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iliadisc · 15 January 2018, 07:04 AM

Hello guys!

I just purchased a no-date sub.
I am looking to buy a brown leather strap.
Let me know which brands you trust more!

Maiden · 15 January 2018, 07:51 AM

None for me. Can’t wrap my head around a leather strap on a dive watch.

douglasf13 · 15 January 2018, 07:58 AM

I used to wear this on my Sub all the time. After owning just about every rubber strap on the market, from Everest to RubberB to everything else, I found this Hirsch James to be perfect, because it is leather on the outside with rubber underneath, so, it looks like a normal leather strap from a couple of feet away, but it is fully waterproof and quick drying. I even wear it in the shower.

wiggindude · 15 January 2018, 08:15 AM

I have a Gunny strap for my sub like this one.

karmatp · 15 January 2018, 08:19 AM

It is a dive watch, no leather for me. I think it looks terrible to be honest. If I want to wear a strap, I wear a watch that belongs on a strap.

AEC · 15 January 2018, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden

None for me. Can’t wrap my head around a leather strap on a dive watch.

Me too. The best leather strap on a Sub is its original Oyster bracelet.

subtona · 15 January 2018, 08:31 AM

If it must come off the bracelet for a temporary period...only a NATO strap will do for me.
Either nylon or leather.

douglasf13 · 15 January 2018, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

It is a dive watch, no leather for me. I think it looks terrible to be honest. If I want to wear a strap, I wear a watch that belongs on a strap.

James Bond had no problem doing it, FWIW.

Juantxo · 15 January 2018, 08:35 AM

Rolex Oyster bracelet. It's a watch for divers.

solesman · 15 January 2018, 08:37 AM

Bracelet FTW.

douglasf13 · 15 January 2018, 08:39 AM

I'm not sure wearing a Sub on leather is any worse than owning a Sub and not taking it diving, so don't listen to these knuckleheads.

Wear what you like, but I think the rubber/leather performance strap I mentioned above is the best of both worlds.

hbombkid · 15 January 2018, 09:01 AM

I think the brown Everest looks ok, but if it’s a strap rubber the way to go. Everest or Rubber B are good choices, but if you can find one get an Oysterflex. They are really comfortable!!!

mjclark32 · 15 January 2018, 09:52 AM

I’ve tried leather, a lot, on mine. Never worked imo

abozz · 15 January 2018, 10:09 AM

I LOVE leather on my Sub.

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slipperman · 15 January 2018, 10:13 AM

I think the leather looks best on the vintage.
Bulang & Sons.

Howie · 15 January 2018, 10:19 AM

Sharkskin...

droptopman · 15 January 2018, 10:22 AM

Bulang and Sons are great on vintage. Worn lots of straps on vintage models, but prefer bracelets on the modern. Everest rubber is nice on modern as well. Here are a couple pics
5513 on NOS Tropic rubber

Shell cordovan color 8

Bulang and Sons

Another B&S in red. Looks better on a GMT Pepsi.

abozz · 15 January 2018, 10:32 AM

I always felt that my 16610 had very thin lugs for a sports watch, datejust inheritance. I think the Super Case is the best Sub to date and looks fabulous in leather. IMHO. Here my 16610 and 116610 with the same leather strap from Moretti.

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GradyPhilpott · 15 January 2018, 11:17 AM

I'd never put a leather strap on my Sub, but I'm all ears when it comes to leather straps in general.

vladamir15 · 15 January 2018, 11:20 AM

You can get a geniune rolex crocodile one from rsc for $360, a seller on the fourms sells a geniune rolex lizard strap for $145 - https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=558360 . I would go with theses when leather strap prices like everest are ~225. That’s what I did.

bobernet · 15 January 2018, 11:22 AM

Stainless steel is the best way to wear an SS Sub.

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hbombkid · 15 January 2018, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abozz

I LOVE leather on my Sub.

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That’s a decent color what type of strap?

AK797 · 15 January 2018, 11:40 AM

For a diver I prefer rubber or stingray, shark.

Cantab · 15 January 2018, 12:02 PM

Rover Haven shell cordovan nato straps are beautiful, and can be made in many colors.

slide13 · 15 January 2018, 12:15 PM

Love the Sub on the leather! If you’re going to dive you can always throw it on a nato or back on the bracelet...as if any more than 1% of Sub owners ever dive, haha.

Some great looking leather clad subs shown in this thread!

Jdreg · 15 January 2018, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iliadisc

Hello guys!

I just purchased a no-date sub.
I am looking to buy a brown leather strap.
Let me know which brands you trust more!

I can’t see where he’s asked “if” he should put leather on the sub

Get what u like. Martu is excellent value and variety.
Be aware it will get scuffed on the case, this is where the curved Everest shines.

Andrés G · 15 January 2018, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

If it must come off the bracelet for a temporary period...only a NATO strap will do for me.
Either nylon or leather.

Same for me.

rebel_1 · 15 January 2018, 12:36 PM

I like leather straps but I prefer the bracelet on the Sub TBH.

msrw · 15 January 2018, 12:52 PM

The big thing about the Everest leather strap--some models anyway--is curved ends that fit Rolex sport watches perfectly. I use one occasionally on a Yachtmaster. I could see it working aesthetically on a Sub.

DoctorA · 15 January 2018, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abozz

I always felt that my 16610 had very thin lugs for a sports watch, datejust inheritance. I think the Super Case is the best Sub to date and looks fabulous in leather. IMHO. Here my 16610 and 116610 with the same leather strap from Moretti.

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That is really great looking!!

15 January 2018, 07:04 AM	#1
iliadisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New York Watch: 14060M Posts: 54	What is your favorite leather strap brand on a Submariner? Hello guys! I just purchased a no-date sub. I am looking to buy a brown leather strap. Let me know which brands you trust more!

15 January 2018, 07:51 AM	#2
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	None for me. Can’t wrap my head around a leather strap on a dive watch. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

15 January 2018, 08:19 AM	#5
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	It is a dive watch, no leather for me. I think it looks terrible to be honest. If I want to wear a strap, I wear a watch that belongs on a strap. __________________ My grails:

15 January 2018, 08:31 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	If it must come off the bracelet for a temporary period...only a NATO strap will do for me. Either nylon or leather. __________________

15 January 2018, 09:52 AM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I’ve tried leather, a lot, on mine. Never worked imo __________________

15 January 2018, 08:15 AM	#4
wiggindude "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Houston Watch: 14060M Posts: 111	I have a Gunny strap for my sub like this one.

15 January 2018, 08:35 AM	#9
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Rolex Oyster bracelet. It's a watch for divers.

15 January 2018, 08:37 AM	#10
solesman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 526	Bracelet FTW.

15 January 2018, 08:39 AM	#11
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	I'm not sure wearing a Sub on leather is any worse than owning a Sub and not taking it diving, so don't listen to these knuckleheads. Wear what you like, but I think the rubber/leather performance strap I mentioned above is the best of both worlds.

15 January 2018, 09:01 AM	#12
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	I think the brown Everest looks ok, but if it’s a strap rubber the way to go. Everest or Rubber B are good choices, but if you can find one get an Oysterflex. They are really comfortable!!!

15 January 2018, 10:09 AM	#14
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I LOVE leather on my Sub. Enviado desde mi SM-G935F mediante Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 10:13 AM	#15
slipperman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: westcoast Posts: 134	I think the leather looks best on the vintage. Bulang & Sons.

15 January 2018, 10:19 AM	#16
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,030	Sharkskin...

15 January 2018, 10:22 AM	#17
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Bulang and Sons are great on vintage. Worn lots of straps on vintage models, but prefer bracelets on the modern. Everest rubber is nice on modern as well. Here are a couple pics 5513 on NOS Tropic rubber Shell cordovan color 8 Bulang and Sons Bulang and Sons Another B&S in red. Looks better on a GMT Pepsi. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

15 January 2018, 10:32 AM	#18
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I always felt that my 16610 had very thin lugs for a sports watch, datejust inheritance. I think the Super Case is the best Sub to date and looks fabulous in leather. IMHO. Here my 16610 and 116610 with the same leather strap from Moretti. Enviado desde mi SM-G935F mediante Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 11:17 AM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	I'd never put a leather strap on my Sub, but I'm all ears when it comes to leather straps in general. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

15 January 2018, 11:20 AM	#20
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	You can get a geniune rolex crocodile one from rsc for $360, a seller on the fourms sells a geniune rolex lizard strap for $145 - https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=558360 . I would go with theses when leather strap prices like everest are ~225. That’s what I did. __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

15 January 2018, 11:22 AM	#21
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Stainless steel is the best way to wear an SS Sub. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 11:40 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	For a diver I prefer rubber or stingray, shark.

15 January 2018, 12:02 PM	#24
Cantab "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northeast U.S. Watch: Your 6 Posts: 186	Rover Haven shell cordovan nato straps are beautiful, and can be made in many colors.

15 January 2018, 12:15 PM	#25
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 931	Love the Sub on the leather! If you’re going to dive you can always throw it on a nato or back on the bracelet...as if any more than 1% of Sub owners ever dive, haha. Some great looking leather clad subs shown in this thread!

15 January 2018, 12:36 PM	#28
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I like leather straps but I prefer the bracelet on the Sub TBH. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

15 January 2018, 12:52 PM	#29
msrw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: St Paul, MN USA Posts: 17	The big thing about the Everest leather strap--some models anyway--is curved ends that fit Rolex sport watches perfectly. I use one occasionally on a Yachtmaster. I could see it working aesthetically on a Sub.

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