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First07GMT-MasterII · 16 July 2008, 12:00 PM

I was thinking of picking up an older model that I have seen in the past but not sure what model it was. Is it the Sub or SD that comes with a black band? The band looks like rubber but have not been able to see a close up. I saw a pic here but cannot find it now. Is it just an optional bracelet/band that I have seen?

WatchTimes · 16 July 2008, 12:35 PM

Rolex does not make anything like that.
Any Rolex you have seen something like that done to
is aftermarket and will void your Rolex warranty. Look back
in the past 10 pages or so and you will find a subject which
mentions the company that does this and the price was simply
absurd.

springer · 16 July 2008, 12:38 PM

Sorry to tell you, but they don't make black, metal bands. Must have been aftermarket.

First07GMT-MasterII · 16 July 2008, 12:56 PM

I found it guys! It was on the sale forum. I got some close ups too. Like the "Bond Sub". It has a black band. Does Rolex sell those band/bracelets? What are they called? I would like to pick up a sub and put a bracelet like that on it.

Zed Homme · 16 July 2008, 01:02 PM

I think youre talking about the cloth NATO bands. You can get them at timefactors.

JimSnyder · 16 July 2008, 01:10 PM

Like this? It's a Tropic and in the 70's you could get a sub from Rolex with these as a cheaper option to the oyster bracelet.

Zed Homme · 16 July 2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Like this?

IIRC that band actually did come from Rolex, right?

First07GMT-MasterII · 16 July 2008, 01:31 PM

Thats what I am talking about...Thanks guys. I am in structured cabling and would like to have a "beater" for work with a functional band.

Tools · 16 July 2008, 02:12 PM

Well, I think the Stainless Steel bands are pretty functional.,,,

However, I do like the old Tropical straps, unfortunately they are no longer made.

There is a thriving e-bay business in selling knock offs of this classic, and a couple of companies sell some that are very close. Try looking into Hirsch straps and some of the other top brands...

tudorman8276 · 16 July 2008, 02:14 PM

....NONE.

Stan.

16 July 2008, 12:00 PM	#1
First07GMT-MasterII Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Help! Which models have black bracelets? I was thinking of picking up an older model that I have seen in the past but not sure what model it was. Is it the Sub or SD that comes with a black band? The band looks like rubber but have not been able to see a close up. I saw a pic here but cannot find it now. Is it just an optional bracelet/band that I have seen?

16 July 2008, 12:35 PM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,557	Rolex does not make anything like that. Any Rolex you have seen something like that done to is aftermarket and will void your Rolex warranty. Look back in the past 10 pages or so and you will find a subject which mentions the company that does this and the price was simply absurd. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 July 2008, 12:38 PM	#3
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,241	Sorry to tell you, but they don't make black, metal bands. Must have been aftermarket. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

16 July 2008, 01:10 PM	#6
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,712	Like this? It's a Tropic and in the 70's you could get a sub from Rolex with these as a cheaper option to the oyster bracelet. __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

16 July 2008, 02:12 PM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,172	Well, I think the Stainless Steel bands are pretty functional.,,, However, I do like the old Tropical straps, unfortunately they are no longer made. There is a thriving e-bay business in selling knock offs of this classic, and a couple of companies sell some that are very close. Try looking into Hirsch straps and some of the other top brands... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 July 2008, 12:56 PM	#4
First07GMT-MasterII Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	I found it guys! It was on the sale forum. I got some close ups too. Like the "Bond Sub". It has a black band. Does Rolex sell those band/bracelets? What are they called? I would like to pick up a sub and put a bracelet like that on it.

16 July 2008, 01:02 PM	#5
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I think youre talking about the cloth NATO bands. You can get them at timefactors.

16 July 2008, 01:31 PM	#8
First07GMT-MasterII Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Thats what I am talking about...Thanks guys. I am in structured cabling and would like to have a "beater" for work with a functional band.

16 July 2008, 02:14 PM	#10
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,584	very SIMPLE.... ....NONE. Stan.

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