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socialpro · 18 June 2017, 02:37 PM

I think rolex bracelets are some of the best in the game - but I just couldn't help and tinker / try out a strap on the pepsi -- especially as I'm accustomed to swapping straps out on the Panerais.

Picked up this 'suede' gray strap to try things out before I go crazy ordering more - but still don't know how I feel about it and I think the original bracelet just completes the watch that much better and gives it a much more rounded 'tool watch' feeling.

The suede strap though IS very comfortable and I'm not afraid of beating her up at work -- so might give it a few days to try her out.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Prestige_Swiss · 18 June 2017, 02:40 PM

I think it looks great. A navy blue strap with red contrast stitching would be pretty cool

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sensui · 18 June 2017, 02:42 PM

Not bad....but like most Rolex I think the bracelet works better. Nice looking 16710.

youthagainsttt · 18 June 2017, 03:27 PM

I think it looks okay, nice to switch it up

But would match better with blue strap without the white stitch showing

meganfox17 · 18 June 2017, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Not bad....but like most Rolex I think the bracelet works better.Nice looking 16710

I have to agree with Mr Sensui the watch is best fitted with a bracelet like a silver pepsi can.If going "Neytoh" is the flavour of the month,then I like this way.It's an Overkill but distressed blue leather or faded tricoloured nylon works for me

AJM914 · 18 June 2017, 04:37 PM

Not bad....different

UnicoJG · 18 June 2017, 05:17 PM

It looks ok, not a suede fan but as long as you like it that's all that matters.

Boaters · 18 June 2017, 05:21 PM

Looks good but I am a bracelet man myself

harvey · 18 June 2017, 06:50 PM

I think detracts the beauty of the watch.

TK-710 · 18 June 2017, 10:23 PM

I really like it. Especially the grey. The Rolex bracelets are nice but it's not like this is a permanent mod. The op now has two great options instead of one.

One Ping Only · 18 June 2017, 10:34 PM

Not bad. The Gray might work better with a Coke bezel but it looks good.

Racerdj · 18 June 2017, 10:39 PM

I still prefer the bracelet.

socialpro · 18 June 2017, 11:58 PM

OK so I could not do it on the strap - of it went back to the bracelet.

I dont know if its the strap I got or just how the watch looks / feels naked without the bracelet but something didn't sit right with me on that.

The watch also 'felt' much cheaper to me without the bracelet.

Anyways...

slide13 · 19 June 2017, 12:10 AM

I love Rolex on straps, especially older 5 digit GMTs actually. I think they look awesome and I find it actually highlights the watch head better than when on a bracelet.

That said, I don't love this strap. Color is a little meh, the stitching is too thick and chunky looking, and it looks like it has no taper which makes it seem a little bulky. Works for NATOs which I love too because they're so thin, but with leather I prefer some taper.

I'd try a nice and more finished brown strap of some sort, something just a touch less rustic, and I think you'd have a great combo.

This thicker, chunkier strap was its the fat thread stitches would probably be better suited to the chunkier 6 digit watch cases.

socialpro · 19 June 2017, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slide13

I love Rolex on straps, especially older 5 digit GMTs actually. I think they look awesome and I find it actually highlights the watch head better than when on a bracelet.

That said, I don't love this strap. Color is a little meh, the stitching is too thick and chunky looking, and it looks like it has no taper which makes it seem a little bulky. Works for NATOs which I love too because they're so thin, but with leather I prefer some taper.

I'd try a nice and more finished brown strap of some sort, something just a touch less rustic, and I think you'd have a great combo.

This thicker, chunkier strap was its the fat thread stitches would probably be better suited to the chunkier 6 digit watch cases.

Yes - I think that's the same conclusion I came away with as well for now.

Back on bracelet for me in the meantime.

ras47 · 19 June 2017, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Not bad....but like most Rolex I think the bracelet works better. Nice looking 16710.

Me too. I put my Omegas on straps but my Rolex GMT2 stays on the original bracelet. IMHO, the original bracelets just seem like the best solution on Rolexes.

HogwldFLTR · 19 June 2017, 01:49 AM

Looks good and can always be switched back to the bracelet!!!!

watchwatcher · 19 June 2017, 02:21 AM

That watch would look good on just about anything.

ras47 · 19 June 2017, 03:41 AM

i can almost get behind a nice blue rubber strap, but it would only be for when my metal bracelet was out for repairs.

The Libertine · 19 June 2017, 05:10 AM

Bracelet is my preference too.

Noxa · 19 June 2017, 05:39 AM

Bracelet all day for me.

dysondiver · 19 June 2017, 05:44 AM

good for a change , but i like bracelets

zengineer · 19 June 2017, 06:00 AM

I don't think it looks bad at all visually, but dive watches belong on something at least water resistant even if you don't plan to get it wet. Nylon, canvas, sailcloth, mesh, rubber, maybe smooth treated leather backed with something....yes. Suede makes it seem like a fashion diver....and yes, I suppose that's what most are but still.

Yes, I intentionally left out NATOs....don't get me started on them.

18 June 2017, 02:37 PM	#1
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Pepsi on Grey Suede Strap - Yay or Nay? I think rolex bracelets are some of the best in the game - but I just couldn't help and tinker / try out a strap on the pepsi -- especially as I'm accustomed to swapping straps out on the Panerais. Picked up this 'suede' gray strap to try things out before I go crazy ordering more - but still don't know how I feel about it and I think the original bracelet just completes the watch that much better and gives it a much more rounded 'tool watch' feeling. The suede strap though IS very comfortable and I'm not afraid of beating her up at work -- so might give it a few days to try her out. Thoughts? Opinions?

18 June 2017, 02:40 PM	#2
Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,279	I think it looks great. A navy blue strap with red contrast stitching would be pretty cool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ________________ Present: 126610LN “You can have everything in life you want, if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” -Ziglar

18 June 2017, 04:37 PM	#6
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Not bad....different __________________

18 June 2017, 10:34 PM	#11
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Not bad. The Gray might work better with a Coke bezel but it looks good. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

18 June 2017, 10:39 PM	#12
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I still prefer the bracelet. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 June 2017, 02:42 PM	#3
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Not bad....but like most Rolex I think the bracelet works better. Nice looking 16710.

18 June 2017, 03:27 PM	#4
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,040	I think it looks okay, nice to switch it up But would match better with blue strap without the white stitch showing

18 June 2017, 05:17 PM	#7
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	It looks ok, not a suede fan but as long as you like it that's all that matters.

18 June 2017, 05:21 PM	#8
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Looks good but I am a bracelet man myself

18 June 2017, 06:50 PM	#9
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,429	I think detracts the beauty of the watch.

18 June 2017, 10:23 PM	#10
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	I really like it. Especially the grey. The Rolex bracelets are nice but it's not like this is a permanent mod. The op now has two great options instead of one.

18 June 2017, 11:58 PM	#13
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	OK so I could not do it on the strap - of it went back to the bracelet. I dont know if its the strap I got or just how the watch looks / feels naked without the bracelet but something didn't sit right with me on that. The watch also 'felt' much cheaper to me without the bracelet. Anyways...

19 June 2017, 12:10 AM	#14
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 1,000	I love Rolex on straps, especially older 5 digit GMTs actually. I think they look awesome and I find it actually highlights the watch head better than when on a bracelet. That said, I don't love this strap. Color is a little meh, the stitching is too thick and chunky looking, and it looks like it has no taper which makes it seem a little bulky. Works for NATOs which I love too because they're so thin, but with leather I prefer some taper. I'd try a nice and more finished brown strap of some sort, something just a touch less rustic, and I think you'd have a great combo. This thicker, chunkier strap was its the fat thread stitches would probably be better suited to the chunkier 6 digit watch cases.

19 June 2017, 01:49 AM	#17
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	Looks good and can always be switched back to the bracelet!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 June 2017, 02:21 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	That watch would look good on just about anything.

19 June 2017, 03:41 AM	#19
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	i can almost get behind a nice blue rubber strap, but it would only be for when my metal bracelet was out for repairs. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

19 June 2017, 05:10 AM	#20
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Bracelet is my preference too.

19 June 2017, 05:39 AM	#21
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Bracelet all day for me.

19 June 2017, 05:44 AM	#22
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	good for a change , but i like bracelets

19 June 2017, 06:00 AM	#23
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	I don't think it looks bad at all visually, but dive watches belong on something at least water resistant even if you don't plan to get it wet. Nylon, canvas, sailcloth, mesh, rubber, maybe smooth treated leather backed with something....yes. Suede makes it seem like a fashion diver....and yes, I suppose that's what most are but still. Yes, I intentionally left out NATOs....don't get me started on them.

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