Question on a new PO Rubber strap (Model 2900.50.91)

[Mike B]

Well, I'm thinking about getting the Planet Ocean large size, with the rubber strap. My question is, how durable are these rubber straps ? I will be wearing this watch as my everyday tool watch. I had a Luminox with a rubber strap, and that only lasted a little over a year untill it literally broke (cracked) in half. How long should this rubber strap last ?

[lecatt]

Hi Mike, I have the same watch / strap combo and it is very hard wearing, any what appear to be small marks just rub away, its thick and gives a more casual look to the watch, still have the metal bracelet and swap occasionally

[airhkg]

If you can do it get it with the steel bracelet then buy the rubber strap separately. Omega bracelets carry a staggeringly high price like Rolex. So if you get a rubber strap watch and decide later to get the steel bracelet you could find yourself shelling out at least $500USD for that piece of steel. Just my $00.02

[spogehead]

Originally Posted by airhkg

If you can do it get it with the steel bracelet then buy the rubber strap separately. Omega bracelets carry a staggeringly high price like Rolex. So if you get a rubber strap watch and decide later to get the steel bracelet you could find yourself shelling out at least $500USD for that piece of steel. Just my $00.02

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[jm433]

And aftermarket rubber straps are easy to come by. I picked up an omega brand one at otto frei with clasp for about $350 for my SMP, but there are very good non-omega branded ones for much cheaper.