Rolex watches except for a few models don’t come with rubber straps. For those who use the Rolex Submariner, it’s a good investment to have a couple of Rolex rubber watch straps.
There is also a market for a watch with a rubber strap that looks and feels comfortable straight from the box. It must also have a sleep appearance that anyone would imagine of any original Rolex watch. A rubber-strapped Rolex watch comes handy when you go out swimming, diving, and engaging in any water sports. Rubber gets rid of water easily and it has the flexibility to withstand any bump against the pool edge or rough edges underwater.
The rubber straps also help to balance the weight of the watch, which holds true particularly for bigger watches. Needless to say, not all rubber straps are the same and equal. A lot of time, money, and human resources are spent to create rubber straps with the perfect curved fit that follows the Rolex high-quality standard. These rubber straps are made from vulcanized rubber. It is pliable enough to give a comfortable fit but it is aso rigid enough to retain its shape.
One other reason for getting a rubber Rolex watch strap is that you can find customized rubber strap options that can give the watch a new look and feel. Rubber straps allow for more visual focus on the watch head which is actually the center of the entire watch. A great example of this is an orange or green strap that goes with a black dial. The strap gives the watch life.
If you are in search of a rubber strap for Rolex watches, it’s good to know a little more about this type of straps. First off, there are different types of rubber that can be used for watch straps.
Natural Rubber
This used to be known for being brittle. However, the vulcanized nitrile rubber has high-performance applications that makes it one of the most popular. Its performance is also brought about by specific formulations and processing methods by the manufacturer.
PVC Rubber
The PVC rubber is a thermoplastic vinyl polymer which can be really durable. This type, however, lacks the characteristics for it to be used for high-end applications.
Silicone Rubber
It’s a rubber-like material that is often used for high-performance watch straps. It is easily shaped and colored. It is also reputed for being sticky, with the likelihood to tear and attract dust and lint.
PU Rubber
The PU rubber or Polyurethene rubber is another polymer that is known for elastic properties which comprise a chain of organic units that are stitched together by a substance known as urethane. This rubber is functional, durable, but has the reputation of being less comfortable than the natural rubber.
