New strap suggestion for 36mm Rolex Explorer

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charliem

·Apr 2, 2025

I'd like to hear your opinion on a new strap. I've always worn it with a bracelet, but want to give a strap a chance. Summer is right around the corner, but it should be appropriate for all-year wear as well. Perhaps I'd get 2, one for spring/summer, another for the rest of the year. Photos and links below.

Thanks in advance!

1. Café au Lait Leather Watch Strap
2. Olive Grey Nubuck Leather Watch Strap
3. The Mayfair Grey Leather Watch Strap - Jubilee Edition
4. Siena Brown Leather Watch Strap
5. Smoke Grey Leather Watch Strap
6. Rugged Grey Leather Watch Strap
7. Black Brown Silky Suede Watch Strap
8. Smoke Grey Retro Leather Watch Strap

 

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duc

·Apr 2, 2025

I like the looks of number 4 and may procure one for my 36mm Aqua Terra.

Good selections though. It will be hard to go wrong with these.

 

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sathomasga

·Apr 2, 2025

Those all look really nice (especially the first three), but I gotta be honest, it's hard for me to get comfortable with an Explorer on anything other than the oyster bracelet. When you make a choice, post some follow-up photos to try and convince me otherwise.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 2, 2025

It's a bracelet watch. But if it must be a strap, please not those horrible 2-stitch things.

 

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vibe

·Apr 3, 2025

Not sure if you are aware, but you will need curved spring bars to wear a strap on a 114270. Even with that, some of those straps may be a bit too thick to work.

 

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charliem

·Apr 3, 2025

vibe

Not sure if you are aware, but you will need curved spring bars to wear a strap on a 114270. Even with that, some of those straps may be a bit too thick to work.

I was NOT aware, thanks!

 

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charliem

·Apr 3, 2025

sathomasga

Those all look really nice (especially the first three), but I gotta be honest, it's hard for me to get comfortable with an Explorer on anything other than the oyster bracelet. When you make a choice, post some follow-up photos to try and convince me otherwise.

You're not wrong; I've always loved the bracelet.

 

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southtexas

·Apr 7, 2025

3

 

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Knebo

·Apr 23, 2025

I'd vote 3 if you want to switch it up from the Oyster

 

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NGO1

·Apr 23, 2025

I’d gladly ditch bracelet for this setup

 

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Tekashi_145.022

·Jun 3, 2025

NGO1

I’d gladly ditch bracelet for this setup

Wow, that’s beautiful. Is that a 124270? I’ve read it’s notoriously difficult to get straps to fit on it.

 

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jjjones

·Jun 11, 2025

Leave it on the bracelet mate

 

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SWmania

·Jul 4, 2025

I would keep it on the bracelet as well. maybe jubilee?? Haha...

If you insisted.. I would pick #1. looks vintage and nice.

 

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redzer007

·Jul 4, 2025

SWmania

I would keep it on the bracelet as well. maybe jubilee?? Haha...

If you insisted.. I would pick #1. looks vintage and nice.

 

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coffee

·Jul 4, 2025

If that's the new Explorer (19mm lug width), I've read there is very little space for a strap. So, not only might it not fit (you need a thin strap and/or curved spring bars), but the very tight space will probably damage the strap.