![]() |
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
![]() |
#1 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pacific
Posts: 3,585
|
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 515
|
The VC Overseas rubber strap is sublime.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: los angeles
Posts: 286
|
Rolex oysterflex… a true rubber band rather than piece of rubber….
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 2,021
|
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: usa
Posts: 19,320
|
Moser pioneer rubber amazing
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: NE
Posts: 2,859
|
Loving the aquanaut strap so far!
__________________
Instagram @awristcheck |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2023
Real Name: Eaton B.
Location: California
Watch: n+1
Posts: 120
|
I know this is an entire different class of watch, but the strap and clasp of the Omega Aqua Terra is amazingly comfortable.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Chicago
Watch: explorer
Posts: 2,200
|
AP for me. I didn’t care for oysterflex texture and VC was too firm.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: London/Tokyo
Watch: FPJ CO BL
Posts: 1,659
|
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 5167A-001, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique - 5010 12B30 B64B, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500 IG: tokyo_watch_guy |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 20,310
|
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,847
|
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: usa
Posts: 19,320
|
Czapek rubber is soft and conforms to wrist well, similar to the aqua for me
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NL
Watch: Yachtmaster
Posts: 14,546
|
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 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: HK
Posts: 2,274
|
Aquanaut for me
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: East Coast
Posts: 531
|
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.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex & Tudor
Posts: 2,224
|
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2024
Location: UK
Posts: 44
|
Quote:
![]() I do not think the rubber straps are that bad. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,459
|
Original Panerai Luminor rubber strap is perfect. I wear it with my 232 also.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: Michael
Location: Dotonbori
Watch: Mostly blue dials
Posts: 7,827
|
As some have indicated, the AP ROO rubber is very comfortable. I have also handled RM rubber strap which is comfortable too.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,518
|
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2024
Location: HK
Posts: 18
|
Breguet has a nice one too.
I am now thinking, is there a brand that does NOT have nice rubber? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,846
|
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: B.
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Posts: 3,484
|
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Australia
Posts: 304
|
The VC rubber straps for Overseas Gen 3 have the metal inserts (like the oyserflex) which may be the reason they flair so much?
I wear my OS on rubber 95% of the time (7.25" wrist) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Here
Posts: 4,639
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#26 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Darren
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 644
|
on the high end, MB&F have great rubber straps.
I'm a fan of VC overseas, and Aquanaut rubber straps as well. Omega also has a nice rubber strap. In general, I much prefer rubber straps to leather ones, I think they look and wear great on watches, including high end ones.
__________________
@dmb359 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#27 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 2,518
|
Quote:
I never know that there is metal insert in there. Maybe that explains it. The flair makes the watch wears larger than the bracelet. But I do like it on rubber especially there are so many color choices. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#28 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 515
|
Quote:
Do you have any data/information on this metal insert? It certainly doesn't feel like my gen 3 strap has a full insert. Maybe just the ends where the quick release system lies. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#29 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC
Posts: 92
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#30 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: GA
Posts: 4,777
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.