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justdate · 2 January 2017, 03:46 AM

I have a DJII which I rarely ever use but would never sell as it was a gift. I was thinking a rubber strap might make it more usable for me for when I don't want to wear my main watch. Problem is I'm not sure it would look any good!

So has anyone taken the dive already and tried a DJII (with fluted bezel!) on a rubber strap? Pics would be fantastic.

GMT Aviator · 2 January 2017, 06:58 AM

I wondered the same thing, but a NATO instead.

MorningTundra · 2 January 2017, 07:01 AM

Go leather before rubber...

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justdate · 2 January 2017, 08:21 AM

Here are a couple of photos I found from google. Not sure if these are member photos or anyone has some more.

natosub · 2 January 2017, 09:51 AM

I could see leather, but it's a little dressy, especially with a fluted bezel, for rubber or nato to me. Just my

Al1969 · 2 January 2017, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morningtundra

go leather before rubber...

Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound phone

x2.

Watchgeek5000 · 2 January 2017, 10:05 AM

No please don't!

drfaulkner · 2 January 2017, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorningTundra

Go leather before rubber...

Also X2. Rubber or nato would detract from a DJII

justdate · 2 January 2017, 10:07 AM

Yes it doesn't seem to work too well on a rubber strap does it.

G.D.BeanCounter · 2 January 2017, 10:07 AM

I considered leather, but never rubber.

AK797 · 2 January 2017, 10:13 AM

Fluted and rubber looks a bit off.

justdate · 2 January 2017, 10:15 AM

Just need a rubber band watch as I go out on the boat a lot in summer, metal scratches too easy and leather is not good for water. Hence considering a way to make use of this DJII I don't ever really use. But don't think it's an option.

Sublovin · 2 January 2017, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justdate

Just need a rubber band watch as I go out on the boat a lot in summer, metal scratches too easy and leather is not good for water. Hence considering a way to make use of this DJII I don't ever really use. But don't think it's an option.

Throw it on a NATO. Lots of options for about $10 on e bay. I spend a lot of time around salt water with my watches...NATO are great. Cheap, and dry quickly

MorningTundra · 2 January 2017, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justdate

Just need a rubber band watch as I go out on the boat a lot in summer, metal scratches too easy and leather is not good for water. Hence considering a way to make use of this DJII I don't ever really use. But don't think it's an option.

If I was looking for a summertime, saltwater beater, I'd hunt down a Seiko diver like an SKX or even a Swatch. Fraction of what it would cost to polish out the scratches on a nice DJIi; or replace it if a spring bar failed and you lose it overboard. But that's just me

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dbluevette · 2 January 2017, 12:12 PM

A simple google search turned up these pics. I think this combination looks phenomenal...

Danny83 · 2 January 2017, 12:41 PM

It looks fun to alternate from that to bracelet

yunach · 2 January 2017, 01:17 PM

looks a bit off.
As others mentioned, leather before rubber.

HogwldFLTR · 2 January 2017, 01:21 PM

Like the black and black; not so wild about the others on the black strap.

Chewbacca · 2 January 2017, 02:00 PM

looks good on rubber.

sam florio · 2 January 2017, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Fluted and rubber looks a bit off.

X2

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dominic.warren · 2 January 2017, 03:16 PM

I must say it doesn't work for me. Rubber needs to be on sports model. Just my 2 cents.

brucethemanlee · 2 January 2017, 03:40 PM

DJ and rubber don't mix IMHO.
You might as well go the real sport route and put rubber on Sub

mr_mike · 2 January 2017, 08:15 PM

I agree that rubber doesn't look quite right. I was toying with the idea of leather for my white-dialled DJ II, and came across a pic of a similar watch on a tan Hirsch Mariner strap. Looked stunning and that particular strap is treated for water resistance so could be a option? It's available in other colours too, if you wanted black for example.

EDIT: not sure if that link is working so try this. http://www.imgrum.net/media/99790644...6866_344487381

Ragna · 3 January 2017, 01:56 AM

i preffer leather on DJs.. But Rubber gives them such a great look..

Get both lether and Rubber for some range ;)

77T · 3 January 2017, 02:05 AM

Some custom endlinks + a custom water-resistant leather strap would be more appealing imho.

Example for TT DJII

mdx77 · 3 January 2017, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorningTundra

Go leather before rubber...

Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

I totally agree. Leather will keep the watch looking classy. Save the rubber for the sports watches.

2 January 2017, 03:46 AM	#1
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,329	Anyone put a Datejust II on a rubber strap? I have a DJII which I rarely ever use but would never sell as it was a gift. I was thinking a rubber strap might make it more usable for me for when I don't want to wear my main watch. Problem is I'm not sure it would look any good! So has anyone taken the dive already and tried a DJII (with fluted bezel!) on a rubber strap? Pics would be fantastic.

2 January 2017, 01:21 PM	#18
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	Like the black and black; not so wild about the others on the black strap. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

2 January 2017, 08:15 PM	#23
mr_mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: England Watch: Datejust II white Posts: 50	I agree that rubber doesn't look quite right. I was toying with the idea of leather for my white-dialled DJ II, and came across a pic of a similar watch on a tan Hirsch Mariner strap. Looked stunning and that particular strap is treated for water resistance so could be a option? It's available in other colours too, if you wanted black for example. EDIT: not sure if that link is working so try this. http://www.imgrum.net/media/99790644...6866_344487381 Last edited by mr_mike; 2 January 2017 at 08:22 PM.. Reason: Attach pic link

3 January 2017, 02:05 AM	#25
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,724	Some custom endlinks + a custom water-resistant leather strap would be more appealing imho. Example for TT DJII __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 January 2017, 06:58 AM	#2
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	I wondered the same thing, but a NATO instead.

2 January 2017, 07:01 AM	#3
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,037	Go leather before rubber... Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

2 January 2017, 09:51 AM	#5
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	I could see leather, but it's a little dressy, especially with a fluted bezel, for rubber or nato to me. Just my

2 January 2017, 10:05 AM	#7
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	No please don't!

2 January 2017, 10:07 AM	#9
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,329	Yes it doesn't seem to work too well on a rubber strap does it.

2 January 2017, 10:07 AM	#10
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	I considered leather, but never rubber.

2 January 2017, 10:13 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Fluted and rubber looks a bit off.

2 January 2017, 10:15 AM	#12
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,329	Just need a rubber band watch as I go out on the boat a lot in summer, metal scratches too easy and leather is not good for water. Hence considering a way to make use of this DJII I don't ever really use. But don't think it's an option.

2 January 2017, 12:12 PM	#15
dbluevette "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TEXAS Posts: 302	A simple google search turned up these pics. I think this combination looks phenomenal...

2 January 2017, 12:41 PM	#16
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	It looks fun to alternate from that to bracelet

2 January 2017, 01:17 PM	#17
yunach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: iphone Watch: RolexRolexRolex Posts: 297	looks a bit off. As others mentioned, leather before rubber.

2 January 2017, 02:00 PM	#19
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	looks good on rubber.

2 January 2017, 03:16 PM	#21
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	I must say it doesn't work for me. Rubber needs to be on sports model. Just my 2 cents.

2 January 2017, 03:40 PM	#22
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	DJ and rubber don't mix IMHO. You might as well go the real sport route and put rubber on Sub

3 January 2017, 01:56 AM	#24
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	i preffer leather on DJs.. But Rubber gives them such a great look.. Get both lether and Rubber for some range ;)

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