terryh Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Gents, If i wanted to replace the original (now worn out) bi-colour strap on my Rolex Submariner where should I look/start? Cheers T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet flint Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 There is a brand that Rolex "almost endorses" I'll think of it, do they not still supply the original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 JF, I know i can obtain new from Rolex UK, but just asking if there is a 'better option'? Watch currently wears a Casio rubber dive strap thus: Not exactly fetching! T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Tel, have you had a quote from Rolex themselves (eg St James) for price with and without p/x (I'm sure they'll call it something posher than that!) on the knackered one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 JF, I know i can obtain new from Rolex UK, but just asking if there is a 'better option'? Watch currently wears a Casio rubber dive strap thus: IMG_1353.JPG Not exactly fetching! T To misquote Col Jeff Cooper, that combination looks like a roof rack on a Ferrari! Personally I'd say that watch is crying out for a nice black leather strap, maybe a croc? If you must have a bracelet, I would dig deep and pay for a Rolex original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet flint Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 RubberB, Everest and pro hunter all produce straps worthy of the watch itself, I have a rubber B on my deepsea and the quality is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Rubber B do some interesting options that re-use the Rolex bracelet clasp. Not quite sure how they justify the cost but I do like the look.... http://rubberb.com/rolex-watch-band-products Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 To misquote Col Jeff Cooper, that combination looks like a roof rack on a Ferrari! Personally I'd say that watch is crying out for a nice black leather strap, maybe a croc? If you must have a bracelet, I would dig deep and pay for a Rolex original. Yup. I think the only bracelet that'll look right is... a Rolex bimetal! What's knackered on yours? The clasp, or the whole thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Tel, Have you thought of having the watch serviced and strap repaired via Rolex? If they can't repair they usually quote for replacement parts and ask for approval before continuing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yes folks it looks bloody awful but it was a quick fix when the original bimetallic went beyond its sell by date, 20 years of everyday use in all kinds of environments (caveat - not used when in Africa for obvious reasons!) The original is totally shot the links and the clasp. I did look at refurb but was given 'beyond economic repair' Will just have to bite the bullet and go for a complete new assembly Dang! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Ouch - the ordinary s/s bracelet for my '72 vintage Sea Dweller was north of £750 four years ago, good luck with the bi metallic version. But it held up for 40+ years of daily wear from new, including 10 years of commercial diving. Rolex have spares but held in Geneva I believe, for the older models. ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'm guessing £2000 - 2500, but probably being optimistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 God's teeth - £3450 Have my pet horologist's onto the case. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Have I missed something, that's just for the strap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 SE, yup, just the 'bracelet' as Rolex would call it. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Oops double post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 To rerun to the OP's original question, whilst I may be stereotyped as a tight Yorkshire man, the rubber strap which you have now, which works perfectly; looks about about 3,400 times better than a dealer replacement. Trust this helps, Mr Gandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Get yourself a beautiful alligator or ostrich strap for £200 or so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Get yourself a beautiful alligator or ostrich strap for £200 or so! Think that'd work for an all-stainless sub or, at a push, all-gold, but a bimetal on anything other than bimetal would always look like an unloved ginger step child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 PS just tried a few quick google image searches for variations on 'bimetal sub on strap or Rubber b' - less than a blue and gold monstrosity, nada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Gold on gold nato sort of works. Be a good look in parts of Moscow. Bimetal, hmmm. The gold furniture in the strap is better, but still looks a little 'nipples on a fish' to my eye, but better than casio rubber! Tel,black and gold nato here for £7! http://www.ukwatchstrap.co.uk/nato-watch-strap-black-gold-FL158.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 On its way, must be a step up from the Casio item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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