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Jkcwl · 8 February 2016, 08:24 AM

Hey Guys!

I have been looking to purchase a Rubber B band for my watch. However, it seems that I can not figure out about one "problem". Since the 214270 has the newer clasp, it does not have the spring bar holes on the sides of the clasp. I figured that removing the SS bracelet and installing the Rubber B band should not be a big problem.

The "problem" is how could I remove the Rubber B strap when there are no spring bar holes on the clasp. Since Rubber B has a tight fit with the sides of the strap, should I just jam my spring bar removal tool in?

MovieGuy · 8 February 2016, 09:12 AM

I'd contact them and ask the same question.

sickened1 · 8 February 2016, 09:44 AM

Angelo (his handle here is SemperFi) put Rubber B on his 214270. You may want to ask him. Here's his pic from TRF Explorer I Club thread (more pics in there):

cjohns · 8 February 2016, 11:56 AM

Looks great!

tomchicago · 8 February 2016, 02:10 PM

yes agree that is sharp!

Golfster · 9 February 2016, 06:47 AM

Looks like a great match.

Yuri.Popov · 9 February 2016, 06:56 AM

That strap looks awesome!

vette5451 · 9 February 2016, 07:07 AM

Nice look !

SemperFi · 9 February 2016, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jkcwl

Hey Guys!

I have been looking to purchase a Rubber B band for my watch. However, it seems that I can not figure out about one "problem". Since the 214270 has the newer clasp, it does not have the spring bar holes on the sides of the clasp. I figured that removing the SS bracelet and installing the Rubber B band should not be a big problem.

The "problem" is how could I remove the Rubber B strap when there are no spring bar holes on the clasp. Since Rubber B has a tight fit with the sides of the strap, should I just jam my spring bar removal tool in?

No need to jam anything. The RubberB is custom fitted to your watch and has a cutout in the rubber to allow you to easily remove the strap.

SALTY · 9 February 2016, 09:33 AM

Wow; stunning!

I do very much like the Oyster bracelet but have to say - that is truly stunning.

ilovewatchestoo · 9 February 2016, 03:28 PM

Yes wow I agree I love that explorer with the rubber band SemperFi. I usually dont like the rubber in a Rolex but works very well with that reference. Or perhaps it just your wrist and skin tone that makes it hehe.

SemperFi · 9 February 2016, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovewatchestoo

Yes wow I agree I love that explorer with the rubber band SemperFi. I usually dont like the rubber in a Rolex but works very well with that reference. Or perhaps it just your wrist and skin tone that makes it hehe.

cop414 · 9 February 2016, 11:34 PM

Have to agree, Angelo that looks absolutely great! Was it hard to switch over to the strap? What's the clasp side look like?

SemperFi · 10 February 2016, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Have to agree, Angelo that looks absolutely great! Was it hard to switch over to the strap? What's the clasp side look like?

Hi Tim.
It was difficult to both get the bracelet off and the RubberB on due to the tight tolerances on both of them. I used a Bergeon 6767ff spring bar tool but with that tool you can only depress one side of the springbar at a time.
I've since ordered the Horotec Springbar Pliers which is due to be delivered today. I would think depressing both sides of the springbar simultaneously would make for an easier removal and installation process, but we'll see.
Here's a pic of the clasp.

Jkcwl · 10 February 2016, 12:10 PM

Ah, I see you got the strap! Looking good!
what I mean about the jamming is for the strap with the clasp not the buckle though.

SemperFi · 10 February 2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jkcwl

Ah, I see you got the strap! Looking good!
what I mean about the jamming is for the strap with the clasp not the buckle though.

Look at my first photo of the underside of the strap. I'm sure the one with the clasp is made the exact same way. There's plenty of room to easily remove the strap.

Daytona88 · 10 February 2016, 12:56 PM

Nice!

Jkcwl · 10 February 2016, 02:28 PM

I was on the Rubber B website, it doesn't seem like they have the dimples at the clasp.
So confused right now

SemperFi · 11 February 2016, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jkcwl

I was on the Rubber B website, it doesn't seem like they have the dimples at the clasp.
So confused right now

I really am not sure what you're referring to. The spring bar holes are not on the clasp. If you look at the photos on the RubberB website you can clearly see on the underside, the cutout in the rubber where the strap meets the watch case on both the strap with the Rolex clasp and the one with the tang buckle.

Jkcwl · 11 February 2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I really am not sure what you're referring to. The spring bar holes are not on the clasp. If you look at the photos on the RubberB website you can clearly see on the underside, the cutout in the rubber where the strap meets the watch case on both the strap with the Rolex clasp and the one with the tang buckle.

I don't know if I can post the website here but on here, the strap for with the original rolex strap.
If you look at image 1, there are no holes on the clasp where the the band at 12 oclock meets the clasp. I am quite there are no space there for the spring bar. So I am assuming I have to jam the spring bar tool when I remove it?

mps354 · 11 February 2016, 08:52 AM

I think the rubber b works with this model, don't care for it on some others

SemperFi · 11 February 2016, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jkcwl

I don't know if I can post the website here but on here, the strap for with the original rolex strap.
If you look at image 1, there are no holes on the clasp where the the band at 12 oclock meets the clasp. I am quite there are no space there for the spring bar. So I am assuming I have to jam the spring bar tool when I remove it?

Check out this video. You question will be answered around the 6 minute mark of the video. If you look closely you can see that there are holes on the 12 o'clock strap near the clasp that will fit into the clasp and be secured with a pin.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9zniPWk9u5s&autoplay=1

Jkcwl · 15 February 2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Check out this video. You question will be answered around the 6 minute mark of the video. If you look closely you can see that there are holes on the 12 o'clock strap near the clasp that will fit into the clasp and be secured with a pin.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9zniPWk9u5s&autoplay=1

Yup!
But my Ex I doesn't have those holes in the clasp.

KNY · 15 February 2016, 02:24 PM

Wow, that looks really sharp! Rubber straps are not usually my cup of tea, but that combo looks great.

Trailblazer · 15 February 2016, 05:48 PM

Nice! Does the tang buckle weqr comfortably?

SemperFi · 16 February 2016, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailblazer

Nice! Does the tang buckle wear comfortably?

Yes, it's about as comfortable as can be. Most of the time I don't even know it's on my wrist. It gives me an excuse to check that it's still there.

bongtris · 16 February 2016, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jkcwl

Hey Guys!

I have been looking to purchase a Rubber B band for my watch. However, it seems that I can not figure out about one "problem". Since the 214270 has the newer clasp, it does not have the spring bar holes on the sides of the clasp. I figured that removing the SS bracelet and installing the Rubber B band should not be a big problem.

The "problem" is how could I remove the Rubber B strap when there are no spring bar holes on the clasp. Since Rubber B has a tight fit with the sides of the strap, should I just jam my spring bar removal tool in?

That model of rubberb attaches to the clasp end link with the use of the screw.

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8 February 2016, 08:24 AM	#1
Jkcwl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: A Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 36	Rubber B on Explorer I 39MM Hey Guys! I have been looking to purchase a Rubber B band for my watch. However, it seems that I can not figure out about one "problem". Since the 214270 has the newer clasp, it does not have the spring bar holes on the sides of the clasp. I figured that removing the SS bracelet and installing the Rubber B band should not be a big problem. The "problem" is how could I remove the Rubber B strap when there are no spring bar holes on the clasp. Since Rubber B has a tight fit with the sides of the strap, should I just jam my spring bar removal tool in?

8 February 2016, 11:56 AM	#4
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	Looks great! __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

9 February 2016, 09:33 AM	#10
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Wow; stunning! I do very much like the Oyster bracelet but have to say - that is truly stunning. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

9 February 2016, 11:34 PM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,115	Have to agree, Angelo that looks absolutely great! Was it hard to switch over to the strap? What's the clasp side look like? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

8 February 2016, 09:12 AM	#2
MovieGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 662	I'd contact them and ask the same question.

8 February 2016, 09:44 AM	#3
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,048	Angelo (his handle here is SemperFi) put Rubber B on his 214270. You may want to ask him. Here's his pic from TRF Explorer I Club thread (more pics in there):

8 February 2016, 02:10 PM	#5
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	yes agree that is sharp!

9 February 2016, 06:47 AM	#6
Golfster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 722	Looks like a great match.

9 February 2016, 06:56 AM	#7
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	That strap looks awesome!

9 February 2016, 07:07 AM	#8
vette5451 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: KY Watch: My Six Posts: 139	Nice look !

9 February 2016, 03:28 PM	#11
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	Yes wow I agree I love that explorer with the rubber band SemperFi. I usually dont like the rubber in a Rolex but works very well with that reference. Or perhaps it just your wrist and skin tone that makes it hehe.

10 February 2016, 12:10 PM	#15
Jkcwl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: A Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 36	Ah, I see you got the strap! Looking good! what I mean about the jamming is for the strap with the clasp not the buckle though.

10 February 2016, 12:56 PM	#17
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,612	Nice!

10 February 2016, 02:28 PM	#18
Jkcwl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: A Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 36	I was on the Rubber B website, it doesn't seem like they have the dimples at the clasp. So confused right now

11 February 2016, 08:52 AM	#21
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,093	I think the rubber b works with this model, don't care for it on some others

15 February 2016, 02:24 PM	#24
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	Wow, that looks really sharp! Rubber straps are not usually my cup of tea, but that combo looks great.

15 February 2016, 05:48 PM	#25
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	Nice! Does the tang buckle weqr comfortably?

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