Rubber B straps for RO...

[2Redbulls]

Not sure if this is common news but Rubber B is now carrying rubber straps for the Royal Oaks. I'm not sure what to make of it...on one hand it's cool to have the extra option but on the other, the RO is all about the bracelet and since it's not water resistant the rubber strap doesn't make as much sense.

Anyone have one or plan to try one?

[benlee]

IMHO, RO should always be on bracelet, as the bracelet is a work of art by itself. An exception being a gold RO where a strap might help to tone down the "blingness".

[P2725TMB]

I really don't like the embossed 'fork' design on it at all, and can't see why anyone would spend out for that when you can buy a very nice proper AP strap.

[Xerxes77]

I don’t like AP RO with strap

[LAFLARE]

And I'm over here day dreaming about the RO bracelet

[P2725TMB]

Originally Posted by Xerxes77

I don’t like AP RO with strap

I do. Makes it less overt, less dressy, more sporty.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by LAFLARE

And I'm over here day dreaming about the RO bracelet

You really have a one track mind.

The bracelet's the thing, but I suppose for a change up altho I'd go with OEM.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I really don't like the embossed 'fork' design on it at all, and can't see why anyone would spend out for that when you can buy a very nice proper AP strap.

I agree. Not crazy about that aspect of the design.

[LAFLARE]

Originally Posted by AK797

You really have a one track mind.

The bracelet's the thing, but I suppose for a change up altho I'd go with OEM.

It happens when I obsess over something that I want not sure if that's a good thing or not but it's like I'm being haunted

[Chary]

also not crazy of the fork design....

[wach16]

Originally Posted by benlee

IMHO, RO should always be on bracelet, as the bracelet is a work of art by itself. An exception being a gold RO where a strap might help to tone down the "blingness".

+1 I have a rubber strap for my ROC and have prob had it on the watch a grand total of 7 days over the past 4 years

[Bagman]

I like the look of the rubberb strap however “not water resistant? Kind of defeats the purpose.
I do agree that the Rolex band is ..... well a Rolex band


Richard B
36mm datejust, Custom Explorer, Pepsi, Hulk, yellow gold dd2

[alex_moreno111]

Im not sure if you're aware but it's very hard to get a RO strap. You probably have to get it from a limited edition like the Italia or similar and its is a pain to get. It's not like the Offshore that you have many options. With RO there are basically no options till RB produced these.

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I really don't like the embossed 'fork' design on it at all, and can't see why anyone would spend out for that when you can buy a very nice proper AP strap.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by alex_moreno111

Im not sure if you're aware but it's very hard to get a RO strap. You probably have to get it from a limited edition like the Italia or similar and its is a pain to get. It's not like the Offshore that you have many options. With RO there are basically no options till RB produced these.

I was at the NYC Boutique last month. There were maybe a dozen or more straps to choose from for my 15400, both rubber and leather. A couple years ago, they didn't make it easy, but I think AP has finally embraced that people like the variety.

I agree, AP makes it a little difficult to purchase the strap remotely, but if you have access to a boutique and you bring your watch in, the process seems pretty easy. The price on the other hand may not be such a breeze, especially for a 15400 which would require purchasing the plots and deployant clasp.

Anyhow, yes, there are plenty of options direct from AP.

[alex_moreno111]

That's great to know. I haven't seen anything down here in Miami. Will be on the lookout. What I like about RB is that all the straps that they make are fitted to each model without having to buy extra hardware. I went on their website and the strap being sold is not for the bracelet model yet. It is only for leather strap models and the original AP buckle will fit the rubber strap. For $250? can't go wrong.

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I was at the NYC Boutique last month. There were maybe a dozen or more straps to choose from for my 15400, both rubber and leather. A couple years ago, they didn't make it easy, but I think AP has finally embraced that people like the variety.

I agree, AP makes it a little difficult to purchase the strap remotely, but if you have access to a boutique and you bring your watch in, the process seems pretty easy. The price on the other hand may not be such a breeze, especially for a 15400 which would require purchasing the plots and deployant clasp.

Anyhow, yes, there are plenty of options direct from AP.

[P2725TMB]

Originally Posted by alex_moreno111

Im not sure if you're aware but it's very hard to get a RO strap. You probably have to get it from a limited edition like the Italia or similar and its is a pain to get. It's not like the Offshore that you have many options. With RO there are basically no options till RB produced these.

Is it? I got a blue one for my RO Chrono from AP London, no problem. I assume an official AP outlet could source one.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Is it? I got a blue one for my RO Chrono from AP London, no problem. I assume an official AP outlet could source one.

yes. The catch is a lot of AD's don't even have a product book with item codes for non standard straps. They dont even know how to order some of them unless its a standard strap that comes on a model they sell. That is the issue finding them it seems, not that they are not available.

[alex_moreno111]

Like Chadridv said above, If you have access to an AP boutique you probably have a better chance to get your hands on one. Before you just had to dig through limited editions like RO Italia and Doha and try to get them that way.

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Is it? I got a blue one for my RO Chrono from AP London, no problem. I assume an official AP outlet could source one.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by alex_moreno111

Like Chadridv said above, If you have access to an AP boutique you probably have a better chance to get your hands on one. Before you just had to dig through limited editions like RO Italia and Doha and try to get them that way.

or access to a phone APSC will sell them

[alex_moreno111]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

yes. The catch is a lot of AD's don't even have a product book with item codes for non standard straps. They dont even know how to order some of them unless its a standard strap that comes on a model they sell. That is the issue finding them it seems, not that they are not available.

[P2725TMB]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

or access to a phone APSC will sell them

Exactly, its not that difficult, nor is it rocket science - although may require a degree of effort, admittedly...

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Exactly, its not that difficult, nor is it rocket science - although may require a degree of effort, admittedly...

I agree with this. Not that difficult, however the remote process to order a strap from AP, makes the process of ordering from RB seem like a breeze.

When I ordered a strap for my old ROO, they made me take pictures of the watch, front and back, photo copy the warranty pages of the booklet, fill out authorization forms for the purchase, send them everything... and then finally they would order and ship me the strap.

Not sure if the process has changed, but yeah, it was a pain in the ass.

[alex_moreno111]

Did they require the same when you visited the Boutique?

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I agree with this. Not that difficult, however the remote process to order a strap from AP, makes the process of ordering from RB seem like a breeze.

When I ordered a strap for my old ROO, they made me take pictures of the watch, front and back, photo copy the warranty pages of the booklet, fill out authorization forms for the purchase, send them everything... and then finally they would order and ship me the strap.

Not sure if the process has changed, but yeah, it was a pain in the ass.

[P2725TMB]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I agree with this. Not that difficult, however the remote process to order a strap from AP, makes the process of ordering from RB seem like a breeze.

When I ordered a strap for my old ROO, they made me take pictures of the watch, front and back, photo copy the warranty pages of the booklet, fill out authorization forms for the purchase, send them everything... and then finally they would order and ship me the strap.

Not sure if the process has changed, but yeah, it was a pain in the ass.

I certainly agree that ordering from RB would be much easier (and quicker).

As for needing pics of your watch etc, plus proof of its existence, that seems mad. I didn't have to do this, but then again I got my ROC from the very same APSC that ordered the strap. I accept that AP don't always make things easy.

I should also say they didn't physically have the strap in stock, it took about three weeks to come in, which isn't ideal. But my overall point is they do exist and can be obtained, albeit with time effort!

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by alex_moreno111

Did they require the same when you visited the Boutique?

no because I was in the boutique with my watch, but I also did not end up purchasing a strap. So i can't tell you in detail how the process would have gone down. They also did not have every option in stock, but the implication was that I could order one easily, or buy one in stock easily as well.

I can tell you though, that I purchased a 1.5 link for my 15400 about a year ago and it was a relatively smooth process. That was an in Boutique purchase. They did require that I register my watch before buying any parts, but they did most of the leg work while I looked around.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

I certainly agree that ordering from RB would be much easier (and quicker).

As for needing pics of your watch etc, plus proof of its existence, that seems mad. I didn't have to do this, but then again I got my ROC from the very same APSC that ordered the strap. I accept that AP don't always make things easy.

I should also say they didn't physically have the strap in stock, it took about three weeks to come in, which isn't ideal. But my overall point is they do exist and can be obtained, albeit with time effort!

Yes, and IMO it's probably worth the time and effort. I have nothing against rubber b, but in this case I just don't care much for that cross fork design on the strap.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I agree with this. Not that difficult, however the remote process to order a strap from AP, makes the process of ordering from RB seem like a breeze.

When I ordered a strap for my old ROO, they made me take pictures of the watch, front and back, photo copy the warranty pages of the booklet, fill out authorization forms for the purchase, send them everything... and then finally they would order and ship me the strap.

Not sure if the process has changed, but yeah, it was a pain in the ass.

im kind of glad they appear to be doing this as it limits parts on the grey market if you actually have to be an owner to buy something. At least they sell them to you if you want to customize your watch. Rolex, it will never happen. Its how they originally sold it and be happy with that, or nothing.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

im kind of glad they appear to be doing this as it limits parts on the grey market if you actually have to be an owner to buy something. At least they sell them to you if you want to customize your watch. Rolex, it will never happen. Its how they originally sold it and be happy with that, or nothing.

Don't get me started on Rolex. In order to order a grand link for my DD40, they had to see the watch in person and install the link. That meant I either had to ship my brand new $26k+ watch in the mail to RSC, or spend the day traveling into NYC just so they could look at the watch and install the link.

I told them over the phone, I can send them photo copies of the warranty card, pictures of the watch and matching serial number, my license, but they said no. Had to drive into Manhattan just so they could sell me a $700 piece of gold.

[Leeq]

The RB strap is for leather models only.

QUOTE=2Redbulls;8164671]Not sure if this is common news but Rubber B is now carrying rubber straps for the Royal Oaks. I'm not sure what to make of it...on one hand it's cool to have the extra option but on the other, the RO is all about the bracelet and since it's not water resistant the rubber strap doesn't make as much sense.

Anyone have one or plan to try one?[/QUOTE]

[Leeq]

I felt the same way, gave the RB strap a try and became a fan. Less scratches on my bracelet is a plus too.

Originally Posted by benlee

IMHO, RO should always be on bracelet, as the bracelet is a work of art by itself. An exception being a gold RO where a strap might help to tone down the "blingness".