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Old 24 May 2024, 03:00 AM   #31
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puhhh....not my cup of tea
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Old 24 May 2024, 03:03 AM   #32
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I really like that
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Old 24 May 2024, 03:04 AM   #33
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Old 24 May 2024, 03:06 AM   #34
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This is incorrect. Submariners are bracelet watches, except a 5517.
Oh the 5517
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Old 24 May 2024, 04:47 AM   #35
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Wear it well, OP.

I wouldn't consider such a thing to be "controversial".

"Controversial" in my eyes is when people start putting A/M diamond bezels/dials etc. on their watches... *cringe*

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Old 24 May 2024, 05:03 AM   #36
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so many strange comments...

who are the endlinks from? Smarty or somewhere else?

Links from revivalstrap.com very high quality and fit.


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Old 24 May 2024, 07:36 AM   #37
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Old 24 May 2024, 10:40 AM   #38
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Old 24 May 2024, 11:34 AM   #39
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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.

Agreed and the fluids lock clasp too.


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The watch looks great, enjoy.
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Old 24 May 2024, 11:36 AM   #40
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Not for me. Prefer the bracelet it came with.


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Old 24 May 2024, 11:38 AM   #41
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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.

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Very nice. I was thinking of doing something similar with my Submariner. However, it’s such a pain to find the OF. I went with RubberB instead.


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Old 24 May 2024, 11:45 AM   #42
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I think all Subs should come with an OF accessory. To me, that is far more fitting than an OF on a PM Daytona, or (even worse) a PM SkyD.
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Old 24 May 2024, 11:58 AM   #43
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Old 24 May 2024, 12:01 PM   #44
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Old 24 May 2024, 12:50 PM   #45
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Old 24 May 2024, 01:16 PM   #46
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How do the end links stay in place?
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Old 24 May 2024, 01:17 PM   #47
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I love the OF on my Daytona.
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Old 24 May 2024, 02:48 PM   #48
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How do the end links stay in place?

They come with tiny double sided tape patches, but I didn’t use them, the bracelet holds them in place with the spring bars VERY flush and solid.
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Old 24 May 2024, 06:00 PM   #49
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Looks great on black rubber strap
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Old 24 May 2024, 06:51 PM   #50
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Not for me. Rolex makes such an amazing oyster bracelet. Why would you do that?


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Old 24 May 2024, 06:52 PM   #51
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Not for me. Rolex makes such an amazing oyster bracelet. Why would you do that?


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Old 24 May 2024, 07:21 PM   #52
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Not for me. Rolex makes such an amazing oyster bracelet. Why would you do that?


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Because rubber straps are way more comfortable for daily wear than bracelets, especially in summer


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Old 24 May 2024, 08:22 PM   #53
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Because rubber straps are way more comfortable for daily wear than bracelets, especially in summer


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Really? I think bracelets are best in the summer. They breathe better. I don’t like rubber straps in the summer at all.


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Really? I think bracelets are best in the summer. They breathe better. I don’t like rubber straps in the summer at all.


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That’s why I’ve got an actual oyster flex, deliberately designed to allow skin to breathe and air to flow under the strap.

Typical outstanding engineering from Rolex before they decided to release anything on the rubber strap they fixed that problem.

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Enjoy it! Nothing beats the oyster bracelet on a Sub for me.
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Old 24 May 2024, 08:51 PM   #56
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I think it looks great. Now you have options, can always switch them out.
Wonder what the reaction would be if Rolex themselves offered this, I'm sure it would be the best thing ever.
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Old 24 May 2024, 10:11 PM   #57
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That should be a factory option
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Old 24 May 2024, 10:48 PM   #58
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Its works! I like it


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Old 24 May 2024, 10:53 PM   #59
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Looks good but I prefer the Rubber B approach with Subs and it's a heck of a lot cheaper too.
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