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r0lexguy · 21 October 2012, 06:56 AM

If there ever comes a time when I can customize my own Rolex, it will look exactly like this.

1680 (white and red) sub
BIG Rolex crown deployment buckle on an Everest rubber strap

This is truly my holy grail of watches!

MP5 · 21 October 2012, 07:02 AM

Is that a jubilee/ oyster hybrid clasp?

Kingair · 21 October 2012, 07:04 AM

Nice

Congrats

HAGWe

r0lexguy · 21 October 2012, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP5

Is that a jubilee/ oyster hybrid clasp?

It is and here's why. The way Everest designed their strap is ONE-SIZE fits all. That's no so good for people with smaller wrist. If I use a full size oyster on the 6-side, then it sticks out because it's about 3mm too long. On the 12-side I have to use two oyster sections. The second is to "buffer" and creates a natural groove for comfort and aesthetics.

Vincent65 · 21 October 2012, 07:08 PM

This is the problem I have with these arrangements - the clasp/links where they join the rubber strap just look messy to me, but if you love it, then that's what matters. Love the 1680!

Dweller of the Sea · 21 October 2012, 09:58 PM

Great watch!
But I dont like the rubber strap. It just looks weird on this vintage model, and the clasp arrangement is not pretty.

For a rubber strap I would use an Isofrane or a tropic strap.

watchcrank · 21 October 2012, 11:47 PM

+1 , I like the idea but a vintage or vintage look would be my choice. But that is one nice
1680 :-) M

Keeperoftime · 21 October 2012, 11:47 PM

Interesting strap!

DrLindaPhD · 22 October 2012, 12:05 AM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this watch and band. Great combo. My style for sure.

r0lexguy · 22 October 2012, 01:54 AM

Quick update: I reworked the buckle and extensions to give the look and feel a much better balance. Let me know what you think. Took out the jubilee piece and replaced it....

JP Chestnut · 22 October 2012, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

This is the problem I have with these arrangements - the clasp/links where they join the rubber strap just look messy to me, but if you love it, then that's what matters. Love the 1680!

I feel the same way. I wish that Rolex would offer a proper deployant, or at least a normal tang buckle.

r0lexguy · 22 October 2012, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I feel the same way. I wish that Rolex would offer a proper deployant, or at least a normal tang buckle.

I figured out a way to neaten things up :)

dsio · 22 October 2012, 02:06 AM

Honestly it'd look far better just with an Isofrane strap and tang buckle (and be more secure and comfortable). I realise you like it, but it just looks to me like a bit of a bodge job solution for a problem that should never have existed in the first place were it not for the fact that Rolex are assholes when it comes to aftermarket parts availability. If they'd just sell a stainless version of the Daytona strap deployant clasp none of this screwing around would be necessary.

r0lexguy · 11 November 2012, 05:33 PM

Quick update...final mod!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=263809

Everest · 16 November 2012, 07:38 AM

Actually, it looks great on all sides (the leather looks very classy). I do want to clarify that the band was developed under the thought that the 116610 and the 16610 would be its largest buyers - but it does fit the 1680.

Here is a shot on the 116610....

Vincent65 · 16 November 2012, 05:18 PM

that looks good!

Everest · 17 November 2012, 06:01 AM

Vincent, thanks! It is a lot harder to get this right then it looks!!!! We are working out some details on our shopping cart. We had a few problems with changing a payment gateway. If you would like to get one, just call our offices or PM me.

will hung · 19 November 2012, 09:42 AM

Awesome watch and strap.

21 October 2012, 11:47 PM	#8
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Interesting strap! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

22 October 2012, 01:54 AM	#10
r0lexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: phoenix Posts: 209	Quick update: I reworked the buckle and extensions to give the look and feel a much better balance. Let me know what you think. Took out the jubilee piece and replaced it.... __________________ watch.am \| SlashGear \| @Nguyen

22 October 2012, 02:06 AM	#13
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Honestly it'd look far better just with an Isofrane strap and tang buckle (and be more secure and comfortable). I realise you like it, but it just looks to me like a bit of a bodge job solution for a problem that should never have existed in the first place were it not for the fact that Rolex are assholes when it comes to aftermarket parts availability. If they'd just sell a stainless version of the Daytona strap deployant clasp none of this screwing around would be necessary. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

11 November 2012, 05:33 PM	#14
r0lexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: phoenix Posts: 209	Quick update...final mod! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=263809 __________________ watch.am \| SlashGear \| @Nguyen

21 October 2012, 07:02 AM	#2
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,882	Is that a jubilee/ oyster hybrid clasp?

21 October 2012, 07:04 AM	#3
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice Congrats HAGWe

21 October 2012, 07:08 PM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	This is the problem I have with these arrangements - the clasp/links where they join the rubber strap just look messy to me, but if you love it, then that's what matters. Love the 1680!

21 October 2012, 09:58 PM	#6
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Great watch! But I dont like the rubber strap. It just looks weird on this vintage model, and the clasp arrangement is not pretty. For a rubber strap I would use an Isofrane or a tropic strap.

21 October 2012, 11:47 PM	#7
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	+1 , I like the idea but a vintage or vintage look would be my choice. But that is one nice 1680 :-) M

22 October 2012, 12:05 AM	#9
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	I LOVE LOVE LOVE this watch and band. Great combo. My style for sure.

16 November 2012, 07:38 AM	#15
Everest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Saint louis mo Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 157	Actually, it looks great on all sides (the leather looks very classy). I do want to clarify that the band was developed under the thought that the 116610 and the 16610 would be its largest buyers - but it does fit the 1680. Here is a shot on the 116610....

16 November 2012, 05:18 PM	#16
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	that looks good!

17 November 2012, 06:01 AM	#17
Everest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Saint louis mo Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 157	Vincent, thanks! It is a lot harder to get this right then it looks!!!! We are working out some details on our shopping cart. We had a few problems with changing a payment gateway. If you would like to get one, just call our offices or PM me.

19 November 2012, 09:42 AM	#18
will hung "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 144	Awesome watch and strap.

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