Rubber strap ideas?

Post by **toxicavenger** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:14 pm

Hey guys I still have the rubber straps on order from BC the 284's but it seems like it is on the slow boat from china.

So recently I was given the contact to a US rubber manufacture who will make me rubber straps. But I need to give them a 3D drawing of it so I can get a price on them. Any ideas on what style of rubber strap you guys would like to see? I would rather not do a copy of something current but even if there is a cool ass retro strap it might work. Once I get them a drawing then they can get me a price.

Thanks guys.

r.palace · Post by **r.palace** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:37 pm

Rubber nato with Toxic hardware. You will have buyers

Grahamcombat · Post by **Grahamcombat** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:08 pm

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:17 pm

RubberB for less than $250

mellonb1 · Post by **mellonb1** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:02 pm

What type of rubber material? ISO rubber quality? Would love to see a competitor to Crafter Blue. Rubber straps made specifically for SKX, SRP, MM300, Sumo, Shogun, Pelagos, Black Bay, DSSD, and more. The casting mold is probably rediculously expensive I'm sure.

Danny_T · Post by **Danny_T** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 12:31 am

Rubber strap with a deploy clasp would be sweet

blkgsl · Post by **blkgsl** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 1:40 am

One of the most comfortable rubbers I've ever fitted is the Omega strap on the Planet Ocean 8500s. They're thin, malleable, and super versatile with water resistant stitching - they're equally at home with a dress shirt as a diving suit imo. The key to those straps is the thinness and taper , I think.

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jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:38 am

The Temple Island Rubber straps by Bremont

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:26 am

Just make sure it fits a 6.5" wrist please. Or have a short and regular length.

Post by **BSears** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:44 am

Pics might help the man out here, folks.

I've seen but never worn the Omega rubber Zack mentioned. That would be a nice, versatile strap IMO. I like to wear a rubber strap during the week, but too many of them are bulky and too sporty for a blazer and slacks, much less a suit.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:10 am

Thin Hirsch Pure style, but with lines down each edge like the Iso...no holes though. Make sure it has the concave underside though...almost like a vintage IsoFrane, but without the holes. If that interests you, you can borrow my vintage as a model.

jrmartins · Post by **jrmartins** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:56 pm

I'd like to see a retro strap in a pliable rubber, like the rubber on the borealis frane, a tropic or a waffle. If you don't have one I have an extra I could send to you so that you have an idea what I'm talking about.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:00 pm

jrmartins wrote:I'd like to see a retro strap in a pliable rubber, like the rubber on the borealis frane, a tropic or a waffle. If you don't have one I have an extra I could send to you so that you have an idea what I'm talking about.

Terry already offers an IsoFrane style strap

Post by **logan2z** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:07 pm

I've always liked this style of rubber strap. The one pictured is obviously designed specifically for the IWC Ingenieur ME but it might be cool to have a version of this strap with more standard dimensions. I'd love to have one that would fit my 3227, although I realize that would have very limited appeal.

jrmartins · Post by **jrmartins** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:31 pm

andrema wrote:
jrmartins wrote:I'd like to see a retro strap in a pliable rubber, like the rubber on the borealis frane, a tropic or a waffle. If you don't have one I have an extra I could send to you so that you have an idea what I'm talking about.
Terry already offers an IsoFrane style strap

I know, I'm talking about the material used by Borealis. Personally I would like a retro style rubber. Sorry didn't mean to offend anyone.

59yukon01 · Post by **59yukon01** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:43 pm

logan2z wrote:I've always liked this style of rubber strap. The one pictured is obviously designed specifically for the IWC Ingenieur ME but it might be cool to have a version of this strap with more standard dimensions. I'd love to have one that would fit my 3227, although I realize that would have very limited appeal.

That's a cool looking strap. One like that fitting normal 22mm lugs I'd buy.

There are a plethora of straps out there, so do something different. Crafter Blue is on to something with their fitted straps for Seikos, and are the only ones doing so I think. Just a thought, but there are a lot of Seiko owners out there.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:36 pm

jrmartins wrote:
andrema wrote:
jrmartins wrote:I'd like to see a retro strap in a pliable rubber, like the rubber on the borealis frane, a tropic or a waffle. If you don't have one I have an extra I could send to you so that you have an idea what I'm talking about.
Terry already offers an IsoFrane style strap
I know, I'm talking about the material used by Borealis. Personally I would like a retro style rubber. Sorry didn't mean to offend anyone.

To tell you the truth the Borealis version is a really nice strap and is exactly like the Iso without the smell.

So good suggestion.

I want to try something a little different to give more options without being labeled a copy.

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 2:47 pm

Something waffle-like in the vein of the MM300 strap but with better material would be interesting.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:21 pm

Chocodove wrote:Something waffle-like in the vein of the MM300 strap but with better material would be interesting.

Agree on this. Vented, with a waffle pattern, top-grade natural rubber. Perfect, and I bet you'd sell a lot of them to Seiko fanboys to put on their NAFTs, tunas, and SKX007s

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:37 pm

....or a tropic style, slightly thicker but not Iso thick, and designed for 2.0 mm spring bars. Give it a screw style buckle, lots of vent holes, and two lengths (s-m & l-xl). It's a popular design that can work on both retro and modern divers.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:51 pm

hoppyjr wrote:....or a tropic style, slightly thicker but not Iso thick, and designed for 2.0 mm spring bars. Give it a screw style buckle, lots of vent holes, and two lengths (s-m & l-xl). It's a popular design that can work on both retro and modern divers.

This too. The world needs a tropic style rubber that accepts far spring bars.

Danny_T · Post by **Danny_T** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:03 pm

hoppyjr wrote:....or a tropic style, slightly thicker but not Iso thick, and designed for 2.0 mm spring bars. Give it a screw style buckle, lots of vent holes, and two lengths (s-m & l-xl). It's a popular design that can work on both retro and modern divers.

Great idea I would rock this

59yukon01 · Post by **59yukon01** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:35 pm

This in 22mm that takes the fatties would be sweet. Brushed buckle of course.

smalls · Post by **smalls** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:21 pm

59yukon01 wrote:This in 22mm that takes the fatties would be sweet. Brushed buckle of course.

This!

Post by **BSears** » Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:25 pm

Yeah I'd rock a Tropic style strap that takes the fatties.

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