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powerka

Leather/Rubber strap with deployant buckle for a Rolex (sub)

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powerka

Hi all,

 

Newbie here. I'm exploring getting my first rep Sub.

 

Absolutely love the Sub looks, size and fell, and I finally decided I don't care everyone has one. But I am no fan of metallic bracelets. Never had a metallic bracelet watch - maybe I love it once I get it and use it for a while.

 

Either way, I'm trying to find high quality leather strap and a rubber strap to use with the deplyoant buckle. Rubber, I found rubberb.com. Kind of expensive, but it would do - would be great to find a cheaper alternative. Leather, I have been unable to find anything (yes, I both googled, used the search function on this forum, and went through this section).

 

Any leads anyone? I could do without rubber, but a leather strap is a must for me.

 

A year ago I had found a Swiss based company selling Rolex deployant buckle custom straps. Did not save the link and I can't find it anymore.

 

I used to have a gen Omega Acqua Terra (had to sell it). The buckle was otherworldly good (have a look: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/aqua-terra-strap-870103.html). Any thoughts on using an Omega buckle on a Sub?

 

Many thanks!

 

PK

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axled

Alot of the TDs have rubberb rep straps for the subs. they are actually decent.

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black263

Just to prove that you are never too old to learn, can a Panerai Asso strap be converted to deployant, or do you have to have one specifically made for the purpose?

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powerka

Wish I'd know.

 

I've searched all over the place for a leather strap for a 116610 Sub to use with its deployant buckle. The only strap that may work with it (thus far) is the Rios King strap designed for Daytonas (http://www.gnomonwatches.com/king-mahogany-rolex-daytona). But then I had another distributor tell me it would not work with the Sub :(

 

So I may end up having to settle for the rubber strap, or go for an Omega buckle, which seems to work on many leather straps.

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powerka

Think I'll be going with a Hirsch leather strap with a Hirsch buckle.

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ronin007

Got a everest rubber strap for my subs,love it and works with the rolex clasp9AA74A0E_zpsf15e62f6.jpg

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ronin007
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fetasigma

you could always get a rolex deployment buckle meant for something else and get a custom made strap from ony of our fine strap makers

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andrewss

Selling this one (same as Ronin) with Rolex clasp for €75.. If you're interested...

 

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powerka

Thanks a lot.

 

My rep just broke after less than a month of use, and bought the best rep money can buy.

 

Will be holding off on this.

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fetasigma

wow sorry to hear that man, go get it fixed, was it a swiss movment? TC or BK?

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4200

il buy the rubber strap if you want to pm me

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powerka

Years later I finally tried a Hirsch leather strap - Grand Duke alligator strap - very cheap looking and very stiff - would never recommend it to go with a nice watch.

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