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Kneecough · 11 April 2018, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 81sforlife

No issue or gap with my Everest Rubber on my SubC.

Same here.

Paul_I · 11 April 2018, 08:02 AM

Happy with the RubberB I use on my YM1 during the summer months. It does make the watch more under the radar, I disagree that it would make it look like a knockoff, considering fakes attempt to resemble OEM as much as possible. I also sail with my YM, don't care what people think of my watch, and beat the hell out of it - so certainly not a perfectionist.

Plai · 11 April 2018, 10:44 AM

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mOvQf95CBCrTzzCD2

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Do you have a pic of your Daytona on Rubber B? Considering one for my 116520. Thx!

I don’t have enough post to include a link!

westsiderkg · 11 April 2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexZen

OP, can you show pictures of the buckle, and illustrate the issues with it? And I know you said it was definitely not an eBay knockoff, but where did you pick it up from? If from Everest, I’m sure they’ll stand by their product and replace or refund it if the fit is poor and the buckle is flawed.

fwiw Everest provided a refund, but I had to eat return shipping.

RolexZen · 11 April 2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by westsiderkg

fwiw Everest provided a refund, but I had to eat return shipping.

Ah, fair enough.

Plai · 11 April 2018, 12:09 PM

Canook · 11 April 2018, 12:45 PM

i bought a rubber B for my Deepsea (reluctantly due to not liking the demensions of the bracelet on it) and i couldnt fault the fit or finish... quality was perfect...

Would i buy one again? no... i sold the deepsea and now leave my watches factory... if im in the mood for wearing a rubber watch ill throw in my Seiko or my Sinn

DJRikki · 11 April 2018, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by westsiderkg

wow that stitching is attrotious! reminds me of a project I did in 7th grade home ec class, lol.

Yup I was not happy.

Though I did get them to organise international DHL pickup from here in the UK so I wasnt out of pocket either way for shipping.

DJRikki · 11 April 2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by maximilianmuller

DJRikki I'd be very careful with that orange band. It's inexpensive silicone and can brake from the weight of the case risking your watch to fall off. Don't use that on a daily!

I thought of that and stress tested the hell out of it first. Bending back and forward to extreme and pulling it apart while secured with the buckle and it was 100% fine.

You should look at the chunky Panerai style one I have on my Tudor it was $10 too and its a BEAST! So price doesnt really matter.

superdog · 11 April 2018, 08:14 PM

I had one experience with this watch strap.

It was very positive. I would do again in a heartbeat.

kcmo · 12 April 2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Plai

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mOvQf95CBCrTzzCD2

I don’t have enough post to include a link!

Looks great, thank you!

alphasports · 5 September 2018, 05:13 AM

Just installed an Everest deployant-type strap on my LN, 5 minute install, perfect fit, love it.

I previously bought a Rubber B but returned it, not due to quality issues but at the time I still loved the steel bracelet and wanted to swap back and forth fairly often based on whim, but I found it a PITA to remove the steel one, easy to scratch the underside of the lugs.

Here we are a few months later and I have fallen out of love with the chrome center links so decided to try Everest as their straps are more streamlined than the Rubber B.

When I want the steel look I'll wear my Explorer! Mind you I have gotten good at removing the Rolex bracelet so may end up swapping back and forth once in awhile anyway.

So long story short, Everest for me has been a good news story. Expensive though, overpriced for 5" of rubber strips, but then ago so are the watches.

toxicavenger · 5 September 2018, 10:21 AM

Everest was perfect for me also. I think this was a one time qc issue. I do know some people have used the wrong thickness of spring bars this effects the fit also.

toxicavenger · 5 September 2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuri.Popov

Completely different product. Those are actually swiss made and great quality. Everest rubber straps are not

Where did you get the info these straps aren't Swiss made?

akapur12 · 25 November 2018, 02:06 AM

Direct quote from someone who works at Rubber B:

"You will notice the words "Swiss Made" in the rubber are missing in all other brands you might be considering, who secretly manufacture their rubber straps in China while using deceptive advertising."

Just thought I'd share since I'm on the verge of purchasing a rubber strap from Rubber B. Though he doesn't directly call it out, he's talking about Everest.

igomez70 · 10 February 2019, 10:00 AM

I know this is an old thread but I received this week the Everest rubber strap for my sub c and I can't complain about the look, feel and quality. I'm very happy with the fit, it's perfect, completely different experience than the OP.

I'm not saying they are not over priced but it's really a good product I don't care where it was made really.

I also like the Rubber B that I got for my Tudor Hydronaut too, very cool.

toxicavenger · 28 February 2019, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by akapur12

Direct quote from someone who works at Rubber B:

"You will notice the words "Swiss Made" in the rubber are missing in all other brands you might be considering, who secretly manufacture their rubber straps in China while using deceptive advertising."

Just thought I'd share since I'm on the verge of purchasing a rubber strap from Rubber B. Though he doesn't directly call it out, he's talking about Everest.

Hahahaha that is so LEGIT!!

VoiceOfReason · 9 November 2022, 07:23 AM

The difference between my RubberB and my new Everest band are unbelievable. I have no affiliation with either- just my personal experience.

The quality difference in how they feel and are finished and fit the watch is immediately obvious.

I was so disappointed with my $250 Everest strap that I went to return it immediately as in, the day I opened it. BUT--- no return, I missed the one week cutoff by a SINGLE DAY and they refused to honor it.

Usually crap products are supported by crap people- Everest whore-ology most certainly has earned my regards this way.

mateopg · 29 November 2023, 03:20 AM

really complete and nice review! love rubber straps and i personally always buy from Tempomat. they have some models in regular rubber and others in FKM vulcanized but both of them are very good priced.

hope it helps also in case any one is on search of any straps!

http://www.tempomaterials.com

11 April 2018, 08:02 AM	#62
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Happy with the RubberB I use on my YM1 during the summer months. It does make the watch more under the radar, I disagree that it would make it look like a knockoff, considering fakes attempt to resemble OEM as much as possible. I also sail with my YM, don't care what people think of my watch, and beat the hell out of it - so certainly not a perfectionist. __________________

11 April 2018, 12:45 PM	#67
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	i bought a rubber B for my Deepsea (reluctantly due to not liking the demensions of the bracelet on it) and i couldnt fault the fit or finish... quality was perfect... Would i buy one again? no... i sold the deepsea and now leave my watches factory... if im in the mood for wearing a rubber watch ill throw in my Seiko or my Sinn __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

11 April 2018, 08:14 PM	#70
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,707	I had one experience with this watch strap. It was very positive. I would do again in a heartbeat. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

11 April 2018, 12:09 PM	#66
Plai "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 143

5 September 2018, 05:13 AM	#72
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Just installed an Everest deployant-type strap on my LN, 5 minute install, perfect fit, love it. I previously bought a Rubber B but returned it, not due to quality issues but at the time I still loved the steel bracelet and wanted to swap back and forth fairly often based on whim, but I found it a PITA to remove the steel one, easy to scratch the underside of the lugs. Here we are a few months later and I have fallen out of love with the chrome center links so decided to try Everest as their straps are more streamlined than the Rubber B. When I want the steel look I'll wear my Explorer! Mind you I have gotten good at removing the Rolex bracelet so may end up swapping back and forth once in awhile anyway. So long story short, Everest for me has been a good news story. Expensive though, overpriced for 5" of rubber strips, but then ago so are the watches.

5 September 2018, 10:21 AM	#73
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Everest was perfect for me also. I think this was a one time qc issue. I do know some people have used the wrong thickness of spring bars this effects the fit also.

25 November 2018, 02:06 AM	#75
akapur12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 14	Direct quote from someone who works at Rubber B: "You will notice the words "Swiss Made" in the rubber are missing in all other brands you might be considering, who secretly manufacture their rubber straps in China while using deceptive advertising." Just thought I'd share since I'm on the verge of purchasing a rubber strap from Rubber B. Though he doesn't directly call it out, he's talking about Everest.

10 February 2019, 10:00 AM	#76
igomez70 Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 92	I know this is an old thread but I received this week the Everest rubber strap for my sub c and I can't complain about the look, feel and quality. I'm very happy with the fit, it's perfect, completely different experience than the OP. I'm not saying they are not over priced but it's really a good product I don't care where it was made really. I also like the Rubber B that I got for my Tudor Hydronaut too, very cool.

9 November 2022, 07:23 AM	#78
VoiceOfReason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: on the water Watch: vintage GMT-Master Posts: 4	The difference between my RubberB and my new Everest band are unbelievable. I have no affiliation with either- just my personal experience. The quality difference in how they feel and are finished and fit the watch is immediately obvious. I was so disappointed with my $250 Everest strap that I went to return it immediately as in, the day I opened it. BUT--- no return, I missed the one week cutoff by a SINGLE DAY and they refused to honor it. Usually crap products are supported by crap people- Everest whore-ology most certainly has earned my regards this way.

29 November 2023, 03:20 AM	#79
mateopg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Madrid Posts: 43	really complete and nice review! love rubber straps and i personally always buy from Tempomat. they have some models in regular rubber and others in FKM vulcanized but both of them are very good priced. hope it helps also in case any one is on search of any straps! http://www.tempomaterials.com

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