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JohnnyS. · 5 September 2012, 10:23 AM

I've been thinking about putting my Datejust on a leather strap for sometime now, and I was hoping I could get some info on what Rolex charges for their leather, croc, or alligator straps, and also what the steel tang type buckles cost.

Dr. Robert · 5 September 2012, 11:01 AM

I got a Rolex made black Java lizard strap for my yg datejust from the San Francisco RSC 2 yrs. ago, I think it was US $200.
It's a trad tang & buckle strap.

JohnnyS. · 5 September 2012, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I got a Rolex made black Java lizard strap for my yg datejust from the San Francisco RSC 2 yrs. ago, I think it was US $200.
It's a trad tang & buckle strap.

Thank you for this info. Dr. Robert

and that strap looks fantastic on your watch. Great combo.

DCgator · 5 September 2012, 12:57 PM

I recently put a Ted Su black croc on my steel DJII/white stick and I have received compliments from AD staff in Stockholm and Helsinki just last week. Also have a Ted Su cordovan strap on my DSSD and have received compliments on it as well.

Kiwinz · 5 September 2012, 04:12 PM

A brown croc strap would look great with the YG DJ.

Doesn't have to be necessarily a Rolex strap, got this Italian one with Rolex Buckle and it suite YG watches.

Time Exposure · 5 September 2012, 04:25 PM

Not sure I'd spring for the strap with Rolex embossed on the reverse. I just bought a $40 buckle with a Rolex crown on it (may or may not be genuine but I don't really care). I connected this to a croc band from Otto Frei. Looks great, and at the price I paid I won't be afraid to wear it and sweat on it. The buckle will go on the next strap when the current one gets too funky.

Johny · 5 September 2012, 09:24 PM

croc strap in the for sale section.

JohnnyS. · 6 September 2012, 02:49 AM

Thank you DCgator, Kiwinz, Time Exposure, and Johny for your input on this. Maybe I should consider investing in a Rolex buckle, and buy a Hirsch strap. Those are my favorite straps.

I've got a 16013 with a champagne dial and indice hour markers, so I was thinking a shiny grained strap, either croc, or alligator. But a lizard strap would look good, I think. Any suggestions for other colours?

NYMike · 6 September 2012, 03:01 AM

The straps themselves are disposable, but it probably is worth getting a good buckle.

katana · 6 September 2012, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

Not sure I'd spring for the strap with Rolex embossed on the reverse. I just bought a $40 buckle with a Rolex crown on it (may or may not be genuine but I don't really care). I connected this to a croc band from Otto Frei. Looks great, and at the price I paid I won't be afraid to wear it and sweat on it. The buckle will go on the next strap when the current one gets too funky.

Just so do we. Buys bracelet in one place, and buckle on another. Imagine how much Rolex would charge for, all "Original"?? well done

Paradis

JohnnyS. · 6 September 2012, 05:10 AM

I contacted Rolex Canada, and found out that the full steel, and plaque d'or (gold plated) buckles are each $75 CDN. Only issue is they are 16mm, so I'll have to find a good 16mm tapered strap. The 18mm buckles only come in solid 18k gold.

joe100 · 6 September 2012, 05:20 AM

Hell with the strap, that's a nice gold DJ!

5 September 2012, 10:23 AM	#1
JohnnyS. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Rolex strap prices? I've been thinking about putting my Datejust on a leather strap for sometime now, and I was hoping I could get some info on what Rolex charges for their leather, croc, or alligator straps, and also what the steel tang type buckles cost.

5 September 2012, 11:01 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,970	I got a Rolex made black Java lizard strap for my yg datejust from the San Francisco RSC 2 yrs. ago, I think it was US $200. It's a trad tang & buckle strap. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 September 2012, 09:24 PM	#7
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	croc strap in the for sale section. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

6 September 2012, 05:20 AM	#12
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Hell with the strap, that's a nice gold DJ! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

5 September 2012, 12:57 PM	#4
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I recently put a Ted Su black croc on my steel DJII/white stick and I have received compliments from AD staff in Stockholm and Helsinki just last week. Also have a Ted Su cordovan strap on my DSSD and have received compliments on it as well.

5 September 2012, 04:12 PM	#5
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	A brown croc strap would look great with the YG DJ. Doesn't have to be necessarily a Rolex strap, got this Italian one with Rolex Buckle and it suite YG watches.

5 September 2012, 04:25 PM	#6
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	Not sure I'd spring for the strap with Rolex embossed on the reverse. I just bought a $40 buckle with a Rolex crown on it (may or may not be genuine but I don't really care). I connected this to a croc band from Otto Frei. Looks great, and at the price I paid I won't be afraid to wear it and sweat on it. The buckle will go on the next strap when the current one gets too funky.

6 September 2012, 02:49 AM	#8
JohnnyS. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Thank you DCgator, Kiwinz, Time Exposure, and Johny for your input on this. Maybe I should consider investing in a Rolex buckle, and buy a Hirsch strap. Those are my favorite straps. I've got a 16013 with a champagne dial and indice hour markers, so I was thinking a shiny grained strap, either croc, or alligator. But a lizard strap would look good, I think. Any suggestions for other colours?

6 September 2012, 03:01 AM	#9
NYMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Watch: 16610,1675, 116518 Posts: 363	The straps themselves are disposable, but it probably is worth getting a good buckle.

6 September 2012, 05:10 AM	#11
JohnnyS. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 139	I contacted Rolex Canada, and found out that the full steel, and plaque d'or (gold plated) buckles are each $75 CDN. Only issue is they are 16mm, so I'll have to find a good 16mm tapered strap. The 18mm buckles only come in solid 18k gold.

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