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Anyone ever buy a Rolex with some intent of mounting it on Rubber? Contemplating DSSD
Anyone ever do this? My conundrum is because I have a Sea Dweller and pretty much think it's the perfect all around sports watch but I do miss having a watch on rubber. I have 4 young (7, 5, 3 & 16 months) children so we spend a lot of time outside and in the water. I love the heft of the DSSD for a long time and since seeing pics of others mounting this beast on rubber (would also take recs of RubberB vs Everest). So I am wondering if I can pacify my desire for the DSSD by getting one, mounting it on rubber, and leaving the SD on the bracelet. If it matters, I have 7.25" wrists.
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You deserve a medal having that many children at that age, Lol. I thinks its a good idea in your situation. It will also keep the bracelet in pristine condition. I say go for it. Be sure to post some pics too.
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#3 |
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I'm looking to do the same with my DSSD too. I'm tempted to go with the Rubber B so that I can retain my Glidelock clasp. Does look like the perfect weekend combination.
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I have not but have seen the pictures and they look good.
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Yes I purchased the Explorer Polar.
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#7 |
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Nothing wrong with that! There was a post yesterday of a Deep Sea on rubber and I personally liked it way better than on the bracelet. I typically prefer a Rolex on a bracelet so this says much.
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#8 |
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Yes I did that very thing with polar 16550. Only problem when I got it I really enjoyed wearing the bracelet. I went with green Everest, found the rubber to be much more supple. Either way I think it's a reasonable thing to do. I wear my sub on a bond nato and get more compliments on that than I ever has when it's on the bracelet. Makes the watch a little different from other Rolexs.
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I think the DSSD is a watch that needs the option of being on a rubber strap. All my larger divers tend to spend a lot of the time on a rubber strap. The comfort factor is undeniable when watches get above 42mm and are top heavy. When I purchased my Breitling Blackbird, I ordered a rubber strap before I even received my watch.
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Man there are some good looking watches on rubber in this thread.
![]() OP: Sounds like a plan...if it doesn't work out you're no worse off as your bracelet will be pristine and you can dump it. Just buy right. ![]() |
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I did it with my 114300, it was the plan from the start. Love it. So comfortable.
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to the OP, i have the SD43 and plan to stick the the RubberB once it's released. I am planning to get the hulk and will stick the rubberB on during the winter months. |
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#13 |
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You could even put the Rubber B on during the summer. The watch won't tug and it will be comfortable when you do start to sweat.
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YES I bought an AK to put on this strap:
![]() And the Daytona for this: ![]() ![]() I also have the DSSD B on a Rubber B with a blue stripe but I have no photo right now. |
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I definitely will do a white rubber b on 116400........ for my wife
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I am wondering which is better for a submariner, the Rubbeb band or severest? It's going on either a 18kt yg sub or a TT sub. Both with lack face?
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#17 |
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If there is one watch in the entire Rolex catalog that begs for a rubber strap, for form and function, is the DSSD. That's how mine lives. Don't get me wrong the clasp is a marvel also.
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Just ordered a rubber b for my deep blue. Maybe it won't look like it missed leg day now.
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Or Kevlar...
Just a thought.
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My DSSD on RubberB
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![]() Nice combo, I'd do the same, love white on white. |
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Absolutely not. I would never buy a rolex solely for that reason unless it was the new daytona or ym on oysterflex
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#24 |
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I would get the DSSD and simply leave it as it is unless there's an issue around fitment.
Given your family situation i would also get a cheap Seiko diver on rubber for family time as a matter of priority. Factor in a high quality non genuine replacement strap to keep in stock for when it eventually breaks. Rubber B perhaps? |
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#25 |
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#26 |
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I have my DSSD on a blue Everest. Love it
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#28 |
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I pretty much only wore my DSSD on rubber. Much more comfortable. I bought rubber but could not get proper fit (too tight /too loose), so wore on isofrane or silicone strap from Seiko - both very comfortable.
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#29 |
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Meant to say bought rubber B but couldn't get proper fit. Sorry
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