Rubber Straps for Rolex

[mito818]

Hello All!

I am looking to put some curved rubber straps on my 114060 Submariner and BLNR. I really like the Everest straps however they are pretty pricey ($235).

Are there any budget friendly rubber straps out there that you all can recommend??




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[2loaded]

Having owned the Everest, I prefer the vulcanized straps from RubberB. Fit, fIrish and comfort is superb. Putting a $30 "rubber" strap on a luxury timepiece might not offer a great experience.

[dpt.calvin]

Gotta pay to play.

[Feb_29]

You have two watches worth of $10K each and looking for putting $100 chip strap on it...

[EEpro]

Both Everest and Rubber B are worth the money. Not worth the risk and poor fit for a crap one.

[woof]

Don't go cheap on your babies.... you might loose them on a cheap strap.

[enjoythemusic]

Have many 'cheap' straps and never lost a timepiece. Use good springbars, or keep using the stock springbars, Also have RubberB and Everest as well. Check Amazon, Barton, eBay, Etsy, and AliExpress. Some great leather and exotic type straps on Etsy.

[Randy9999]

The green Everest on the Milgauss 116400GV looks great.

[Rolexfan23]

I’ve found Everest to be a better fit and more pliable rubber than rubber b.

[woodruffm]

Crafter Blue have just released some interesting options to the market for Rolex watches, might be worth a look.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by woodruffm

Crafter Blue have just released some interesting options to the market for Rolex watches, might be worth a look.

Thx for heads up, looks great and for $85 too.

https://www.crafterblue.com/collecti...x-rubber-strap

[noshake]

Rubber B is better for smaller wrists because of the way it contours to the wrist. Everest is better for larger wrists.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Feb_29

You have two watches worth of $10K each and looking for putting $100 chip strap on it...

For real.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Feb_29

You have two watches worth of $10K each and looking for putting $100 chip strap on it...

Seems like an example of not differentiating between price and value fwiw. Only the owner of a watch gets to decide what gets done with it, imho.

[walkman2727]

you can always get $30 straps from popular online marketplace, however ,remember "you get what you paid for", Rubber B and Everest are both great straps, I own a couple of each brand, enjoyed every moment

[enjoythemusic]

Am curious how huge the strap collection is of those proffering only the high-priced ones? Don't get me wrong, as just today I ordered four straps totaling into the four digit range total. Yet IMHO you'd be amazed at how good those $30 rubber straps can be, and for $50 you can get some incredible leather bands on Etsy. For $60 and $100 (respectively), there are A LOT of great options.

Just heard about Crafter Blue, and so look forward to hearing back from those who try them.

[Driver8]

R Strap is definitely worth a look. Cheaper than RubberB et al if you go for plain rubber (£46), but they also have a huge selection of two-tone rubber and also rubber-backed alligator (at a cost!) -

https://www.abpconcept.paris/collect...-straps-rubber

Not bought one of these myself, but they're apparently very good. I have used ABP Paris for bespoke leather straps quite a few times, and they're a very high quality store, so I would be surprised if they sold these and they weren't decent.

[johnjm]

I like vanguard but they are not really for Rolex, and prefer rubber B to be honest.

I forgot the name but there is a Chinese one with a V I think that is basically a rubber B rip off.

If anyone does know a cheaper alternative please let me know, but the difference between the real lower end is night and day.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Feb_29]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Seems like an example of not differentiating between price and value fwiw. Only the owner of a watch gets to decide what gets done with it, imho.

...and the owner of the watch asking everybody's opinion on this forum. I provided my FWIW.

[md3113]

I have a rubber b and am very happy with it. Comparable feel and quality to Omega’s OEM rubber band.

[mito818]

Originally Posted by Feb_29

...and the owner of the watch asking everybody's opinion on this forum. I provided my FWIW.

Idk man… I was just asking if there are any cost effective alternatives to Everest and you tried to shame me.

Just trying to ask a question


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Driver8

R Strap is definitely worth a look. Cheaper than RubberB et al if you go for plain rubber (£46), but they also have a huge selection of two-tone rubber and also rubber-backed alligator (at a cost!) -

https://www.abpconcept.paris/collect...-straps-rubber

Not bought one of these myself, but they're apparently very good. I have used ABP Paris for bespoke leather straps quite a few times, and they're a very high quality store, so I would be surprised if they sold these and they weren't decent.

APB has orange for only $175!!!

[214270Explorer]

I did "moderate" research and ended up purchasing too Everest straps for a 14060M and a 16613 Blue.
$470 total.
Yes - - - I would do it again. It is likely they will last several lifetimes, too.

I did not choose any other brands as there was so little feedback on them.

[ryangambrill]

Originally Posted by noshake

Rubber B is better for smaller wrists because of the way it contours to the wrist. Everest is better for larger wrists.

What size do you consider smaller or larger?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ryangambrill]

Would you all recommend the same rubber straps for Tudor models?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[enjoythemusic]

Sure, i stand by my recommendations. Here's two $16 leather bands I got off Amazon for the BB ceramic.

https://amzn.to/3FWJZmA






Rolex Polar at the beach with $20 Barton orange strap I got off Amazon.




Cartier Tank XL on $35 Etsy(?) strap. Wife LOVES it!



Seiko Alpinist on aftermarket $70 solid stainless steel bracelet from Amazon.




Tag Heuer Monaco GULF Edition on $15 NATO strap (I think this was Etsy too, might be eBay).



ANYWHO, that's really just a small sampling of a less than $100 aftermarket straps here, most under $50. And Yes the quality is good (ok, not $400 French/Swiss yet very usable and you DO NOT get all paranoid if it gets wet, dirty, etc, and usually it's fine anyway. Leather bands can get wet people and all is fine, even the expensive ones. Ask me how I know :)

As for plastic quality, I have sooooo many plastic bands of so many varieties from sooo many suppliers around the world and I NEVER have had any problems with any of them. Sure some are softer, others stiffer, some I use a bit of 303 Aerospace Protectant on. Oh, just get 303 anyway, you'll thank me later for this stuff on plastic, rubber, car rubber door gaskets, LV plastic/canvass bags...

[ogbeans]

Don’t buy a strap period

[Feb_29]

Originally Posted by mito818

Idk man… I was just asking if there are any cost effective alternatives to Everest and you tried to shame me.

Just trying to ask a question


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My answer is, don't go with chip strap due to many reasons. One being health issue with chipper straps. Rubber B and Everest are designed they straps to not harm your skin. I'm not going to great details on this, you may google it and do the research on your own, but take my word on this - don't go for chipper straps, you'll regret it. If you tight up on funds and don't want to spend $230 for good quality vulcanized with curved ends rubber strap, you can purchase it on eBay preowned for $100. Just make sure to clean it thoroughly. Good luck.

[7enderbender]

I would’ve bought one of those already, but I dread that in addition to the $250 or so
I’d want a new clasp also. Swapping out a whole bracelet every now and so often is one thing - taking out the clap and moving it back and forth is another. And just can’t stand tang buckles on a watch like this.

[The Londonist]

In my experience Vanguard offers a better fitting strap than Everest for wrists less than 7 inches. The Everest band splays out from the case (rather than hugging the wrist) which makes the strap look excessively round if you lay the watch on its side.

I will be selling my Everest.

Thus, Rubber B and Vanguard work well. If anything, Vanguard work better on Tudor Black Bays than Rubber B as the Vanguard is somewhat muscular in appearance and suits the heft of the Tudor.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk