appearance and fit on the watches but I'd still prefer a little less taper, such as the Pelagos bracelet, but I don't love the stepped/rivited bracelet on a lot of the new Tudors.

[crew]

I never gave it much thought before, but in reading this thread I realized that the one thing I don’t like about my Omega Seamaster’s is the non-tapering bracelet. Other than that I really do love my Omegas, but that one item keeps them from getting much wrist time.

[djyolky]

The Rolex taper is beautiful and wouldn't want it any other way.

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[bay-dweller]

The taper makes the case look bigger.
I was shopping for a watch to wear on a NATO strap and tried on the Tudor Big Block. It seemed fine on the bracelet, but the 40mm case looked small on a non-tapering NATO.

[qua13]

Taper bracelet feels and looks way better to me
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[campfire]

Love the taper. Not a deal breaker, but a big consideration.

The reverse is definitely true for me. There are some watches I really like, but can't get on with the lack of taper.

[JAEP]

I like the tapered bracelet design of Rolex watches and would like to continue seeing that design element on Rolex watches. And I would like to see it on the seamaster 300. I really like its watch body itself but its non-tapered steel bracelet puts me off.

[Bladeshot]

Taper matters. It’s hard for me to get past the lack of taper on Omega bracelets. I currently own none.

Feels like they need to taper, to me.

[denmanproject]

Love the taper, need the taper

[Dirt]

I would never buy a watch without a taper on the bracelet, or on a strap for that matter.
A taper is a non-negotiable feature.

[ZeGerman11]

Love the taper on the bracelet. My five digits seem to have a more attractive taper than my six digit did. Not sure if it was all in my head, but it didn’t stand out as much on my GMT as it does on my Sub or did on my Exp II.

It does give the watch a more finished look to my eyes. As another poster said, it seems like Rolex just put a little more thought into the design. Miles better than my Omega bracelet was, both in looks and in comfort.

[inadeje]

I’ve had both depending on the brand. Frankly, once the watch is on my wrist the taper is indistinguishable from non taper (to me).

[Rori]

Originally Posted by UnicoJG

Would non-tapering Rolex bracelets stop you from purchasing a Rolex timepiece or would it not matter?

I personally prefer a bracelet that tapers and have mixed feelings about purchasing a watch with a non-tapering bracelet.

I don't know if tapering the bracelet was a Rolex invention or others had done it before but this design decision made Rolex's bracelets 100 times more comfortable.

[smk210]

And it has come to be very essential in matchmaking.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by Galaga167

Are you sure it’s only 22 to 20? I thought it was to 18. Isn’t it the same for the earlier Tudor Black Bays with the ETA movement and no rivets?

It’s definitely 22mm — I threw it on one of my NATOs to try it out. I think the case is much chunkier than a BB. Would that they were able to squeeze in the gmt movement into a 58 case — I’d still own it!


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[johnorpheus]

Means zero to me. Literally I don’t get all these people saying they wouldn’t wear a non-tapered bracelet. My Omega wears just as comfortable as my sub, which surprised me, because Rolex people have engrained in my head that no bracelet or brand will feel as good as a Rolex. I’ve found that to be total nonsense.