I'll start.
Breitling Emergency.
Not quite the same money but I much prefer my Helson Shark Diver 40 on the supplied Isofrane-a-like Cuda rubber strap.
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Not quite the same money but I much prefer my Helson Shark Diver 40 on the supplied Isofrane-a-like Cuda rubber strap.
For me, the Seiko SKX is best on rubber. Preferably a Bonetto Cinturini.
MM300 - but not the original Seiko one.
It's just a matter of time...
Same for older 6309's
Only today, I swapped the bracelet on my Hamilton Khaki GMT for the superb OEM rubber, which IMO is a major improvement:
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Planet Ocean 42mm 2500model
DSSD on Rubber B
Not got round to taking any pics yet.
Any PO - but especially the 2500. I've had a few of them, but only kept the 2500 on rubber, as it looks great and it's so comfortable!Originally Posted by MuRph77
It's just a matter of time...
Breitling Abyss, either 44 or 42.
The Ti SMP300,
Ah, but have you tried your Pelagos on the rubber yet? Pics if you do please (or we'll have to get Robbie on to it).
Any polished steel Breitling - nicely de-blinged on rubber.
basically, every dive watch I have ever owned.
from the oldest..
to the newest..
and everywhere in between..
I always buy on the bracelet but within a week its on a rubber strap and never comes off it.
Yup :)
Seiko Monster on a Bonetto Cinturini...
I know they only come on rubber, but I have to say I love the understated (if you can say that!) look of Richard Mille's straps - the contrast of having a $100k rose gold tourbillion on rubber (rather than a gold bracelet, exotic alligator, gloss leather, etc.) really works, IMHO.
Ulysse Nardin Marine Divers. - they look fantastic on their unique rubber straps with metal inlay. Did I mention I am looking for a blue one? :-)
Someone who lies about the little things will lie about the big things too.
I'm loving my 16600 on its new rubber.
Longines Hydro:
Steel:
Rubber:
When I bought this watch I ordered rubber bracelet directly with it, and luckily I did. Steel bracelet is clumsy and very heavy, but rubber is really quality stuff. It is much to say that Longines rubber beats even Omega. I know that because I also own SMP chrono. With rubber. Yes. :)
-OD
disagree with you right there!
but i'll see your breitling emergency and raise you an MM300!
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
PRS-68. I've not owned one but I think it will be my next diver purchase. I love it on the waffle.
EDIT - now I have one I've changed my mind, I prefer the bracelet.
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All watches look great often better on rubber for my lifestyle
RIAC
This^^^ and not only do the watches look great, but the whole wearing experience changes, a heavy watch on a bracelet loses about two thirds of its weight and quite a lot of bulk.
The stickers never came off the bracelet, far too heavy for me. Tried it on black leather, and then a tan Hirsch Liberty, which looked very nice, but I like it best on the supplied rubber......
F.T.F.A.
I find my 6105-8110 and black bay to both look the part on isofrane
I think many people feel that buying a watch on a Strap or Rubber is somehow getting less and whilst theres no bracelet it is all about the watch for me, the head of the watch always looks sharper and has more pop on the strap or rubber as it does not get lost in the bracelet and 80% less stress about scratching. I tend to go for leather in the winter and rubber through summer although I have just hypocritically popped on a Panerai 352 on a Ti Bracelet for the day! ;(
RIAC
Funnily enough i tried mine (exactly the same watch) on every strap going but it remains on the bracelet, it is a heavy watch but my concern was more about the PCL,s getting scratched.
I could bot find anything that worked so should probably have gone with the Longines rubber straight away, one thing i do like about the bracelet is the wrist presence and as it is not my everyday wearer its nice to wear occassionally
Thanks for posting pics though and if i keep hold of mine i will ine day invest in the rubber
I'm not usually a rubber fan but my Tudor Pelagos looks great on the rubber it comes with and it is not too long!
Being OCD with my watches my concern with bracelets has been scratching as previously mentioned.
Tended to steer clear of the metal as a result. I have however now retired so no risk of desk damage.
With that I treated myself to my first watch with bracelet a Rolex Deepsea and love this....just seems to belong more to this watch with its tapered shape.
My preference is for a rubber strap however, tried the bracelet on my Omega PO's and went back to rubber. (And sold the bracelet) Bought a bracelet for a PAM90 and quickly decided the watch looked better on rubber.
Tried on a Zenith Stratos with a bracelet and hated its cheap feel....so went for rubber.
Rubber is more durable, easy to clean, comfortable to wear in summer and looks great on deployment.
I'm inclined to agree. I reluctantly switched my Shark Diver over to the supplied rubber after I noticed one of the screw links was coming loose on the bracelet. I intended to switch it straight back after tightening but it looked so good, within minutes I was smitten. Since then, every diver I've seen looks best on rubber. The latest diver I saw in the flesh was the Superocean on black rubber and it looked superb.
As others have said, I think rubber de-blings a bracelet diver and this is perfect for my every day casual vibe.
My Edox is also made for rubber. The rubber really hugs the case, making for a great look.
I much prefer my Aquatimer on rubber
Sorry, but the SMP looks at its best on a bracelet!! Same for PO :)The Ti SMP300,
But I like the Fortis on Rubber.... with the nice clasp....
Much prefer my mid sized blue SMP on rubber: for me the bracelet is fussy and dated, and I've never quite got the sizing right.
Suprised no one has mentioned the Tuna yet? Even though I have the magnficent 0015 bracelet mine lives on rubber.
I still haven't tried mine on the rubber as the bracelet is so comfortable, but really want to try it on an ISOfrane after seeing SL's pics
This, the Bonetto Cinturini just get's better with age and a perfect match for the 007.For me, the Seiko SKX is best on rubber. Preferably a Bonetto Cinturini.
I had a Breitling Superocean professional that was on a bracelet, far too heavy just wished I'd tried it on rubber before I'd sold it as I would probably of kept it.I agree with the comment that a rubber does appear to reduce some of the weight of the watch head, which is no bad thing for me.
Anyone looking for a Nato rubber take a look at the Bonetto Cinturini as they're quite thin, very stretchy but super comfortable.
I know what you mean :)
I have had the PO 8500 caliber and the 300m with 2500d caliber... for the PO I bought 2 extra half links and for the 300m I had 4 half links in the bracelet :)
But after that the size was really good!!
Friend of mine wears his Railmaster XXL on rubber
Oh, that does look good - what is the strap it's on? Hopefully not a hideously expensive Omega one!The Ti SMP300,
Another Bonetto Cinturini which certainly gives it a different look to the bracelet.
The Fortis B42 Cosmo bracelet is actually quite good...
But... I've been wearing it on this orange 'frane-a-like' for about a month now, for summer, and it's not going back on the bracelet for the forseeable future.
PO with orange numerals and contrast stitching on the rubber.
DA 46
I like rubber straps...
Current...
Gone...
There’s more but I can’t find the photo’s...
Love that Avenger Westy, Here's my SNZH55K1 on a Z22, small fry I know, but a great daily beater.[IMG][/IMG]
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No it doesn't ;)
Omega do nice curved straps :)
You mean 600m 2500D Planet Ocean? They are both 600m, or do you mean the Bond SMP300?
It's just a matter of time...
I'm afraid it is.
Another vote for the MM300 (in SBDX012 form) here,
And I'll nominate the AP Diver as well,
Yes... PO and the Bond...No it doesn't ;)
Omega do nice curved straps :)
You mean 600m 2500D Planet Ocean? They are both 600m, or do you mean the Bond SMP300?
PO...
Bond...
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