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    Explorer 1 with Rubber B

    I actually like this look....

    Prepared to be flamed

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    Its a no from me. Just my opinion butI've always preferred the exp on either a bracelet or a high quality nato. I think I dont like rubber because its not a divers watch.

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    Well,as long as you like it 😜

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr.f View Post
    Well,as long as you like it 
    I am not sure tbh. Might be a nice change for holiday :)

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    I like the look. It is a sports model after all.

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    I like it too. You'd need a tan to stop it looking pasty though so good luck with that!

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    That’s a look for a nice sunny day.

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    Strap changing makes any collection bigger than it actually is, at a fraction of the price. Not a fan of white, but I do like the look on rubber.

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    I love the white dial Milgauss with this band if that counts?

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    Rubber, maybe. White, no...


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    Not on your Nelly!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    I like it too. You'd need a tan to stop it looking pasty though so good luck with that!

    C, I have a typical Scottish complexion. When I go on holiday I start blue and if I am lucky turn white :)

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    My Explorer is currently on a Hirsch Pure rubber stap after trying several different leather ones and deciding the Pure looked and felt best.

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    Sorry, not for me I'm afraid.

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    White!

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    Not for me either.

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    Black to match the dial, maybe. I do like the look of a rubber strap, but never seems to look as good on my wrist as when I see someone else sporting it.


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    Treason

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    Cautious 'may be' as a holiday option, but I'd like to see more piks before sourcing the strap and fiddling with it..
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    White rubber rarely looks good on a watch and definitely not for the Explorer. It actually looks pretty ugly to me. I am stating the obvious, but the Explorer looks best on its bracelet. Or some leather strap.

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    Each to their own; I’m not keen on white but I think it’d look good on a black rubber B.

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    Just checked the prices and too expensive for a holiday strap.

    I remember seeing a picture of a Speedmaster on a white Hirsch strap and quite liked the overall look.

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    I think Rolexes can look really good on *black* rubber B/Everest straps...

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    Quote Originally Posted by SIB View Post
    My Explorer is currently on a Hirsch Pure rubber stap after trying several different leather ones and deciding the Pure looked and felt best.
    Would you be able to post a picture at some point ?

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    When you say you like the look, you do mean for your wife... right?

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    When I had my Exp I got an orange Rubber B for it. It really did look good. I'll see if I can find some photos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belligero View Post
    When you say you like the look, you do mean for your wife... right?
    Leave it aaaaaht

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    Black would work better

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belligero View Post
    When you say you like the look, you do mean for your wife... right?
    haha...no for me :)

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    I like it! Not sure how long it would stay bright white for mind!


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    Each to their own but I think I still prefer it on leather. Would be interested to see it on black rubber perhaps?

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    No, just no......

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    It makes my eyes bleed! But if you like it, wear it. 90% of people won't notice or care.

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    Is that a Rubber B? Nice!

    The white is a good look for a warm sunny day but I prefer black.

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    It’s like ordering Fillet steak, and dunking it in ketchup!


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    Quote Originally Posted by MFB Scotland View Post
    haha...no for me :)
    Cool — nothing wrong with something different. But agreed that it's not worth the cost (and pain in the nuts to install, from what I've heard) as a holiday strap, and I could see the novelty wearing off quickly.

    Y'know though, in my experience, the main benefit of these alternative straps is that they make you appreciate just how good the bracelet is once it's back on. :)

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    I have a black Rubber B and an orange Everest that uses the Rolex clasp - I think they’re both nice options, then again I’m a serial strap changer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jchlu View Post
    I have a black Rubber B and an orange Everest that uses the Rolex clasp - I think they’re both nice options, then again I’m a serial strap changer.
    Any chance of a picture of my old watch on both straps

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    Amazingly I don’t have a pic of it on the black to hand...
    There’s a couple of the orange on Instagram
    https://instagram.com/p/BWhcJqbA9ZG/

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    Tried a white rubber strap on my polar explorer. My wife said it looked like a girls watch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    I like it too. You'd need a tan to stop it looking pasty though so good luck with that!
    Tan, tight shirt, white loafers and a glowing smile.

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    rubber maybe, just. but definitely not white.

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    Not the white. Black for me.


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    Might have a different effect when on the wrist!

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    I share the preference for black in this instance

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    I still think moose scrotum, is the leather strap de la mode en par excellence for the Explorer.


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    Rolex can't go wrong with stainless steel bracelet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MFB Scotland View Post
    Any chance of a picture of my old watch on both straps




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    Quote Originally Posted by jchlu View Post


    Very nice J. Liking the orange strap !

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    Quote Originally Posted by MFB Scotland View Post
    Very nice J. Liking the orange strap !
    It’s different, but awesome because it uses the original bracelet clasp with micro extension.
    Really comfortable too.

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