116500LN on bracelet vs RubberB?

[porky51]

I'm torn between having it on the bracelet or the RubberB strap. What do you guys think and which one would be your preference and the reason?

Thanks for your help and stay safe.

[watchmework]

Not even close...the bracelet.

Why- Rolex bracelets have superior design, materials and feel over rubber.

[Speed]

The bracelet.

I can't understand why anyone would remove such a well-designed/great-looking bracelet to put such a watch on rubber.

[CKizzy]

Rubber!

[teqp]

My preference is the original steel bracelet, but I have been thinking about buying a rubber bracelet to mix things up from time to time.

[Lew Archer]

Another vote for the bracelet. I'm not crazy about rubber straps. I tried one on a Breathing Aerospace. It looked fine, but the original bracelet was more comfortable and looked better to me.

I think the white daytona dial of the Daytona, especially, looks well with the original bracelet. The rubber strap you have pictured significantly overpowers the balance of contrasts present with the dial, sub dials and bezel. The bracelet, with its polished center links, gives the watch elegance, and that, combined with the sportiness of its chronograph complication, make the Daytona what it is...a supremely handsome watch, elegant in presentation, a marvelous balance of dress watch and sports watch.

In short, I think the rubber strap obscures the natural visual presence of the watch. To my eye, it just doesn't "go".

Now, if you have some pursuits that could subject the bracelet to damage (or just a lot of dings), then perhaps the rubber strap makes sense for you.

That's my subjective take, for what it's worth.

[Likestheshiny]

Why- Rolex bracelets have superior design, materials and feel over rubber.

Even if you could have steak every night, sometimes you feel like a hamburger.

[walkman2727]

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

Even if you could have steak every night, sometimes you feel like a hamburger.

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[Grapenut]

Swap in a polished oyster bracelet

[gr74]

We all know it looks great on bracelets but it on rubber is something else.

[danicasi2002]

why not both. brings variety to the look to an iconic piece.
Here is mine using the Swim Skin from rubber B.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=679998

[dardeca]

IMO, oyster bracelet is the only acceptable choice here.

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by dardeca

imo, oyster bracelet is the only acceptable choice here.

100%

[Rgd5000]

Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

100%

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[kieselguhr]

Me personally, Bracelet.

[THC]

Life is too short for rubber on Rolexes, imo

[Vipes]

Bracelet all day over rubber for me

[Rocco21]

Bracelet allday.

[lamnyc]

Bracelet for sure. Rubber doesn’t look good with white dial Daytona.

[Gasguzlr]

Looks great! Nice to have something to mix it up a little and enhance the enjoyment of your Daytona

Cheers

Ross

[s46]

bracelet
the rubber red stripe doesnt look good

[mosanman]

Why not both, change it up when you get bored, it'll be like 2 watches in 1!

[Dr. Robert]

My buddy has that same Daytona, white dial, ceramic.....he has it on a white Everest strap for summer, looks good!

[campfire]

Bracelet for me. Both nice though.

[mimo5000]

Bracelet is far superior in comfort and feel. It's fun to switch to rubber occasionally.

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[mmalek1]

I am one who does switch to rubber straps for a change of pace, but as others have said, nothing can beat the metal.

[LJubel328]

I love both. If I had to choose I'd say go rubber on the black dial over the white. This is mine with the rubber b.

[arcampado]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

I love both. If I had to choose I'd say go rubber on the black dial over the white. This is mine with the rubber b.

The Rubber B looks really good with the black dial Daytona. I have to agree that it doesn’t compliment the white dial as nicely.

[marc2828]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

I love both. If I had to choose I'd say go rubber on the black dial over the white. This is mine with the rubber b.

I think this looks terrific! I think the 116519LN WG looks great on the OF with the built in end links. However, I like the black Daytona here with the black rubber going right to the bezel. Just looks great to my eye. Maybe the white Daytona would look good with OF and smarty end links.

[LJubel328]

Originally Posted by marc2828

I think this looks terrific! I think the 116519LN WG looks great on the OF with the built in end links. However, I like the black Daytona here with the black rubber going right to the bezel. Just looks great to my eye. Maybe the white Daytona would look good with OF and smarty end links.

Thank you, my friend actually has the 116519LN and I fell in love with the casualness of the rubber. The black dial w/o end links creates a sense of continuity to the watch which I love.

I agree the smarty end links may help break up the white/black stark contrast.