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Blck Jck · 25 May 2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fchernyak

Appreciate it. Love being able to switch back and fourth. It’s like a whole new watch

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Where did you get the strap? Easy to install?

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Undefeatable · 25 May 2019, 11:32 AM

When I had a SubC, I played around with different straps. Usually only lasted a little while before I put the bracelet back on, but I don't think they looked bad.

azs.77 · 25 May 2019, 11:53 AM

Depending on the model, I would.

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Fchernyak · 25 May 2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Blck Jck

Where did you get the strap? Easy to install?

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Rubber B. First time ever attempted to do it alone and didn’t within half hour. Ordered the proper tools and watched a few YouTube videos and figured it out. Real easy. Just be careful not to scratch up the lugs. Maybe put some tape around it

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ppalasthira · 25 May 2019, 12:12 PM

Yes. OF or Rubber B.

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wgdaytona · 25 May 2019, 12:16 PM

Sure, why not?

mosanman · 25 May 2019, 12:37 PM

I'm a serial strap changer. Just can't help myself...

SS Oyster · 25 May 2019, 12:40 PM

No

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GreatHarry · 25 May 2019, 12:57 PM

I did it once, put a NATO on my Sub Date. Thought it looked great at the time, then realized that I don’t know better than Rolex & that in the tropics, when one sweats and after a while, it becomes quiet obnoxious. So no, not a particularly good idea.

brandrea · 25 May 2019, 01:19 PM

Natos look pretty cool on 4 digits, but I much prefer factory bracelets on just about everything else.

EJ257 · 25 May 2019, 01:26 PM

different strokes for different folks

watchfan1845 · 25 May 2019, 02:17 PM

I've been tempted several times, but stop when I realize the submariner bracelet would be more comfortable than any strap. I haven't ruled it out though.

saloonil · 25 May 2019, 06:10 PM

16710 coke on NATO

mjclark32 · 25 May 2019, 07:42 PM

Would. Have. Will do again

Gerardus · 25 May 2019, 07:52 PM

Never.

Luap1976 · 25 May 2019, 08:07 PM

Rubber b on my sub and blackbay so yeah it's all good using a non oem strap

Totoro · 25 May 2019, 08:29 PM

My 5 digit stamped clasp feels like trash so I have to wear it on my Rubber B for comfort sake. Name: IMG_20190424_180734.jpg
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fania123 · 25 May 2019, 08:35 PM

I used to wear a rubber b on my deep sea but quickly changed back to the oyster. While I do like the look of some of these watches on non original straps posted in this thread I find myself sticking to what is originally on the watch. To me nothing is sexier than an oyster bracelet on my sub or the president bracelet on my day date.

mmmmp · 25 May 2019, 09:15 PM

The Rolex bracelet is an integral part of the Rolex watch.

So, while I personally wouldn't do it, many others do and have come up with some good looking combos. BTW, my opinion means little, folks should always do as they please.

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1William · 25 May 2019, 09:54 PM

Sure. Why not. I just get an Everest strap for my Polar Explorer II. Nothing beats the bracelet for me but this is a nice summer alternative.

jburson250 · 25 May 2019, 11:45 PM

SD43 on a 22mm Isofrane.
Soft, supple and thick. No taper - 22mm end to end.
Also have the 20mm version for my 114060 and 5512.

watchmework · 25 May 2019, 11:51 PM

I keep going back and forth on this topic. I currently have my SD43 on the original oyster bracelet and love the feel of it, I am curious to see how it’d wear on a Rubber. The thing that has held me back, is the bracelet is perfection and part of me thinks why would I put a nice watch on a rubber band...that it would somehow make it look cheaper.

Calatrava r · 25 May 2019, 11:51 PM

I have put straps on but usually want the bracelet back on it quick.

Calatrava r · 25 May 2019, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Sure. Why not. I just get an Everest strap for my Polar Explorer II. Nothing beats the bracelet for me but this is a nice summer alternative.

That looks really good.

Wedders · 25 May 2019, 11:59 PM

I think it’s horses for courses.
I am not into bracelets but I have a 16710 coke on a jubilee because I think it suits. I have an Explorer 2 polar on black rubber and a bluesy on blue rubber.

Baco Noir · 26 May 2019, 12:07 AM

Yes.

And all my other watches too.

Euge · 26 May 2019, 02:17 AM

IMHO I think playing with straps it’s part of the fun of the hobby......

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Roddypeepa · 26 May 2019, 06:17 AM

I’m reluctant to. Omega and Tudor make me laugh where they sell a shoddy rubber bracelet version for about 100 less than on a bracelet. What a joke. As if the steel bracelet is worth only that extra more.

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johnjm · 26 May 2019, 06:42 AM

I do all the time ..

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Welshy · 26 May 2019, 09:05 AM

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View Poll Results: Is putting strap on Rolex Sports blasphemy
Would put on Strap	255	58.09%
Hell NO!	184	41.91%
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25 May 2019, 12:16 PM	#66
wgdaytona 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 919	why not? Sure, why not? Attached Images

25 May 2019, 06:10 PM	#73
saloonil "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TAIWAN Posts: 7	16710 coke on NATO Attached Images

25 May 2019, 07:42 PM	#74
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Would never put an aftermarket strap on your ROLEX sports Would. Have. Will do again __________________

25 May 2019, 07:52 PM	#75
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Never. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

25 May 2019, 11:32 AM	#62
Undefeatable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Kevin Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 124060 Posts: 496	When I had a SubC, I played around with different straps. Usually only lasted a little while before I put the bracelet back on, but I don't think they looked bad.

25 May 2019, 11:53 AM	#63
azs.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA/Canada Watch: Rolex, AP, Panerai Posts: 823	Depending on the model, I would. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 12:12 PM	#65
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Yes. OF or Rubber B. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 12:37 PM	#67
mosanman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Dom Location: London Posts: 263	I'm a serial strap changer. Just can't help myself...

25 May 2019, 12:40 PM	#68
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	No Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 12:57 PM	#69
GreatHarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Cliffy Location: Korea Watch: CHNR Posts: 282	I did it once, put a NATO on my Sub Date. Thought it looked great at the time, then realized that I don’t know better than Rolex & that in the tropics, when one sweats and after a while, it becomes quiet obnoxious. So no, not a particularly good idea.

25 May 2019, 01:19 PM	#70
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Natos look pretty cool on 4 digits, but I much prefer factory bracelets on just about everything else.

25 May 2019, 01:26 PM	#71
EJ257 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: chicago Watch: Explorer Posts: 18	different strokes for different folks

25 May 2019, 02:17 PM	#72
watchfan1845 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 34	I've been tempted several times, but stop when I realize the submariner bracelet would be more comfortable than any strap. I haven't ruled it out though.

25 May 2019, 08:07 PM	#76
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 1,005	Rubber b on my sub and blackbay so yeah it's all good using a non oem strap

25 May 2019, 08:29 PM	#77
Totoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: Omega PloProf Posts: 273	My 5 digit stamped clasp feels like trash so I have to wear it on my Rubber B for comfort sake. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 08:35 PM	#78
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,726	I used to wear a rubber b on my deep sea but quickly changed back to the oyster. While I do like the look of some of these watches on non original straps posted in this thread I find myself sticking to what is originally on the watch. To me nothing is sexier than an oyster bracelet on my sub or the president bracelet on my day date.

25 May 2019, 09:15 PM	#79
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	The Rolex bracelet is an integral part of the Rolex watch. So, while I personally wouldn't do it, many others do and have come up with some good looking combos. BTW, my opinion means little, folks should always do as they please. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 09:54 PM	#80
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Sure. Why not. I just get an Everest strap for my Polar Explorer II. Nothing beats the bracelet for me but this is a nice summer alternative. Attached Images

25 May 2019, 11:45 PM	#81
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	SD43 on a 22mm Isofrane. Soft, supple and thick. No taper - 22mm end to end. Also have the 20mm version for my 114060 and 5512. Attached Images __________________ Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ

25 May 2019, 11:51 PM	#82
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I keep going back and forth on this topic. I currently have my SD43 on the original oyster bracelet and love the feel of it, I am curious to see how it’d wear on a Rubber. The thing that has held me back, is the bracelet is perfection and part of me thinks why would I put a nice watch on a rubber band...that it would somehow make it look cheaper.

25 May 2019, 11:51 PM	#83
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,418	I have put straps on but usually want the bracelet back on it quick.

25 May 2019, 11:59 PM	#85
Wedders "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Somewhere in U.K. Posts: 507	I think it’s horses for courses. I am not into bracelets but I have a 16710 coke on a jubilee because I think it suits. I have an Explorer 2 polar on black rubber and a bluesy on blue rubber.

26 May 2019, 12:07 AM	#86
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,970	Yes. And all my other watches too. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

26 May 2019, 02:17 AM	#87
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,987	IMHO I think playing with straps it’s part of the fun of the hobby...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2019, 06:17 AM	#88
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,689	I’m reluctant to. Omega and Tudor make me laugh where they sell a shoddy rubber bracelet version for about 100 less than on a bracelet. What a joke. As if the steel bracelet is worth only that extra more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2019, 06:42 AM	#89
johnjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,152	I do all the time .. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk __________________ 114300;116710;116500;114060;126710;5500;6084

26 May 2019, 09:05 AM	#90
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