Rubber B? Everest?

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Rubber B? Everest?

Post by Chocodove » Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:35 am

I'm looking to pick up either of the above for my SDc. Anyone have experience with both? I found a few comparisons online, but curious to hear the thoughts here as well.
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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by nweash » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:20 am

I loved rubber B for my Panerai but hated it for my Rolex. (Aesthetically speaking)

The holes for strap sizing could be closer so it can be hard to get an exact fit.

Never tried an Everest unfortunately.

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Post by matt.wu » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:22 am

Side note: I love the 243.
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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by Chocodove » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:30 am

That 243 does look great and thanks for the feedback.
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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by Panerai7 » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:33 am

243 is still King
BTW, has anyone successfully removed the internal cyclops from one of those?

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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by nweash » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:59 am

I remember reading something a watchsmith said once that the cyclops is forged into the crystal as one piece.

So unless I was misinformed it's not removable, and I don't think Panerai has a similar watch with same crystal size to swap it out.

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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by matt.wu » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:04 am

Both correct. I would still have a 243 today if you could get rid of the cyclops.
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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by Panerai7 » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:05 am

nweash wrote:I remember reading something a watchsmith said once that the cyclops is forged into the crystal as one piece.

So unless I was misinformed it's not removable, and I don't think Panerai has a similar watch with same crystal size to swap it out.
No they definitely don't. It's like 5-5.5mm thick IIRC. And Pam is going the other way now with thinner flatter crystals :(

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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by toxicavenger » Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:28 am

I thought the crystal had inner ar also, so if you were able to remove the cyclops you will have an issue with the ar.

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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by RALAustin » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:17 am

Have both straps, and prefer Everest for looks on the sub/sdc size watch due to it being a more substantial strap, but I think it depends on wrist size. The Everest bows out a bit while the rubberb goes straight down so the bigger your wrist the better the fit for the Everest. On a sdc, I think the bowing would be even more pronounced unless you have a larger wrist and wear it tighter on the wrist. For both, I much prefer the version that uses the clasp. Everest with clasp has become my go to combo on my sub and Blnr. That said, I like the rubberb on my deep sea for fit and comfort.

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Post by Nomadz » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:20 am

The RubberB was fantastic on the Deep Sea when i owned it.
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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by marchone » Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:14 am

Is it so there is only one Rubber B length offered?
only accurate watches are interesting

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Post by Jeep99dad » Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:26 am

Loved the rubberB on my Pam but wasn't in love on the SDC. It's also a pain to put on.


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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by Chocodove » Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:30 am

Thanks, guys. You're talking me out of it.
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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by apnk » Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:56 am

Jeep99dad wrote:Loved the rubberB on my Pam but wasn't in love on the SDC. It's also a pain to put on.


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Why is it a pain? Is it like putting the bracelet on kinda pain?

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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by andrema » Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:58 am

RubberB wears nice on the SDc


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Re: Rubber B? Everest?

Post by Jeep99dad » Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:47 am

apnk wrote:
Jeep99dad wrote:Loved the rubberB on my Pam but wasn't in love on the SDC. It's also a pain to put on.


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Why is it a pain? Is it like putting the bracelet on kinda pain?
Super hard to get the pins in the holes.
The rubberB AD says that they always struggle with those due to tight tolerances.
Some models are easier they said.


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