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Old 12 January 2020, 08:48 AM   #1
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Rubberb vs. Everest

Happy Saturday TRF!

I've now had my new 114060 for about 2 weeks now, and I couldn't be happier! I was looking into what options I had for rubber straps, as I personally quite like the look. So I went with rubberb, which is who I had previously used for my panerai strap.

I'm glad I gave them another shot, as I wasn't the biggest fan of the pam strap. This one is really nice however, and should keep my bracelet (and caseback for that matter) fresh for a little longer!

Anyone here running rubberb on your Rolex? Anyone here running Everest on your Rolex?
Anyone had experience with BOTH??

tell (or show) me your experiences! And have a great weekend

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Old 12 January 2020, 08:58 AM   #2
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Looks great on the rubber !
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Old 12 January 2020, 09:05 AM   #3
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I really like it !! Thanks I might do that to my SD43
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Old 12 January 2020, 09:14 AM   #4
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I have experience with both ... I think both are great. I went with a rubber B for my blue YM bc the shade of blue was nicer. I recently added a green Everest to my SubC. I would say the rubberB angles downward at a steeper angle, so better for smaller wrists, while the Everest bows out more from the lugs, so appears wider on the wrist... but more comfortable IMO. I’ve also tried Everest w tang and w deployant and prefer the strap with the Rolex deployant.




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Old 12 January 2020, 09:20 AM   #5
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Old 12 January 2020, 09:41 AM   #6
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rhubarb?

anyone see rubber b on a bluesy and do you like it?
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Old 12 January 2020, 09:50 AM   #7
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I used to wear this to tone down the gold. Rubber B is a good product. It needs to be formed to fit correctly as it wants to go straight down from the lugs.
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Old 12 January 2020, 09:58 AM   #8
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I would say the rubberB angles downward at a steeper angle, so better for smaller wrists
In my experience, this is the major non-visual difference between the two brands. I had a bad experience with Everest where their customer support happily told me the strap would fit my 6.75" wrists just fine, and it didn't at all -- it flared out too much and sat like an oval on my wrist. A Rubber B fits fine, however.

Under 7" I'd recommend Rubber B, and over 8" almost certainly Everest will be more comfortable. In the middle, you're probably fine either way.
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Old 12 January 2020, 10:10 AM   #9
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Rubber B for my DSSD-JC. Love it!!!! Very comfortable



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Old 12 January 2020, 10:23 AM   #10
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Happy Saturday TRF!

I've now had my new 114060 for about 2 weeks now, and I couldn't be happier! I was looking into what options I had for rubber straps, as I personally quite like the look. So I went with rubberb, which is who I had previously used for my panerai strap.

I'm glad I gave them another shot, as I wasn't the biggest fan of the pam strap. This one is really nice however, and should keep my bracelet (and caseback for that matter) fresh for a little longer!

Anyone here running rubberb on your Rolex? Anyone here running Everest on your Rolex?
Anyone had experience with BOTH??

tell (or show) me your experiences! And have a great weekend


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Wow! looks great.

Was wondering what my CHNR might look like on a rubber b or everest?
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Old 12 January 2020, 10:23 AM   #11
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Old 12 January 2020, 10:24 AM   #12
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You will get sick of the rubber and be back to the oyster in no time. The oyster is one of the great reasons to have a sub
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Old 12 January 2020, 10:32 AM   #13
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Nice sub, I just sourced some Genuine Rolex Oysterflex that I am going to put on my 114060.
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Old 12 January 2020, 11:36 AM   #14
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rhubarb?

anyone see rubber b on a bluesy and do you like it?

Blue RubberB



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Old 12 January 2020, 11:47 AM   #15
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Old 12 January 2020, 12:17 PM   #16
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I went with Rubber B with Velcro from my 114060 and really like it. I went with the Velcro as I have a smaller wrist, and in the past found rubber doesn’t always fit well when the pieces are shorter. I like the Velcro as it is secure, easy, and it has a lower profile under my wrist. It is also very adjustable.
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Old 12 January 2020, 12:33 PM   #17
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I’m considering doing that with my 16613. Do you prefer the Everest or the Rubber B?
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Old 12 January 2020, 01:42 PM   #18
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For me, the Rubber B is amazing.

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Old 12 January 2020, 01:42 PM   #19
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I have tried them all and prefer Everest.
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Old 12 January 2020, 01:45 PM   #20
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Old 12 January 2020, 01:47 PM   #21
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Old 12 January 2020, 01:58 PM   #22
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I’m considering doing that with my 16613. Do you prefer the Everest or the Rubber B?
They’re different color blues depending on if you are doing a tang or deployment. Rubber B doesn’t have the bright blue for the 16613 with deployment, only the navy blue.
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Old 12 January 2020, 02:04 PM   #23
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You will get sick of the rubber and be back to the oyster in no time. The oyster is one of the great reasons to have a sub


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I’m considering doing that with my 16613. Do you prefer the Everest or the Rubber B?


Doesn’t make any differences to me. Prices are also the same. Just a matter of preferences. Both are of premium/high quality. Just buy what you like or whichever is easier to get from where you live.


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In my experience, this is the major non-visual difference between the two brands. I had a bad experience with Everest where their customer support happily told me the strap would fit my 6.75" wrists just fine, and it didn't at all -- it flared out too much and sat like an oval on my wrist. A Rubber B fits fine, however.

Under 7" I'd recommend Rubber B, and over 8" almost certainly Everest will be more comfortable. In the middle, you're probably fine either way.
That's interesting. I know from calling Everest that they don't have anything that fits moderately larger wrists (8"), and no particular plans for improving on that (although I was looking for leather straps). I figured everyone else was fine, but 7" is a lower bound??

That takes "niche product" to a new level.

Come on, Everest.
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Old 12 January 2020, 02:38 PM   #26
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I can recommend Everest.
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Old 12 January 2020, 04:40 PM   #27
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I went with an Everest grey rubber strap for my Explorer. The version that works with the Rolex deployment is fantastic. I was able to get a perfect fit for hot humid weather for a recent trip, use the easy link when needed, and it’s quick to resize for cooler weather with the deployment. Comfort wise it’s right up there with OEM Omega rubber straps.
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My GOD!!! What happened to the center part of the clasp???
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You will get sick of the rubber and be back to the oyster in no time. The oyster is one of the great reasons to have a sub
This.

But, I did put the SD on the RubberB and wore it for about 4 mos before switching back. It’s a cool look, but I haven’t worn it in 3 yrs now.

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anyone see rubber b on a bluesy and do you like it?
Apparently I misread the title of the thread. But seriously these threads usually digress into which is better and which ones have had failures in use. I personally have had four Everests and I'm fine with their fit, finish, and function. I've stayed away from RubberB only because of their higher prices. Choosing either is fine; Everest makes other straps than rubber as well.
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