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VicLeChic · 25 May 2019, 05:23 AM

I tried two red leather straps on my Yacht-Master, a red perforated Hirsch and a shark skin. As I didn't have aftermarket end links I took them off eventually.

I liked the overall look, but the problem was they rubbed against the case and got damaged. Also, the case between the lugs didn't look nice (not finished like the rest of the case).

So back on the bracelet.

RolexDave68 · 25 May 2019, 05:26 AM

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Why not change it up, enjoy the journey

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R@lex · 25 May 2019, 05:29 AM

Never in my opinion

Jetski · 25 May 2019, 05:30 AM

Would never put anything aftermarket on a rolex.

DoctorA · 25 May 2019, 05:33 AM

I have PTSD from trying this! Tried to do it and ended up scratching the back of the watch so never again!

Gimoozaabi · 25 May 2019, 05:35 AM

I would. The five digits sports models are strap monsters, I've worn my both 14060m and 16570 on NATOs.

Runner_up · 25 May 2019, 05:37 AM

All about switching it up. Leather, NATO, rubber - I like it all. Bracelet will always be king, but who doesn't like having options?

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42itus · 25 May 2019, 05:38 AM

So many nice options. I put my 16710 on a suede strap and it looks amazing to me.

timepieceluvr · 25 May 2019, 06:58 AM

To each their own but it’s a hard pass for me.

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bobabreath · 25 May 2019, 07:02 AM

I would and I have done so with much enjoyment!

huba01 · 25 May 2019, 07:05 AM

Nato on 5 digits, but thats the limit for me

911NBK · 25 May 2019, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The original:

I orginally thought no I wouldn't, but I'm loving this blue rubber strap, who makes it?

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KBM · 25 May 2019, 07:32 AM

As much as I like some straps, I've never seen a sports Rolex look better on a strap than on the steel (or gold) bracelet.

icnbne · 25 May 2019, 07:35 AM

I leave strap changes to my seikos
Their bracelets suck

MercLBDM · 25 May 2019, 07:39 AM

Do like some of the after market straps I see, but being of zero practical inclination, a tad clumsy and easily frustrated by anything remotely fiddly, I'm never going to take it upon myself to change between bracelet and strap or vice versa.

So far only have two, both on Oyster bracelet which I find very comfortable anyway, both with PCLs. And since the scratches haven't bothered me really since I got over the first one inflicted by my mother's Cockapoo (mad as a box of frogs), don't have the reason of preservation of the bracelets to justify finding somebody to change them for me.

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a_plus1234 · 25 May 2019, 07:39 AM

Nothing wrong with strapping a rubber to it- a rubber B that is]

jb335 · 25 May 2019, 07:40 AM

Sorry but I am cringing at these aftermarket straps. IMO, they do not look good and are not improvements....that 16618LB on a blue rubber...

inadeje · 25 May 2019, 07:42 AM

Blushark premium nato + rubber b

Halothane · 25 May 2019, 07:44 AM

Exp 1 on Oysterflex

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GsurgBM · 25 May 2019, 07:56 AM

Sure. Just a watch.

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greentimgreen · 25 May 2019, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junior_

They were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

Excellent Jurassic Park quote.

I’m a fan of third party straps personally.

Mine:

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MinMay · 25 May 2019, 08:28 AM

Good for you. I’m glad we have different taste.

Fchernyak · 25 May 2019, 08:40 AM

Never say never. Just saying

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101031-28 · 25 May 2019, 08:45 AM

Did for a while 15, 20 years ago. Kept coming back to the bracelet. So my answer is NO swapping.

Anthony808 · 25 May 2019, 08:46 AM

You bet! My Rolex watches are tools not dandy jewelry pieces. My Sub is usually on a Nato or a Rubber B and My GMT alternates between the oyster bracelet and Everest.

Blck Jck · 25 May 2019, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fchernyak

Never say never. Just saying

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I have to say....THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!

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sunnygps · 25 May 2019, 08:59 AM

Why not?

Fchernyak · 25 May 2019, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blck Jck

I have to say....THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!

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Appreciate it. Love being able to switch back and fourth. It’s like a whole new watch

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Oakley12 · 25 May 2019, 09:04 AM

just did yesterday :) looks like a totally different watch. The blue in the strap compliments the dial so well.

danicasi2002 · 25 May 2019, 10:46 AM

Depends on the watch and the strap options. On the Hulk, I like the all brushed bracelet so I leave it the way it is. On my GMTIIc and Daytona C, I have made some strap changes both from Rubber B.

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25 May 2019, 05:29 AM	#33
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25 May 2019, 05:33 AM	#35
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25 May 2019, 07:42 AM	#48
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25 May 2019, 07:56 AM	#50
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25 May 2019, 05:23 AM	#31
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I tried two red leather straps on my Yacht-Master, a red perforated Hirsch and a shark skin. As I didn't have aftermarket end links I took them off eventually. I liked the overall look, but the problem was they rubbed against the case and got damaged. Also, the case between the lugs didn't look nice (not finished like the rest of the case). So back on the bracelet.

25 May 2019, 05:26 AM	#32
RolexDave68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: Here and There Watch: 116613LN Posts: 2,581	IMG_1657.jpg Why not change it up, enjoy the journey Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 05:30 AM	#34
Jetski Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 113	Would never put anything aftermarket on a rolex.

25 May 2019, 05:35 AM	#36
Gimoozaabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LBSF Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 688	I would. The five digits sports models are strap monsters, I've worn my both 14060m and 16570 on NATOs.

25 May 2019, 05:37 AM	#37
Runner_up "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 16613 Posts: 91	All about switching it up. Leather, NATO, rubber - I like it all. Bracelet will always be king, but who doesn't like having options? Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 05:38 AM	#38
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	So many nice options. I put my 16710 on a suede strap and it looks amazing to me.

25 May 2019, 06:58 AM	#39
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,960	To each their own but it’s a hard pass for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 07:02 AM	#40
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	I would and I have done so with much enjoyment!

25 May 2019, 07:05 AM	#41
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,425	Nato on 5 digits, but thats the limit for me

25 May 2019, 07:32 AM	#43
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,397	As much as I like some straps, I've never seen a sports Rolex look better on a strap than on the steel (or gold) bracelet.

25 May 2019, 07:35 AM	#44
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	I leave strap changes to my seikos Their bracelets suck

25 May 2019, 07:39 AM	#45
MercLBDM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: GB Posts: 133	Do like some of the after market straps I see, but being of zero practical inclination, a tad clumsy and easily frustrated by anything remotely fiddly, I'm never going to take it upon myself to change between bracelet and strap or vice versa. So far only have two, both on Oyster bracelet which I find very comfortable anyway, both with PCLs. And since the scratches haven't bothered me really since I got over the first one inflicted by my mother's Cockapoo (mad as a box of frogs), don't have the reason of preservation of the bracelets to justify finding somebody to change them for me. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 07:39 AM	#46
a_plus1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: n/a Posts: 395	Nothing wrong with strapping a rubber to it- a rubber B that is]

25 May 2019, 07:40 AM	#47
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,890	Sorry but I am cringing at these aftermarket straps. IMO, they do not look good and are not improvements....that 16618LB on a blue rubber...

25 May 2019, 07:44 AM	#49
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,287	Exp 1 on Oysterflex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 08:28 AM	#52
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Good for you. I’m glad we have different taste.

25 May 2019, 08:40 AM	#53
Fchernyak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Franklin Location: Brooklyn Watch: Rolex Posts: 627	Never say never. Just saying Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2019, 08:45 AM	#54
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,746	Did for a while 15, 20 years ago. Kept coming back to the bracelet. So my answer is NO swapping. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

25 May 2019, 08:46 AM	#55
Anthony808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: Honolulu Watch: Submariner Posts: 172	You bet! My Rolex watches are tools not dandy jewelry pieces. My Sub is usually on a Nato or a Rubber B and My GMT alternates between the oyster bracelet and Everest.

25 May 2019, 10:46 AM	#60
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 810	Depends on the watch and the strap options. On the Hulk, I like the all brushed bracelet so I leave it the way it is. On my GMTIIc and Daytona C, I have made some strap changes both from Rubber B.

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