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27 April 2016, 11:49 PM
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Oysterflex = Magic
I like both rubber and leather straps.
I find them to be much more comfortable over long days. After wearing the oysterflex since I got it, I put on another piece with a rubber strap for the day. I could not wait until I got home to swap them out. Rolex really is impressive to me. Shocked though that they are not rolling these out on other models. The watch is so comfortable it almost defies all senses.
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27 April 2016, 11:53 PM
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Awesome, Seth.
 It does look like they would try this on some other models...the DSSD and the YM2 for example would benefit greatly from an added comfort factor. |
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28 April 2016, 12:09 AM
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Nice to hear Seth.
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28 April 2016, 12:12 AM
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Here is a little detail some people might not know
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28 April 2016, 12:13 AM
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That's awesome. I'm sure it's one of those "must try it to believe it" types.
Enjoy!
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28 April 2016, 12:17 AM
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I actually thought those strips were frivolous. I figured it was more marketing. But on no, the watch hugs my wrist with plenty of flex and breathability. It's supremely well balanced and comfortable. It's incredible.
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28 April 2016, 01:20 AM
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Lovely piece, I really do hope Rolex offers the OysterFlex as an option to the Submariner, DSSD and other sport watches.
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28 April 2016, 01:22 AM
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come on seth, we want pictures of that beauty!
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28 April 2016, 01:25 AM
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I have tried one on, it fit perfectly without any adjustments needed. Very comfortable indeed. I only wish they would get rid of the gap between the strap and the case.
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28 April 2016, 01:39 AM
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Yes the comfort on the Oysterflex is extremely and immediately noticeable upon wearing it.
My reasons for not jumping on it immediately are: 1) No end links. Don't like the Gap. Don't shop at the Gap... 2) I miss the heft of the PM watches with Pm Bracelet. 3) The Price is still to high. I would still consider a 116515, and wear it on a rubber B and be able to trade off to the Leather strap for Dinner or formal occasions... I do believe I know why there are no endlinks. I think it's due to the baffles under the Oysterflex. If they went with end links, then the baffles would be just that much further on the sides of your wrists instead of on top where the magic happens...
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28 April 2016, 02:02 AM
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I'm jealous Seth! I had an aha moment when trying it on last fall. Expectations were tempered after so many on TRF thought it felt emotionally flat after trying it. I felt the complete opposite and it was very comfortable to boot. Also the gap is a non issue for me after sampling it on the wrist. Hardly visible.
Enjoy it. |
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28 April 2016, 02:05 AM
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I'll get it done tonight. I promise. And it'll be a pleasure. This thing is just so nice.
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28 April 2016, 02:07 AM
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Loved the Basel pics, didn't love it in person. But then I saw it multiple times and tried it on, and the rest is history. The gap bothers me not at all. I don't even notice it.
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28 April 2016, 02:09 AM
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And for me, the cons are insignificant in comparison.
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28 April 2016, 02:40 AM
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28 April 2016, 03:18 AM
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I will admit I loved it in the pictures and when I first bought it. I went through a phase of "so what" it was pretty flat looking, didn't quite have the "pop" as the pictures and few a few dollars more could have bought a WG YM!! Had the strap tightened a bit and now in love again!! It's competing against my aquanaut for weekend wear!
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28 April 2016, 03:53 AM
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What kind of flexibility is inside the clasp to fine tune or extend if needed (like easy link)? I'd imagine something like the glidelock on the Subs combined with the rubber strap would be fantastic. Glad you're enjoying it...I haven't had the opportunity to try one on yet. May have to do so next time at the AD.
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28 April 2016, 04:08 AM
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I've never tried one on...but it does look comfy.
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28 April 2016, 04:34 AM
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I think I have to try one on. I'm glad you are enjoying yours.
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28 April 2016, 04:49 AM
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I would love to purchase an oysterflex bracelet and a glidelock for my submariner.
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28 April 2016, 05:00 AM
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Sadly right now, minimal play, but it does not seem to need it. I agree that with a glidelock or ezlink it would be even better. I imagine they could do it pretty easy.
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28 April 2016, 06:22 AM
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Oh my lord what is this golden black rubber beauty.. I knew it would be trouble coming back here!! Is this a new watch this year? What is MSRP??
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28 April 2016, 08:32 AM
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I love the oysterflex. I was so disappointed that they didn't use that marvel of engineering on other watches at Basel this year. I guess there is always next year.
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28 April 2016, 09:56 AM
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It's the 2015 release. YM. Rose gold on rubber. And I think it's 24k list.
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28 April 2016, 10:38 AM
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