Recommend leather strap for gold Submariner?

[GeoPa58]

I've seen lots of great photos with leather bands but I don't know the source of the bands.

I've got a 1680/8 w/black detail and am thinking a black leather strap / band, perhaps with contrasting thread color and gold (plated?) hardware. Not sure if I should care about "Rolex" buckle or deployment clasp. I'd love to have recommendations and advice -- thanks!

[logo]

My personal opinion, leather strap on a dive watch doesn’t make sense. There, I said it Panerai. If you must go with a strap instead of a gold bracelet, I’d go rubber.

[huttobhsc]

I picked up a bund strap from Jack Foster recently. They are an American Made company in Greenville, SC. The strap is top notch, they have other leather accessories that are nice as well.

[GeoPa58]

Originally Posted by logo

My personal opinion, leather strap on a dive watch doesn’t make sense.

Point taken. But I suppose there has been 50 years of discussion regarding the merits of a dive watch made of gold and displaying the date!

I think it makes sense for me to limit use of the 9290/8 bracelet to special occasions, and I'd like an alternative for more regular use. I'll look for examples of the rubber straps.

[rmagoo57]

Don't know how this would look on a gold Sub but this combo caught my eye.

[Benzsiam]

I think this type of leather strap can look really good on Rolex Gold Sub too.

The picture below I got it from internet.

[Xtralarg]

If it worked then Rolex would sell one. Personally I think leather straps should be saved for dress watches.

[karleone]

Suede straps from GLC Straps




Alligator curved strap from Delugs




Both brands recommended. I would advise to get a curved strap - I have had many standard straps and the edge always get destroyed by the very sharp inner lugs.

[GeoPa58]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

Don't know how this would look on a gold Sub but this combo caught my eye.

Thanks. I like the look of a rally strap and will see what I can find in black. I like the contrasting thread that pulls in another color from the watch.

[GeoPa58]

Here's what I'm going with until I can get the gold bracelet resized.

[Subterranean]

Originally Posted by GeoPa58

Here's what I'm going with until I can get the gold bracelet resized.

Gorgeous watch.luv the nipple dial.stunning piece

[28mm]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

Don't know how this would look on a gold Sub but this combo caught my eye.

That looks really sharp..Who makes it?

[George58]

High quality gold color or black nato.Looks great in and out of the water plus better security

[Beginner]

I do not have a Sub but I like the look of croc leather …

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[JSolution]

Originally Posted by Beginner

I do not have a Sub but I like the look of croc leather …

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Love the yellow gold Daytona/strap combo

[Henrimontgomery]

Not a single one of these exemple is attractive to me. Let the submariner on its original bracelet.

[Beginner]

Originally Posted by JSolution

Love the yellow gold Daytona/strap combo

Thanks!