Help me pick a new strap!

[newbrolex]

Hi all!

I just picked up a new polar explorer ii. I love it!! It's funny, I did SO much research beforehand whether I wanted the new one or old one (42mm or 40mm), but then once I got to the store and actually tried them both on for the first time, the decision was so easy - old version looked boring on my wrist (nothing against it though!), and I just had to have the new one - maxi dial and orange hand are awesome (and looks totally fine on my 6.5" wrists).

All along my plan has been to buy a rubber strap for it. I have a sub which I love on the bracelet, and this one I want to be more of a rugged "explorer" watch that I'm not afraid to take on activities and stuff - and based on pics I've seen I love the look of it with a rubber strap. Of course I've done just as much research on the strap. While Everest looks like the winner according to reviews, they don't make a strap for the 42mm explorer ii, so I am going with Rubber B. And even though the initial set up is a hassle, I love the look with the original Rolex clasp so I am planning to get that vs the tang buckle - so that also rules out all other brands which don't allow you to incorporate the rolex clasp.

NOW, for the life of me I can't decide which color to get!! Black is definitely very versatile (dress up or down), but the black with orange stripe looks super sharp and brings out the orange on the dial. And even though I ruled this out from the very beginning, now I am loving the orange strap - really looks cool, but I am worried it may be too flashy / sporty? (after all I do spend most of my day in the office). Here's the pics of the orange strap that really got me thinking: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=462315
options here: http://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-ba...er-ii-new-42mm

Anyone out there care to offer some insight? I'm already pretty set on the rubber b with clasp - it's a shame they are so expensive otherwise I'd pick up a bunch of them.
Much appreciated!

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by newbrolex

Hi all!

I just picked up a new polar explorer ii. I love it!! It's funny, I did SO much research beforehand whether I wanted the new one or old one (42mm or 40mm), but then once I got to the store and actually tried them both on for the first time, the decision was so easy - old version looked boring on my wrist (nothing against it though!), and I just had to have the new one - maxi dial and orange hand are awesome (and looks totally fine on my 6.5" wrists).

All along my plan has been to buy a rubber strap for it. I have a sub which I love on the bracelet, and this one I want to be more of a rugged "explorer" watch that I'm not afraid to take on activities and stuff - and based on pics I've seen I love the look of it with a rubber strap. Of course I've done just as much research on the strap. While Everest looks like the winner according to reviews, they don't make a strap for the 42mm explorer ii, so I am going with Rubber B. And even though the initial set up is a hassle, I love the look with the original Rolex clasp so I am planning to get that vs the tang buckle - so that also rules out all other brands which don't allow you to incorporate the rolex clasp.

NOW, for the life of me I can't decide which color to get!! Black is definitely very versatile (dress up or down), but the black with orange stripe looks super sharp and brings out the orange on the dial. And even though I ruled this out from the very beginning, now I am loving the orange strap - really looks cool, but I am worried it may be too flashy / sporty? (after all I do spend most of my day in the office). Here's the pics of the orange strap that really got me thinking: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=462315
options here: http://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-ba...er-ii-new-42mm

Anyone out there care to offer some insight? I'm already pretty set on the rubber b with clasp - it's a shame they are so expensive otherwise I'd pick up a bunch of them.
Much appreciated!

Depends on what else you have in the collection. I'd go with the polar to 'mix it up' a bit.

[newbrolex]

Originally Posted by Al1969

Depends on what else you have in the collection. I'd go with the polar to 'mix it up' a bit.

you mean the white rubber b strap? I already own the polar explorer ii.
And the sub lv that I'm keeping on the oyster bracelet.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by newbrolex

you mean the white rubber b strap? I already own the polar explorer ii.
And the sub lv that I'm keeping on the oyster bracelet.

My mistake. The black with the orange stripe looks like a great combo.

[PLNYC]

I like the orange rubber

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by newbrolex

I'm already pretty set on the rubber b with clasp - it's a shame they are so expensive otherwise I'd pick up a bunch of them.
Much appreciated!

You spent like $7000 or whatever on the watch. Certainly you can spend an additional $440 for two straps (orange and black) that each give the Polar a unique look. If you just want one strap, pick up the black. The orange is so unique you may not want to wear it for every occasion.

[Baco Noir]

I love the Rubber B on the polar Exp II. Like you, I was hesitant due to the price, but found one for 1/2 off on a forum who tried it ad wasn't a fan.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

I love the Rubber B on the polar Exp II. Like you, I was hesitant due to the price, but found one for 1/2 off on a forum who tried it ad wasn't a fan.

Nice. Can we see a pic with clasp and the orange stripe on the strap?

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

Nice. Can we see a pic with clasp and the orange stripe on the strap?

Sure.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Sure.

Interesting. Thanks!