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jhd29 · 26 February 2020, 09:20 AM

I finally managed to get the Rubber B strap on my SD43. It took a little bit of doing, but the end result is fantastic, in my opinion. Very comfortable and feels like it was made for the Rolex.
My Old English Bulldog, Shamus, loves it!!
Your thoughts??

Best to alll,

Joe

cdubg21 · 26 February 2020, 10:05 AM

I personally don’t put any kind of strap on any of my watches (personal preference) but that looks good!

Boaters · 26 February 2020, 10:25 AM

Not a strap guy but that does look good and comfy

TNT009 · 26 February 2020, 10:26 AM

Looks great!

abozz · 26 February 2020, 10:29 AM

Very nice!!!

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Mwilsey103 · 26 February 2020, 10:48 AM

Looks great. Just can’t bring myself to justify $100s of bucks for 2 strips of rubber.

jhd29 · 26 February 2020, 11:10 AM

Well that didn’t last long. Haha!! I had the Rubber B on for a couple hours and already missed the bracelet. I have a drawer full of various leather, rubber, NATO straps I’ve used to change up watches in the past, as I’m sure lots of other here do too!!

EEpro · 26 February 2020, 11:20 AM

I use the rubber for beach and Disney. That's about it. The Rolex bracelet is so damn good.

watchmework · 26 February 2020, 11:48 AM

I see you already put the bracelet back on. The strap looks good for a change of pace but bracelet wins overall for me too.

cerendigit · 26 February 2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cdubg21

I personally don’t put any kind of strap on any of my watches (personal preference) but that looks good!

+1

Likestheshiny · 26 February 2020, 12:34 PM

If I only had one "sub-style" watch, I'd wear it on the bracelet. If I got a second one, though, I'd absolutely put it on a strap. I think that SD43 looks great on a rubber strap.

wcall · 26 February 2020, 01:44 PM

Looks killer! Picked up a RubberB for my 114060, but don’t think I’ll make the switch til the summer comes around. Can’t wait to try it out

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jeorge · 26 February 2020, 05:59 PM

I like the rubber more than the steel.

strafer_kid · 26 February 2020, 11:34 PM

looks good!

Wcdhtwn · 26 February 2020, 11:47 PM

I have a Rubber B on my GMT LN and like it a lot. I don’t see putting one on my SD43, but certainly understand why you like it, and it looks good.

MTdweller · 26 February 2020, 11:52 PM

Looks great! As long as Shamus approves, you’re good!

I’m waiting for the day when Rolex offers the OF strap as an option for all sports models, but I’m not holding my breath.

samson66 · 27 February 2020, 12:18 AM

Rolex is the one and only watch I would not personally put on a strap. Having said that, I think it looks very nice.

brandrea · 27 February 2020, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jhd29

Well that didn’t last long. Haha!! I had the Rubber B on for a couple hours and already missed the bracelet. I have a drawer full of various leather, rubber, NATO straps I’ve used to change up watches in the past, as I’m sure lots of other here do too!!

I have to say I’m in the same boat Joe

I have a drawer with Natos, leather and rubber straps. They only capture my interest for a short time and then it’s always back to the factory bracelets

alphadweller · 27 February 2020, 04:49 AM

I will leave the bracelet on my SD43 because it looks better to me and it's sturdier. A piece of non-OEM rubber on a 12k watch sends shivers down my spine. I've seen rubber straps disintegrating after some time on two occasions and almost lost two watches. It taught me a lesson.

franktehtank · 27 February 2020, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhd29

Well that didn’t last long. Haha!! I had the Rubber B on for a couple hours and already missed the bracelet. I have a drawer full of various leather, rubber, NATO straps I’ve used to change up watches in the past, as I’m sure lots of other here do too!!

I predicted this from your first post. Didn't have to scroll far to confirm it! haha.

RubberB's are cool, but nothing beats the Rolex steel bracelet.

Deep18 · 27 February 2020, 06:40 AM

Hi Shamus :)

crazycarlitos · 27 February 2020, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhd29

Well that didn’t last long. Haha!! I had the Rubber B on for a couple hours and already missed the bracelet. I have a drawer full of various leather, rubber, NATO straps I’ve used to change up watches in the past, as I’m sure lots of other here do too!!

Haha

Personally, I love the oyster bracelet.

I always like bracelet on Rolex, nato on Omega, and straps on my Pam.

Congrats on the SD43!

Brian Page · 27 February 2020, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I have to say I’m in the same boat Joe

I have a drawer with Natos, leather and rubber straps. They only capture my interest for a short time and then it’s always back to the factory bracelets

Isn't this the truth...anyone want a NATO?...

Shazbot302 · 27 February 2020, 07:54 AM

Came here to say “NO WAY” but that looks pretty good!

Yuri.Popov · 28 February 2020, 12:54 AM

Rubber B id OEM to 100k + watches (Roger Dubuis) so 13k should be ok...

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadweller

I will leave the bracelet on my SD43 because it looks better to me and it's sturdier. A piece of non-OEM rubber on a 12k watch sends shivers down my spine. I've seen rubber straps disintegrating after some time on two occasions and almost lost two watches. It taught me a lesson.

Brny11 · 28 February 2020, 12:56 AM

Looks fine but bracelet looks farrrr superior. I’m sure comfort is better though so I can’t completely hate it. Rubber b so epically over priced though.

alphadweller · 28 February 2020, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuri.Popov

Rubber B id OEM to 100k + watches (Roger Dubuis) so 13k should be ok...

Yeah? That's RubberB for you. But by all means be my guest.

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beshannon · 28 February 2020, 01:21 AM

Looks great, I am enjoying mine

Yuri.Popov · 28 February 2020, 01:32 AM

how do you know that's a rubber b?

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Originally Posted by alphadweller

Yeah? That's RubberB for you. But by all means be my guest.

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Rrpdc · 28 February 2020, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhd29

Well that didn’t last long. Haha!! I had the Rubber B on for a couple hours and already missed the bracelet. I have a drawer full of various leather, rubber, NATO straps I’ve used to change up watches in the past, as I’m sure lots of other here do too!!

I did same thing but rubber b for 2 weeks. Just felt cheap and went back to bracelet.

26 February 2020, 11:20 AM	#8
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,084	I use the rubber for beach and Disney. That's about it. The Rolex bracelet is so damn good. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

28 February 2020, 01:21 AM	#28
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Looks great, I am enjoying mine __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

26 February 2020, 10:05 AM	#2
cdubg21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV Posts: 469	I personally don’t put any kind of strap on any of my watches (personal preference) but that looks good!

26 February 2020, 10:25 AM	#3
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Not a strap guy but that does look good and comfy

26 February 2020, 10:26 AM	#4
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,109	Looks great!

26 February 2020, 10:29 AM	#5
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Very nice!!! Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

26 February 2020, 10:48 AM	#6
Mwilsey103 Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Watch: DJ41/BB58 Posts: 240	Looks great. Just can’t bring myself to justify $100s of bucks for 2 strips of rubber.

26 February 2020, 11:48 AM	#9
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I see you already put the bracelet back on. The strap looks good for a change of pace but bracelet wins overall for me too.

26 February 2020, 12:34 PM	#11
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	If I only had one "sub-style" watch, I'd wear it on the bracelet. If I got a second one, though, I'd absolutely put it on a strap. I think that SD43 looks great on a rubber strap.

26 February 2020, 01:44 PM	#12
wcall "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 24	Looks killer! Picked up a RubberB for my 114060, but don’t think I’ll make the switch til the summer comes around. Can’t wait to try it out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 February 2020, 05:59 PM	#13
jeorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: U.S.A Posts: 139	I like the rubber more than the steel.

26 February 2020, 11:34 PM	#14
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	looks good!

26 February 2020, 11:47 PM	#15
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	I have a Rubber B on my GMT LN and like it a lot. I don’t see putting one on my SD43, but certainly understand why you like it, and it looks good.

26 February 2020, 11:52 PM	#16
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	Looks great! As long as Shamus approves, you’re good! I’m waiting for the day when Rolex offers the OF strap as an option for all sports models, but I’m not holding my breath.

27 February 2020, 12:18 AM	#17
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,897	Rolex is the one and only watch I would not personally put on a strap. Having said that, I think it looks very nice.

27 February 2020, 04:49 AM	#19
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,899	I will leave the bracelet on my SD43 because it looks better to me and it's sturdier. A piece of non-OEM rubber on a 12k watch sends shivers down my spine. I've seen rubber straps disintegrating after some time on two occasions and almost lost two watches. It taught me a lesson.

27 February 2020, 06:40 AM	#21
Deep18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 528	Hi Shamus :)

27 February 2020, 07:54 AM	#24
Shazbot302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA Posts: 351	Came here to say “NO WAY” but that looks pretty good!

28 February 2020, 12:56 AM	#26
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,456	Looks fine but bracelet looks farrrr superior. I’m sure comfort is better though so I can’t completely hate it. Rubber b so epically over priced though.

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