Controversial Submariner

[tramplejericho]

So I recently bought a Green Sub, and I love it, but for the summer wanted an alternative strap option. Having had a Yachtmaster 40 Rose before on Oysterflex, nothing comes close to the Oysterflex bracelet.

So I sourced a genuine Oysterflex for a 42mm Yachtmaster and some aftermarket end links and this is the result.





The Yachtmaster has a divot in the case and the lugs are drilled closer to the case so the strap sits flush and can still rotate. With the sub, the lugs are drilled further away of course allowing for the end links on the bracelet. This means that if you don’t have the end links it looks a bit odd which is why I chose to add them, they’re 904L steel and brushed so I feel like they work well.

So comfortable, great alternative, of course I still love the watch “as it should be” on the remarkable oyster bracelet, but I like to have the option, means I wear the watch more across the collection.

Keen to hear what people think!


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[MartiR]

Brother, as long as you like it, rock it.

[value.target]

It looks good on your wrist... How much was the after-market oysterflex strap?

[Kevin of Larchmont]

The only thing controversial is wearing that metal bracelet next to your watch. The watch on Oysterflex looks great!

[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by value.target

It looks good on your wrist... How much was the after-market oysterflex strap?

Too much £400 per side, could have got it cheaper probably if I’d been patient but was hard to find.


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[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

The only thing controversial is wearing that metal bracelet next to your watch. The watch on Oysterflex looks great!

It’s silver so won’t scratch steel or gold. Usually on my other wrist to be fair.


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[brandrea]

Enjoy it

[DC116710LN]

Looks like a great summer watch - enjoy

[KatGirl]

Take that other bracelet off. It will ruin the underside of your watch case. Believe me, I know. As for the look, I would have saved a bundle and put it on a black Isofrane. I have several for my divers.

Kat


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[Bazil]

Not for this cat .. but hey you enjoy ..
I’ve seen people wear pink trousers, they’re not for me either ..

[S’portEye]

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

It’s silver so won’t scratch steel or gold. Usually on my other wrist to be fair.


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I promise you it will scratch the polished sides of your watch. Looks good otherwise. Nice work.

[ArtNouveau]

I’ve said it before, Rolex should offer Oysterflex as an option or even add-on for all the popular Professional models. I will never understand their logic of coming up with something fun and versatile then limiting it to only PM models. Rubber straps on nice watches has been a thing since the 80’s, nothing rare or unusual about it.
Same for the new mini glidelock. The one on Subs is too big for most models but the mini would be great on everything from GMTs to Datejusts.
OP, I think your watch looks great.

[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I’ve said it before, Rolex should offer Oysterflex as an option or even add-on for all the popular Professional models. I will never understand their logic of coming up with something fun and versatile then limiting it to only PM models. Rubber straps on nice watches has been a thing since the 80’s, nothing rare or unusual about it.
Same for the new mini glidelock. The one on Subs is too big for most models but the mini would be great on everything from GMTs to Datejusts.
OP, I think your watch looks great.

Had to have a smaller size of the 6 o’clock part of the OF to allow for the larger clasp. I was E/F on the Yachtmaster, this one is D/F.


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[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

Had to have a smaller size of the 6 o’clock part of the OF to allow for the larger clasp. I was E/F on the Yachtmaster, this one is D/F.


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I’ve got some for my 116500, in my case E/E works. My steel bracelet has the more typical 4/6 links.

[yessir69]

This is incorrect. Submariners are bracelet watches, except a 5517.

[padi56]

Looks OK but will look a lot better on it's original oyster bracelet IMHO.

[gamingdoctor]

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

It’s silver so won’t scratch steel or gold. Usually on my other wrist to be fair.


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Nice watch!

But what's the logic behind this? Silver can definitely scratch steel or gold.

[L8r]

You do you.

[bkay001]

The Oysterflex bracelet is so comfy, right? It's great that you found a way to make it work for your Green Sub.

[tramplejericho]

The bracelet conversation is a bit of a distraction, I put a whoop band on my right wrist today, and so moved the bracelet to my left with the watch, I have no intention of leaving it there.

Yeah I’m sure it would scratch the watch a bit, not that I’m personally massively worried about a watch getting scratched.


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[Krash]

My only thought is that the brushed Oyster bracelet on the Submariner might be the best bracelet on the market. Period. So why would someone replace that?


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[-dustin]

so many strange comments...

who are the endlinks from? Smarty or somewhere else?

[996marty]

Watch looks fine but as mentioned not with bracelet

[belutak]

Originally Posted by Krash

My only thought is that the brushed Oyster bracelet on the Submariner might be the best bracelet on the market. Period. So why would someone replace that?


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Not as near as comfortable as Omega Planet Ocean bracelet.


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[24hr]

But then you wear a bracelet next to it anyway nice.

[enjoythemusic]

VERY controversial, so send it to me and all will be forgiven. :-)

[huncho]

end links always make it look better, without them rubber looks bad on ceramic models imo

[Ballzzz]

Looks great - You did the most proper "aftermarket" OF change possible.

Don't forget its your watch, you have to like it and thats about it!

[RichM]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

VERY controversial, so send it to me and all will be forgiven. :-)

[Colorado_kid]

I love the metal Submariner bracelet. But it looks pretty great on the oysterflex. And if you love it, keep rocking it.

This pic above is not mine. I found it on another forum. I just think it looks awesome and good alternative to metal.


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