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AK797 · 14 September 2020, 12:29 AM

Design is rather uninspiring, was hoping the khaki would be a deeper shade than that, but like with the Cermit looks like milky green is in. Blue is the best looking.

P.sheridan · 14 September 2020, 12:55 AM

Not wishing to change the subject, but what tool do you folk find best for spring bar removal on the Aquanaut??

wisguy · 14 September 2020, 01:07 AM

Don't like it...

What's the point? The PP strap is less than 300 bucks, looks great and I'm sure it's better made.

wisguy · 14 September 2020, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by P.sheridan

Not wishing to change the subject, but what tool do you folk find best for spring bar removal on the Aquanaut??

Any spring bar tool works, the tricky parts are the metal prongs that go into the case that are to pain to get aligned.

I changed the strap a few times when I owned it and it was a stressful operation.

chiscott_29 · 14 September 2020, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by P.sheridan

Not wishing to change the subject, but what tool do you folk find best for spring bar removal on the Aquanaut??

https://www.amazon.com/Bergeon-6767-...s%2C166&sr=8-6

CamSLC · 14 September 2020, 01:28 AM

This didn't meet my expectations. I'll stick with my black one. 4 years old and I think it's time for a fresh one.

P.sheridan · 14 September 2020, 01:58 AM

Thank you.

GB-man · 14 September 2020, 08:46 AM

I think it’s better than expected but I don’t have a 5167 so no use.

250 is about what they charge for those Rolex straps. They’d be fools to charge less. Your customer owns a 20k timepiece they are looking to customize lol

Quality should be every bit as good as factory.

chiscott_29 · 14 September 2020, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Quality should be every bit as good as factory.

I actually ended up ordering two colors, and one is a total shot in the dark. If I don't like it I will just return it.

I'll post pics and thoughts when I get the straps and put them on the 5167R. I really think quality will be just fine judging by their other products. And I agree the price point is consistent with OEM as well as their other offerings.

woof · 14 September 2020, 09:26 AM

A big disappointment !!!! Rubber B could have done better. Instead they went for a lazy design.

Oryx · 14 September 2020, 10:10 AM

FYI Rubber B are the supplier of the original OEM tropical rubber straps for the aquanaut. whilst they are prohibited from selling these directly to consumers I would assume that the quality of this alternative design will be identical. The stamping on the back etc is all very consistent- if only they had got the design in the front side sorted!!

mateopg · 15 September 2020, 08:54 AM

I have my tempomat for the 5167a. This brand is not as now as rubber b but they released straps for the aquanaut months before, the design is great and made of FKM vulcanized rubber so its great, cannot get it off my watch. In case it helps

https://tempomaterials.com/collectio...patek-philippe

Mr. Miami · 15 September 2020, 09:34 AM

As a major enthusiast for this watch, I’d never change the strap that comes factory on it. Makes no sense to me and in the next few months I’ll be searching for one and can’t wait to wear it.

SL BRABUS · 15 September 2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mateopg

I have my tempomat for the 5167a. This brand is not as now as rubber b but they released straps for the aquanaut months before, the design is great and made of FKM vulcanized rubber so its great, cannot get it off my watch. In case it helps

https://tempomaterials.com/collectio...patek-philippe

The Tempomat look better than Rubber B......

macrowatch · 15 September 2020, 11:33 AM

Have to admit white rubber strap looks pretty good.

agfebres · 18 September 2020, 05:38 AM

Arrived today, will post more pics once installed!

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agfebres · 18 September 2020, 11:34 PM

Comfortable, Great Rubber B Quality...No Regrets!

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chiscott_29 · 19 September 2020, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by agfebres

Comfortable, Great Rubber B Quality...No Regrets!

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I think it looks great!! Nice pick up.

I'll stand by waiting for a purist to say it doesn't look good and you should have instead purchased the OEM strap for $3,000

agfebres · 19 September 2020, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chiscott_29

I think it looks great!! Nice pick up.

I'll stand by waiting for a purist to say it doesn't look good and you should have instead purchased the OEM strap for $3,000

Thank you!

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Watchflair · 19 September 2020, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by agfebres

Comfortable, Great Rubber B Quality...No Regrets!

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Some more shots please - I think it's great to switch it up. While I'm not in love with the design I can see where the took the inspiration from the dial and tried to put their own spin on it.

Watchflair · 19 September 2020, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mateopg

I have my tempomat for the 5167a. This brand is not as now as rubber b but they released straps for the aquanaut months before, the design is great and made of FKM vulcanized rubber so its great, cannot get it off my watch. In case it helps

https://tempomaterials.com/collectio...patek-philippe

This is pretty nice - I'm a fan.

SL BRABUS · 19 September 2020, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agfebres

Arrived today, will post more pics once installed!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by agfebres

Comfortable, Great Rubber B Quality...No Regrets!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not bad.... I like it, but it takes some getting used to.... Well done.....

Thanks for sharing.....

agfebres · 19 September 2020, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Some more shots please - I think it's great to switch it up. While I'm not in love with the design I can see where the took the inspiration from the dial and tried to put their own spin on it.

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agfebres · 19 September 2020, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Not bad.... I like it, but it takes some getting used to.... Well done.....

Thanks for sharing.....

Thanks!

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agfebres · 19 September 2020, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Some more shots please - I think it's great to switch it up. While I'm not in love with the design I can see where the took the inspiration from the dial and tried to put their own spin on it.

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Watchflair · 19 September 2020, 03:06 AM

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Nice! thanks for sharing

SDDS · 19 September 2020, 05:07 AM

looks beautiful, i got the red, i already have the OEM green, but i might get the green later as an extra strap..

The Argonaut · 19 September 2020, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mateopg

I have my tempomat for the 5167a. This brand is not as now as rubber b but they released straps for the aquanaut months before, the design is great and made of FKM vulcanized rubber so its great, cannot get it off my watch. In case it helps

https://tempomaterials.com/collectio...patek-philippe

Looks fantastic.

The Argonaut · 19 September 2020, 05:39 AM

I think the straps look great. Different strokes for different folks.

Passionata · 19 September 2020, 05:48 AM

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I think it looks awesome ,instead of PP RubberB cash the profit ,and they deserve it .well done.

14 September 2020, 01:07 AM	#33
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Don't like it... What's the point? The PP strap is less than 300 bucks, looks great and I'm sure it's better made. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

14 September 2020, 08:46 AM	#38
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	I think it’s better than expected but I don’t have a 5167 so no use. 250 is about what they charge for those Rolex straps. They’d be fools to charge less. Your customer owns a 20k timepiece they are looking to customize lol Quality should be every bit as good as factory. __________________

14 September 2020, 09:26 AM	#40
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	A big disappointment !!!! Rubber B could have done better. Instead they went for a lazy design. __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

15 September 2020, 09:34 AM	#43
Mr. Miami "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: United States Posts: 881	As a major enthusiast for this watch, I’d never change the strap that comes factory on it. Makes no sense to me and in the next few months I’ll be searching for one and can’t wait to wear it. __________________ Time is Money.

18 September 2020, 05:38 AM	#46
agfebres "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: GONZO Location: USA Watch: Aquanaut 5167/1a Posts: 490	Arrived today, will post more pics once installed! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ROLEX son ReLOjes EXcelentes

14 September 2020, 12:29 AM	#31
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	Design is rather uninspiring, was hoping the khaki would be a deeper shade than that, but like with the Cermit looks like milky green is in. Blue is the best looking.

14 September 2020, 12:55 AM	#32
P.sheridan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ireland Posts: 3	Not wishing to change the subject, but what tool do you folk find best for spring bar removal on the Aquanaut??

14 September 2020, 01:28 AM	#36
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	This didn't meet my expectations. I'll stick with my black one. 4 years old and I think it's time for a fresh one.

14 September 2020, 01:58 AM	#37
P.sheridan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ireland Posts: 3	Thank you.

14 September 2020, 10:10 AM	#41
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,874	FYI Rubber B are the supplier of the original OEM tropical rubber straps for the aquanaut. whilst they are prohibited from selling these directly to consumers I would assume that the quality of this alternative design will be identical. The stamping on the back etc is all very consistent- if only they had got the design in the front side sorted!!

15 September 2020, 11:33 AM	#45
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	Have to admit white rubber strap looks pretty good.

18 September 2020, 11:34 PM	#47
agfebres "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: GONZO Location: USA Watch: Aquanaut 5167/1a Posts: 490	Rubber B for Aquanaut Comfortable, Great Rubber B Quality...No Regrets! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ROLEX son ReLOjes EXcelentes

19 September 2020, 05:07 AM	#57
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,781	looks beautiful, i got the red, i already have the OEM green, but i might get the green later as an extra strap.. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

19 September 2020, 05:39 AM	#59
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	I think the straps look great. Different strokes for different folks.

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