What’s the best strap

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Gasman

·Apr 7, 2019

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

 

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77deluxe

·Apr 7, 2019

You could try a blue NATO. (I’m kinda the resident NATO promoter)

 

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Gasman

·Apr 7, 2019

Thanks but I’m kinda nato hater 😉

 

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77deluxe

·Apr 7, 2019

😲!

 

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Dan S

·Apr 7, 2019

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.

 

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Gasman

·Apr 7, 2019

Dan S

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.

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

 

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Dan S

·Apr 7, 2019

Gasman

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

Maybe you could show the watch?

 

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Gasman

·Apr 7, 2019

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.

 

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Mac5

·Apr 7, 2019

Link to ebay listing???

 

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Dan S

·Apr 7, 2019

Gasman

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

Gasman

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.

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

 

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yvrclimber

·Apr 7, 2019

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.