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Daddychaddy · 30 March 2013, 06:16 PM

I am looking at a new watch, either Omega or Rolex.
Q is it better value for money to get the steel strap 8500 PO, or the rubber?
The watch costs the same, so curious if its a better deal to buy the watch with a steel strap and buy a rubber one for swapping, or the other way around?
Also how easy is it to swap them around?
Thanks

joe100 · 31 March 2013, 01:48 AM

The metal bracelet costs more than the GDP of Uganda. Buy it on steel and purchase the rubber later on OR work out a deal with your AD for both.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 31 March 2013, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

The metal bracelet costs more than the GDP of Uganda. Buy it on steel and purchase the rubber later on OR work out a deal with your AD for both.

Exactly!

Rashid.bk · 31 March 2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

The metal bracelet costs more than the GDP of Uganda. Buy it on steel and purchase the rubber later on OR work out a deal with your AD for both.

yeap. with the rubber they're charging a bunch for the clasp. start with the metal.

improviz · 31 March 2013, 08:28 AM

Agree with everyone else, getting it on bracelet and ordering a strap is much more economical than the reverse, bracelet lists out in the $900 range...otoh if you really like it on the strap and will have no desire, ever, to wear it on a bracelet, you can save a hundred or two getting it on strap...

Daddychaddy · 2 April 2013, 12:12 AM

Thanks fellas

GermanyMatt · 2 April 2013, 12:35 AM

I picked up the steel version and purchased a rubber strap from isofrane - I can't imagine the Omega rubber being better quality, although it fits around the case better. Not worth another $500 to me though. Very impressed with the quality of the Isofrane strap for the $$ and highly recommend.

eagle_lex · 3 April 2013, 09:29 PM

Nice call on the Isofrane @GermanyMatt. I love mine as well.

Sarajevo · 3 April 2013, 09:56 PM

I just bought a PO 8500 yesterday. I tried on the rubber strap and was not impressed; I bought the steel one and it is lovely. I may get a leather strap at some point but for now I am loving my new beauty!

tinger · 3 April 2013, 11:02 PM

I purchased mine with the bracelet and ordered the strap/buckle at the same time.
For me, the strap is alot more comfortable, much easier to adjust in the summer... sharper looking too.

jojosnr · 10 April 2013, 06:55 PM

I went with the rubber. The design goes with the coloured numerals. Also, makes the watch overall weight lesser and thus more comfy.

improviz · 10 April 2013, 11:41 PM

Looks great, congrats!!

Daddychaddy · 12 April 2013, 02:21 AM

Tried it on today. Bracelet. Looked and felt great. I've tried Sub C, GMTC2, Milgauss, Panerai, and non of them looked and felt like the 8500 42m with orange numbers. Quality product, great styling, and a price that means i can take the family skiing as well with the difference in costs.... AD and I striking a deal on the watch + rubber strap/clasp.... Pretty sure decision is made unless a model I ain't seen yet crops up.... Happy Days!!

Rodentman · 12 April 2013, 03:46 AM

I bought mine on the bracelet and then sold the bracelet back to the store mgr. I ordered the Omega rubber and deployant. Much better feel, and adjustable. I am happier.

30 March 2013, 06:16 PM	#1
Daddychaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire England Posts: 47	Rubber strap or steel? PO query I am looking at a new watch, either Omega or Rolex. Q is it better value for money to get the steel strap 8500 PO, or the rubber? The watch costs the same, so curious if its a better deal to buy the watch with a steel strap and buy a rubber one for swapping, or the other way around? Also how easy is it to swap them around? Thanks

31 March 2013, 01:48 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	The metal bracelet costs more than the GDP of Uganda. Buy it on steel and purchase the rubber later on OR work out a deal with your AD for both. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

31 March 2013, 08:28 AM	#5
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Agree with everyone else, getting it on bracelet and ordering a strap is much more economical than the reverse, bracelet lists out in the $900 range...otoh if you really like it on the strap and will have no desire, ever, to wear it on a bracelet, you can save a hundred or two getting it on strap... __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

10 April 2013, 11:41 PM	#12
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Looks great, congrats!! __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

2 April 2013, 12:12 AM	#6
Daddychaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire England Posts: 47	Thanks fellas

2 April 2013, 12:35 AM	#7
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	I picked up the steel version and purchased a rubber strap from isofrane - I can't imagine the Omega rubber being better quality, although it fits around the case better. Not worth another $500 to me though. Very impressed with the quality of the Isofrane strap for the $$ and highly recommend.

3 April 2013, 09:29 PM	#8
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	Nice call on the Isofrane @GermanyMatt. I love mine as well.

3 April 2013, 09:56 PM	#9
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	I just bought a PO 8500 yesterday. I tried on the rubber strap and was not impressed; I bought the steel one and it is lovely. I may get a leather strap at some point but for now I am loving my new beauty!

3 April 2013, 11:02 PM	#10
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	I purchased mine with the bracelet and ordered the strap/buckle at the same time. For me, the strap is alot more comfortable, much easier to adjust in the summer... sharper looking too.

10 April 2013, 06:55 PM	#11
jojosnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Timbuktu Posts: 379	I went with the rubber. The design goes with the coloured numerals. Also, makes the watch overall weight lesser and thus more comfy.

12 April 2013, 02:21 AM	#13
Daddychaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire England Posts: 47	Tried it on today. Bracelet. Looked and felt great. I've tried Sub C, GMTC2, Milgauss, Panerai, and non of them looked and felt like the 8500 42m with orange numbers. Quality product, great styling, and a price that means i can take the family skiing as well with the difference in costs.... AD and I striking a deal on the watch + rubber strap/clasp.... Pretty sure decision is made unless a model I ain't seen yet crops up.... Happy Days!!

12 April 2013, 03:46 AM	#14
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I bought mine on the bracelet and then sold the bracelet back to the store mgr. I ordered the Omega rubber and deployant. Much better feel, and adjustable. I am happier.

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