Oysterflex/Rubber strap question

[Hardtimes]

I have an issue with rubber straps. First off, I LOVE how they look but here is my issue. I have not owned and Oysterflex but I do have a Omega Aqua Terra with the factory rubber strap. The problem is Sweating! It makes my wrist sweat. I always here people wearing rubber strap watches for summer time, but my metal bracelets breath MUCH better.
The Omega strap is designed where it is "slightly vented" and I see the OF has a design for the same purpose. Does the OF work better than the Omega? How about the others like Rubber B? Any input on this?

[Krash]

I’m interested in this topic, too. For me, bracelets are tough to beat in the summer. I don’t like rubber and especially leather straps in the summer. But I’d eventually like to get a Daytona on OF someday…


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[Hardtimes]

Originally Posted by Krash

I’m interested in this topic, too. For me, bracelets are tough to beat in the summer. I don’t like rubber and especially leather straps in the summer. But I’d eventually like to get a Daytona on OF someday…


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I would take rubber over leather for the summer time, I would still sweat but at least not ruin the leather...

[Joearch]

I enjoy both OF and leather on Daytona’s. Find both equally comfortable. Not a big sweater, so not an issue. Especially if watches get switched up.

[Actor07]

I have a WG Daytona on OF. The Oysterflex is very comfortable in all seasons and is more comfortable than my DSSD JC SS bracelet.

[piratfisk]

OF is neat & IMO superior to any rubber that Omega makes solely because it has that "ventilation channel." It works as described. Unless I'm spending every single day in the water (ocean/pool), which is quite rare, if not downright improbable, I'll choose a cloth-based alternative over rubber.

NATO straps for summer are nice (not nice for the office, if you work in that kinda place). Sailcloth, perlon, Cordura, canvas, etc. are all comfortable & should be considered against rubber for the summer.

[2000-NJDEVILS]

Originally Posted by Joearch

I enjoy both OF and leather on Daytona’s. Find both equally comfortable. Not a big sweater, so not an issue. Especially if watches get switched up.

I absolutely LOVE the Meteorite Dial!!
Thanks for sharing.

[2000-NJDEVILS]

Originally Posted by Hardtimes

I have an issue with rubber straps. First off, I LOVE how they look but here is my issue. I have not owned and Oysterflex but I do have a Omega Aqua Terra with the factory rubber strap. The problem is Sweating! It makes my wrist sweat. I always here people wearing rubber strap watches for summer time, but my metal bracelets breath MUCH better.
The Omega strap is designed where it is "slightly vented" and I see the OF has a design for the same purpose. Does the OF work better than the Omega? How about the others like Rubber B? Any input on this?

From my personal experience:
RubberB is NOT that comfortable being worn as a Tang buckle - But a bit more comfy as a deployment with the Rolex chamber deployment.
The Everest vulcanized rubber strap, with a tang buckle is a much better fit ( I just got it a few weeks ago for an old 2 line Sub and another one for a really old 1980’s YG Daytona)…..
Hope this helps-
Good Luck!