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hambone1983 · 20 June 2017, 02:23 PM

an atrocity, IMO

lord91 · 20 June 2017, 03:29 PM

Don't like replacing the bracelet with straps. And the lugs of a maxi case on strap look like a woman with thick ankles!

Sarat1538 · 20 June 2017, 03:34 PM

Not a fan I bought a 116515 and learned I prefer gold on a bracelet!!

tig00s1783 · 20 June 2017, 03:54 PM

Not a fan. But to each their own.

rmlovett1 · 20 June 2017, 11:16 PM

The models that came without bracelet....ex: new Daytonas, leather strap Daytonas, Skydwellers, YMaster....etc...look fantastic. Some vintage models also look great on leather/nato, and a few modern divers look great on rubber.

MickCollins1916 · 21 June 2017, 01:52 AM

I'm more of an oyster bracelet fan than anything else. I like wearing my sub 14060m, SD 16600, and Tudor sub 79090 on nato to change things up once in awhile. My Ranger works for me on a number of straps, including leather, rubber, and NATO, but I have the bracelet for it too. Whatever makes one happy, I'm in favor of.

socialpro · 21 June 2017, 02:01 AM

Tried my pepsi on a gray suede strap recently and really did not like it. Don't know if I will be trying any others out -- after my experience I concluded that I will stick to bracelet on rolexs for now!

karmatp · 21 June 2017, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westsideclock

No no no. If you want it on a strap go with another brand that is made for that

Exactly. Many other brands are made for straps, buy one of them if that is what you want.

The Libertine · 21 June 2017, 02:46 AM

Don't really care for the look.

Skyrider01 · 21 June 2017, 04:08 AM

Not for me.

polaris72 · 21 June 2017, 04:33 AM

I have got the same model, but MK1. Bought RubberB - brown leather top, rubber bottom - super cool. Never put it on my Explorer.

ap1 · 21 June 2017, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I enjoy the variety for sure. The oem bracelets are always the best though.

Agree.
I think the 116515 is a beauty

HogwldFLTR · 21 June 2017, 05:19 AM

Love straps to mix things up and as a temporary change; don't go selling your bracelets though. Usually swapping is more work than it's worth.

Ventanaman · 21 June 2017, 08:50 AM

Actually went spelunking with my Explorer II last week and switched it up with a Zulu knowing there was likely contact with rocks.

I prefer the bracelet, but I like this look too.

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mjclark32 · 21 June 2017, 10:28 AM

I feel pretty good about this combo

Manofsteelpt · 21 June 2017, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

I feel pretty good about this combo

That looks GREAT!

2106 · 21 June 2017, 10:41 AM

It's hard to beat the oem bracelet, but I do like a change every now and then with a NATO or rubber b strap.

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mjclark32 · 21 June 2017, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

That looks GREAT!

slide13 · 21 June 2017, 11:44 AM

I love Rolex on straps!

I've always preferred straps and actually I don't really like bracelets all that much except for the oyster. The oyster bracelet is absolutely fantastic and I've committed to wearing my Sub on it...but there is a part of me that still misses straps. Leather and NATO, love them both. I'd love to get an ExpI as I think it's an ideal candidate for straps. I'd put on an Everest tan or brown leather with the end links...looks nice on the ExpI!

For some reason I've never understood a lot of Rolex people are against straps. I get that the oyster is a fabulous bracelet, but bracelets aren't for everyone. I find leather or NATO more comfortable most of the time.

Old Expat Beast · 21 June 2017, 11:57 AM

Best look for a watch that was actually designed to be worn on both steel and leather. Here's one . . .

RollingRolie · 21 June 2017, 12:33 PM

Absolutely love em.

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MJaber · 21 June 2017, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Best look for a watch that was actually designed to be worn on both steel and leather. Here's one . . .

Looks perfect on a strap. Rolex on the other hand, and like you stated, is designed to be worn on steel. But to each his own.

teb1013 · 21 June 2017, 04:21 PM

When I got my DJ it came on a black strap, but as soon as possible I got a jubilee, which looks far better and is also very comfortable.

I got a strap for my Tudor BBB and think it goes well with it and is much more comfortable than the bracelet.

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oldsalt · 21 June 2017, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

This is more my speed. Never been a bracelet guy.

Against the grain and proud! Do what makes you happy!

What strap is that...? Looks great...!!!
thanks

regnant · 21 June 2017, 06:02 PM

I prefer bracelet but in some models oysterflex looks very nice too. It's more budget friendly as well

Mick P · 21 June 2017, 06:17 PM

Chaps

This is all very subjective but I think only Explorers and Explorer11s look good on a strap. Their understated looks blends well with straps.

Anything with a bezel looks naff without a bracelet. It is just a disjoint of fashion styles.

Regards

Mick

21 June 2017, 05:19 AM	#43
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Love straps to mix things up and as a temporary change; don't go selling your bracelets though. Usually swapping is more work than it's worth. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 June 2017, 10:28 AM	#45
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I feel pretty good about this combo __________________

21 June 2017, 06:02 PM	#55
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I prefer bracelet but in some models oysterflex looks very nice too. It's more budget friendly as well __________________

20 June 2017, 02:23 PM	#31
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,224	an atrocity, IMO

20 June 2017, 03:29 PM	#32
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	Don't like replacing the bracelet with straps. And the lugs of a maxi case on strap look like a woman with thick ankles!

20 June 2017, 03:34 PM	#33
Sarat1538 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Abroad Watch: 5711r Posts: 188	Not a fan I bought a 116515 and learned I prefer gold on a bracelet!!

20 June 2017, 03:54 PM	#34
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Not a fan. But to each their own.

20 June 2017, 11:16 PM	#35
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,511	The models that came without bracelet....ex: new Daytonas, leather strap Daytonas, Skydwellers, YMaster....etc...look fantastic. Some vintage models also look great on leather/nato, and a few modern divers look great on rubber.

21 June 2017, 01:52 AM	#36
MickCollins1916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,233	I'm more of an oyster bracelet fan than anything else. I like wearing my sub 14060m, SD 16600, and Tudor sub 79090 on nato to change things up once in awhile. My Ranger works for me on a number of straps, including leather, rubber, and NATO, but I have the bracelet for it too. Whatever makes one happy, I'm in favor of.

21 June 2017, 02:01 AM	#37
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Tried my pepsi on a gray suede strap recently and really did not like it. Don't know if I will be trying any others out -- after my experience I concluded that I will stick to bracelet on rolexs for now!

21 June 2017, 02:46 AM	#39
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Don't really care for the look.

21 June 2017, 04:08 AM	#40
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,278	Not for me.

21 June 2017, 04:33 AM	#41
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	I have got the same model, but MK1. Bought RubberB - brown leather top, rubber bottom - super cool. Never put it on my Explorer.

21 June 2017, 08:50 AM	#44
Ventanaman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 12	Actually went spelunking with my Explorer II last week and switched it up with a Zulu knowing there was likely contact with rocks. I prefer the bracelet, but I like this look too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2017, 10:41 AM	#47
2106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: SubC 114060 Posts: 486	It's hard to beat the oem bracelet, but I do like a change every now and then with a NATO or rubber b strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2017, 11:44 AM	#49
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 933	I love Rolex on straps! I've always preferred straps and actually I don't really like bracelets all that much except for the oyster. The oyster bracelet is absolutely fantastic and I've committed to wearing my Sub on it...but there is a part of me that still misses straps. Leather and NATO, love them both. I'd love to get an ExpI as I think it's an ideal candidate for straps. I'd put on an Everest tan or brown leather with the end links...looks nice on the ExpI! For some reason I've never understood a lot of Rolex people are against straps. I get that the oyster is a fabulous bracelet, but bracelets aren't for everyone. I find leather or NATO more comfortable most of the time.

21 June 2017, 12:33 PM	#51
RollingRolie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: does it matter? Posts: 7	Absolutely love em. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2017, 04:21 PM	#53
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	When I got my DJ it came on a black strap, but as soon as possible I got a jubilee, which looks far better and is also very comfortable. I got a strap for my Tudor BBB and think it goes well with it and is much more comfortable than the bracelet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 June 2017, 06:17 PM	#56
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps This is all very subjective but I think only Explorers and Explorer11s look good on a strap. Their understated looks blends well with straps. Anything with a bezel looks naff without a bracelet. It is just a disjoint of fashion styles. Regards Mick

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