Oysterflex underside "flaps"

[JJG]

Has any Oysterflex owner gotten fed up with those "flaps" on the underside and removed them? I've had mine since December, and they are still a bit annoying. I'm not planning to remove them on mine, but wondered about other owners. Were you happy with the result?

[Vipes]

This is my reservation about getting a Rolex with Oysterflex bracelet. What did you not like about it? Uncomfortable?

[JJG]

Those flaps kind of feel like edges, not sharp, just to the point that I get self conscious of them sometimes.

[Heff]

I’ve always wondered how they contribute towards comfort. I guess they don’t?


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[JJG]

Originally Posted by Heff

I’ve always wondered how they contribute towards comfort. I guess they don’t?


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I suppose it is a personal preference situation. I bet there are many owners who have no problem.

[Chadridv]

my least favorite part of the OF strap. I don't hate them, but I don't like them either. Especially after wearing everest bands for years, I happen to know they're not necessary.

[novocainekarma]

They act as shock absorbers almost, and keep the rubber from full direct skin contact which can feel sticky and uncomfortable in heat.
I think they're brilliant. SO comfortable.

[Rrpdc]

Originally Posted by novocainekarma

They act as shock absorbers almost, and keep the rubber from full direct skin contact which can feel sticky and uncomfortable in heat.
I think they're brilliant. SO comfortable.

+1. Totally agree.

Love oysterflex and I was a hesitant one to trend towards oysterflex.

[HogwldFLTR]

I'd love to see before and after photos!!!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by JJG

Has any Oysterflex owner gotten fed up with those "flaps" on the underside and removed them? I've had mine since December, and they are still a bit annoying. I'm not planning to remove them on mine, but wondered about other owners. Were you happy with the result?

I am glad to see this issue finally get some print. I did not enjoy the feeling of the flaps, either. And interesting to note that a lot of other members/owners in this thread do not, either. I wondered if I was the only one...

I toyed with just cutting them off, but the pragmatic me said no...so I just flipped it.

[tng11]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I am glad to see this issue finally get some print. I did not enjoy the feeling of the flaps, either. And interesting to note that a lot of other members/owners in this thread do not, either. I wondered if I was the only one...

I toyed with just cutting them off, but the pragmatic me said no...so I just flipped it.

Hmm I must say I've also not been a fan of the "flaps". They dig into my wrist at times and get uncomfortable when my wrist expands from heat. If I open up the EZlink and wear it looser then no pain issues.

[RichM]

They don't bother me in the least, but I really don't have anything else to compare it with, i.e. Everest. Maybe I just don't know any better.

For the time being, it stays in the collection.

[brandrea]

I’d like to see pictures of what they look like

[Bxtek]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d like to see pictures of what they look like

Here ya go!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Bxtek

Here ya go!

Thank you for that! So what is the purpose of these?

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[function12]

I thought those were there to let air & sweat in and out.

[stylinleems]

"Underneath each half is a patented longitudinal cushion system, which is basically a collection of strange rubber flaps with a funny name. They’re supposed to “stabilize” the watch"

"On the wrist the Oysterflex does have the same rigidity that you’d expect from a metal bracelet but without that cold, silky feeling when you first put it on. I don’t know if I feel like those pads stabilize the watch (whatever that means), but they do allow some air to circulate between the rubber and your skin. A few hours into a hot day this will become your favorite feature, I promise. I thought I’d find the gold clasp annoying and heavy, but it actually balances out the watch nicely, making the whole package feel more complete."

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...e-rubber-strap

Rolex states its there to stabilize the watch. I didn't notice the 'flaps' when I put it on my BLNR, it felt a bit weird but not uncomfortable.

[hbombkid]

I don’t even feel them to be honest when I have the OF on my sub so I guess I am no help lol.

[Toony]

I don’t even notice them. I find oysterflex very comfortable.

[Etschell]

oysterflex is a failure imo. for the amount of money spent by rolex they could have bought out everest.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Etschell

oysterflex is a failure imo. for the amount of money spent by rolex they could have bought out everest.

i would have bought one by now if my AD could get one. So failure i dont think. Restricting PM supply though could lead to the line being a failure as ive been looking at other watches i also want instead. SS supply issues i understand, PM not so much.

[ranxoren]

They never bothered me personally

[BzKneez]

Don't mind them at all.

[GradyPhilpott]

I hate rubber straps.

I've only tried on an Oysterflex once and it felt okay, but I was at the AD and not wearing it out in the heat and humidity, not that we have a lot of humidity here most of the time.

If for some unfathomable reason I were to purchase a watch on an Oysterflex, I would probably just put the watch on a leather strap, if the Oysterflex annoyed me.

[77T]

I put one on a Daytona and did not like it at all.

But to be fair, I wear straps and bracelets loosely. So the see-saw of riding above, and then below, my ulna and then tapping my pisiform just got on my nerves. It felt differently underneath and I couldn’t get accustomed to it.

If you like a firm fit then your experience may vary from mine.


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[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by 77T

I put one on a Daytona and did not like it at all.

But to be fair, I wear straps and bracelets loosely. So the see-saw of riding above, and then below, my ulna and then tapping my pisiform just got on my nerves. It felt differently underneath and I couldn’t get accustomed to it.

If you like a firm fit then your experience may vary from mine.


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In one of my oysterflex threads I wrote specifically about this. IMO it’s not an issue with the strap as much an issue of the weight of the gold case. It must be worn very snug to be comfortable. I also wear an oysterflex on my SS 116500 Daytona and the experience is completely different. The watch can be worn much looser and still be very comfortable.

I’ve been saying this for some time now. The oysterflex and rubber straps in general work much better with the weight of a SS watch vs Gold.

[tyler1980]

i like them. At least that was my perception when trying them on. No long term experience though but im willing to trust Rolex on that.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

The oysterflex and rubber straps in general work much better with the weight of a SS watch vs Gold.

you might be on to something here. Especially because its a PM only option. At least officially. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if the strap was designed around the weight of the case as the flaps are supposed to stabilize the watch vs just making a rubber strap.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I’ve been saying this for some time now. The oysterflex and rubber straps in general work much better with the weight of a SS watch vs Gold.

It was a gold Daytona I tried using the OF. So your point is well made.




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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I’ve been saying this for some time now. The oysterflex and rubber straps in general work much better with the weight of a SS watch vs Gold.

From my brief experience with the RG YM, I tend to believe you.

Interesting that they're only available on the PM models though...