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samson66 · 21 December 2022, 03:04 AM

For anyone looking for a fitted rubber strap for their Tudor Black Bay Ceramic, I just received the newly released Rubber B strap.

Very impressed and it fits perfectly. Looks amazing and is of the usual high quality Rubber B sells.

Full install including deployant changeover took all of five minutes tops. Spring bar holes lined up perfectly.

I have a feeling this will quickly become by primary strap for this watch

HERITAGE82 · 21 December 2022, 03:07 AM

looks sharp!

rom33 · 21 December 2022, 03:11 AM

Mike,
Great looking watch and strap!

Thank you for posting the photos.
The fit looks perfect.

samson66 · 21 December 2022, 03:13 AM

One more thing on the look of the strap. It's weird how prominent the sand blasting effect looks in photos like the ones I posted. On the wrist it's a lot more subtle than that. Looks more like a matte finish with very fine grain. Photos seem to exagerate that for whatever reason. Nice look overall. Not too shiny which I think really works well with the matte look of the ceramic case.

samson66 · 21 December 2022, 03:15 AM

...oh and I'm on the third hole from the end with my 7.5" wrist so this strap should safely work for up to and including 8-8.25" wrist I imagine.

Driver8 · 21 December 2022, 05:40 AM

Looks superb, Mike.

Shadow Play · 21 December 2022, 07:06 AM

Now that really does look great.

cornerstore · 21 December 2022, 08:21 AM

Rubber B I purchased for a BB 58 fit so tight the bezel wouldn’t turn. Same granular look as yours. Hope yours fits better.

tufty · 21 December 2022, 08:28 AM

That does look good,, hhhhhhm do I need one now?

Baiv · 21 December 2022, 08:34 AM

Looks beautiful

fskywalker · 21 December 2022, 08:48 AM

Nice

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samson66 · 21 December 2022, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstore

Rubber B I purchased for a BB 58 fit so tight the bezel wouldn’t turn. Same granular look as yours. Hope yours fits better.

No problem turning the bezel. Doesn't feel any different than with the standard strap.

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cornerstore · 21 December 2022, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

No problem turning the bezel. Doesn't feel any different than with the standard strap.

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Good to hear. I had to return mine and Rubber B doesn’t like taking returns. Went with Vanguard straps. Looks good on your Ceramic.

GolfJunkie · 21 December 2022, 01:33 PM

Looks great on that strap!

ltmgeller · 21 December 2022, 01:38 PM

soho · 21 December 2022, 03:55 PM

Outstanding OP. Tudor + RubberB = great combo.

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Michael1968 · 21 December 2022, 07:14 PM

Very good looking
Well done

samson66 · 23 December 2022, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soho

Outstanding OP. Tudor + RubberB = great combo.

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Looks great. I like the white accents. I see you have it pictured in both orientations. Which do you prefer?

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soho · 23 December 2022, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

Looks great. I like the white accents. I see you have it pictured in both orientations. Which do you prefer?

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Thanks Sam. Prefer the orientation shown on the BBR. Accents actually are than, not white, and works super well with the hands and indices on these pieces.

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darrenho · 23 December 2022, 05:19 AM

It does look like a perfect match to the watch. Nicely done, OP!

bnsxn · 23 December 2022, 05:32 AM

it's perfect fit strap, personally i love it. i will definitely have it as an everyday strap myself.

Cigars&Watches · 23 December 2022, 07:34 AM

That looks great. Picked a ceramic up recently and think I will get this strap. Thanks for posting

triple.lindy · 23 December 2022, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

For anyone looking for a fitted rubber strap for their Tudor Black Bay Ceramic, I just received the newly released Rubber B strap.

Very impressed and it fits perfectly. Looks amazing and is of the usual high quality Rubber B sells.

Full install including deployant changeover took all of five minutes tops. Spring bar holes lined up perfectly.

I have a feeling this will quickly become by primary strap for this watch

Looks awesome! I got the rubberb for my ceramic right when they released. I looked at it for a few minutes but the tolerances on the oem strap and lugs are tight! I put it away and didn’t get back around to attempting to change it.

Is there a secret to get the oem off or just go at it with a strap tool?

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samson66 · 23 December 2022, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triple.lindy

Looks awesome! I got the rubberb for my ceramic right when they released. I looked at it for a few minutes but the tolerances on the oem strap and lugs are tight! I put it away and didn’t get back around to attempting to change it.

Is there a secret to get the oem off or just go at it with a strap tool?

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Yes! Dental floss

I had the same issues trying to get the OEM hybrid strap off. Using the dental floss method is WAY easier.

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DJ2020 · 23 December 2022, 02:01 PM

It looks great Mike

bluestreak · 23 December 2022, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

Yes! Dental floss

I had the same issues trying to get the OEM hybrid strap off. Using the dental floss method is WAY easier.

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I took it to an AD

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samson66 · 23 December 2022, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triple.lindy

Looks awesome! I got the rubberb for my ceramic right when they released. I looked at it for a few minutes but the tolerances on the oem strap and lugs are tight! I put it away and didn’t get back around to attempting to change it.

Is there a secret to get the oem off or just go at it with a strap tool?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bluestreak

I took it to an AD

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Here is a good video that shows how to remove any strap with dental floss. I highly recommed this for the Tudor OEM straps which are typically difficult to remove and leave almost no room to get the spring bar tool into place. This will also prevent damage to the sides of the strap from digging the tool in during removal.

Go to the 1:10 mark:

The Londonist · 24 December 2022, 12:16 AM

Wonderful stealth watch!

I saw the BBC on an orange leather strap and it looked stunning.

watchwatcher · 24 December 2022, 12:55 AM

Good looking strap. Love the BBC!

samson66 · 24 December 2022, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the compliments. I was really excited when they announced they were putting out a strap for this watch. I've never owned a Rubber B before, but now after wearing it for a few days I see what the fuss is about. They aren't cheap ($250) but you can see and feel the quality. You can also tell they go the extra mile to get the specs right. This thing fits perfect and flush, yet at the same time it's a breeze to install. I love that it's designed to use the OEM deployant clasp as well. I definitely recommend Rubber B for anyone on the fense for ordering a Rubber B for this or any other watch. They put out a really nice product.

21 December 2022, 03:04 AM	#1
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	Black Bay Ceramic on Rubber B For anyone looking for a fitted rubber strap for their Tudor Black Bay Ceramic, I just received the newly released Rubber B strap. Very impressed and it fits perfectly. Looks amazing and is of the usual high quality Rubber B sells. Full install including deployant changeover took all of five minutes tops. Spring bar holes lined up perfectly. I have a feeling this will quickly become by primary strap for this watch

21 December 2022, 03:07 AM	#2
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21 December 2022, 05:40 AM	#6
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	Looks superb, Mike. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

21 December 2022, 08:48 AM	#11
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21 December 2022, 01:33 PM	#14
GolfJunkie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 5,103	Looks great on that strap! __________________ 2FA Enabled

21 December 2022, 03:11 AM	#3
rom33 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: In a Hotel Posts: 332	Mike, Great looking watch and strap! Thank you for posting the photos. The fit looks perfect.

21 December 2022, 03:13 AM	#4
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	One more thing on the look of the strap. It's weird how prominent the sand blasting effect looks in photos like the ones I posted. On the wrist it's a lot more subtle than that. Looks more like a matte finish with very fine grain. Photos seem to exagerate that for whatever reason. Nice look overall. Not too shiny which I think really works well with the matte look of the ceramic case.

21 December 2022, 03:15 AM	#5
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	...oh and I'm on the third hole from the end with my 7.5" wrist so this strap should safely work for up to and including 8-8.25" wrist I imagine.

21 December 2022, 07:06 AM	#7
Shadow Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 676	Now that really does look great.

21 December 2022, 08:21 AM	#8
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	Rubber B I purchased for a BB 58 fit so tight the bezel wouldn’t turn. Same granular look as yours. Hope yours fits better.

21 December 2022, 08:28 AM	#9
tufty "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK Watch: DJ II, Exp II Posts: 902	That does look good,, hhhhhhm do I need one now?

21 December 2022, 08:34 AM	#10
Baiv Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Usa Watch: SubLV Posts: 402	Looks beautiful

21 December 2022, 01:38 PM	#15
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,579	__________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 December 2022, 03:55 PM	#16
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Outstanding OP. Tudor + RubberB = great combo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 December 2022, 07:14 PM	#17
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Very good looking Well done

23 December 2022, 05:19 AM	#20
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 223	It does look like a perfect match to the watch. Nicely done, OP!

23 December 2022, 05:32 AM	#21
bnsxn Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: on the moon Posts: 134	it's perfect fit strap, personally i love it. i will definitely have it as an everyday strap myself.

23 December 2022, 07:34 AM	#22
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,682	That looks great. Picked a ceramic up recently and think I will get this strap. Thanks for posting

23 December 2022, 02:01 PM	#25
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	It looks great Mike __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

24 December 2022, 12:16 AM	#28
The Londonist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: London Posts: 181	Wonderful stealth watch! I saw the BBC on an orange leather strap and it looked stunning.

24 December 2022, 12:55 AM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Good looking strap. Love the BBC!

24 December 2022, 01:14 AM	#30
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	Thanks for the compliments. I was really excited when they announced they were putting out a strap for this watch. I've never owned a Rubber B before, but now after wearing it for a few days I see what the fuss is about. They aren't cheap ($250) but you can see and feel the quality. You can also tell they go the extra mile to get the specs right. This thing fits perfect and flush, yet at the same time it's a breeze to install. I love that it's designed to use the OEM deployant clasp as well. I definitely recommend Rubber B for anyone on the fense for ordering a Rubber B for this or any other watch. They put out a really nice product.

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