Is rubber B worth the extra cost over everest?

[rockysw]

Originally Posted by JSolution

23 pounds is going to affect your decision? Really?

lol - it’s more like 60/70 (the 23 doesn’t include VAT). But in general you are right. But I am value for money kind a guy. :)

[rockysw]

Originally Posted by Bucky

You can find uk stockists for rubber b so don’t have to pay the shipping and import duties. Try blowers jewellers. Have bought rubber b from them in the past for a Deepsea and also a Panerai

That’s a good idea. Thanks!

[rockysw]

Thanks all! Very helpful comments. I think I will go for the rubber B.

[SudiYunus]

Originally Posted by supernova

I have an official AP rubber strap for €360 and also a €10 Amazon rubber for my Moonswatch, I honestly can't tell the difference in terms of comfort or quality between the 2...

I believe in this

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by rockysw

lol - it’s more like 60/70 (the 23 doesn’t include VAT). But in general you are right. But I am value for money kind a guy. :)

Man the way such costs thousands just buy the strap you like

I haven’t had Everest, I have had rubber b, not a big fan of rubber but it looked good and fitted as well as you could expect for a rubber strap. Prefer it over oyster flex at least.

[PenDelicate]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

https://rubberb.com/blog/r-ubber-b-s...jakdd30ef1TERY

"Rubber B’s factory also produces vulcanized rubber straps for other luxury brands such as Hublot, Audemars Piguet, and Omega to name a few."

How did I not know this?

[gamingdoctor]

Originally Posted by supernova

I have an official AP rubber strap for €360 and also a €10 Amazon rubber for my Moonswatch, I honestly can't tell the difference in terms of comfort or quality between the 2...

I also have a $15 rubber strap from amazon and the quality is virtually identical to the $$$$ strap from Everest.

[Dr. Prunesquallor]

Just got this Everest. As you can see, good lug fit. Feels fine.


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[FlyinHawaiian]

Originally Posted by gamingdoctor

I also have a $15 rubber strap from amazon and the quality is virtually identical to the $$$$ strap from Everest.

Any pics to show us? Thanks!

[eugenetsang]

for me, paying $300+ for a "strap" is bit excessive and ridiculously over priced.

On the other hand, I've been using Barton Bands and have absolutely no complaints. Their nylon Natos cost around $15. Leather quick releases $29... and Leather Natos for $21. Haven't purchased their rubber straps yet. But for $21, I'm sure it'll hold up to the same standards as the other straps that I currently have from them.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well for what they are a rubber strap both over priced foe what they are but once you associate anything with Rolex the price quadruples, as for quality about the same by no better that the ones from say Seiko or Citizen.

Totally agree. Rubber straps have got to be the biggest rip-off going. As long as you get the right rubber compound (FKM is the way forward these days), then anything over £20 is honestly just pure profiteering by the manufacturer. Personally I admit to having forked out reasonable sums for rubber straps over the years, with even Isofranes clocking in at circa £140 these days, but since discovering some very high quality FKM straps on (yes I admit it!) AliExpress, I can't see myself ever spending big money on rubber straps again.

[Nyl]

Originally Posted by Driver8

Totally agree. Rubber straps have got to be the biggest rip-off going. As long as you get the right rubber compound (FKM is the way forward these days), then anything over £20 is honestly just pure profiteering by the manufacturer. Personally I admit to having forked out reasonable sums for rubber straps over the years, with even Isofranes clocking in at circa £140 these days, but since discovering some very high quality FKM straps on (yes I admit it!) AliExpress, I can't see myself ever spending big money on rubber straps again.

Rubber straps are sold to watch manufacturers at around 15-40 CHF depending on the complexity of the strap (and it can be even more than 40 CHF. The Oysterflex straps have a Nitinol blade inside and Nitinol is very expensive)

And keep in mind that you need a mold for a rubber strap, which is not needed for NATO nor leather straps. And in Switzerland, such molds can cost up to 30k CHF. Hence, Rubber B has to sell them at a quite high price to make some profit.
In Asia it will be less expensive, of course. But sometimes, the quality is also lower (and sometimes it's the same, I agree)

[omar10213245]

I bought a white Rubber B strap for my Omega SMP300 a few years ago, and while i really liked the quality, it was too tight for my beefy 8.25" wrist, and unfortunately (at least at that time) they didn't make an "extra large" size.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by Nyl

Rubber straps are sold to watch manufacturers at around 15-40 CHF depending on the complexity of the strap (and it can be even more than 40 CHF. The Oysterflex straps have a Nitinol blade inside and Nitinol is very expensive)

And keep in mind that you need a mold for a rubber strap, which is not needed for NATO nor leather straps. And in Switzerland, such molds can cost up to 30k CHF. Hence, Rubber B has to sell them at a quite high price to make some profit.
In Asia it will be less expensive, of course. But sometimes, the quality is also lower (and sometimes it's the same, I agree)

Agreed that Rolex's Oysterflex is a slightly different case with the metal insert, but there is obviously still a huge mark-up simply because it's OEM Rolex... and I think everyone basically accepts that: if you want OEM kit then you pay OEM prices.

But I still maintain that other "all rubber", aftermarket rubber straps are generally a huge rip-off, even if we factor in regional manufacturing costs.

[Watch2019]

Rubber B is expensive but worth the price. There is a definitely a big difference between their strap (no experience with Everest but I heard they are as good and the difference has to do with how they wear on one’s wrist) and other rubber straps like Tempomat, Bonetto Cinturini and others which I used to own. For example, the Tempomat straps I had bought were lint and dust magnets while the Bonetto strap became discoloured (blackish at the edges) after some months. Could it be I was simply unlucky when it came to those non-Rubber B straps in question?

Hence I am not sure why members claim Rubber B straps are not very different from affordable ones sold on AliExpress for example. I am genuinely curious as I am definitely keen to buy affordable straps of comparable quality (as long as they are not silocone straps) if someone can share the names of the vendors in question. I don’t wish to spend more money if I can help it since any money saved I can devote to other accessories or straps of different colours.

Quality-wise, Ming’s recently released FKM strap is comparable to Rubber B from my own experience of owning straps from both brands. My 2 cents. :)

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Me too. $200+ rubber straps are ridiculous.

$15,000 for a watch makes so much sense however. I've used numerous of both brands and would only choose the one that looks best to my eye. They both are nice.

[In-N-Out]

Interesting. I guess I might as well buy straight from Rubber B instead of buying from AP

[SudiYunus]

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Originally Posted by eugenetsang

for me, paying $300+ for a "strap" is bit excessive and ridiculously over priced.

On the other hand, I've been using Barton Bands and have absolutely no complaints. Their nylon Natos cost around $15. Leather quick releases $29... and Leather Natos for $21. Haven't purchased their rubber straps yet. But for $21, I'm sure it'll hold up to the same standards as the other straps that I currently have from them.

+1 Barton straps

[daysky1]

For my Rolex Submariner I have a rubber B and for my deep Sea sea -dweller I have a rubber B swim skin i considered Everest but for some reason I didn't consider them as a band that would be as strong as a rubber b and since I don't want to lose my watch to a band breaking I went with the one that I felt was the strongest of the two.

[eugenetsang]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

$15,000 for a watch makes so much sense however. I've used numerous of both brands and would only choose the one that looks best to my eye. They both are nice.

A strap is a strap. Just because one sells for $300 doesn't make it any better than one you can find on Amazon for $15.

On the other hand, I do enjoy my Barton straps. It looks good, fits well, and doesn't break the bank.