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ltmgeller · 30 November 2019, 01:43 PM

Doesn't look bad, just not my preferred color combo.

brandrea · 30 November 2019, 01:46 PM

Honestly, I prefer the factory bracelet. There’s something about aftermarket straps on modern references that just don’t look right to me.

fskywalker · 30 November 2019, 02:10 PM

Doesn't look bad, but little too thick as said above. I tried recently, for the first time after 24 years of ownership, an Everest black leather band on my 16610 and liked it!

~Haze~ · 30 November 2019, 02:59 PM

No. The only straps that work on the sub imo are rubber, NATO or an MN strap. All of which work well.but I don’t like that combo personally. It’s a shame to have a nice oyster bracelet in a drawer somewhere. But you’re the one wearing the watch. It’s about what you like.

Wools · 30 November 2019, 03:06 PM

I feel the issue here is the strap. It's too thick, the stitching is too loud and the buckle is too big. Take a look at Hodinkee for some good looking leather straps.

Rori · 30 November 2019, 03:11 PM

I think the Sub looks on everything, it's incredible versatile it is but Nato really a match for this watch.

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Originally Posted by 116610LNSF

I have tried few versions on the sub and nato works the best over leather. In addition curved bars recommended for the leather straps since the case edges are too sharp and shaves the strap.

I got mine from bulang and sons.

Rori · 30 November 2019, 03:13 PM

Wow, this is a very well conceived and executed design. Love lugs part. Neat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Doesn't look bad, but little too thick as said above. I tried recently, for the first time after 24 years of ownership, an Everest black leather band on my 16610 and liked it!

kieselguhr · 30 November 2019, 03:14 PM

It’s your watch, you accessorize it how you want to. Me personally think that modern Rolex look much better on their OEM bracelets.

The NATO strap and leather options do not look proportionate to the case of the six digit Rolex at all.

Andad · 30 November 2019, 03:14 PM

I have worn my Subs on NATO’s and black carbon but never on a brown strap.

But if it floats your boat.

TswaneNguni · 30 November 2019, 03:15 PM

Leave the leather and rubber for us Panerai people .Lots of fun !!

Rolex = Original

DoctorA · 30 November 2019, 03:16 PM

I like the idea but maybe another thinner strap

PepsiBezel · 30 November 2019, 03:16 PM

Sorry... love the ceramic Subs, but they are made for the Oyster... if you want a strap watch find a Speedy or go vintage.

maylebox · 30 November 2019, 03:23 PM

I could never find a leather strap that looked good (to me) on my 5 digits. When I take a break from the bracelet now I go with Erika's MN or sailcloth.

Eric88 · 30 November 2019, 03:28 PM

Not a fan.

OmaniRolex · 30 November 2019, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maylebox

I could never find a leather strap that looked good (to me) on my 5 digits. When I take a break from the bracelet now I go with Erika's MN or sailcloth.

I really like this strap. Great combo! Cheers!

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ndrs63 · 30 November 2019, 04:09 PM

Looks ok to me. I tried many combinations on my Sub, but came to the conclusion that the oyster is the only one I enjoy wearing.

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calfootballfan · 30 November 2019, 04:13 PM

Nice

Brny11 · 30 November 2019, 10:45 PM

In terms of straps, it looks better than most. However, those lugs make anything but original bracelet look pretty terrible.

Adirondoc · 30 November 2019, 10:51 PM

A bit too thick and stitching calls attention away from the dial and case. A shade darker wouldn't hurt either.

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zengineer · 30 November 2019, 11:53 PM

It's a dive watch and that doesn't look like a strap anyone would take near water.

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Chewbacca · 1 December 2019, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brny11

In terms of straps, it looks better than most. However, those lugs make anything but original bracelet look pretty terrible.

True that.

And a watch that works with leather or metallic is a sign of a great watch design.

Luther89 · 1 December 2019, 01:15 AM

Terrible. My eyes burn

Dr.Brian · 1 December 2019, 01:20 AM

The color and style look great.
I take the SD off the bracelet all the time.
However, the leather is way to thick for me. You can see how ridiculously fat it is at the buckle. I wouldn’t be happy with that at all. Some vendors can make you a fatter width at the lugs if that’s what you really want and thin out for the remainder to be more wearable. Perhaps go custom.

ganagati · 1 December 2019, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

The color and style look great.
I take the SD off the bracelet all the time.
However, the leather is way to thick for me. You can see how ridiculously fat it is at the buckle. I wouldn’t be happy with that at all. Some vendors can make you a fatter width at the lugs if that’s what you really want and thin out for the remainder to be more wearable. Perhaps go custom.

I’d love to see some examples of your SD on other straps if you’ve got any photos you could share.

HogwldFLTR · 1 December 2019, 01:42 AM

Not a fan of ceramic on leather. OK on rubber with the proper strap. Looks at RubberB or Everest!!!

schoolboy · 1 December 2019, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 116610LNSF

I have tried few versions on the sub and nato works the best over leather. In addition curved bars recommended for the leather straps since the case edges are too sharp and shaves the strap.

I got mine from bulang and sons.

I think the nylon nato works best

Rollied · 1 December 2019, 03:00 AM

Just...kinda weird to see something made to be submerged water being paired with something that shouldn’t be in the water...just so off-balanced..

LandWatch · 1 December 2019, 04:19 AM

Sorry, I really don’t think leather straps go with divers.

Chewbacca · 1 December 2019, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollied

Just...kinda weird to see something made to be submerged water being paired with something that shouldn’t be in the water...just so off-balanced..

Lots of animals live in water before being made into leather goods. Seems fine for them.

fsprow · 1 December 2019, 04:47 AM

A leather strap on a dive watch seems to me to be an oxymoron.

30 November 2019, 01:43 PM	#31
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,682	Doesn't look bad, just not my preferred color combo. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

30 November 2019, 02:10 PM	#33
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,816	How does this look? Doesn't look bad, but little too thick as said above. I tried recently, for the first time after 24 years of ownership, an Everest black leather band on my 16610 and liked it! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.480.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

30 November 2019, 03:14 PM	#38
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,532	How does this look? It’s your watch, you accessorize it how you want to. Me personally think that modern Rolex look much better on their OEM bracelets. The NATO strap and leather options do not look proportionate to the case of the six digit Rolex at all.

30 November 2019, 03:14 PM	#39
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,072	I have worn my Subs on NATO’s and black carbon but never on a brown strap. But if it floats your boat. __________________ E

30 November 2019, 03:16 PM	#41
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	I like the idea but maybe another thinner strap __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

30 November 2019, 01:46 PM	#32
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,832	Honestly, I prefer the factory bracelet. There’s something about aftermarket straps on modern references that just don’t look right to me.

30 November 2019, 02:59 PM	#34
~Haze~ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: BOSTON, MA USA Posts: 373	No. The only straps that work on the sub imo are rubber, NATO or an MN strap. All of which work well.but I don’t like that combo personally. It’s a shame to have a nice oyster bracelet in a drawer somewhere. But you’re the one wearing the watch. It’s about what you like.

30 November 2019, 03:06 PM	#35
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	I feel the issue here is the strap. It's too thick, the stitching is too loud and the buckle is too big. Take a look at Hodinkee for some good looking leather straps.

30 November 2019, 03:15 PM	#40
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Leave the leather and rubber for us Panerai people .Lots of fun !! Rolex = Original

30 November 2019, 03:16 PM	#42
PepsiBezel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,168	Sorry... love the ceramic Subs, but they are made for the Oyster... if you want a strap watch find a Speedy or go vintage.

30 November 2019, 03:23 PM	#43
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	I could never find a leather strap that looked good (to me) on my 5 digits. When I take a break from the bracelet now I go with Erika's MN or sailcloth.

30 November 2019, 03:28 PM	#44
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	Not a fan.

30 November 2019, 04:09 PM	#46
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,101	Looks ok to me. I tried many combinations on my Sub, but came to the conclusion that the oyster is the only one I enjoy wearing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 November 2019, 04:13 PM	#47
calfootballfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Roy Location: san jose, ca Posts: 14	Nice

30 November 2019, 10:45 PM	#48
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,456	In terms of straps, it looks better than most. However, those lugs make anything but original bracelet look pretty terrible.

30 November 2019, 10:51 PM	#49
Adirondoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Long Island, NY Watch: AP Royal Oak 16315 Posts: 184	A bit too thick and stitching calls attention away from the dial and case. A shade darker wouldn't hurt either. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk __________________ Time doesn't pass. Alas, we pass and time stays. Rolex TT Daytona Arabic Panda / Rolex GMT II Pepsi / Rolex Explorer II Polar / '53 18K Datejust / Rolex 41 SS Datejust / PP Calatrava Date / IWC Flieger Chrono / AP Royal Oak 15450 / AP Royal Oak Panda Chrono 26315 / OP Radiomir 210 / OP Luminor 1392

30 November 2019, 11:53 PM	#50
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,577	It's a dive watch and that doesn't look like a strap anyone would take near water. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

1 December 2019, 01:15 AM	#52
Luther89 Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Italy Posts: 255	Terrible. My eyes burn

1 December 2019, 01:20 AM	#53
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	The color and style look great. I take the SD off the bracelet all the time. However, the leather is way to thick for me. You can see how ridiculously fat it is at the buckle. I wouldn’t be happy with that at all. Some vendors can make you a fatter width at the lugs if that’s what you really want and thin out for the remainder to be more wearable. Perhaps go custom. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

1 December 2019, 01:42 AM	#55
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Not a fan of ceramic on leather. OK on rubber with the proper strap. Looks at RubberB or Everest!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 December 2019, 03:00 AM	#57
Rollied 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 809	Just...kinda weird to see something made to be submerged water being paired with something that shouldn’t be in the water...just so off-balanced..

1 December 2019, 04:19 AM	#58
LandWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: U.K. Posts: 708	Sorry, I really don’t think leather straps go with divers.

1 December 2019, 04:47 AM	#60
fsprow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,480	A leather strap on a dive watch seems to me to be an oxymoron.

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