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Rolexicon · 7 April 2008, 10:31 PM

As a neophyte on such matters, some input here would be truly helpful. I'm looking for a rubber strap to replace the bracelet on a 50th Anniversary Submariner I recently purchased. Any suggestions regarding a particular one that stands out in terms of durablity and/or overall aesthetic? I'd just as soon not pay in excess of $150-$200.

Thanks in advance.

padi56 · 7 April 2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolexicon

As a neophyte on such matters, some input here would be truly helpful. I'm looking for a rubber strap to replace the bracelet on a 50th Anniversary Submariner I recently purchased. Any suggestions regarding a particular one that stands out in terms of durablity and/or overall aesthetic? I'd just as soon not pay in excess of $150-$200.

Thanks in advance.

Well any 20mm rubber strap will do as for quality Hirsch are very good and can be bought from around £14 to £25.

Trurolexer · 8 April 2008, 02:00 AM

And I think Sub wiil be look so good in rubber strap.

dkpw · 8 April 2008, 02:01 AM

Does JJ like them as much as he does the Nato?

JimSnyder · 8 April 2008, 02:13 AM

A classic Tropic strap. You could buy a Rolex Sub from Rolex on a Tropic in the 60's and 70's as a cheaper option to the oyster bracelet; Jim

JohnEaton · 8 April 2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

And I think Sub wiil be look so good in rubber strap.

I agree... I also agree with dkpw, don't let JJ know or you'll be labeled as a "tosser."

I think this style is the most comfortable of the rubber straps

http://www.thewatchprince.com/core/m...95538e13223686

I'd just like to find a very high quality one if I put a rubber strap on a Sub.

Caution: If one of these comes loose your sub is gone, with the oyster bracelet it's still on your wrist.

Something like this maybe:

Lol-x · 8 April 2008, 08:47 AM

Jim that's interesting the way the tropic strap end is curved to follow the contour of the case

So is tropic just another name for rubber?

Tools · 8 April 2008, 09:13 AM

I like the tropic with curved ends as well; many rubber straps I see only have a sraight end piece...

Who has a good source for the Tropic and kinds like it...?

How about the Kevlar straps... ? Anybody use those ?

JimSnyder · 8 April 2008, 12:22 PM

Tropic is the brand name they are Swiss made. The real ones are hard to find. They do pop up from time to time but the 20mm seems really rare. The 19mm will work. Here is a link to a seller on another forum that has them sometimes; Jim

http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/...ames;read=4372

DSJ · 8 April 2008, 12:35 PM

Here's another one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tropic-Type-Vint...04031071a25171

I wish these were more commercially available! Someone could make some money!

timackerman · 8 April 2008, 02:06 PM

*cough cough* NATO

Lol-x · 8 April 2008, 10:15 PM

David, I found that auction too. Made an offer of $25 and did the deal. There is another seller on e-bay selling very similar 20mm straps for $65 each

I'll post a pic or 2 when I get the strap.

7 April 2008, 10:31 PM	#1
Rolexicon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 1	Rubber strap for Submariner As a neophyte on such matters, some input here would be truly helpful. I'm looking for a rubber strap to replace the bracelet on a 50th Anniversary Submariner I recently purchased. Any suggestions regarding a particular one that stands out in terms of durablity and/or overall aesthetic? I'd just as soon not pay in excess of $150-$200. Thanks in advance.

8 April 2008, 02:00 AM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Welcome To TRF... And I think Sub wiil be look so good in rubber strap.

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dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Does JJ like them as much as he does the Nato? __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Jim that's interesting the way the tropic strap end is curved to follow the contour of the case So is tropic just another name for rubber? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 April 2008, 09:13 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I like the tropic with curved ends as well; many rubber straps I see only have a sraight end piece... Who has a good source for the Tropic and kinds like it...? How about the Kevlar straps... ? Anybody use those ? __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 April 2008, 02:13 AM	#5
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	A classic Tropic strap. You could buy a Rolex Sub from Rolex on a Tropic in the 60's and 70's as a cheaper option to the oyster bracelet; Jim

8 April 2008, 12:22 PM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Tropic is the brand name they are Swiss made. The real ones are hard to find. They do pop up from time to time but the 20mm seems really rare. The 19mm will work. Here is a link to a seller on another forum that has them sometimes; Jim http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/...ames;read=4372

8 April 2008, 12:35 PM	#10
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Here's another one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Tropic-Type-Vint...04031071a25171 I wish these were more commercially available! Someone could make some money! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

8 April 2008, 02:06 PM	#11
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	cough cough NATO __________________ Daytona 116520

8 April 2008, 10:15 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	David, I found that auction too. Made an offer of $25 and did the deal. There is another seller on e-bay selling very similar 20mm straps for $65 each I'll post a pic or 2 when I get the strap. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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