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Jabberjaw · 11 June 2014, 04:49 AM

Mates - How does the PP rubber strap in the heat / humidity compare to the PP Alligator strap ? Looking at a reference which comes with the alligator strap and trying to see if the heat would make it uncomfortable to wear. Any experience or comments would be helpful.

iazrollie · 11 June 2014, 06:52 AM

Rubber strap on my 5167 holds up spectacularly well.

stockjock1975 · 12 June 2014, 08:30 AM

Agreed! Extremely comfortable and durable in 100 degree weather as well a 0 degree.

Jabberjaw · 12 June 2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Agreed! Extremely comfortable and durable in 100 degree weather as well a 0 degree.

Thanks. Any comments on the comfort of the PP alligator strap in hot and cold weather ? Is it uncomfortable to wear ?

stockjock1975 · 12 June 2014, 10:19 AM

I have an alligator strap on my 5960p. Very comfortable as well, so my comments are probably more of a case of my OCD getting the best of me than anything else. With that said, although comfortable, I tend to not wear a piece with a strap (alligator, leather, etc.) during times when I am likely to sweat profusely, expose it to rain, and the like. The beauty of the rubber strap is that assuming the watch has a sufficient degree of water resistance you can simply take it into the shower with you and wash it up as good as new again. Can't do that with a leather strap without first removing it.

Long story short....both are excellent and you can't go wrong. It's all in what serves the purpose at the time.

Jabberjaw · 13 June 2014, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stockjock1975

I have an alligator strap on my 5960p. Very comfortable as well, so my comments are probably more of a case of my OCD getting the best of me than anything else. With that said, although comfortable, I tend to not wear a piece with a strap (alligator, leather, etc.) during times when I am likely to sweat profusely, expose it to rain, and the like. The beauty of the rubber strap is that assuming the watch has a sufficient degree of water resistance you can simply take it into the shower with you and wash it up as good as new again. Can't do that with a leather strap without first removing it.

Long story short....both are excellent and you can't go wrong. It's all in what serves the purpose at the time.

Thanks for the input.

11 June 2014, 04:49 AM	#1
Jabberjaw Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 292	PP Strap Questions Mates - How does the PP rubber strap in the heat / humidity compare to the PP Alligator strap ? Looking at a reference which comes with the alligator strap and trying to see if the heat would make it uncomfortable to wear. Any experience or comments would be helpful.

11 June 2014, 06:52 AM	#2
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Rubber strap on my 5167 holds up spectacularly well. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

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12 June 2014, 08:30 AM	#3
stockjock1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Agreed! Extremely comfortable and durable in 100 degree weather as well a 0 degree.

12 June 2014, 10:19 AM	#5
stockjock1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	I have an alligator strap on my 5960p. Very comfortable as well, so my comments are probably more of a case of my OCD getting the best of me than anything else. With that said, although comfortable, I tend to not wear a piece with a strap (alligator, leather, etc.) during times when I am likely to sweat profusely, expose it to rain, and the like. The beauty of the rubber strap is that assuming the watch has a sufficient degree of water resistance you can simply take it into the shower with you and wash it up as good as new again. Can't do that with a leather strap without first removing it. Long story short....both are excellent and you can't go wrong. It's all in what serves the purpose at the time.

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