I bought my SD43 through the forum and a RubberB was included in the sale. However it incorporated the glidelock and my preference is for the buckle version. I own three Rubber B straps. The one on the DSSD is perfect for the watch, the flared edges improves the lines of the thick lugs and supports the weight of the watch perfectly. It's been worth every penny. I'm no so convinved on the one I have for the old SD and GMTII. Given the price of RubberB and Everest I tried to find an alternative.
There's an ebay seller in Califoria called 02strapwatchbands that advertized a fitted rubber strap for the SD43 at $39.99 plus p&p. Unfortunately ebay wouldn't process it due to international postal charges. I messaged the seller who forwarded me to his website 02straps.com where I purchased directly. The strap was posted UPS and was fully tracked. I ordered on the 28/6 and it arrived 14/07.
Stap arrived well packaged in a sealed bag. Within it was a green pouch containing the strap, fitting tool and both straight and curved 22mm springbars. As with the RubberB's I've owned it took a little patience to fit. Tolerances are very tight. I used the existing Rolex spring bars from the bracelet.
I cannot see any discernable difference in quality or finish between this strap and the RubberB. The vulcanised rubber has a matt appearance. Its flexible and no odour. There are is no branding on the strap. Early days but overall I'm delighted with it given the price. Customer service from David was excellent. Site has a large range of options. Noticed they also make a flared strap for the sub in the way RubberB make for the DSSD so it may well be my next purchase.
Last edited by mylofitz; 15th July 2021 at 08:18.
Looks good! And potentially a worthy and much cheaper alternative than RB (depending on postage costs). How easy was it to fit and how does it feel on the wrist compared to the bracelet? I imagine there’s some luck involved in whether one is between holes or not though!
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It was a little tricky to fit but no worse than a Rubber B which has defeated many. The strap makes the watch considerably lighter and it’s very comfortable. Plenty of holes and not too short for my 71/4” wrists.
Last edited by mylofitz; 15th July 2021 at 10:16.
Looks good, and not too long a wait for it to arrive.
I read last week the Oysterflex for SkyDwellers fits the SD43 so I'm half tempted to go that route for mine. Big money on a piece of rubber though.
His website actually states shipping to US locations only.
The site owner David, was quite happy to post to the UK when I enquired. The strap incl postage was just under £40.
Nice strap and good value!
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Not the most friendliest website to navigate but straps on there look good!
Thanks to that site I'm going to break my own rule and put a Sub on a rubber strap.
Chatted to David 02straps owner who seems like a good guy to deal with and ordered the weathered blue/grey along with a leather strap for my orange PO.
I'll report back assuming I get it fitted ok.
Does anyone know if any of the Rolex rubber straps with curved ends fit Seamasters?
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Anyone ordering for the SD43 going to brave the red rubber (with white edges)? I was all for ordering an orange rubber for my Exp2 but it's not listed - I'll drop him a line.
Not sure with that one.
The two straps I ordered from 02Straps arrived this morning. I've got to say as someone who really can't see beyond the almost perfect Rolex ss bracelet I'm very impressed.
I ordered the weathered grey rubber strap with the clasp and a leather rallie for my Omega PO, I fancied something a bit different to the usual black rubber strap.
I'll echo what the op mylofitz said, the straps are great and David from 02Straps is a great guy to deal with, I shall be ordering one or two more.
Slightly off topic here's the rallie on my PO.
The guy behind 02straps is awesome. I ordered 12 straps from him via eBay. The eBay tracking showed the straps were delivered to a wrong address. He refunded my eBay money and let me order all the straps from his website for the cost of DHL shipping!
Hi Wiley
What bracelet removal tool do you use for the sd43 please?
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Thanks
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