New Squale Rubber Strap - Got it, but I don't get it!

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:05 pm

I am not a fan of the OEM rubber strap on the 50 ATMOS, I think it dominates the watch and have been wearing mine on a
NOMOS braided strap I picked up on the sales forum.

I came across a new Squale rubber strap on Gnomon and ordered one with polished hardware.

I like the design as well as the taper.

My concern with the new strap is how much shorter in length it than the OEM rubber strap.

The shorter lengths are not very different.

However, the longer length is not very close to the OEM.

My wrist is a bit over 7 !/2" and I can get to the 1st hole on the new strap without it being too tight, but that is certainly not ideal,
the strap barely extends past the 1st keeper. I used either the 4th or 5th hole on the OEM strap.

As far as I know XL's in this strap are not available.

What I don't get is why make a new strap so much shorter than the one packaged with the watch.

OEM strap lengths are 135mm/80mm

New strap lengths are 115mm/75mm

As seen in the pictures, the new strap seems almost grey in comparison to the other strap. I think it may just be a
protective coating that will wash off. I haven't done that in case I choose to return or flip the strap.

I have the picture, so here is a comparison of the buckles.

blowfish89 · Post by **blowfish89** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:21 pm

Happy I got it on the leather then, and not the rubber.

1954Selmer · Post by **1954Selmer** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:25 pm

I love that orange Squale on your nato. It's spectacular. That rubber strap is not for me.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:04 am

is that the Asian model of rubber straps? you should email them back and ask for the "fat merican" model

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 5:31 am

I decided to keep the strap and put it on the watch.

A lot more good news than bad:

I like the look of the strap on the watch and it is quite comfortable.

If you're into this, the smell is pleasant, but not overpowering.

There was a protective coating on the strap that I rinsed off, but it is still not a deep black color.

The only bad news is related to the length.

I removed the 2nd keeper and can wear the strap comfortably on the 1st hole.

That does allow some of the tail to extend passed the keeper, but not a lot.

I will try to add a wrist shot or two to the pictures below.

All in all, I'm glad I picked this up as an option to the OEM rubber strap.

I'm a big fan of Isofrane straps, but am not sure if it would suit the Squale.

Without a doubt, the Squale wears smaller than it's dimensions and is my smallest looking watch.

I think the tapered design of this strap helps offset the small appearance of the watch.

If anyone has their Squale on an Isofrane, it would be great to see that combo.

Post by **Pasquale** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 5:36 am

I fell asleep as I was reading this thread.

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 5:40 am

patstarrx wrote:I fell asleep as I was reading this thread.

You can read?

Post by **Pasquale** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 5:42 am

mattcantwin wrote:
patstarrx wrote:I fell asleep as I was reading this thread.

You can read?

No, that's why I fell asleep

Post by **toxicavenger** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:24 am

patstarrx wrote:
mattcantwin wrote:
patstarrx wrote:I fell asleep as I was reading this thread.

You can read?
No, that's why I fell asleep

Pa-squalw rubber? he doesn't wear rubbers!!!

Hey Matt my Iso style rubber strap is a littler shorter than the Iso and not as thick. So it won't be over powering on that watch. Oh and NO smell.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:59 am

I like the thickness of the ToxicRUBBER

Post by **Pasquale** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 11:56 am

andrema wrote:I like the thickness of the ToxicRUBBER

Smh..

Post by **toxicavenger** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:07 pm

patstarrx wrote:
andrema wrote:I like the thickness of the ToxicRUBBER
Smh..

Suck My Hole???

blowfish89 · Post by **blowfish89** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:28 pm

toxicavenger wrote:Oh and NO smell.

For some reason, I am not comfortable trusting your sense of smell.

r.palace · Post by **r.palace** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:25 pm

blowfish89 wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Oh and NO smell.
For some reason, I am not comfortable trusting your sense of smell.

Terry will make you comfortable. He has his ways

Post by **toxicavenger** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 7:26 pm

r.palace wrote:
blowfish89 wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Oh and NO smell.
For some reason, I am not comfortable trusting your sense of smell.
Terry will make you comfortable. He has his ways

afc14284 · Post by **afc14284** » Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:16 pm

Matt... The 50 Atmos was my watch back in 2010-2012.. This was the first achieved grail and it definitely is an awesome watch.

I wore it constantly on Iso and if I recall correctly it felt nice, not too thick and not overpowering the watch considering that the Atmos wears small.

This is the only pic I found of it, let me search for more and post if I find a better one.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:08 am

^^^Super cool pic!

gr8sw · Post by **gr8sw** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:36 pm

I like these new Squale 'Tropic' rubbers a lot... 115x75 size works perfect for me... got one here from Gary recently w/ blasted hardware... liked it so much I ordered one from Gnomon w/ PVD hardware

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mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 12:44 pm

gr8sw wrote:I like these new Squale 'Tropic' rubbers a lot... 115x75 size works perfect for me...

Excellent!

I like everything about the strap, except the length...

or lack of.

mattcantwin · Post by **mattcantwin** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:34 am

I came across the Squale USA site.

They carry the $60 Squale rubber strap...

for $90.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:47 am

toxicavenger wrote:
patstarrx wrote:
andrema wrote:I like the thickness of the ToxicRUBBER
Smh..
Suck My Hole???

Smell my heinie

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