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JParm · 5 May 2022, 01:34 AM

Now that I've got something else as a daily on rubber, I figured I'd move back to the leather strap on the Black Bay.

I sometimes forget how nice this watch can be; it has been my daily for the last 5 years on a RubberB, so you can say that I've gotten used to it the point of boredom. Well, a leather strap can fix that!

Love this dial and while it is a thick watch, it will always be a special, OG Black Bay - at least to me.

Doug5551 · 5 May 2022, 01:59 AM

Thanks for your post.

I have a Tudor Black Bay Burgundy and I am working my way up to a RubberB and leather strap in time.

JParm · 5 May 2022, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug5551

Thanks for your post.

I have a Tudor Black Bay Burgundy and I am working my way up to a RubberB and leather strap in time.

I know the RubberB seems pricey but it has been one of my favorite straps of all time, regardless of watch. Truly worth the price for what you're getting, in my opinion.

Doug5551 · 5 May 2022, 02:20 AM

Thanks again!!

Yes, I have seen many endorse and recommend the RubberB. I am not put off by the price, it is that some don't seem to enjoy it after they actually try it and I don't have the tools and abilities to change the straps on my own and I'm not sure how to resolve that by either relying on a business and paying them to do the changes or attempting to learn myself.

macrowatch · 5 May 2022, 02:27 AM

Looking good!

Rori · 5 May 2022, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Now that I've got something else as a daily on rubber, I figured I'd move back to the leather strap on the Black Bay.

I sometimes forget how nice this watch can be; it has been my daily for the last 5 years on a RubberB, so you can say that I've gotten used to it the point of boredom. Well, a leather strap can fix that!

Love this dial and while it is a thick watch, it will always be a special, OG Black Bay - at least to me.

Tudors look so well and so different on different strap styles.
The leather and NATO are what best match Tudor in my opinion. Your watch looks stunning on that leather strap.
I just couldn’t leave the store without buying the Tudor GMT the first time I saw it on its Siena leather strap.
Pure class.

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Dan Pierce · 5 May 2022, 03:07 AM

Really great looking combo!
dP

kieselguhr · 5 May 2022, 03:16 AM

The BB ETA Black in particular looks phenomenal on a leather strap because of the warm gold accents. Looks great Jp!

SudiYunus · 5 May 2022, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Now that I've got something else as a daily on rubber, I figured I'd move back to the leather strap on the Black Bay.

I sometimes forget how nice this watch can be; it has been my daily for the last 5 years on a RubberB, so you can say that I've gotten used to it the point of boredom. Well, a leather strap can fix that!

Love this dial and while it is a thick watch, it will always be a special, OG Black Bay - at least to me.

Vesper Lynd · 5 May 2022, 04:06 AM

Very nice, but nothing like the bracelet.

JParm · 5 May 2022, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

Very nice, but nothing like the bracelet.

Don't disagree - but that's what my other watches are for.

I've never used my bracelet for this one; it sits unused and still wrapped, 6 years later.

Stan Cooper · 5 May 2022, 04:21 AM

I love leather straps, Jesse. I like bracelets too, but I find the color contrast with a tan strap is really attractive and so comfortable.

JayHantz · 5 May 2022, 04:23 AM

I rather enjoy this pairing! Looks great my friend!

1665fan · 5 May 2022, 05:15 AM

Nice look, the brown matches watch perfectly

JParm · 5 May 2022, 09:15 AM

Thanks gents, and I'm loving the rest of these watches on leather - keep the shots coming!

TheWatchmen · 5 May 2022, 09:39 AM

Not one of my crowns but this 2254 SeaMaster Pro has been a fantastic and versatile daily beater.

rmagoo57 · 5 May 2022, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Really great looking combo!
dP

Not to mention, esthetically pleasing to the eye!

monsieur_z · 5 May 2022, 05:29 PM

I've also swapped the bracelet for a light brown leather strap on my Black Bay 41. I think it goes really well with the dial.

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Reikolexguy · 5 May 2022, 07:05 PM

Rubber B goes really well with the whole stylistics of the YM2. Not sure if it’s just me, but the rubber b also seems to attract a lot less dust.

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1William · 5 May 2022, 09:26 PM

Looks great. I wear most of my Tudor watches on leather or the NATO's. Nothing wrong with the bracelets and I have left a few on bracelet but the vintage vibe is strong and the straps help.

mdtddd2007 · 5 May 2022, 11:17 PM

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So nice...love the smile dial...and that strap is fits very well looking!

opawlows · 5 May 2022, 11:38 PM

Lovely combo! Your pics have me wanting to bring out my ETA Black Bays again for the spring and give the Datejusts some rest!

brandrea · 6 May 2022, 01:16 AM

Looks great Jesse, the strap really accentuates the dial text

cerendigit · 6 May 2022, 01:36 AM

I prefer the bracelets personally. After market straps make watches look cheap.

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EdwardC · 6 May 2022, 03:23 AM

Good strap OP!

HogwldFLTR · 6 May 2022, 03:41 AM

I like straps when it's beach time during the summer. For the most part the straps are temporary changes which return to the OEM bracelet with time. It's nice to make changes but it kind of like refreshing an outfit with a new hat; at some point it becomes apparent that it's the same watch.

spdrcrbmw · 6 May 2022, 07:32 AM

classy strap

SudiYunus · 6 May 2022, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

I love leather straps, Jesse. I like bracelets too, but I find the color contrast with a tan strap is really attractive and so comfortable.

WoW !!!
Beautiful and man-ly at the same time.

MRBolton · 6 May 2022, 02:32 PM

BB58 is definitely a “strap monster!” Here it is on my Rubber B.

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MRBolton · 6 May 2022, 02:35 PM

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BB58 is definitely a “strap monster!” Here it is on my Rubber B.

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My favorite leather combo. Combat straps alligator.

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5 May 2022, 01:34 AM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,557	A strap change can make all the difference Now that I've got something else as a daily on rubber, I figured I'd move back to the leather strap on the Black Bay. I sometimes forget how nice this watch can be; it has been my daily for the last 5 years on a RubberB, so you can say that I've gotten used to it the point of boredom. Well, a leather strap can fix that! Love this dial and while it is a thick watch, it will always be a special, OG Black Bay - at least to me. __________________

5 May 2022, 03:07 AM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,827	Really great looking combo! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

5 May 2022, 04:21 AM	#12
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,734	I love leather straps, Jesse. I like bracelets too, but I find the color contrast with a tan strap is really attractive and so comfortable. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

5 May 2022, 09:15 AM	#15
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,557	Thanks gents, and I'm loving the rest of these watches on leather - keep the shots coming! __________________

5 May 2022, 09:39 AM	#16
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,360	A strap change can make all the difference Not one of my crowns but this 2254 SeaMaster Pro has been a fantastic and versatile daily beater.

5 May 2022, 01:59 AM	#2
Doug5551 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Los Angeles, Cali Posts: 364	Thanks for your post. I have a Tudor Black Bay Burgundy and I am working my way up to a RubberB and leather strap in time.

5 May 2022, 02:20 AM	#4
Doug5551 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Los Angeles, Cali Posts: 364	Thanks again!! Yes, I have seen many endorse and recommend the RubberB. I am not put off by the price, it is that some don't seem to enjoy it after they actually try it and I don't have the tools and abilities to change the straps on my own and I'm not sure how to resolve that by either relying on a business and paying them to do the changes or attempting to learn myself.

5 May 2022, 02:27 AM	#5
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Looking good!

5 May 2022, 03:16 AM	#8
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,485	The BB ETA Black in particular looks phenomenal on a leather strap because of the warm gold accents. Looks great Jp!

5 May 2022, 04:06 AM	#10
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	Very nice, but nothing like the bracelet.

5 May 2022, 04:23 AM	#13
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,843	I rather enjoy this pairing! Looks great my friend!

5 May 2022, 05:15 AM	#14
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,618	Nice look, the brown matches watch perfectly

5 May 2022, 05:29 PM	#18
monsieur_z 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 367	I've also swapped the bracelet for a light brown leather strap on my Black Bay 41. I think it goes really well with the dial. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

5 May 2022, 07:05 PM	#19
Reikolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,075	Rubber B goes really well with the whole stylistics of the YM2. Not sure if it’s just me, but the rubber b also seems to attract a lot less dust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2022, 09:26 PM	#20
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,158	Looks great. I wear most of my Tudor watches on leather or the NATO's. Nothing wrong with the bracelets and I have left a few on bracelet but the vintage vibe is strong and the straps help.

5 May 2022, 11:38 PM	#22
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,169	Lovely combo! Your pics have me wanting to bring out my ETA Black Bays again for the spring and give the Datejusts some rest!

6 May 2022, 01:16 AM	#23
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,196	Looks great Jesse, the strap really accentuates the dial text

6 May 2022, 01:36 AM	#24
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: Casio digital Posts: 1,076	I prefer the bracelets personally. After market straps make watches look cheap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 May 2022, 03:23 AM	#25
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,541	Good strap OP!

6 May 2022, 03:41 AM	#26
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I like straps when it's beach time during the summer. For the most part the straps are temporary changes which return to the OEM bracelet with time. It's nice to make changes but it kind of like refreshing an outfit with a new hat; at some point it becomes apparent that it's the same watch. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 May 2022, 07:32 AM	#27
spdrcrbmw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Maaz Mohiuddin Location: Chicago Posts: 30	classy strap

6 May 2022, 02:32 PM	#29
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,024	BB58 is definitely a “strap monster!” Here it is on my Rubber B. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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