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Old 15 January 2019, 05:47 AM   #1
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Vintage Rolex Bands

Hi all. I have a 1968 Submariner 5513 and wanted to get a rubber Everest Watch Band. I contacted the company and they had informed me that they do not make bands for my year of watch. Can anyone recommend a good brand of rubber watch band for vintage 5513's. Thanks.
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Old 15 January 2019, 05:59 AM   #2
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Apparently they sell rubber straps to fit a ref 1675 GMT. They may not be exactly the same, but pretty close.
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Old 15 January 2019, 07:53 AM   #3
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How about Rubber B?

https://rubberb.com/en?wickedsource=...0aAk0-EALw_wcB
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Old 15 January 2019, 08:06 AM   #4
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You could check out Watch Gecko. I bought a tropical strap a few years back for my 5513.
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Old 15 January 2019, 08:34 AM   #5
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You could check out Watch Gecko. I bought a tropical strap a few years back for my 5513.
Me too. Tropic is a more authentic look than Rubber B or similar, IMO.

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Old 15 January 2019, 10:48 AM   #6
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Me too. Tropic is a more authentic look than Rubber B or similar, IMO.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=548028
That’s where I got the idea from! Thanks Adam!
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Old 15 January 2019, 12:58 PM   #7
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Old 15 January 2019, 09:34 PM   #8
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I agree with Adam. The curved ends on Rubber B and Everest don’t do it for me. A good quality tropic looks way better. I’ve even rocked an Uncle Seiko waffle on my 1680 and it looks and feels great!


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Old 16 January 2019, 02:45 PM   #9
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Watch Gecko are great. I've ordered some rubber natos from them

I like the idea of the tropic rubber or Uncle Seiko waffle
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