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EEpro · 6 December 2020, 01:28 PM

After looking at and seriously considering some oysterflex YMs and Daytonas I decided to try this RubberB product and see how it suits me long term before being stuck with a very expensive watch on rubber only.

I'm a huge huge fan of the brushed oyster bracelet so I'm sure this won't last but I have the Daytona on PCL oyster and I'm hoping to alternate between these two for as long as I can.

The RubberB size selection is based on your oyster bracelet link count and includes the solid end link. I chose 6,7 or size L to match my oyster bracelet as shown in the first pic.

Once the buckle was removed from the bracelet I removed the bracelet from the watch head using the horofix tweezers. I taped off the lugs using kapton tape.

I found that the RubberB installed best when I spun the watch head opposite how I would normally install a metal oyster bracelet. The steep, near-90 deg angle of the RubberB necessitated that.

Overall it is a very well made product that fit perfectly and is supremely comfortable when combined with the glidelock clasp.

henrylee · 6 December 2020, 01:39 PM

Looks good!

aekdb · 7 December 2020, 01:26 AM

Looking good!

chevy9 · 7 December 2020, 01:40 AM

Great option, nice job!

Pattyb69 · 7 December 2020, 02:26 AM

I remember when I used to tape up my lugs... Now it they look like murder

EEpro · 7 December 2020, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pattyb69

I remember when I used to tape up my lugs... Now it they look like murder

I don't mind lug scratches on the back either. Keep on swapping!

Jay (Eire) · 7 December 2020, 09:45 AM

Looks good.

What I like, versus the Oysterflex, is that this strap doesn’t have those ridges underneath that may add comfort to the Oysterflex but in doing so often make it look like the strap doesn’t fit well.

I’ve been toying with the idea of one of these for my Hulk for a few years but don’t think the colour options (to compliment the Hulk) are too inspiring. It’s a easier mix and match with a Sub or even a Daytona.

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fskywalker · 7 December 2020, 10:06 AM

Well done, congrats! Oysterflex looks good on the Submariners too; here’s my 16610 on oysterflex style band with smartyjones end links:

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brandrea · 7 December 2020, 10:21 AM

That’s cool OP, well done

TruthBalance · 7 December 2020, 10:55 AM

Nicely done.

HACKNSACK44 · 7 December 2020, 12:48 PM

Very nice!

arcampado · 7 December 2020, 12:59 PM

Wow, can you do mine lol?! Looks great, thanks for sharing

6 December 2020, 01:28 PM	#1
EEpro 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,246	Installation of Submariner RubberB with Glidelock After looking at and seriously considering some oysterflex YMs and Daytonas I decided to try this RubberB product and see how it suits me long term before being stuck with a very expensive watch on rubber only. I'm a huge huge fan of the brushed oyster bracelet so I'm sure this won't last but I have the Daytona on PCL oyster and I'm hoping to alternate between these two for as long as I can. The RubberB size selection is based on your oyster bracelet link count and includes the solid end link. I chose 6,7 or size L to match my oyster bracelet as shown in the first pic. Once the buckle was removed from the bracelet I removed the bracelet from the watch head using the horofix tweezers. I taped off the lugs using kapton tape. I found that the RubberB installed best when I spun the watch head opposite how I would normally install a metal oyster bracelet. The steep, near-90 deg angle of the RubberB necessitated that. Overall it is a very well made product that fit perfectly and is supremely comfortable when combined with the glidelock clasp. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

6 December 2020, 01:39 PM	#2
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,226	Looks good! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

7 December 2020, 10:06 AM	#8
fskywalker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,375	Well done, congrats! Oysterflex looks good on the Submariners too; here’s my 16610 on oysterflex style band with smartyjones end links: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 215.30.40.20.03.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

7 December 2020, 12:48 PM	#11
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Very nice! __________________ 114060

7 December 2020, 01:26 AM	#3
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Looking good!

7 December 2020, 01:40 AM	#4
chevy9 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago Watch: GMT 126710BLNR Posts: 124	Great option, nice job!

7 December 2020, 02:26 AM	#5
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	I remember when I used to tape up my lugs... Now it they look like murder

7 December 2020, 09:45 AM	#7
Jay (Eire) 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,497	Looks good. What I like, versus the Oysterflex, is that this strap doesn’t have those ridges underneath that may add comfort to the Oysterflex but in doing so often make it look like the strap doesn’t fit well. I’ve been toying with the idea of one of these for my Hulk for a few years but don’t think the colour options (to compliment the Hulk) are too inspiring. It’s a easier mix and match with a Sub or even a Daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 December 2020, 10:21 AM	#9
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,862	That’s cool OP, well done

7 December 2020, 10:55 AM	#10
TruthBalance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,693	Nicely done.

7 December 2020, 12:59 PM	#12
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	Wow, can you do mine lol?! Looks great, thanks for sharing

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