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Old 26 March 2019, 12:27 PM   #1
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Aftermarket Rubber Bands

Hey All,

i'd like to hear about any and all experiences and recommendations of aftermarket rubber and leather bands for the AP RO's.

Thanks!
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Old 26 March 2019, 12:31 PM   #2
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Rubber B


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Old 26 March 2019, 01:51 PM   #3
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Just ordered that same rubber b strap for my 39mm roc

Pricey but Swiss made quality with titanium inserts so no need for plots if you aren't on a leather strap or outfitting a roo

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Old 26 March 2019, 03:01 PM   #4
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Vagenari strap with steel plots cost me around $300.

Works very well, tang buckle is more comfortable than deployant clasp.


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Old 26 March 2019, 11:01 PM   #5
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how's the fit of the vagenari strap?
been looking for someone who bought those straps since they seem to be the only other alternative for a15300OR
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:00 AM   #6
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subscribing to this, as I've been considering trying out a leather or rubber strap on the 15400. Love the bracelet, but want to see what else is out there.
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:06 AM   #7
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Rubber B is bomb - only complaint is the look of the velcro vs a tang buckle or deployant.
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:11 AM   #8
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Rubber B for me, Inexpensive considering that you don't need to buy a conversion kit. The offshore is on oem rubber and both straps are identical in finish and quality. I can't see myself putting a made in China product on an Audemars Piguet reason why I won't purchase a Vagenari or Horus.
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:26 AM   #9
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I swapped from leather to rubber and it's perfect. +1 on the rubber b.
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Old 27 March 2019, 01:58 AM   #10
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Why only aftermarket? Why not go with AP OEM?
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Old 27 March 2019, 07:33 AM   #11
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You can find good deals on the OEM AP straps on Chrono24, some of which are new. I picked a new black rubber strap for my 42mm ROO for $300 shipped.
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Old 27 March 2019, 08:09 AM   #12
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all great info! Thanks !
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Old 27 March 2019, 10:02 AM   #13
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subscribing to this, as I've been considering trying out a leather or rubber strap on the 15400. Love the bracelet, but want to see what else is out there.
15400 on AP rubber strap and deployant is killer. Don't see why anyone would go aftermarket unless they were trying to steer clear of the deployant clasp.
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Old 27 March 2019, 12:31 PM   #14
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I have a ROC 25960/26022 which is the rose gold chronograph with both a brown leather strap and rose gold bracelet. I can change between those two options quickly.

I also have an AP black rubber strap and am looking to get an AP brown rubber strap. Since I only have one set of plots and one AP deployant, I actually like the idea of the rubber b strap with Velcro because the case screws come out with a single screwdriver and I don’t have to switch the deployant from another strap. The only bummer is that I love the look of the plots extending from the case.

So while I agree with most that the AP bracelet is just an iconic look for a Royal Oak, there are times when I want to dress it down. Plus I prefer rubber straps in the summer when it’s hot and when I’m in short sleeves.


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