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PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 07:24 AM

Hi, newish member here.

I saw the forum is a but divided on aftermarket straps, but I gave it a go.

Pictured here is the 126613LN with RubberB straps (Everest doesn’t have 21mm lug straps yet it seems).

I dig the new look and feel!

Kyle3130 · 2 August 2021, 07:27 AM

Looks good, hope you enjoy it!

watchmainspring · 2 August 2021, 07:35 AM

It looks good but I always prefer the metal.

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destr0y26 · 2 August 2021, 07:35 AM

Looks great! I personally prefer the white Everest on my 114060, but the black looks great on your two tone sub.

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PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle3130

Looks good, hope you enjoy it!

Thanks!!

Golfbone · 2 August 2021, 07:41 AM

I'm not a big fan of rubber straps. They are dirt cheap to make, should be cheap to buy (but often aren't!) , have no real artistic design elements or manufacturing skill that sets then apart, smell bad when you sweat and remind me of the cheap watches I wore in the 70s when my parents were too poor to buy me anything better (but wanted to buy me something as a gift anyway). They don't look bad at all but I think a Daytona or Sky Dweller deserves better if I'm going to pay 30 to 40 K for a PM timepiece.

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmainspring

It looks good but I always prefer the metal.

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Yup, metal is indeed the “official” experience and I dig it as well.

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 07:42 AM

The white strap is fire! Kinda makes me want to try yellow straps XD

garyk · 2 August 2021, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PandaDream

Hi, newish member here.

I saw the forum is a but divided on aftermarket straps, but I gave it a go.

Pictured here is the 126613LN with RubberB straps (Everest doesn’t have 21mm lug straps yet it seems).

I dig the new look and feel!

That really looks nice!!

bob sims · 2 August 2021, 07:44 AM

I hate rubber straps... but then I hate black watches too!

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Golfbone

I'm not a big fan of rubber straps. They are dirt cheap to make, should be cheap to buy (but often aren't!) , have no real artistic design elements or manufacturing skill that sets then apart, smell bad when you sweat and remind me of the cheap watches I wore in the 70s when my parents were too poor to buy me anything better (but wanted to buy me something as a gift anyway). They don't look bad at all but I think a Daytona or Sky Dweller deserves better if I'm going to pay 30 to 40 K for a PM timepiece.

I hear ya. I always have the option of switching back and forth, so trying to have a bit of fun with it. The strap on a skydweller does feel slightly out of place to me also, but looks cool too!

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk

That really looks nice!!

Thanks!!

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bob sims

I hate rubber straps... but then I hate black watches too!

Haha, a lot of no-no’s in this pic then XD

ras47 · 2 August 2021, 09:18 AM

I like leather, rubber, and even nylon straps. Just not on a Rolex watch. Nobody does bracelets like Rolex and for me it's the only way to go with Rolex. But that's just me. Folks should try whatever floats their boat.

fskywalker · 2 August 2021, 09:48 AM

Nicely done!

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pricejake · 2 August 2021, 10:05 AM

Rubber straps looks great on snickers and jeans. Nice one man.

NachoNeal · 2 August 2021, 10:08 AM

Anti.

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

I like leather, rubber, and even nylon straps. Just not on a Rolex watch. Nobody does bracelets like Rolex and for me it's the only way to go with Rolex. But that's just me. Folks should try whatever floats their boat.

Makes sense! I do find their bracelets to be excellent! What are your thoughts on Rolex’s oysterflex or leather straps?

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Nicely done!

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Thanks!!

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pricejake

Rubber straps looks great on snickers and jeans. Nice one man.

Thanks! It wears much more casual now and really expands the use case imo.

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Anti.

Thanks for your opinion!

springer · 2 August 2021, 10:55 AM

It's nice to see that some like the look but for me, I will go against the grain here and state that a rubber strap on a gold or two-tone watch doesn't work at all. To me, it cheapens the appearance of the watch. Save them for the Seikos and G Shocks.

mike morris · 2 August 2021, 10:58 AM

I love more color

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

It's nice to see that some like the look but for me, I will go against the grain here and state that a rubber strap on a gold or two-tone watch doesn't work at all. To me, it cheapens the appearance of the watch. Save them for the Seikos and G Shocks.

Thanks for your opinion!

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 11:56 AM

Wow the orange goes really well too!

Newmoney · 2 August 2021, 12:36 PM

Ew

Casotakar · 2 August 2021, 01:25 PM

Had a rubber b for about 2 weeks and couldn’t wait to get back to oyster. Pics look so much better than actual experience for me unfortunately. Now off to the for sale section lol.

I’d just throw my watch on a nato next time if I want to feel like James Bond.

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PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by newmoney

ew

Haha

PandaDream · 2 August 2021, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Casotakar

Had a rubber b for about 2 weeks and couldn’t wait to get back to oyster. Pics look so much better than actual experience for me unfortunately. Now off to the for sale section lol.

I’d just throw my watch on a nato next time if I want to feel like James Bond.

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Agreed! Though James Bond preferred ss in the books - nato is a sean connery thing. :)

Undefeatable · 2 August 2021, 04:07 PM

Just got my Rubber B in this past Friday. Loving it so far:

I got a thing for rubber straps, so yours looks awesome to me. Don't worry about the critics, if we all liked the same things, this would be a really boring world.

2 August 2021, 07:24 AM	#1
PandaDream "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Seattle Posts: 27	Thoughts on the rubber strap? Hi, newish member here. I saw the forum is a but divided on aftermarket straps, but I gave it a go. Pictured here is the 126613LN with RubberB straps (Everest doesn’t have 21mm lug straps yet it seems). I dig the new look and feel! Attached Images

2 August 2021, 07:27 AM	#2
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	Looks good, hope you enjoy it! __________________

2 August 2021, 07:35 AM	#3
watchmainspring 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: Casio F91W Posts: 928	It looks good but I always prefer the metal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA I do not respond to PMs with e-mail addresses or external links.

2 August 2021, 09:18 AM	#14
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I like leather, rubber, and even nylon straps. Just not on a Rolex watch. Nobody does bracelets like Rolex and for me it's the only way to go with Rolex. But that's just me. Folks should try whatever floats their boat. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

2 August 2021, 09:48 AM	#15
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,179	Nicely done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

2 August 2021, 07:35 AM	#4
destr0y26 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United States Posts: 70	Looks great! I personally prefer the white Everest on my 114060, but the black looks great on your two tone sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 August 2021, 07:41 AM	#6
Golfbone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 700	I'm not a big fan of rubber straps. They are dirt cheap to make, should be cheap to buy (but often aren't!) , have no real artistic design elements or manufacturing skill that sets then apart, smell bad when you sweat and remind me of the cheap watches I wore in the 70s when my parents were too poor to buy me anything better (but wanted to buy me something as a gift anyway). They don't look bad at all but I think a Daytona or Sky Dweller deserves better if I'm going to pay 30 to 40 K for a PM timepiece.

2 August 2021, 07:42 AM	#8
PandaDream "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Seattle Posts: 27	The white strap is fire! Kinda makes me want to try yellow straps XD

2 August 2021, 07:44 AM	#10
bob sims Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fl Posts: 1,165	I hate rubber straps... but then I hate black watches too!

2 August 2021, 10:05 AM	#16
pricejake Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: The States Posts: 40	Rubber straps looks great on snickers and jeans. Nice one man.

2 August 2021, 10:08 AM	#17
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	Anti. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

2 August 2021, 10:55 AM	#22
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	It's nice to see that some like the look but for me, I will go against the grain here and state that a rubber strap on a gold or two-tone watch doesn't work at all. To me, it cheapens the appearance of the watch. Save them for the Seikos and G Shocks. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

2 August 2021, 10:58 AM	#23
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,068	I love more color Attached Images

2 August 2021, 11:56 AM	#25
PandaDream "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Seattle Posts: 27	Wow the orange goes really well too!

2 August 2021, 12:36 PM	#26
Newmoney Banned Join Date: May 2021 Location: Space Posts: 64	Ew

2 August 2021, 01:25 PM	#27
Casotakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 318	Had a rubber b for about 2 weeks and couldn’t wait to get back to oyster. Pics look so much better than actual experience for me unfortunately. Now off to the for sale section lol. I’d just throw my watch on a nato next time if I want to feel like James Bond. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 August 2021, 04:07 PM	#30
Undefeatable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Kevin Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 124060 Posts: 496	Just got my Rubber B in this past Friday. Loving it so far: I got a thing for rubber straps, so yours looks awesome to me. Don't worry about the critics, if we all liked the same things, this would be a really boring world. __________________ 2FA

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