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HogwldFLTR · 22 February 2021, 06:37 AM

For me having my watches on rubber help significantly to preserve the bracelets and enhance the comfort of wearing them. Between the use of Smarty Jones endlinks, aftermarket claps, and aftermarket bracelets it almost makes me wonder why buy an OysterFlex? I really like these alternatives even if they aren't OEM.

Pw92676 · 22 February 2021, 06:50 AM

I think they look great. I like them and would LOVE a factory option to have interchangeable Oysterflex and bracelet. I’d probably do that to mix things up, but don’t really have a desire to find a DIY solution just to preserve the bracelet. Enjoy!!

kieselguhr · 22 February 2021, 06:55 AM

That TT Slate Daytona looks fantastic on a rubber strap!

HogwldFLTR · 22 February 2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pw92676

I think they look great. I like them and would LOVE a factory option to have interchangeable Oysterflex and bracelet. I’d probably do that to mix things up, but don’t really have a desire to find a DIY solution just to preserve the bracelet. Enjoy!!

With Everest, RubberB, and a slew of others making straps for Rolex watches it's not much of a DIY project. In most cases everything is well put together to fit. The Platona is truly a DIY project.

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That TT Slate Daytona looks fantastic on a rubber strap!

The Slate does look fantastic imho, too!! Thanks!

sxdcfv · 22 February 2021, 09:12 AM

I think the rubber strap does not do justice to the Platinum Daytona. I get the idea of preserving the bracelet but you lose the flair of that particular piece without the heft of the weighty bracelet. However, the other pieces look killer with the rubber! I also would like the option of an easy change option back and forth between rubber and bracelet but I don't think that is happening anytime soon...a whole different discussion.

rmlovett1 · 22 February 2021, 09:40 AM

I think some match up real well with rubber, some don’t. This is one of my favorites......

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HogwldFLTR · 22 February 2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sxdcfv

I think the rubber strap does not do justice to the Platinum Daytona. I get the idea of preserving the bracelet but you lose the flair of that particular piece without the heft of the weighty bracelet. However, the other pieces look killer with the rubber! I also would like the option of an easy change option back and forth between rubber and bracelet but I don't think that is happening anytime soon...a whole different discussion.

For me it makes the watch more wearable. I agree that the black strap isn't the best. I've worn it on alligator but for the moment this will do.

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I think some match up real well with rubber, some don’t. This is one of my favorites......

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Looks great!!!

GST15 · 22 February 2021, 09:56 AM

I agree Lee. As a matter of fact, you inspired me to get this one. I like to change it up once in a while, especially in the summer.

Rolex YM on Blue Rubber.jpeg

nickyvu · 22 February 2021, 01:18 PM

Deep-sea

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El Patron · 22 February 2021, 03:35 PM

If it fits, I’m good with it!

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Rori · 22 February 2021, 04:06 PM

To me, the models that best look on rubber are Rolex's Daytonas and SS divers.
In the case of the Daytona it transforms the aesthetics completely and make the watch look less busy. Love it.

Chadridv · 23 February 2021, 12:46 AM

Looking good Lee!

Ever consider custom Pt endlinks for your platona!?

alphadweller · 23 February 2021, 02:18 AM

To me it spices up things a little bit, gives it a fresher look.20210219_2.jpg

mcjreston · 23 February 2021, 02:35 AM

I recently got a RubberB for my 116523 Slate Daytona and it looked fantastic and fit great. It's a really good product. It turned out that I personally preferred the feel of the weight of the original Oyster bracelet, though. So now my RubberB is a garage queen...

Buchmann69 · 23 February 2021, 04:05 AM

Rolextellstime · 23 February 2021, 04:31 AM

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This is super awesome. When I used to have my BLNR I wore it on the same rubber strap. Best look imo

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Rolextellstime · 23 February 2021, 04:39 AM

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Great look

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Rolextellstime · 23 February 2021, 04:42 AM

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Great look

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This was another look / strap that I think looks awesome 20170514_155831.jpg

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HogwldFLTR · 23 February 2021, 08:56 AM

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Great look

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I like the color match!!! I'd likely get the strap with a clasp as opposed to the buckle. I originally was a fan of the buckles but have changes as there are some nice after market buckles that really make the straps nicer. I wish some of the straps which only come in buckles would also come in clasps (like the Miami blue for the Yacht Master).

FHFinster · 23 February 2021, 12:07 PM

Bracelet is always best but it works.

Fin

fskywalker · 23 February 2021, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For me having my watches on rubber help significantly to preserve the bracelets and enhance the comfort of wearing them. Between the use of Smarty Jones endlinks, aftermarket claps, and aftermarket bracelets it almost makes me wonder why buy an OysterFlex? I really like these alternatives even if they aren't OEM.

Love Rubber on my watches as well Lee !!

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SDGT3 · 23 February 2021, 01:16 PM

Love the Daytonas and Blueseys on rubber straps, but some of the others seen here look great too!

22 February 2021, 06:37 AM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,660	Rolex on Rubber For me having my watches on rubber help significantly to preserve the bracelets and enhance the comfort of wearing them. Between the use of Smarty Jones endlinks, aftermarket claps, and aftermarket bracelets it almost makes me wonder why buy an OysterFlex? I really like these alternatives even if they aren't OEM. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 February 2021, 09:40 AM	#6
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,447	Rolex on Rubber I think some match up real well with rubber, some don’t. This is one of my favorites...... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 February 2021, 04:06 PM	#11
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	To me, the models that best look on rubber are Rolex's Daytonas and SS divers. In the case of the Daytona it transforms the aesthetics completely and make the watch look less busy. Love it. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

23 February 2021, 12:46 AM	#12
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Looking good Lee! Ever consider custom Pt endlinks for your platona!? __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

23 February 2021, 04:05 AM	#15
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22 February 2021, 06:50 AM	#2
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,294	I think they look great. I like them and would LOVE a factory option to have interchangeable Oysterflex and bracelet. I’d probably do that to mix things up, but don’t really have a desire to find a DIY solution just to preserve the bracelet. Enjoy!!

22 February 2021, 06:55 AM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,612	That TT Slate Daytona looks fantastic on a rubber strap!

22 February 2021, 09:12 AM	#5
sxdcfv Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 342	I think the rubber strap does not do justice to the Platinum Daytona. I get the idea of preserving the bracelet but you lose the flair of that particular piece without the heft of the weighty bracelet. However, the other pieces look killer with the rubber! I also would like the option of an easy change option back and forth between rubber and bracelet but I don't think that is happening anytime soon...a whole different discussion.

22 February 2021, 09:56 AM	#8
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,946	I agree Lee. As a matter of fact, you inspired me to get this one. I like to change it up once in a while, especially in the summer. Rolex YM on Blue Rubber.jpeg

22 February 2021, 01:18 PM	#9
nickyvu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 162	Deep-sea Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

22 February 2021, 03:35 PM	#10
El Patron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 159	If it fits, I’m good with it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2021, 02:18 AM	#13
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,183	To me it spices up things a little bit, gives it a fresher look.20210219_2.jpg

23 February 2021, 02:35 AM	#14
mcjreston Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Virginia Posts: 15	I recently got a RubberB for my 116523 Slate Daytona and it looked fantastic and fit great. It's a really good product. It turned out that I personally preferred the feel of the weight of the original Oyster bracelet, though. So now my RubberB is a garage queen...

23 February 2021, 12:07 PM	#20
FHFinster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 980	Bracelet is always best but it works. Fin

23 February 2021, 01:16 PM	#22
SDGT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Phillip Location: Right here Watch: SD43 Daytona Blusy Posts: 2,083	Love the Daytonas and Blueseys on rubber straps, but some of the others seen here look great too!

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