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EdwardC · 13 July 2024, 06:57 AM

After experiencing enough of it, I feel AP - particularly the Royal Oak Offshore line - has the best feel for rubber band. It's bulkier than most, and maybe that's a personal taste. Next maybe Vacheron especially the new Overseas generation.

Any other opinion? Summer time is here and I am getting more curious as I've been wearing rubber bands a lot more often now.

Llamathurst · 13 July 2024, 07:53 AM

The VC Overseas rubber strap is sublime.

vliberman · 13 July 2024, 08:02 AM

Rolex oysterflex… a true rubber band rather than piece of rubber….

wsrobert · 16 July 2024, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by vliberman

Rolex oysterflex… a true rubber band rather than piece of rubber….

It's without a doubt this.

APhound · 13 July 2024, 08:08 AM

I probably like the offshore 43 rubber best.
I also have two oysterflex, aquanaut, panerais and they’re all fine.

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ap1 · 13 July 2024, 08:57 AM

Moser pioneer rubber amazing

NYG1121 · 13 July 2024, 08:57 AM

Loving the aquanaut strap so far!

misochew · 13 July 2024, 11:32 AM

I know this is an entire different class of watch, but the strap and clasp of the Omega Aqua Terra is amazingly comfortable.

~JJ · 13 July 2024, 12:24 PM

AP for me. I didn’t care for oysterflex texture and VC was too firm.

kaiserphoenix · 13 July 2024, 12:39 PM

It’s proprietary so probably doesn’t count but the oysterflex from Rolex is the best in the business. The build quality with titanium blade inserts along with customized fit that fits your wrist is just amazing, combining this with the buckle which has glidelock, nothing in the industry really even comes close to getting this level of comfort and security.

enjoythemusic · 13 July 2024, 08:02 PM

Rolex is ahead of others that are just a piece of rubber / plastic / whatever. Especially at the $200+ ask for a piece of rubber / plastic / whatever. Another factor is that the rubber's color -- from one color to another strap of a different color -- could feel different. jmho

unknown · 13 July 2024, 08:20 PM

Honestly I don’t understand rubber straps

Leave plastic and rubber for swatch and G-shock
They look cheap and they are cheap

Why the hell can a high end watch be punished that bad to put it on that rubber crap

It’s like wearing a made to measure Kiton suit and choose rubber crocs to wear under your fantastic suit.

Lininq · 15 July 2024, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by unknown

Honestly I don’t understand rubber straps

Leave plastic and rubber for swatch and G-shock
They look cheap and they are cheap

Why the hell can a high end watch be punished that bad to put it on that rubber crap

It’s like wearing a made to measure Kiton suit and choose rubber crocs to wear under your fantastic suit.

I do not think the rubber straps are that bad.

ap1 · 13 July 2024, 10:37 PM

Czapek rubber is soft and conforms to wrist well, similar to the aqua for me

joli160 · 14 July 2024, 03:35 AM

Oysterflex with its Ti core trumps them all.

yoast · 14 July 2024, 12:30 PM

Aquanaut for me

Bmats · 15 July 2024, 01:49 AM

Another vote for Rolex’s oysterflex—the wings on it are amazing. I have the VC overseas, a Patek aquanaut, JLC Polaris. None is as comfortable as the times I’ve tried the Rolex.

TimeAZ · 15 July 2024, 07:22 AM

Omega's rubber strap. The Omega deployant is also excellent.

Avs Fan · 15 July 2024, 08:59 AM

Original Panerai Luminor rubber strap is perfect. I wear it with my 232 also.

Gargamel · 17 July 2024, 04:42 AM

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Original Panerai Luminor rubber strap is perfect. I wear it with my 232 also.

Looks very basic but it's actually pretty supple and have a fantastic feeling on the wrist.

My best so far.

Ichiran · 15 July 2024, 09:29 AM

As some have indicated, the AP ROO rubber is very comfortable. I have also handled RM rubber strap which is comfortable too.

llngoc · 15 July 2024, 11:02 AM

I actually feel that the ROO rubber strap is too stiff and does not conform to the wrist too well. Aquanaut and VC Overseas have the same issue.

The MB&F EVO, Greubel Forsey have very supple rubber straps. And recently, my wife acquired a Hermes Cut with a very supple and nice rubber strap.

adamegret · 15 July 2024, 12:38 PM

Breguet has a nice one too.

I am now thinking, is there a brand that does NOT have nice rubber?

WatchEater666 · 15 July 2024, 01:40 PM

I like rubber a lot but there's only so much you can do with it. Pretty much any FKM rubber strap will feel great. My ~$10 Juelong AliExpress tropic rubber straps feel just as good as my $100 - $150 ones have.

And I don't notice enough of a difference to go OEM personally, or I hate the OEM straps with giant logos on them. They look horrible with a giant logo.

7sins · 15 July 2024, 03:09 PM

Richard Mille. NO contest, the others aren't even close.

shaunylw · 15 July 2024, 04:35 PM

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Richard Mille. NO contest, the others aren't even close.

Are they pricey to replace?

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Easy E · 16 July 2024, 03:54 AM

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Are they pricey to replace?

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I think people paying $100K + for a watch have a different definition of "pricey" in regards to items like rubber straps.

shaunylw · 16 July 2024, 05:39 AM

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I think people paying $100K + for a watch have a different definition of "pricey" in regards to items like rubber straps.

I think you’re right

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7sins · 16 July 2024, 09:26 AM

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Are they pricey to replace?

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The issue is supply, it is very difficult to source them from the AD, certainly harder than it used to be. If I recall correctly, cost was ~$800 for rubber straps. They go for $1500-$3k on the grey market, not much different than say a green aquanaut rubber strap on the grey market.

shaunylw · 16 July 2024, 11:43 AM

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The issue is supply, it is very difficult to source them from the AD, certainly harder than it used to be. If I recall correctly, cost was ~$800 for rubber straps. They go for $1500-$3k on the grey market, not much different than say a green aquanaut rubber strap on the grey market.

That’s really not bad. That green aquanaut strap was going bananas for a while.

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13 July 2024, 06:57 AM	#1
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,592	Which brand has the best rubber band? After experiencing enough of it, I feel AP - particularly the Royal Oak Offshore line - has the best feel for rubber band. It's bulkier than most, and maybe that's a personal taste. Next maybe Vacheron especially the new Overseas generation. Any other opinion? Summer time is here and I am getting more curious as I've been wearing rubber bands a lot more often now.

13 July 2024, 08:57 AM	#7
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,886	Loving the aquanaut strap so far! __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

13 July 2024, 12:39 PM	#10
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,704	It’s proprietary so probably doesn’t count but the oysterflex from Rolex is the best in the business. The build quality with titanium blade inserts along with customized fit that fits your wrist is just amazing, combining this with the buckle which has glidelock, nothing in the industry really even comes close to getting this level of comfort and security. __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

13 July 2024, 08:02 PM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,806	Rolex is ahead of others that are just a piece of rubber / plastic / whatever. Especially at the $200+ ask for a piece of rubber / plastic / whatever. Another factor is that the rubber's color -- from one color to another strap of a different color -- could feel different. jmho __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 July 2024, 08:20 PM	#12
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,853	Honestly I don’t understand rubber straps Leave plastic and rubber for swatch and G-shock They look cheap and they are cheap Why the hell can a high end watch be punished that bad to put it on that rubber crap It’s like wearing a made to measure Kiton suit and choose rubber crocs to wear under your fantastic suit. __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

13 July 2024, 07:53 AM	#2
Llamathurst "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Posts: 525	The VC Overseas rubber strap is sublime.

13 July 2024, 08:02 AM	#3
vliberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: los angeles Posts: 308	Rolex oysterflex… a true rubber band rather than piece of rubber….

13 July 2024, 08:08 AM	#5
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,295	I probably like the offshore 43 rubber best. I also have two oysterflex, aquanaut, panerais and they’re all fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2024, 08:57 AM	#6
ap1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,474	Moser pioneer rubber amazing

13 July 2024, 11:32 AM	#8
misochew "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Real Name: Eaton B. Location: California Watch: n+1 Posts: 164	I know this is an entire different class of watch, but the strap and clasp of the Omega Aqua Terra is amazingly comfortable.

13 July 2024, 12:24 PM	#9
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,268	AP for me. I didn’t care for oysterflex texture and VC was too firm.

13 July 2024, 10:37 PM	#14
ap1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,474	Czapek rubber is soft and conforms to wrist well, similar to the aqua for me

14 July 2024, 03:35 AM	#15
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,667	Oysterflex with its Ti core trumps them all. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

14 July 2024, 12:30 PM	#16
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,283	Aquanaut for me __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

15 July 2024, 01:49 AM	#17
Bmats 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: East Coast Posts: 548	Another vote for Rolex’s oysterflex—the wings on it are amazing. I have the VC overseas, a Patek aquanaut, JLC Polaris. None is as comfortable as the times I’ve tried the Rolex.

15 July 2024, 07:22 AM	#18
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,233	Omega's rubber strap. The Omega deployant is also excellent. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

15 July 2024, 08:59 AM	#19
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,493	Original Panerai Luminor rubber strap is perfect. I wear it with my 232 also.

15 July 2024, 09:29 AM	#21
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,049	As some have indicated, the AP ROO rubber is very comfortable. I have also handled RM rubber strap which is comfortable too.

15 July 2024, 11:02 AM	#22
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,597	I actually feel that the ROO rubber strap is too stiff and does not conform to the wrist too well. Aquanaut and VC Overseas have the same issue. The MB&F EVO, Greubel Forsey have very supple rubber straps. And recently, my wife acquired a Hermes Cut with a very supple and nice rubber strap.

15 July 2024, 12:38 PM	#23
adamegret "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: HK Posts: 31	Breguet has a nice one too. I am now thinking, is there a brand that does NOT have nice rubber?

15 July 2024, 01:40 PM	#24
WatchEater666 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,940	I like rubber a lot but there's only so much you can do with it. Pretty much any FKM rubber strap will feel great. My ~$10 Juelong AliExpress tropic rubber straps feel just as good as my $100 - $150 ones have. And I don't notice enough of a difference to go OEM personally, or I hate the OEM straps with giant logos on them. They look horrible with a giant logo.

15 July 2024, 03:09 PM	#25
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,562	Richard Mille. NO contest, the others aren't even close. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

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