Watches that look better on rubber ?

**krawl** · 15th July 2015, 15:36

Recently tried a PRS-18q on rubber, which I quite like.

**Omegamanic** · 15th July 2015, 16:21

Originally Posted by luwe

Yes... PO and the Bond...

PO...

Bond...

Very nice - I had the 8500, but found it a little too thick - it wore well on the Omega rubber though. I do prefer all the SMP300's on the bracelet though, they just seem to work really well - and I have the same Ceramic bond as you. I do have my spare speedmaster style bracelet for the bond though, and will be trying it out in a few weeks time :)

**Megatron** · 15th July 2015, 18:29

The titanium bracelet is nice - but the Diver Pro III is nicer!

**jaytip** · 15th July 2015, 18:46

Where is the best place to source the Bonetti straps please folks?. I just had a look on their website but it doesn't seem to have a shop section.

**Mr Curta** · 15th July 2015, 19:07

Originally Posted by Omegamanic

No it doesn't ;)

You are right there, that looks much nicer than the bracelet and I bet it's more comfortable.

I have been hoping to be able to try my 2254 on the rubber but sadly the strap seems to be currently lost in the post :(

**krawl** · 15th July 2015, 19:59

Originally Posted by jaytip

Where is the best place to source the Bonetti straps please folks?. I just had a look on their website but it doesn't seem to have a shop section.

I bought the Bonetto Cinturini through Amazon, but it was supplied by global watch band...

https://www.globalwatchband.com/rubb...ps/rubber.html

**jk103** · 15th July 2015, 20:14

I don't have one but would love it Breitling Black Eye Blue Chronomat

**barryw** · 15th July 2015, 21:06

Originally Posted by jaytip

Where is the best place to source the Bonetti straps please folks?. I just had a look on their website but it doesn't seem to have a shop section.

Best prices I've found are from Market straps.

**E_2_Right-Force** · 15th July 2015, 21:15

The white-dialled SM GMT.

[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com

**Routers** · 15th July 2015, 21:40

These chaps IMHO

**WatchIng** · 15th July 2015, 22:18

Most of the Casio ProTrek watches - but that's not too surprising given their construction. Of course, some people love them on NATOs (I think there's a thread somewhere, though it may have been on the watchuseek forum), but that doesn't work for my taste!

**Martin123** · 15th July 2015, 23:33

Originally Posted by jaytip

Where is the best place to source the Bonetti straps please folks?. I just had a look on their website but it doesn't seem to have a shop section.

I was lucky to get one off Sales Corner but was looking at this site beforehand
https://www.watchgecko.com/dive-stra...order=name&p=1

**seikomatic** · 16th July 2015, 02:23

**MarcJ** · 16th July 2015, 09:28

Originally Posted by Dave+63

I'm loving my 16600 on its new rubber.

Looking good Dave

**Tim63** · 16th July 2015, 12:01

Out of habit, I always look to buy my watches on bracelet if possible....but the UN version with grey dial I wanted proved too tempting. IMHO it looks better on the matt rubber, iirc the steel bracelet features polished links which have been known to blind airline pilots.....

Yes, it does have superfluous titanium links....

[IMG]

**rob-vicar** · 16th July 2015, 12:17

Oh, sorry I thought you said in rubber

**RogDen** · 16th July 2015, 22:52

I find the Ocean racer more comfortable than the ProIII bracelet

Seawolf in the sun by Roger Denne, on Flickr

**Jockinho** · 16th July 2015, 23:46

I think this looks best on rubber for a sporty look!

**karloscivic** · 17th July 2015, 00:10

Originally Posted by Glen Goyne

My Edox is also made for rubber. The rubber really hugs the case, making for a great look.

Love that watch

**Glen Goyne** · 17th July 2015, 06:15

Originally Posted by karloscivic

Love that watch

Thanks. It is a great watch, just so hard to photograph.

**elmarvanh** · 17th July 2015, 07:40

My Seiko sun019p1:

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**Tim63** · 17th July 2015, 09:09

Originally Posted by E_2_Right-Force

The white-dialled SM GMT.

That is lovely, not noticed these before, off to investigate further!

**elmarvanh** · 17th July 2015, 10:20

Originally Posted by seikomatic

**elmarvanh** · 17th July 2015, 10:24

Originally Posted by rob-vicar

Oh, sorry I thought you said in rubber

**manivxr** · 18th July 2015, 08:26

Can't fault rubber

**markosgr28** · 18th July 2015, 08:46

Any Seiko and Citizen diver and most of the Breitlings. Everything else looks worse on rubber, IMHO.

**thg74** · 18th July 2015, 08:57

Further to my point...

**Dave+63** · 18th July 2015, 08:58

Originally Posted by MarcJ

Looking good Dave

Thanks Marc.

I wasn't sure I'd like it as I always preferred bracelets and was ready to flip it.

Until it arrived and I tried it!

**Top-Time** · 18th July 2015, 13:04

Planet Ocean is definitely better on rubber - I miss mine...

**monty68** · 18th July 2015, 13:49

Explorer 2 (42mm) on rubber b. Dial really pops!! And most dont realise its a rolex which is a bonus for me.

**Nuisance Value** · 18th July 2015, 16:38

Time for some real quality!

Got this a couple of years ago for £12 and forgot about it till a month or so ago. I just liked the colour. Bargain holiday watch I guess. The rubber strap is actually super soft, very flexible and really comfy! I wouldn't like to take it much over 50mm deep in water never mind actually dive in it! The strap has to £12 worth?

Cheap and cheerful :)

**Alistair72** · 18th July 2015, 19:48

I do like the simplicity of a rubber strap. I bought a cheapo for my Vostok, but having skinny wrists I struggle to cope with the spare strap and cuffs.
I guess it's time to start saving for a Sub and a Rubber B. That way I can keep my GMT on steel ;)
Great pics folks.

**karloscivic** · 21st July 2015, 19:44

Well tomorrow my longines hydroconquest arrives I already think I'll order the rubber strap off the chrono they do. Should look decent :-)

**demer03** · 21st July 2015, 20:36

Admittedly, I am not fond of modern doxa bracelets compared to old, but I like the rubber to break up the shininess.

**watchmeister** · 22nd July 2015, 00:20

Love my Deepsea on Rubber B…

**neil62** · 22nd July 2015, 00:48

My first watch on rubber arrived today:

**Chinnock** · 22nd July 2015, 07:16

Perfect match

**jaytip** · 22nd July 2015, 11:38

A quick thank you to those who gave me a heads up on where to source a Bonetti strap.

**barryw** · 22nd July 2015, 12:41

Originally Posted by jaytip

A quick thank you to those who gave me a heads up on where to source a Bonetti strap.

What did you end up with and any shots?
Cheers.

**Jezzer** · 22nd July 2015, 12:56

Originally Posted by barryw

This, the Bonetto Cinturini just get's better with age and a perfect match for the 007.
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.

Can anyone tell me which model this is with the gold outlining ?

**jaytip** · 22nd July 2015, 16:51

Originally Posted by barryw

What did you end up with and any shots?
Cheers.

I haven't bought anything yet.

**RAJEN** · 22nd July 2015, 16:56

Originally Posted by Chinnock

Perfect match

Agree.
May be it is a good idea to have one DSSD on bracelet and one on rubber. Because I do love the bracelet,taper and all.

**Dr Wolff** · 22nd July 2015, 17:38

Almost all dive watches.

I have never really understood dive watches on metal bracelets - they are too rigid and complicated to adjust for wearing over wetsuits etc, therefore not fit for purpose.

Rubber all the way.

**Jeff wilson** · 22nd July 2015, 19:34

This.

**EJL25** · 22nd July 2015, 20:13

Originally Posted by Jockinho

I think this looks best on rubber for a sporty look!

What model is that?
Looks great!

**RAJEN** · 22nd July 2015, 22:08

Originally Posted by Jeff wilson

This.

I diagree.
Having tried all kinds of straps including an ISOfrane and an Omegafrane, I came to realise it is best on the original bracelet. Not a matter of looks but comfort.

**demer03** · 23rd July 2015, 00:34

Originally Posted by Jeff wilson

This.

**sigh** lovely

**Wilddyan** · 23rd July 2015, 21:50

Any modern diver (exception subs)

**thg74** · 24th July 2015, 12:38

I find that NOS vintage tropic sport also looks good on neo-vintage divers

**thg74** · 30th July 2015, 15:45

Tudor rubber also looks good I think

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