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Halothane · 14 April 2016, 07:00 AM

I'm really considering getting a 5167. Love the look of this watch. Went down to my local AD and tried on a similar watch (5164) as they didn't have a 5167 in stock. My question is this: How does this rubber strap fit/feel on a smallish wrist
( Maybe 7 inches or so- I take 2 links out of a current Rolex Oyster). I'm concerned about the top part where it comes off the watch. It seemed to bow out wider than my wrist but maybe this was due to the way I had it on and because it was new. It comes with a pretty large bracelet and I had it clasped.
Will it form fit better once cut to my specs? Does it loosen up or mold more to the wrist once it's cut and worn? Maybe a silly question but I would love to hear peoples experiences.

enjoythemusic · 14 April 2016, 07:28 AM

Once you carefully cut the stock rubber strap so the deployant clasp is center it is comfortable. Just remember if your wrist is cold it will expand when hot so have it a bit loose-fitting.... or get your body/wrist hot and then size to fit. The 5167 was my daily for years, yet recently changed to a new Rolex Sub no-date due to moving to FL where I plan to swim, dive, etc. plus their adjustable clasp is great for diving suits and during travels to cold/hot climates.

iazrollie · 14 April 2016, 08:53 AM

The contact points are mostly the clasp and the watch head. Every other part of the strap "floats" over your wrist in the most incredibly comfortable way possible.

Halothane · 14 April 2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by iazrollie

The contact points are mostly the clasp and the watch head. Every other part of the strap "floats" over your wrist in the most incredibly comfortable way possible.

Good to know! Should have an incoming soon!

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iazrollie · 14 April 2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tomalf123

Good to know! Should have an incoming soon!

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Congrats!! I can't wait to see the pics!!

incontrol · 14 April 2016, 10:22 AM

Great choice. The Aquanauts are some of the most comfortable I have ever worn.

KarlS · 14 April 2016, 12:48 PM

At gym this morning

Halothane · 14 April 2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

At gym this morning

Now this is what I like about this reference. Such a cool watch but also very understated. A PP that you can even wear to the gym!

subtona · 14 April 2016, 04:27 PM

It's going to fit you better than perfect...probably the most comfortable watch you'll ever wear.

nyc2la · 15 April 2016, 12:35 AM

CIA, Tom!

HorologyK · 16 April 2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

It's going to fit you better than perfect...probably the most comfortable watch you'll ever wear.

This is truth !

onehotchili · 16 April 2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

It's going to fit you better than perfect...probably the most comfortable watch you'll ever wear.

I would also agree.... I've had mine a little over a week. Had a quick biz trip to SoCal and it super comfy cruising thru the airports. Worked great from boardroom meetings to downing margaritas in Newport Beach, followed by more meetings to dinner in Downtown Disney to coming home to a fresh dusting of snow at my house in Tahoe. 5167.... My perfect daily watch!

Rolex1945 · 17 April 2016, 01:04 AM

I have a 7 and 1/4 inch wrist and recently purchased a 5164. My authorized dealer recommended sizing the band so that it would be a little loose. This was a great recommendation and I would highly recommend it to anyone with this type of band.

Now, when I hold my arm up in the air and then down toward the ground, the watch slides back and forth about one inch. I probably would not like this amount of movement on a traditional leather strap with a buckle, but this is perfect for the 5164, because the clasp on the wrist prevents rotation of the watch around the wrist. The loose band allows for wrist expansion in warmer weather and avoids the feeling of retained sweat under the band when I exercise. Any sweat under the band dries rapidly with the loose band, and since the band is rubber, no moisture is retained in the band, as it would with a leather strap. This is really a great watch for warm climates! It is truly the most comfortable watch I own.

Halothane · 17 April 2016, 01:15 PM

Got it in and absolutely loving it.

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kneedeep · 17 April 2016, 02:44 PM

Congrats on a great choice! There may be one out there, but I've yet to wear a more comfortable watch.

Vinyasa · 18 April 2016, 02:47 AM

Congratulations on a fabulous PP! Every time I review this PP Forum, I'm compelled to put another $50 into my grail savings account... probably a 5164.

Wear it in good health! Thanks for enabling.

14 April 2016, 07:00 AM	#1
Halothane 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,429	Question about rubber bracelet fit on 5167 I'm really considering getting a 5167. Love the look of this watch. Went down to my local AD and tried on a similar watch (5164) as they didn't have a 5167 in stock. My question is this: How does this rubber strap fit/feel on a smallish wrist ( Maybe 7 inches or so- I take 2 links out of a current Rolex Oyster). I'm concerned about the top part where it comes off the watch. It seemed to bow out wider than my wrist but maybe this was due to the way I had it on and because it was new. It comes with a pretty large bracelet and I had it clasped. Will it form fit better once cut to my specs? Does it loosen up or mold more to the wrist once it's cut and worn? Maybe a silly question but I would love to hear peoples experiences.

14 April 2016, 08:53 AM	#3
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	The contact points are mostly the clasp and the watch head. Every other part of the strap "floats" over your wrist in the most incredibly comfortable way possible. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

14 April 2016, 10:22 AM	#6
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Great choice. The Aquanauts are some of the most comfortable I have ever worn. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

14 April 2016, 12:48 PM	#7
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	At gym this morning Attached Images

14 April 2016, 04:27 PM	#9
subtona 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 27,400	It's going to fit you better than perfect...probably the most comfortable watch you'll ever wear. __________________

14 April 2016, 07:28 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 22,808	Once you carefully cut the stock rubber strap so the deployant clasp is center it is comfortable. Just remember if your wrist is cold it will expand when hot so have it a bit loose-fitting.... or get your body/wrist hot and then size to fit. The 5167 was my daily for years, yet recently changed to a new Rolex Sub no-date due to moving to FL where I plan to swim, dive, etc. plus their adjustable clasp is great for diving suits and during travels to cold/hot climates.

15 April 2016, 12:35 AM	#10
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,626	CIA, Tom! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

17 April 2016, 01:04 AM	#13
Rolex1945 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5	I have a 7 and 1/4 inch wrist and recently purchased a 5164. My authorized dealer recommended sizing the band so that it would be a little loose. This was a great recommendation and I would highly recommend it to anyone with this type of band. Now, when I hold my arm up in the air and then down toward the ground, the watch slides back and forth about one inch. I probably would not like this amount of movement on a traditional leather strap with a buckle, but this is perfect for the 5164, because the clasp on the wrist prevents rotation of the watch around the wrist. The loose band allows for wrist expansion in warmer weather and avoids the feeling of retained sweat under the band when I exercise. Any sweat under the band dries rapidly with the loose band, and since the band is rubber, no moisture is retained in the band, as it would with a leather strap. This is really a great watch for warm climates! It is truly the most comfortable watch I own.

17 April 2016, 01:15 PM	#14
Halothane 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,429	Got it in and absolutely loving it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2016, 02:44 PM	#15
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Congrats on a great choice! There may be one out there, but I've yet to wear a more comfortable watch.

18 April 2016, 02:47 AM	#16
Vinyasa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Maine Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 1,396	Congratulations on a fabulous PP! Every time I review this PP Forum, I'm compelled to put another $50 into my grail savings account... probably a 5164. Wear it in good health! Thanks for enabling.

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