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  1. Gasman Apr 7, 2019

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    Just bought a 2016 Seamaster off eBay. It’s the dark blue ceramic bezel one. I am not a fan of bracelets so I would like to change to a blue rubber. Which strap would you recommend for quality and colour.
    Thanks
     
  2. 77deluxe Apr 7, 2019

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    You could try a blue NATO. (I’m kinda the resident NATO promoter)
     
  3. Gasman Apr 7, 2019

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    Thanks but I’m kinda nato hater ;)
     
  4. 77deluxe Apr 7, 2019

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    :eek:!
     
  5. Dan S Apr 7, 2019

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    You should show photos of the particular style of rubber strap you are looking for.

    If you like the isofrane style, Borealis makes excellent straps at a lower price point:
    https://www.borealiswatch.com/store/Watch-Rubber-Straps-c10438972

    Uncleseiko also makes good straps for a fair price:
    https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/c5/Rubber_Diver_Straps.html

    Watchgecko sells a bunch of rubber straps. Nothing really special, but they're fine:
    https://www.watchgecko.com/rubber-watch-straps

    Whatever you do, just make sure you stay away from silicone. Spend a bit extra to get actual rubber.
     
  6. Gasman Apr 7, 2019

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    Sorry I don’t know what I want, that’s why I’m looking for suggestions for something that may suit the watch.
     
  7. Dan S Apr 7, 2019

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    Maybe you could show the watch?
     
  8. Gasman Apr 7, 2019

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    Sorry again not yet received it only won it yesterday. As usual can’t wilt to get all the bits like new strap as I’m not keen on bracelets. Like a little kid in a candy store.
     
  9. Mac5 Apr 7, 2019

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    Link to ebay listing???
     
  10. Dan S Apr 7, 2019

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    Well, in that case, the links and descriptions I took the time to give you should be a good start. You're welcome.
     
  11. yvrclimber Apr 7, 2019

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    I sweat in the summer, as I assume we all do, and I prefer a non-leather strap. For my vintage pieces I bought some Tropic staps. Some rally style, some the original Tropic band style. I love that look on vintage - show as period correct. I've gotten them through vintage watch dealers I trust.

    Another option I'm liking more and more is Sailcloth straps on deployant. A solution for the summer that isn't heavy like a bracelet and doesn't absorb sweat like leather. And yet if looks as good as leather - it even has a more modern look to it than leather.

    You can find some quite reasonable deployants out there. Here's the one I had on today.

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