ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Onewatchguy82 · 21 March 2019, 01:07 AM

Why does it seem that lots of watches are coming on silicone these days.
I have my omega on a 50 dollar aftermarket bracelet
Because I feel the omega silicone band makes it look cheap

Onewatchguy82 · 21 March 2019, 01:50 AM

Some pics

toxicavenger · 21 March 2019, 02:21 AM

Because they are cheap. But if I am not mistaken I thought the Omega strap was rubber?

Onewatchguy82 · 21 March 2019, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

Because they are cheap. But if I am not mistaken I thought the Omega strap was rubber?

Yes sorry I'm referring to rubber

Chewbacca · 21 March 2019, 02:53 AM

A good quality natural rubber or caoutchouc watch band consists of polymers of organic compound isoprene. They’re even infused with vanillin or real vanilla which gives off a nice scent and helps with flexibility.

They certainly cost more than a simple ss bracelet (think lowest grade watch to premium grade which can range from 301L to 316L) by a wide margin.

Prior to be getting a rubber-b for my dssd I tried a cheaper rubbery band and liked it a lot. The difference from the $25 to the $200 rubber-b was worth it considering I put it on a $10k watch, at the time.

And silicone is not rubber. Silicone is quite cheap.

Fencer · 21 March 2019, 03:22 AM

They are a good practical alternative to bracelet on an actively worn watch.

Especially on watches where strap change takes seconds - ie Panerai.

21 March 2019, 01:07 AM	#1
Onewatchguy82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Orlando Watch: Meteorite Posts: 494	Silicone bands Why does it seem that lots of watches are coming on silicone these days. I have my omega on a 50 dollar aftermarket bracelet Because I feel the omega silicone band makes it look cheap

21 March 2019, 02:21 AM	#3
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Because they are cheap. But if I am not mistaken I thought the Omega strap was rubber?

21 March 2019, 02:53 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	A good quality natural rubber or caoutchouc watch band consists of polymers of organic compound isoprene. They’re even infused with vanillin or real vanilla which gives off a nice scent and helps with flexibility. They certainly cost more than a simple ss bracelet (think lowest grade watch to premium grade which can range from 301L to 316L) by a wide margin. Prior to be getting a rubber-b for my dssd I tried a cheaper rubbery band and liked it a lot. The difference from the $25 to the $200 rubber-b was worth it considering I put it on a $10k watch, at the time. And silicone is not rubber. Silicone is quite cheap.

21 March 2019, 03:22 AM	#6
Fencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: usa Posts: 287	They are a good practical alternative to bracelet on an actively worn watch. Especially on watches where strap change takes seconds - ie Panerai.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)