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wantonebad · 24 November 2014, 01:41 PM

Need suggestions for a rubber strap for my SM300. The OEM bracelet has a single snap clasp that is not secure enough for daily use, I've had it primarily on a NATO but if I get it wet in the shower or at the pool it takes 4 hours to dry so I'd like to get a rubber strap or another steal bracelet (not mesh) to put it on. Any and all suggestions welcome for a 20MM wide bracelet/strap.

RolexPete · 24 November 2014, 10:10 PM

Why not mesh???? Come on give it a try....you will love it!!

Other than the 1171 you already have, IMHO it is the only other steel band that belongs on this watch.

azguy · 24 November 2014, 11:47 PM

Go tried and true, RubberB. I love that watch

Ken B · 24 November 2014, 11:49 PM

Lots of rubber straps out there..I don't think I can drop websites here but all you need is the horn width and go google...Rubber watch straps. As long as you know the size you can find it on those sites.

Noonan · 25 November 2014, 12:16 AM

I'd either go Isofrane for rubber or a mesh bracelet. Both would look excellent.

pdoukas · 25 November 2014, 02:29 AM

I have a mesh on mine, omega original vintage not the new one, and it is the most comfy bracelet I have. I have hairy arms and not a single hair is pulled. Now if you just don't want one then look into the rubber B

RolexPete · 25 November 2014, 02:37 AM

Come on Marc...mesh...mesh...mesh....

FTX I · 25 November 2014, 04:31 AM

Why it's not secure enough for daily use, Marc? I have many watches with the same kind of clasp and never had any issue. IMHO nothing beats the original bracelet.

wantonebad · 25 November 2014, 04:46 AM

I hear you all!! Yea Pete, the mesh is cool looking but just not my cup of tea. And Flavio, the bracelet is fine except that it comes undone occasionally and it makes me nervous. As cool as it looks, it's in fact not a very "substantial" bracelet if you know what I mean, I see it as getting caught in something and possibly breaking? Probably fine, but I'm just looking for an alternative.

Isofrane and Rubber B have been looked at I was just wondering if anyone had any experience putting them on one of these watches...

FTX I · 25 November 2014, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

And Flavio, the bracelet is fine except that it comes undone occasionally and it makes me nervous. As cool as it looks, it's in fact not a very "substantial" bracelet if you know what I mean, I see it as getting caught in something and possibly breaking? Probably fine, but I'm just looking for an alternative..

I hear you. If it's just the clasp your watchmaker can make it new again with a simple adjustment. New spring bars would help too. If you still want something different, I would go with an awesome mesh bracelet my friend. Good luck and post pics!

azguy · 25 November 2014, 06:29 AM

Otto Frei has some rubber straps, not cheap, but what is for our toys

DCgator · 25 November 2014, 07:01 AM

I use Hirsch Pure on both my two Omega SMP and on my DSSD.

swils8610 · 25 November 2014, 11:15 AM

How about Hodinkee leather?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1416878100.906680.jpg

wantonebad · 25 November 2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

How about Hodinkee leather?Attachment 558714

Yeah it wouldn't do so well in the shower...

RolexPete · 1 December 2014, 10:07 PM

Marc did you find a strap?

24 November 2014, 01:41 PM	#1
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	Vintage SM300 Rubber Strap Need suggestions for a rubber strap for my SM300. The OEM bracelet has a single snap clasp that is not secure enough for daily use, I've had it primarily on a NATO but if I get it wet in the shower or at the pool it takes 4 hours to dry so I'd like to get a rubber strap or another steal bracelet (not mesh) to put it on. Any and all suggestions welcome for a 20MM wide bracelet/strap. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

24 November 2014, 10:10 PM	#2
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,937	Why not mesh???? Come on give it a try....you will love it!! Other than the 1171 you already have, IMHO it is the only other steel band that belongs on this watch. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

24 November 2014, 11:49 PM	#4
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	Lots of rubber straps out there..I don't think I can drop websites here but all you need is the horn width and go google...Rubber watch straps. As long as you know the size you can find it on those sites. __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

25 November 2014, 02:37 AM	#7
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,937	Come on Marc...mesh...mesh...mesh.... __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

25 November 2014, 04:46 AM	#9
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	I hear you all!! Yea Pete, the mesh is cool looking but just not my cup of tea. And Flavio, the bracelet is fine except that it comes undone occasionally and it makes me nervous. As cool as it looks, it's in fact not a very "substantial" bracelet if you know what I mean, I see it as getting caught in something and possibly breaking? Probably fine, but I'm just looking for an alternative. Isofrane and Rubber B have been looked at I was just wondering if anyone had any experience putting them on one of these watches... __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

24 November 2014, 11:47 PM	#3
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Go tried and true, RubberB. I love that watch

25 November 2014, 12:16 AM	#5
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I'd either go Isofrane for rubber or a mesh bracelet. Both would look excellent.

25 November 2014, 02:29 AM	#6
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	I have a mesh on mine, omega original vintage not the new one, and it is the most comfy bracelet I have. I have hairy arms and not a single hair is pulled. Now if you just don't want one then look into the rubber B

25 November 2014, 04:31 AM	#8
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Why it's not secure enough for daily use, Marc? I have many watches with the same kind of clasp and never had any issue. IMHO nothing beats the original bracelet.

25 November 2014, 06:29 AM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Otto Frei has some rubber straps, not cheap, but what is for our toys

25 November 2014, 07:01 AM	#12
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I use Hirsch Pure on both my two Omega SMP and on my DSSD.

25 November 2014, 11:15 AM	#13
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	How about Hodinkee leather?ImageUploadedByTapatalk1416878100.906680.jpg

1 December 2014, 10:07 PM	#15
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,937	Marc did you find a strap? __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

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