Best rubber strap for 41mm ROC

[Sammk]

Hi guys,

What’s the best after market rubber strap I can get for my 41mm ROC? Any suggestions ?
Also can I get I order a AP rubber strap from AP , online?

Thanks

[louie]

Originally Posted by Sammk

Hi guys,

What’s the best after market rubber strap I can get for my 41mm ROC? Any suggestions ?
Also can I get I order a AP rubber strap from AP , online?

Thanks

i think rubberb is nice, you may want to chk them out at their website

[macrowatch]

Order from boutique directly or service center.

[yoast]

I’d say oem. Just picked up a grey oem rubber strap for my grey 15500st
Very comfortable.

[Spin27]

I am a massive fan of Rubber B for other brands, but for AP RO I recommend going OEM as well. To my knowledge OEM is the only way to retain the factory end links/plots, and that is required IMHO for an AP on rubber.

[Spin27]

Love the grey on grey combo for the summer! Looks fantastic!

[Sammk]

Oem meaning from AP? Yes I definitely want to retain my end links and clasp

Originally Posted by yoast

I’d say oem. Just picked up a grey oem rubber strap for my grey 15500st
Very comfortable.

Originally Posted by Spin27

I am a massive fan of Rubber B for other brands, but for AP RO I recommend going OEM as well. To my knowledge OEM is the only way to retain the factory end links/plots, and that is required IMHO for an AP on rubber.

[Spin27]

Originally Posted by Sammk

Oem meaning from AP? Yes I definitely want to retain my end links and clasp

Yes, sorry. Like Macrowatch was saying, either directly from the AP boutique or service center.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Sammk

Oem meaning from AP? Yes I definitely want to retain my end links and clasp

OEM AP rubber strap has a tang buckle or deployant clasp, not the clasp from the bracelet (i.e., not like Rolex Oysterflex). What you do retain are the just plots connecting bracelet to case. 41mm Rubber B has a velcro fastener, which may bother some, and integrated plots. I'd 100% go OEM, even though it's going to be 5x the price of Rubber B (but only 5% of the price of the watch...).

[Fort Rolex]

That OEM grey looks awesome, how much do those run from the boutique?

[yoast]

Originally Posted by Fort Rolex

That OEM grey looks awesome, how much do those run from the boutique?

Around 250 usd

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by yoast

Around 250 usd

But that doesn't include plots and buckle/clasp, I'd guess.

[SMD]

OEM.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...08&postcount=2

Pricing from a few years ago. I ended up with the deployant by accident (they ordered the wrong part). It is really uncomfortable. Go with tang.

(1) AD.0288.018.ST Buckle Ardillon 18mm 140 USD
(2) VI.254.066.ST Screw for fixing stud/bracelet, stainless steel 16 USD
(2) VI.253.056.ST Nut for fixing stud/bracelet , stainless steel 14 USD
(4) PL.222.066.ST Stud for bracelet attachment, stainless steel 208 USD
(4) VI.254.012.ST Screw for fixing stud/middle part, stainless steel 32 USD
(1) BR.403.753.027CA Strap, blue rubber, Standard, 27/18 mm 291 USD

[Jgives]

Originally Posted by yoast

Around 250 usd

$250? That seems low, I thought they were closer to $1K. Never checked myself though.

[macrowatch]

SMD post is solid for parts numbers. Last strap I ordered was in March, price for strap alone is correct.

Put remember you needs plots, screws, and either tang buckle or deployant to complete the conversion.

[HansGruber]

Are these the prices for each part or total for each line item? I.e.
Are the studs $208 each or $52 each

Originally Posted by SMD

OEM.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...08&postcount=2

Pricing from a few years ago. I ended up with the deployant by accident (they ordered the wrong part). It is really uncomfortable. Go with tang.

(1) AD.0288.018.ST Buckle Ardillon 18mm 140 USD
(2) VI.254.066.ST Screw for fixing stud/bracelet, stainless steel 16 USD
(2) VI.253.056.ST Nut for fixing stud/bracelet , stainless steel 14 USD
(4) PL.222.066.ST Stud for bracelet attachment, stainless steel 208 USD
(4) VI.254.012.ST Screw for fixing stud/middle part, stainless steel 32 USD
(1) BR.403.753.027CA Strap, blue rubber, Standard, 27/18 mm 291 USD

[seadubs]

def go OEM....

[Knoxx]

wow love it,, looks great

[yoast]

The strap does not come with a buckle or any other parts. Ap will tell you to get a folding buckle but I don’t like those so I opted for an oem pin buckle. For a 15500, You also need plots and a tube/screw.
The total was around 600 - 650 usd I think.
Plots 250 (total)
Strap 250
Pin buckle 150 or so

They will tell you the pin buckle does not exist and if they find it they will say it won’t fit but it does exist and fits perfectly. The part number for the buckle is AD.0288.018.ST it’s not used in the catalogue currently and they will have to order it from Switzerland. With this buckle I’m using the regular sized strap and with my 7 inch wrist on the last hole. Keep in mind if your wrist is smaller you may need a smaller strap.

[hdfb910]

Originally Posted by yoast

The strap does not come with a buckle or any other parts. Ap will tell you to get a folding buckle but I don’t like those so I opted for an oem pin buckle. For a 15500, You also need plots and a tube/screw.
The total was around 600 - 650 usd I think.
Plots 250 (total)
Strap 250
Pin buckle 150 or so

They will tell you the pin buckle does not exist and if they find it they will say it won’t fit but it does exist and fits perfectly. The part number for the buckle is AD.0288.018.ST it’s not used in the catalogue currently and they will have to order it from Switzerland. With this buckle I’m using the regular sized strap and with my 7 inch wrist on the last hole. Keep in mind if your wrist is smaller you may need a smaller strap.

Do you have a pic showing the pin buckle?
Curious to see... might try that route. Thanks


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[S2000_driver]

That rubber strap in the US is $291 + tax + $30 shipping.

It is true that they (AP) strongly discourage the use of pin buckles (not sure if it causes excess wear). The strap is designed to work with a pin buckle. The recommended deployant buckle design is so weird and seems like a retrofit.

Anyone using pin buckles on OEM rubber straps, please post pictures. It would be of great help. Thank you!

[yoast]

Here’s a pic:

[hdfb910]

Originally Posted by yoast

Here’s a pic:

Thanks so much.


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[yoast]

Originally Posted by hdfb910

Thanks so much.


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