Which Strap For A 16610LV Sub?

[LaurasOtherHalf]

I'm considering changing the bracelet on my 16610LV and I'm at a loss as to what to get. I'm quite taken with the idea of an Oysterflex type strap in perhaps green but purchasing one seems to be a minefield of hooky eBay adverts!

Does anyone have any ideas on where is reputable? In my mind I thought I'd get a replacement deployment buckle to go with it, even better if it has micro adjustment as that's the one thing I miss from wearing my Sea Dweller.

Even better if you have a photo of one looking good with a particular strap!

[doing_time999]

I like the look you are going for with that. There are several companies out there, Everest, Rubber B, Tempo Mat, etc. I only have experience with Tempo Mat for my 116610LN (image). However mine does not have the option to use my own clasp, but it is lower cost than the others listed.


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[TAFKARM]

In my opinion it is not a watch that looks good with anything but the bracelet.

Unlike the previous 5 digit classic sub with the thinner lugs, a 6 digit has a much squarer profile that does not suit a strap.

[doing_time999]

In my opinion it is not a watch that looks good with anything but the bracelet.

Unlike the previous 5 digit classic sub with the thinner lugs, a 6 digit has a much squarer profile that does not suit a strap.

For me it suits, but different strokes for different folks. Of course the bracelet is the best, but to mix it up, have some fun with the watch and preserve the bracelet (as I wear my sub a lot).


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[higham5]

I'm considering changing the bracelet on my 16610LV and I'm at a loss as to what to get. I'm quite taken with the idea of an Oysterflex type strap in perhaps green but purchasing one seems to be a minefield of hooky eBay adverts!

Does anyone have any ideas on where is reputable? In my mind I thought I'd get a replacement deployment buckle to go with it, even better if it has micro adjustment as that's the one thing I miss from wearing my Sea Dweller.

Even better if you have a photo of one looking good with a particular strap!

If you google “submariner on leather/ rubber/ xxxx strap you get lots of ideas, many from Pinterest groups. But Im with Tafkarm I feel a sub looks best on a bracelet.

Steve

[Euan Begbie]

Bracelets are best for Subs!


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[watch-nut]

Whilst I think you can’t beat the bracelet, I did give this a go for a while, it was a bund strap but I just took off the bund bit




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[gcleminson]

In my opinion it is not a watch that looks good with anything but the bracelet.

Unlike the previous 5 digit classic sub with the thinner lugs, a 6 digit has a much squarer profile that does not suit a strap.

OP's talking about a 5-digit though?

[gcleminson]

This was the only pic I could find online but I've been tempted in the past by one of these.

[Slevin Kelevra]

For me, modern Subs don't suit straps. If I was going to get one, it would be a plain black Rubber B etc.

[Coronet king]

Everestbands not cheap but worth it for an LV


https://www.everestbands.com/product...ate-deployment

[doing_time999]

This was the only pic I could find online but I've been tempted in the past by one of these.

That does look good!


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[2012]

Many years ago, I went through a similar dilemma. Green doesn't go with much in my opinion.

In the end I sourced through my AD, a black bezel from Rolex and fitted it. The world was my oyster, so to speak.

But if you keep the green bezel on, I suppose neutral colours like black and grey would probably match better...

[milwatch126]

Could go leather or ostrich?

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[steppy]

Many years ago, I went through a similar dilemma. Green doesn't go with much in my opinion.

In the end I sourced through my AD, a black bezel from Rolex and fitted it. The world was my oyster, so to speak.

But if you keep the green bezel on, I suppose neutral colours like black and grey would probably match better...

You removed the green bezel from the LV limited edition?

[Skyman]

Apologies, but all the pics other than the original bracelet, look complete toss.

[doing_time999]

Apologies, but all the pics other than the original bracelet, look complete toss.

Such butthurt


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[2012]

You removed the green bezel from the LV limited edition?

The 16610LV aluminium inserts - Yes, I removed the green insert and inserted the black one.

[milwatch126]

Apologies, but all the pics other than the original bracelet, look complete toss.

Agreed, I completely concur with your observation. Rolex should always be on their factory bracelets, should they be; President, Oyster, leather or my least favourite Jubilee.

M

[Kaffe]

Hirsch do some excellent straps. A steinhart version but you get the idea. :)

[doing_time999]

Agreed, I completely concur with your observation. Rolex should always be on their factory bracelets, should they be; President, Oyster, leather or my least favourite Jubilee.

M

Stop being so staid!


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[milwatch126]

Stop being so staid!


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It’s the truth.

[doing_time999]

It’s the truth.

It is an opinion, and you know what they say about opinions...


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[Pagan]

I think a vintage style dark brown leather strap looks great on subs prior to the super case.

Another great option would be a green nato. Or a black nato. Or a grey nato. Or any nato with a splash of green in there somewhere.

Subs look great on nato straps IMO.

[steppy]

The 16610LV aluminium inserts - Yes, I removed the green insert and inserted the black one.

madness

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Everestbands not cheap but worth it for an LV


https://www.everestbands.com/product...ate-deployment

That's quite nice, where I'm coming from however is it's getting on for £200 and for £60 on eBay you can get something that superficially looks the same and comes with a a free clasp.

[milwatch126]

It is an opinion, and you know what they say about opinions...
They are subjective.

I have owned a very many Rolex and put them on all different types of straps. Vintage look good on vintage and suede leather and Oysterflex look great but I alway go back to Oysters.

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[bigvic]

I’m not really keen on seeing Subs on anything other than the original bracelet but there is something different about the Everest strap, I’ve seen Tempo & Time have a few £s off at the mo but £170 is still a big ask. https://tempoandtime.com/product-cat...eather-straps/

[doing_time999]

“Subjective” was not where I was going with that


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[Captaincook]

The 16610LV aluminium inserts - Yes, I removed the green insert and inserted the black one.

Sounds interesting and nice. Not sure I would be brave enough to do that though.

[Lusty]

Going to join the bracelet only gang I think, a sports Rolex looks weird on anything else.

At the very least, keep dive watches off leather. What's the point in having a watch with 300m water resistance if the strap can't get wet.

[gcleminson]

Going to join the bracelet only gang I think, a sports Rolex looks weird on anything else.

At the very least, keep dive watches off leather. What's the point in having a watch with 300m water resistance if the strap can't get wet.

You better have a word with Panerai..

[Lusty]

You better have a word with Panerai..

Don't get me started ;D

I believe they at least come with a rubber strap in case you want to get them wet though, although I've never owned one so not 100% sure.