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rolexFL · 13 October 2016, 09:28 AM

Which rubber step do you like best? Rubber B / Everest / cheap eBay/ other? And why? Let me know what you've tried and what you liked. I know some you hate them and nothing other than the original bracelet is acceptable.

My plan is to used it on my 16610 sub mainly on the weekends.

Ragna · 13 October 2016, 10:48 AM

About Rubberb and Everest.. If somebody says one is amazingly better than the other this person is overreacting.

They are a good case of "Too close to call" in various aspects.

Even the price.

RubberB generally uses the watches clasp.

Everest has tang buckle option.

At their website you can find a dealer close to you so you can maybe try them. If not then choose any.

If you want to experiment first.. get a cheap curved end strap on ebay just to have a loosely based idea of what it is.

Remembering always that both Ever-arrest and Rubberbimbo have far superior quality than the cheap ones.

Michael_1927 · 14 October 2016, 05:51 AM

I have an Everest black rubber for my Sub-C and I love it! Used with the glidelock...terrific quality!

WillOdling · 14 October 2016, 05:53 AM

I have an isofrane on a DSSD.

Its the only strap for me that makes the watch comfortable

imperio · 14 October 2016, 06:00 AM

I used a Rubber B on a DSSD for about a year and found that it loses its matte finish quickly if you wear it daily. It becomes more of a glossy/shiny finish after a while. Not sure about competing brands.

Pattyb69 · 14 October 2016, 06:07 AM

I've owned both Rubber B and Everest straps and I prefer Everest. While I agree with Ragna in that both straps are pretty close, I found Everest to be softer and more comfortable with the shape of my wrist.

I wear my BLNR and Sub on Everest from time to time using their deployant straps.

Ragna · 14 October 2016, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillOdling

I have an isofrane on a DSSD.

Its the only strap for me that makes the watch comfortable

Yes.. Those Isofrane are good and nice looking !

Ragna · 14 October 2016, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pattyb69

Nice combos... and great shots !

Pattyb69 · 14 October 2016, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragna

Nice combos... and great shots !

Thanks bud!

stil · 14 October 2016, 06:22 AM

I have this one. I like it.

NATO is the only look I like other than the bracelet on my sub.

https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver...ap-bonetto.php

Flywheel · 14 October 2016, 07:42 AM

Rubber b is nice, and it uses the Rolex clasp, but it's a tough nut to pay $200+ for two small pieces of rubber that might cost $4 to produce.

Dr. Robert · 14 October 2016, 07:50 AM

I have my Marinemaster 300 on an Isofrane rubber strap....not real dressy but on a dive watch, it is, IMHO, perfect.

madmole · 14 October 2016, 07:51 AM

I have Rubber B and Everest for my Sub C. Everest more comfortable, softer and looks better on tang

mandrick · 14 October 2016, 08:18 AM

I have heard the Everest is more comfortable as well, more supple/pliable. Unfortunately they do not yet make one for the SD4K Ceramic, so I went with the Rubber B. It is still very comfortable and looks great, don't think you will be disappointed with either.

RKTudor · 14 October 2016, 08:20 AM

Don't know if anyone has mentioned Watchgecko.com, but their inventory of rubber NATOs and many many other 2 piece and 1 piece styles is incredible. I have zero affiliation and order nearly monthly from that site.

Michael_1927 · 14 October 2016, 08:21 AM

Agreed to my liking Everest is softer and therefore fits my wrist better than rubber b. I Love that picture of the sub with orange rubber...I might need to pick that up for the fall

Boaters · 14 October 2016, 08:29 AM

Great pics Everest is more comfy IMPO

waterman1 · 14 October 2016, 12:28 PM

For DSSD- I have the rubber B, isofrane, Seiko silicone, and Maratac NATO. In my opinion the Rubber B looks best but I cannot get the fit right. Most comfortable is isofrane with Seiko silicone close second.

For SD4000 - I have Everest, isofrane, Seiko MM rubber, and bonetto cinturini 285. The bonetto is incredibly comfortable and hard to beat.

cdnwatchguy · 14 October 2016, 12:54 PM

Well seeing as you are asking for thoughts, my thoughts are no rubber strap looks good on a Rolex sports watch. But suit yourself.

SemperFi · 14 October 2016, 01:08 PM

I currently have a RubberB on my Explorer and am very pleased with it. I've never owned an Everest so I can't compare the two.
I also have owned an Isofrane which is an excellent strap as well, if a bit on the thick side.
A much cheaper alternative would be a Bonetto Cinturini which is a quality Italian strap that is available in many styles and smells like vanilla.

leduarte · 14 October 2016, 01:18 PM

I just placed an order for the Everest deployant strap for my SD4K because people were saying the Everest strap was more comfortable. I will report back once installed.

visualplane · 14 October 2016, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flywheel

Rubber b is nice, and it uses the Rolex clasp, but it's a tough nut to pay $200+ for two small pieces of rubber that might cost $4 to produce.

lol, I wonder if the packaging cost more than the actual straps.

scombs263 · 14 October 2016, 03:32 PM

I have Rubber B and love it!

Cru Jones · 14 October 2016, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragna

Nice combos... and great shots !

x2!!

The BLNR is especially striking on that blue strap.

Nsx_23 · 14 October 2016, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexFL

Which rubber step do you like best? Rubber B / Everest / cheap eBay/ other? And why? Let me know what you've tried and what you liked. I know some you hate them and nothing other than the original bracelet is acceptable.

My plan is to used it on my 16610 sub mainly on the weekends.

I have both rubber b and everest straps (both tang buckles) as well as a 16610. I find the everest more comfortable to wear as it more gently curves around the wrist and its slightly longer too.

I keep my 16610 on the everest all the time. It's a brilliant combo and I wear it running, swimming, etc. The rubber b gets used on other watches instead.

padi56 · 14 October 2016, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexFL

Which rubber step do you like best? Rubber B / Everest / cheap eBay/ other? And why? Let me know what you've tried and what you liked. I know some you hate them and nothing other than the original bracelet is acceptable.

My plan is to used it on my 16610 sub mainly on the weekends.

Both Rubber B and Everest are overpriced IMHO when you associate anything with Rolex the price in general quadruples.Many many years ago a lost a SD while diving in the Red Sea,so bought a Citizen Aqualand 11 dive watch to replace it.That rubber strap held up well for almost 5 years of daily diving and still looks fine today 15 years later but not used much over the past 10 years but watch still ticking strong.

osamu · 15 October 2016, 05:30 AM

most comfortable for me.... BC Rubber NATO.

My rubber B is comfortable as well, and I think with the "endlinks" and everything matches the watch better, so that's what I keep on my 16570, but I have a BC Rubber NATO on another watch, and it's probably more comfortable to me, to the point I have been thinking of swapping it out onto the Rolex... but haven't yet.

Ragna · 15 October 2016, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Both Rubber B and Everest are overpriced IMHO when you associate anything with Rolex the price in general quadruples.Many many years ago a lost a SD while diving in the Red Sea,so bought a Citizen Aqualand 11 dive watch to replace it.That rubber strap held up well for almost 5 years of daily diving and still looks fine today 15 years later but not used much over the past 10 years but watch still ticking strong.

subtona · 15 October 2016, 09:07 AM

I prefer Everest over rubberb.
The details and fit have better execution.

13 October 2016, 09:28 AM	#1
rolexFL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: FL Posts: 32	Best rubber strap??? Thoughts? Which rubber step do you like best? Rubber B / Everest / cheap eBay/ other? And why? Let me know what you've tried and what you liked. I know some you hate them and nothing other than the original bracelet is acceptable. My plan is to used it on my 16610 sub mainly on the weekends.

14 October 2016, 07:50 AM	#12
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,676	I have my Marinemaster 300 on an Isofrane rubber strap....not real dressy but on a dive watch, it is, IMHO, perfect. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 October 2016, 12:54 PM	#19
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Well seeing as you are asking for thoughts, my thoughts are no rubber strap looks good on a Rolex sports watch. But suit yourself. __________________ Keith

14 October 2016, 01:08 PM	#20
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I currently have a RubberB on my Explorer and am very pleased with it. I've never owned an Everest so I can't compare the two. I also have owned an Isofrane which is an excellent strap as well, if a bit on the thick side. A much cheaper alternative would be a Bonetto Cinturini which is a quality Italian strap that is available in many styles and smells like vanilla. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

15 October 2016, 09:07 AM	#29
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,040	I prefer Everest over rubberb. The details and fit have better execution. __________________

13 October 2016, 10:48 AM	#2
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	About Rubberb and Everest.. If somebody says one is amazingly better than the other this person is overreacting. They are a good case of "Too close to call" in various aspects. Even the price. RubberB generally uses the watches clasp. Everest has tang buckle option. At their website you can find a dealer close to you so you can maybe try them. If not then choose any. If you want to experiment first.. get a cheap curved end strap on ebay just to have a loosely based idea of what it is. Remembering always that both Ever-arrest and Rubberbimbo have far superior quality than the cheap ones.

14 October 2016, 05:51 AM	#3
Michael_1927 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 53	I have an Everest black rubber for my Sub-C and I love it! Used with the glidelock...terrific quality!

14 October 2016, 05:53 AM	#4
WillOdling "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 113	I have an isofrane on a DSSD. Its the only strap for me that makes the watch comfortable

14 October 2016, 06:00 AM	#5
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	I used a Rubber B on a DSSD for about a year and found that it loses its matte finish quickly if you wear it daily. It becomes more of a glossy/shiny finish after a while. Not sure about competing brands.

14 October 2016, 06:07 AM	#6
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	I've owned both Rubber B and Everest straps and I prefer Everest. While I agree with Ragna in that both straps are pretty close, I found Everest to be softer and more comfortable with the shape of my wrist. I wear my BLNR and Sub on Everest from time to time using their deployant straps.

14 October 2016, 06:22 AM	#10
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	I have this one. I like it. NATO is the only look I like other than the bracelet on my sub. https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver...ap-bonetto.php

14 October 2016, 07:42 AM	#11
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	Rubber b is nice, and it uses the Rolex clasp, but it's a tough nut to pay $200+ for two small pieces of rubber that might cost $4 to produce.

14 October 2016, 07:51 AM	#13
madmole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: London Watch: 116610LN Posts: 115	I have Rubber B and Everest for my Sub C. Everest more comfortable, softer and looks better on tang

14 October 2016, 08:18 AM	#14
mandrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: BC, Canada Posts: 67	I have heard the Everest is more comfortable as well, more supple/pliable. Unfortunately they do not yet make one for the SD4K Ceramic, so I went with the Rubber B. It is still very comfortable and looks great, don't think you will be disappointed with either.

14 October 2016, 08:20 AM	#15
RKTudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Emmaus, PA Watch: Tudor 79090 blue Posts: 298	Don't know if anyone has mentioned Watchgecko.com, but their inventory of rubber NATOs and many many other 2 piece and 1 piece styles is incredible. I have zero affiliation and order nearly monthly from that site.

14 October 2016, 08:21 AM	#16
Michael_1927 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 53	Agreed to my liking Everest is softer and therefore fits my wrist better than rubber b. I Love that picture of the sub with orange rubber...I might need to pick that up for the fall

14 October 2016, 08:29 AM	#17
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Great pics Everest is more comfy IMPO

14 October 2016, 12:28 PM	#18
waterman1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 807	For DSSD- I have the rubber B, isofrane, Seiko silicone, and Maratac NATO. In my opinion the Rubber B looks best but I cannot get the fit right. Most comfortable is isofrane with Seiko silicone close second. For SD4000 - I have Everest, isofrane, Seiko MM rubber, and bonetto cinturini 285. The bonetto is incredibly comfortable and hard to beat.

14 October 2016, 01:18 PM	#21
leduarte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 5	I just placed an order for the Everest deployant strap for my SD4K because people were saying the Everest strap was more comfortable. I will report back once installed.

14 October 2016, 03:32 PM	#23
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	I have Rubber B and love it!

15 October 2016, 05:30 AM	#27
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	most comfortable for me.... BC Rubber NATO. My rubber B is comfortable as well, and I think with the "endlinks" and everything matches the watch better, so that's what I keep on my 16570, but I have a BC Rubber NATO on another watch, and it's probably more comfortable to me, to the point I have been thinking of swapping it out onto the Rolex... but haven't yet.

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