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Old 13 January 2020, 02:07 PM   #1
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I did it! Oysterflex on Submariner

I been wanting to put Rolex Oysterflex on my submariner. I really think it looks good and makes sense, Diver on rubber strap. Overall I think the OF is really comfortable and the blades on the inside is a very nice design.
This is actually my first time changing bracelet myself, I’m actually pretty happy with the outcome... No scratches!

The only small issue is I feel like size D on my 6 o’clock side is slightly longer than I want. I probably need a size C due to the large clasp.






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Old 13 January 2020, 02:09 PM   #2
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Looks good...My next project for a Daytona
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:12 PM   #3
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:18 PM   #4
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:27 PM   #5
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Looks good...My next project for a Daytona
Thank you, on which Daytona? I bet it will look great
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:37 PM   #6
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:38 PM   #7
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I did it! Oysterflex on Submariner

Sick!!! Looks great

I wouldn’t be surprised if the next iteration of Submariners have the option of Oysterflex.
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:42 PM   #8
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:46 PM   #9
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looks better than the yachtmaster 42 tbh, good job OP!
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Old 13 January 2020, 02:48 PM   #10
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Old 13 January 2020, 03:29 PM   #11
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Sick!!! Looks great

I wouldn’t be surprised if the next iteration of Submariners have the option of Oysterflex.
Thanks! Yea they really need to!
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Old 13 January 2020, 03:30 PM   #12
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looks better than the yachtmaster 42 tbh, good job OP!
Wow glad to hear that!
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Old 13 January 2020, 03:48 PM   #13
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Thank you, on which Daytona? I bet it will look great


Great job, rubber on a sub is perfect. I’d go leather on a Daytona. Biased because that’s what I did.


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Old 13 January 2020, 03:54 PM   #14
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Looks really good! Rolex please take note :)
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Old 13 January 2020, 04:37 PM   #15
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I wish I can fit the SD43 With an Oyseter Flex.. I just love the OF and what you’ve done is one beautiful modification that Rolex should offer to all divers as an option in my opinion.
Congrats.
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Old 13 January 2020, 04:41 PM   #16
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I think you might just have something there! How did you get the OF?
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Old 13 January 2020, 04:54 PM   #17
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Nice. FWIW, I think it makes sense, too.
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Old 13 January 2020, 04:58 PM   #18
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Old 13 January 2020, 05:12 PM   #19
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Quite nice. I like the no-endlinks look on this (and of course, the YM).
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Old 13 January 2020, 05:15 PM   #20
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I did it! Oysterflex on Submariner

Nice -

Couple of questions if I may?

Just wondered how you managed to source the Oysterflex, I always thought Rolex didn’t supply parts for watches they were never originally supplied with?

Did it fit straight on or did you have any issues getting it to fit?

How did the price compare to say an Everest or Rubber B band which, no disrespect, visually would look pretty similar?

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Old 13 January 2020, 07:39 PM   #21
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Looks great rubber on a dive watch is so practical.. Rolex should offer the option of a OF on all their divers instead the metal bracelets .
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Old 13 January 2020, 07:51 PM   #22
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Looks good.
I am not really into oysterflex bracelet but on this Sub it looks better than other (YatchMaster, Daytona).
Nicely done !
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Old 13 January 2020, 07:58 PM   #23
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Old 13 January 2020, 08:15 PM   #24
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Is it just me or is there a gap at the corners where the strap meets the case?
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Old 13 January 2020, 10:27 PM   #25
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I like it as an option but I would not spend the money or time sourcing the strap from Rolex. I own RubberB and Everest straps that are made to go with the Submariner and they do not have gaps at the case.
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Old 13 January 2020, 11:00 PM   #26
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I wish I can fit the SD43 With an Oyseter Flex.. I just love the OF and what you’ve done is one beautiful modification that Rolex should offer to all divers as an option in my opinion.
Congrats.
Thank you! I think SD43 has slightly larger lug width. I am not so sure. They should definitely offer it. Maybe soon
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Old 13 January 2020, 11:02 PM   #27
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Quite nice. I like the no-endlinks look on this (and of course, the YM).
Yes me too. I prefer this way. I think it looks better and I don’t want aftermarket parts on it.
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Looks great rubber on a dive watch is so practical.. Rolex should offer the option of a OF on all their divers instead the metal bracelets .
Maybe coming soon?
We’ll see what they have this year
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Old 13 January 2020, 11:04 PM   #29
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Looks good.
I am not really into oysterflex bracelet but on this Sub it looks better than other (YatchMaster, Daytona).
Nicely done !
Thanks!
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