Sacrilege?

[sillo]

I kind of think is sacrilege to say it's sacrilege to try out different things. And I don't wear any of my Rolex watches on anything but OEM bracelets.

[lenfried29]

Originally Posted by Butchh

I have a fellow watch geek who maintains that it is absolute sacrilege to put any strap or bracelet on a Rolex other than the one it came with! I say, it’s my watch, I paid for it, and I enjoy a different look occasionally. What say ye wise ones?

It's yours watch, you paid for it. Do whatever you want with your watch

[Tangier11]

MOST of the time I agree with your friend. To me its like getting a Rolls and swapping out the factory wheels for a set of spinners

[MarcosSanchez]

I don’t like to alter the original look.

[mistercoach32]

I changed my BLNR to a 97200 Sub bracelet because the PCL's didn't grow on me the way I thought they would, and I absolutely love the GlideLock. If someone doesn't like what someone does with your watch, it's his/her issue.

[HogwldFLTR]

I like rubber straps on dive watches during the summers as they're great at the beach and in the water. There are some watches that are controversial about making changes to. The higher the cost of the watch the greater the sentiments are about keeping the watch stock. I feel similar to the OP in that one is entitled to do what they want with their own watches.

[pickettt]

I like Everest and Rubber B........I just can’t fork out the $200+ for a rubber strap. I know, I know.

[PST_Jim]

Personally I feel like if I'm buying a watch, I want it to be versatile enough to be worn on multiple straps. It's past of the reason I'm not really a fan of most of the AP lines. Plus since I usually love vintage looks as much as the latest and greatest, it's sometimes nice to inject a little bit of Paul Newman's swag into my day.

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[Rebel]

If it floats your boat.......

[PST_Jim]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

MOST of the time I agree with your friend. To me its like getting a Rolls and swapping out the factory wheels for a set of spinners

I think it's more like getting a Rolls and being able to change the color and material of the interior whenever you like. Rainy day = black leather, sunny day = tan suede!

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[JimSnyder]

Nonsense! Explore your options If you like it, that’s all that matters

[blue lion]

It's your watch do what you want. But keep the original strap somewhere.

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I'd say that 90% of the time, the way the watch was born is the best way to wear it. but i certainly LOVE playing around with different options!! Some are better than others, some don't even compete with the original, some are outright an improvement, but its always fun for me.

Couldn’t agree more!

[J_1964]

Rolex definitely had it right when they designed their bracelets. They suit the watches they adorn. But, as the OP said "It's My Watch" so do what ever you want......

Of course, I'm a fan of the classics, so I think they got it right the first time. But, that's just me.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i don't do it. If i can get an OEM option i would, but not 3rd party. IE i would put OF on a non OF watch

bracelet swapping, no even for another different rolex bracelet that doesnt go on the watch. No jubilee bracelet on a sub for me

This

[boatbasin]

Originally Posted by pickettt

I like Everest and Rubber B........I just can’t fork out the $200+ for a rubber strap. I know, I know.

I picked up a black rubber strap from strapsco dot com. Very impressed with the quality as well as the wearability. I think it was about $50.

[wrxsti]

guess he has never heard of bulang and sons? who cares what others think! He is entitled to his opinion

[101031-28]

Prefer the OEM look. Experimented with different straps in the past, always found myself going back to the factory bracelet.

[ahlee00023]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I'd say that 90% of the time, the way the watch was born is the best way to wear it. but i certainly LOVE playing around with different options!! Some are better than others, some don't even compete with the original, some are outright an improvement, but its always fun for me.

First of all, nice pics. BUT.. there are some hits and misses imo. Both Daytonas look awesome in all variations. However, that pepsi with the blue rubber band ain't working. Also the hulk with green... Way too tacky.

[timedate]

watches and cars must stay factory stock in my book

[Kenny Powers]

Is it me, or does that ceramic daytona look even better on the jubilee than it does on an oyster?

[andyxxx]

I think a NATO looks like a cheap bit of tat (which it is) and looks pants and on the whole I think a strap change makes the watch look worse

The exception being some vintage watches, which often look great with leather

[DP63]

I think the watches look best on their bracelets

That being said, I like to change things around as well, sometimes for changes sake and sometimes out of necessity due to work for example.

I flirt between an Erikas Original on my SD and a leather strap at work, but it’s back on its bracelet when I’m on the flight home to grab some leave time.



I have a DJ that’s just joined the collection, and it will be on it’s Jubilee or a leather strap depending on mood and how I’m dressed for an occasion. It’s good to have options.


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[R@lex]

To me the rolex bracelet is one of the great appeals of a Rolex! It is easily distinguishable from far. It is the most evident part of the watch that tells you are wearing a Rolex.
With that said, I never change my Rolex bracelets!!!

[Wedders]

I have a TT bluesy and wear it on blue rubber because it looks far too ostentatious (blingy) on a TT bracelet. But I suppose some people want others to say OH is that a Rolex?
At the end of the day it’s only a watch.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I wouldn’t go so far as to say sacrilege, but I’ve tried quite a few straps in my day and I always end up going back to the way it came from the factory

Yes, I think manufacturers know what they are doing and I prefer how they come. Rolex - mainly on bracelets, AP - RO on bracelets and ROO on straps, Nautilus on bracelets and Aquanaut on straps. Actually I only find Breitlings to be totally interchangeable between bracelets and straps. Omegas a close second.

[1William]

I prefer my watches as they were delivered from the company but to change up a strap or bracelet is ok.

[Brny11]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I wouldn’t go so far as to say sacrilege, but I’ve tried quite a few straps in my day and I always end up going back to the way it came from the factory

Agreed. I find it more common than not to swap out straps. Though I told my wife to ban me from purchasing anymore! Always a waste of money. Even my Everest gets 0 use.


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[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by LesserBlackDog

I feel like the bracelet has become an integral design component to a modern Rolex watch, so that most of them look a bit weird on anything other than the stock bracelet. Older models seem more adaptable to a variety of straps.

Agree, the large lugged cases are a problem. Straps are fun. Sometime they work sometimes not. It adds to the enjoyment.

[watchwatcher]

No, not sacrilege. Not at all. But, I will admit I've seen some pretty hideous watch/strap combinations in my day.

At the end of the day, though, who am I to tell someone else what to do, or not to do, with his watch?