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Mike1066 · 3 July 2012, 09:21 PM

Gents:

I've heard rumors that Rolex used to sell its divers (5512s, 5513s, others?) on a tropic strap as a cheaper option, back in the 1960's? Any truth to that?

And, relatedly, anyone have a pic or wrist shot of their vintage Rolex diver on a tropic strap? I know we're always up for a wrist shot around here!

V/R

Mike

Dan Pierce · 3 July 2012, 09:39 PM

Not quite vintage or a diver but you get the idea.
dP

vintagewaferthin · 3 July 2012, 11:00 PM

That strap looks very cool!

Keeperoftime · 3 July 2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

That strap looks very cool!

+1

Dan Pierce · 3 July 2012, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

That strap looks very cool!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

+1

Thanks, gents!

Strangely, many here don't like this combo.

I'm saving this tropic for my vintage Jumbo Tudor DD when it returns from Bob Ridley, which was supposed to be today.

dP

Mike1066 · 4 July 2012, 02:27 AM

Dan:

Thank you for the pics. It looks good to me.

Any info on whether Rolex historically sold divers with a tropic (or had gave the option to buyers?)

V/R

Mike

Dan Pierce · 4 July 2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike1066

Dan:

Thank you for the pics. It looks good to me.

Any info on whether Rolex historically sold divers with a tropic (or had gave the option to buyers?)

V/R

Mike

I've read the same but can't remember where, sorry. Back in the day you could order any bracelet that fit the watch so it makes sense that Swiss made tropics would have been an additional choice.
dP

Darlinboy · 4 July 2012, 03:47 AM

Google "tropic strap submariner" and you'll see several articles/posts. AFAIK, it was an option for subs back then.

Isofrane is currently selling some NOS (in blue only) if you're interested in picking up one actually made back then.

Mike1066 · 4 July 2012, 05:31 AM

Good info. Thanks guys!

TakesALickin · 4 July 2012, 09:26 AM

Another pic, not vintage, but with a Tropic. I love my Tropics...

3 July 2012, 09:21 PM	#1
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	Tropic Strap and Vintage Rolex Diver?? Gents: I've heard rumors that Rolex used to sell its divers (5512s, 5513s, others?) on a tropic strap as a cheaper option, back in the 1960's? Any truth to that? And, relatedly, anyone have a pic or wrist shot of their vintage Rolex diver on a tropic strap? I know we're always up for a wrist shot around here! V/R Mike __________________ V/R Mike

3 July 2012, 09:39 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,167	Not quite vintage or a diver but you get the idea. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

4 July 2012, 02:27 AM	#6
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	Dan: Thank you for the pics. It looks good to me. Any info on whether Rolex historically sold divers with a tropic (or had gave the option to buyers?) V/R Mike __________________ V/R Mike

4 July 2012, 03:47 AM	#8
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	Google "tropic strap submariner" and you'll see several articles/posts. AFAIK, it was an option for subs back then. Isofrane is currently selling some NOS (in blue only) if you're interested in picking up one actually made back then. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

4 July 2012, 05:31 AM	#9
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	Good info. Thanks guys! __________________ V/R Mike

3 July 2012, 11:00 PM	#3
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	That strap looks very cool!

4 July 2012, 09:26 AM	#10
TakesALickin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Indianapolis Watch: Seiko SBDX001 Posts: 256	Another pic, not vintage, but with a Tropic. I love my Tropics... __________________ Living on a ledge, just past the edge...

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