Share your 15500 (and 15400) on rubber straps

[thekman]

As I await the delivery of my first AP, a black 15500, the more I think about how blingy and a scratch magnet the bracelet is the more I believe I will wear it on a rubber strap. I have also been wearing my Kermit on a rubber b strap and recently tried an AP Diver on rubber for the first time and really enjoyed. I haven't seen many 15500 or 400s on a rubber strap. Share a pic if you do!
Trying the AP diver at an AD


Wearing my Kermit



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[P2725TMB]

Just wait until you get it! The bracelet is a fantastic piece of design and engineering and a major part of the watch. I love AP rubber straps but think in this instance it would be a pity to put it on rubber.

[Horolojust]

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[RolexZen]

Swapping out the bracelet for a good rubber strap on your Sub or RO for a change up, or for certain circumstances*, can be fun or can make sense, but if you are permanently avoiding wearing them on bracelets for fear of scratches, that’s a shame. You are missing out on a great deal of the appeal (and great engineering) of those watches.

*When I had a Rolex BLNR, I did put it on an Everest rubber strap when I was caravanning in NZ for a month. I wore the watch 24/7 and liked not only avoiding dings and scratches on the PCLs in tight quarters and on tourist adventures, but also the understated look on rubber. But, if I had to do it over again, I’d just wear a different watch.

[ukbbc]

Here you go, daily wear


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by ukbbc

Here you go, daily wear


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[thekman]

Originally Posted by P2725TMB

Just wait until you get it! The bracelet is a fantastic piece of design and engineering and a major part of the watch. I love AP rubber straps but think in this instance it would be a pity to put it on rubber.

Originally Posted by RolexZen

Swapping out the bracelet for a good rubber strap on your Sub or RO for a change up, or for certain circumstances*, can be fun or can make sense, but if you are permanently avoiding wearing them on bracelets for fear of scratches, that’s a shame. You are missing out on a great deal of the appeal (and great engineering) of those watches.

*When I had a Rolex BLNR, I did put it on an Everest rubber strap when I was caravanning in NZ for a month. I wore the watch 24/7 and liked not only avoiding dings and scratches on the PCLs in tight quarters and on tourist adventures, but also the understated look on rubber. But, if I had to do it over again, I’d just wear a different watch.

Thank you for your suggestions. Didn't mean to indicate I wouldn't be wearing the bracelet at all but for my lifestyle I think the rubber wil make the RO more wearable.

[thekman]

Originally Posted by Horolojust

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Originally Posted by ukbbc

Here you go, daily wear


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*droooools* Those look awesome. Thanks guys!

[hdfb910]

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[tcheeco]

[startrolexendrolex]

Originally Posted by tcheeco

Where can I get the strap?

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[GB-man]

Originally Posted by startrolexendrolex

Where can I get the strap?

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Call APSC in clearwater florida

[startrolexendrolex]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Call APSC in clearwater florida

Great, can I use my deployant clasp with the rubber or do I have to get a pin.

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[duc888]

That looks amazing. Especially the black 15400.
This summer I wished i had a rubber an my RO.....40°C and rubber are a better combination

[ukbbc]

Originally Posted by duc888

That looks amazing. Especially the black 15400.
This summer I wished i had a rubber an my RO.....40°C and rubber are a better combination

Thanks for the compliment!

I live in Singapore, so the combo deals with perpetual heat and humidity perfectly!

Had to switch from deployant to tang for better comfort though.


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[duc888]

Was it easy to change from the bracelet to the strap or did you have to rearrange something respectively buy something additional?

[SDDS]

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[illini675]

Originally Posted by SDDS

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Is that the RubberB strap? Looks great, if only they would fit a pin buckle instead of that silly velcro piece...

[jag32]

Originally Posted by illini675

Is that the RubberB strap? Looks great, if only they would fit a pin buckle instead of that silly velcro piece...

The Velcro is ridiculous. I have no idea why they offer it.

[SDDS]

Originally Posted by illini675

Is that the RubberB strap? Looks great, if only they would fit a pin buckle instead of that silly velcro piece...

Sorry for the late reply, yes its Rubber B on Velcro strap


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[trfChris]

Originally Posted by jag32

The Velcro is ridiculous. I have no idea why they offer it.

A few reasons:

1. RM came out with Velcro straps so it’s now officially cool :)
2. If you have a gold piece and want to try it on rubber but don’t want to source a gold buckle/clasp
3. Velcro has infinite adjustability so you can get perfect fit

That said I don’t know why RubberB doesn’t have an AP strap with steel tang buckle like they have for Rolex. That should look great on a steel AP.

[GB-man]

I bought a Velcro for my sub and hate it. I was right in the middle of the fit chart so it should have been perfect, it’s not. Too bulky as well

[yehiashawki]

if you don't mind my asking; whats your wrist size?

[yehiashawki]

if you don't mind my asking; whats your wrist size?

Originally Posted by tcheeco

[tcheeco]

Originally Posted by yehiashawki

if you don't mind my asking; whats your wrist size?

7.5‘‘ buddy