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Submarino · 13 December 2011, 01:12 PM

This weekend I finally came to realize that I cannot stand the jubilee bracelet on my GMT Rootbeer 16753. Since I don't want to part with my watch I decided to get a nylon strap to match the faded bezel until I can get a TT Oyster bracelet to replace the jubilee. After checking with Rolex NYC I almost fainted after hearing they want $2750 (no bracelet trade-in price) for a brand new 78363. Now, if I trade-in my jubilee they are going to be generous enough to bring the price down to $2250. Can you guys believe it?

Here are some pics so you can see what it looks like with the strap. Let me know your thoughts.

77T · 13 December 2011, 01:16 PM

Nice switch - almost looks like a desert motif.

sea-dweller · 13 December 2011, 01:17 PM

Very unique!

Submarino · 13 December 2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Nice switch - almost looks like a desert motif.

I agree! I am loving it!

FeelingTheBlues · 13 December 2011, 01:28 PM

I'm not a very big fan of NATO's but this combo looks great indeed!

May I ask if you thought about a brown leather band as well? I'm sure it would look nice too!

Submarino · 13 December 2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I'm not a very big fan of NATO's but this combo looks great indeed!

May I ask if you thought about a brown leather band as well? I'm sure it would look nice too!

Thanks for the idea. If I can find a nice rugged brown supple leather 'a la Panerai' type of strap I might for that in the meantime!

psv · 13 December 2011, 02:05 PM

Simple and very classy! I love it!

Davey Boy · 13 December 2011, 02:09 PM

Dude Get A Toshi Strap. I Have Three. All Colors And Styles.
Great Quality Leather, Cutom Made For You.

-Alberto- · 13 December 2011, 02:10 PM

NATO's is not for me, but.....it looks nice!!

Rags · 13 December 2011, 02:11 PM

That is a perfect match. Looks real cool. I normally don't like straps on rolexes but that looks good.

ecsub44 · 13 December 2011, 02:15 PM

That looks SPECTACULAR! Really...that's just fabulous!

+1 for Toshi for leather straps.

Dan Pierce · 13 December 2011, 02:17 PM

I like it! Makes for a unique and interesting combo.
dP

Submarino · 13 December 2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey Boy

Dude Get A Toshi Strap. I Have Three. All Colors And Styles.
Great Quality Leather, Cutom Made For You.

Please PM me their information.

Thanks.

Submarino · 13 December 2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Alberto-

NATO's is not for me, but.....it looks nice!!

Gracias Beto!!!

Submarino · 13 December 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Simple and very classy! I love it!

Thanks. Going off topic here. Did you get the AP cap?

WatchFanZac · 13 December 2011, 02:33 PM

I was considering a Rootbeer GMT before I bought my 16750 and I like the look of them on brown leather as it towns down the bling of the TT but that beige NATO looks fantastic. I would wear it like that every day of the week. What a great point of difference from the normal TT GMTs you see around! I think you have nailed it with that look but if you want to dress it up for formal put it on a brown crock leather with a pre-owned gold Rolex buckle.

Regards,

Zac

Submarino · 13 December 2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

That is a perfect match. Looks real cool. I normally don't like straps on rolexes but that looks good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

That looks SPECTACULAR! Really...that's just fabulous!

+1 for Toshi for leather straps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I like it! Makes for a unique and interesting combo.dP

Thanks guys!!!

I'll post more pictures tomorrow.

MortgageGuy · 13 December 2011, 02:46 PM

Very nice

Chris B · 13 December 2011, 04:35 PM

Looks great

Lion · 13 December 2011, 06:25 PM

That's a great look!!!

Cru Jones · 13 December 2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Thanks for the idea. If I can find a nice rugged brown supple leather 'a la Panerai' type of strap I might for that in the meantime!

per another post in this thread, toshi makes a GREAT strap (i have two), but, IMO, not really known for the "rugged brown" style you mentioned.

contact this guy or this guy or this guy and tell them what you are looking for. if they can't hook you up, no one can.

if you get it, definitely post pix, please. would be interesting to see.

Fernandohk · 13 December 2011, 07:05 PM

Here are some other options.

HL65 · 13 December 2011, 08:33 PM

I like it--Very nice and a perfect match...

Sunshine · 13 December 2011, 09:13 PM

Very nice! Good combo!!!

Lol-x · 13 December 2011, 09:26 PM

Great look with that strap.

Rootbeers rule

Dweller of the Sea · 13 December 2011, 09:36 PM

Not to my liking.

I have seen a few on dark brown alligator straps, that matches the dial- thats great!

impalass · 13 December 2011, 09:45 PM

TonyD · 13 December 2011, 10:59 PM

I love the look of the jubilee band myself... not sure why you don't like it. Does it bite you or just feel tight?

Seems you have no choice but to sell it to me!!!

Bobble · 13 December 2011, 11:06 PM

Really like it on the NATO

JustinK · 13 December 2011, 11:30 PM

I just purchased a Root Beer and was looking for a nice nato strap. Any thoughts on how this would look or should I stick with a solid color like Submarino's.

http://www.strapcode.com/store/20mm-...ow-p-1419.html

13 December 2011, 01:16 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,939	Nice switch - almost looks like a desert motif. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 December 2011, 01:28 PM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I'm not a very big fan of NATO's but this combo looks great indeed! May I ask if you thought about a brown leather band as well? I'm sure it would look nice too! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

13 December 2011, 02:11 PM	#10
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	That is a perfect match. Looks real cool. I normally don't like straps on rolexes but that looks good. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

13 December 2011, 02:15 PM	#11
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	That looks SPECTACULAR! Really...that's just fabulous! +1 for Toshi for leather straps. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

13 December 2011, 02:17 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,185	I like it! Makes for a unique and interesting combo. 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

13 December 2011, 01:17 PM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very unique!

13 December 2011, 02:05 PM	#7
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Simple and very classy! I love it!

13 December 2011, 02:09 PM	#8
Davey Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Alabama Watch: 2006 Submariner LV Posts: 669	Dude Get A Toshi Strap. I Have Three. All Colors And Styles. Great Quality Leather, Cutom Made For You.

13 December 2011, 02:10 PM	#9
-Alberto- Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: El Bajío, México Watch: 14060M no Cosc Posts: 37	NATO's is not for me, but.....it looks nice!!

13 December 2011, 02:33 PM	#16
WatchFanZac "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 28	Very nice indeed. I was considering a Rootbeer GMT before I bought my 16750 and I like the look of them on brown leather as it towns down the bling of the TT but that beige NATO looks fantastic. I would wear it like that every day of the week. What a great point of difference from the normal TT GMTs you see around! I think you have nailed it with that look but if you want to dress it up for formal put it on a brown crock leather with a pre-owned gold Rolex buckle. Regards, Zac

13 December 2011, 02:46 PM	#18
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Very nice __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 December 2011, 04:35 PM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Looks great

13 December 2011, 06:25 PM	#20
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	That's a great look!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 December 2011, 08:33 PM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	I like it--Very nice and a perfect match... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 December 2011, 09:13 PM	#24
Sunshine "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: James Location: Republic of Domin Watch: 116400GV Posts: 733	Very nice! Good combo!!! __________________ 116400GV, 116400 White dial, 116710, 16600 & 1680

13 December 2011, 09:26 PM	#25
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	Great look with that strap. Rootbeers rule __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 December 2011, 09:36 PM	#26
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Not to my liking. I have seen a few on dark brown alligator straps, that matches the dial- thats great!

13 December 2011, 09:45 PM	#27
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089

13 December 2011, 10:59 PM	#28
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,468	I love the look of the jubilee band myself... not sure why you don't like it. Does it bite you or just feel tight? Seems you have no choice but to sell it to me!!! __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

13 December 2011, 11:06 PM	#29
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	Really like it on the NATO

13 December 2011, 11:30 PM	#30
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	I just purchased a Root Beer and was looking for a nice nato strap. Any thoughts on how this would look or should I stick with a solid color like Submarino's. http://www.strapcode.com/store/20mm-...ow-p-1419.html

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