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Patekpete · 27 April 2011, 10:29 PM

Did a bit of experimenting today to see how a 24mm leather croc strap would change the way it looks and feels. It's a cheap strap and will get a custom one done with the right specs. We just cut 4mm to fit the 20mm stock width.

Well it improved the criticism about the original strap being too small as it tapered from 20mm to 17mm. With 24mm throughout it looks more balanced and macho.

More importantly it lightens the weight a lot. I haven't weighed the bracelet but seems like at least 50 gms is saved. Watch now feels like it weighs like an overweight PAM vs before that it felt like weighed like two PAMS.

What do you guys think? What final strap color/finish/buckle should I get?

Singslinger · 27 April 2011, 10:37 PM

Looks quite good. And yes I agree it addresses the criticism about the original strap giving the watch an unbalanced look.

MonBK · 27 April 2011, 10:41 PM

Looks proportional.

With curved lug ends it would look even better.

oceandweller · 27 April 2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Patekpete

Did a bit of experimenting today to see how a 24mm leather croc strap would change the way it looks and feels. It's a cheap strap and will get a custom one done with the right specs. We just cut 4mm to fit the 20mm stock width.

Well it improved the criticism about the original strap being too small as it tapered from 20mm to 17mm. With 24mm throughout it looks more balanced and macho.

More importantly it lightens the weight a lot. I haven't weighed the bracelet but seems like at least 50 gms is saved. Watch now feels like it weighs like an overweight PAM vs before that it felt like weighed like two PAMS.

What do you guys think?

Hi

In my humble opinion, any Rolex sports watch will look better with a leather/crocodile band than its original oyster bracelet, whether SEL or not.

Indeed, the Deepsea is a lovely and relatively hefty watch. I am sure, just like other Rolex watches, the bracelet may not be able to bear the weight of the actual 'watch-head', over a period of time. After some years of wearing the watch regularly, the bracelet will look hopelessly loose and haggard, while the watch-case remains evergreen.

Thank you.

Onikage · 27 April 2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oceandweller

Hi

In my humble opinion, any Rolex sports watch will look better with a leather/crocodile band than its original oyster bracelet, whether SEL or not.

Indeed, the Deepsea is a lovely and relatively hefty watch. I am sure, just like other Rolex watches, the bracelet may not be able to bear the weight of the actual 'watch-head', over a period of time. After some years of wearing the watch regularly, the bracelet will look hopelessly loose and haggard, while the watch-case remains evergreen.

Thank you.

The reason for stretch is dirt between the links slowly wearing the area around the pins making the bracelet appear 'stretched'. I'm sure this has very little to do with the weight of the 'watch-head'.

dnagwhogas · 28 April 2011, 12:39 AM

Looks good. Ayos!

DCgator · 28 April 2011, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patekpete

Did a bit of experimenting today to see how a 24mm leather croc strap would change the way it looks and feels. It's a cheap strap and will get a custom one done with the right specs. We just cut 4mm to fit the 20mm stock width.

Well it improved the criticism about the original strap being too small as it tapered from 20mm to 17mm. With 24mm throughout it looks more balanced and macho.

More importantly it lightens the weight a lot. I haven't weighed the bracelet but seems like at least 50 gms is saved. Watch now feels like it weighs like an overweight PAM vs before that it felt like weighed like two PAMS.

What do you guys think? What final strap color/finish/buckle should I get?

Pare, looks good! I, too, removed the lame looking SS bracelet after a couple of weeks of delivery. I had already bought a Breitling no-brand-marking rubber strap for my seawolf avenger titanium watch. Curious, I had the AD put the rubber strap on the Deepsea..... Bam! It was very comfortable and felt much lighter. The rubber strap has been on it since. I have also been entertaining a black and a dark brown leather strap for it. Now that I'm back in the US I will start looking for a decent leather strap.

Dr. Robert · 28 April 2011, 03:21 AM

Anyone w/ a DSSD think about the 24mm Isofrane rubber strap?
It would look good on the DSSD.

Michael M. · 28 April 2011, 03:22 AM

Looks nice!! Cool pics, and great idea!!

cobblecanyon · 28 April 2011, 03:25 AM

I like to see it on a clean rubber band, much like a PAM.

757doc001 · 28 April 2011, 03:40 AM

That seems to be much more of a manageable watch!

I am a small wristed fellow but that might make the waych doable for me!

Good experiment!

jets · 28 April 2011, 02:37 PM

Looks much better than I thought it would.

sleddog · 28 April 2011, 02:50 PM

Not bad at all.....

Personally, I have no problems with the original bracelet either!

27 April 2011, 10:29 PM	#1
Patekpete Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manila Posts: 23	My DSSD w/ new leather strap Did a bit of experimenting today to see how a 24mm leather croc strap would change the way it looks and feels. It's a cheap strap and will get a custom one done with the right specs. We just cut 4mm to fit the 20mm stock width. Well it improved the criticism about the original strap being too small as it tapered from 20mm to 17mm. With 24mm throughout it looks more balanced and macho. More importantly it lightens the weight a lot. I haven't weighed the bracelet but seems like at least 50 gms is saved. Watch now feels like it weighs like an overweight PAM vs before that it felt like weighed like two PAMS. What do you guys think? What final strap color/finish/buckle should I get?

28 April 2011, 12:39 AM	#6
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Looks good. Ayos! __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

28 April 2011, 03:21 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Anyone w/ a DSSD think about the 24mm Isofrane rubber strap? It would look good on the DSSD. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 April 2011, 03:40 AM	#11
757doc001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Virginia Watch: 116610LN C Posts: 478	Much better! That seems to be much more of a manageable watch! I am a small wristed fellow but that might make the waych doable for me! Good experiment! __________________ Don't just make a living, make a difference!

28 April 2011, 02:37 PM	#12
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Looks much better than I thought it would. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

27 April 2011, 10:37 PM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Looks quite good. And yes I agree it addresses the criticism about the original strap giving the watch an unbalanced look.

27 April 2011, 10:41 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Looks proportional. With curved lug ends it would look even better.

28 April 2011, 03:22 AM	#9
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks nice!! Cool pics, and great idea!!

28 April 2011, 03:25 AM	#10
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	I like to see it on a clean rubber band, much like a PAM.

28 April 2011, 02:50 PM	#13
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Not bad at all..... Personally, I have no problems with the original bracelet either! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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