That's why the glidelock system is so money ?[emoji2].

Sorry OP that really does suck.

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I feel you, so enters the velcro.

 

If the fit doesn't work, it doesn't matter how great the strap is. It's time to move on. Although I think the quality is good I don't think its ($240 good!). However, looks like people are willing to pay that price.

 

i had the everest, and it was softer to the rubber b
it should suit u well

 

I find rubber in general to be very difficult to get the right fit with. I usually like my watches a bit loose, so there's some movement with it on. But with rubber, that doesn't seem right. Then if you take it tighter, it can often feel too tight. I love the rubber straps I own, but I sometimes hate to wear them.

 

I'm using Everest now and it fits me fine. There's a bit of gap, but because it's rubber, it doesn't hang loose and looks ugly like a steel bracelet. Unless ur have a "standard size" wrist, which I don't have or rubber straps that's needs to be cut. I think Everest is the closest you can get.

 

And there i was getting all excited about the new rubber b strap for the Black Bay.

 

Yeah I've never been big on the Rubber B, but I've worn it anyway, occasionally (on 16570). I find the gap that it created between lug and wrist too large. Then again, I don't have a glidelock.

The Oyster bracelet is too good to not wear, to be honest. I have other watches I'm happy to rotate to funky strap options on - with the Rolex, I'm all Oyster, always Oyster now.

 

Yeah I've never been big on the Rubber B, but I've worn it anyway, occasionally (on 16570). I find the gap that it created between lug and wrist too large. Then again, I don't have a glidelock.

The Oyster bracelet is too good to not wear, to be honest. I have other watches I'm happy to rotate to funky strap options on - with the Rolex, I'm all Oyster, always Oyster now.

Especially the newer generation. I was never impressed by the pre-ceramic Submariner bracelet and wouldn't hesitate to put a Sub or Explorer II of that generation on a NATO, but the six digit Sub's bracelet really seems second to none. It's basically criminal to take it off the bracelet.

Another thing I can find frustrating with these types of rubber straps is that when they try to make them flush to the case, it sort of dictates the angle or curvature at which the strap comes down from the case, which may or may not fit all wrists. It's a $240 gamble I wouldn't personally take. For me, the winner of the utilitarian strap game is by far the NATO. It offers security that none of the other strap types do and I find them to be very comfortable.

 

Didn't realize this strap had so many issues in terms of fit. I was thinking about a black/blue one for my incoming Black Bay. What I can't tell from the OP and many of the follow up posts is if this fit issue seems to affect most wearers of the strap, or just a few unlucky "tweeners" in terms of wrist size. I'm a 6.75 wrist and thought this would be the perfect answer to my struggles with Tudor Bracelets (most bracelets, really).

 

My wrist is 7.25"... I don't know what the percentage of the population with that size is, but it must be pretty common, because I have always had good luck with straps and bracelets. Straps fit fine, and with bracelets, I never require half-links, or need to mess around with micro-adjustments on clasps... Finding a good fit has never been an issue for me with anything, really... Except the Rubber B.

And the weird thing is, with all the different watch heads I tried, it's never even close. The difference between holes is either way too tight, like cutting off my circulation, or so loose I can move the watch 360 degrees around my wrist, easily. I mean, what's the spacing between the holes? An inch?! Yet it looks like fairly normal spacing. It's kind of a marvel of engineering. I think it took some very smart people to figure out how to make a strap fit this poorly. :-d

 

The Everest looks like such a nice strap, too bad it's just so darn expensive. I did see on their website they have a dealer here in Denver that carries them so I am going to stop over and see if they have them in stock. Maybe trying one in person will help me decide if the band is worth the cost.

 

I have purchased several Everest rubber straps and have them on a couple of my Rolex watches and they are ideal.

 

I have purchased several Everest rubber straps and have them on a couple of my Rolex watches and they are ideal.

 

I had a similar problem with the fit of an Everest strap. It's pretty much impossible to make a product that's perfect for all wrists.

 

My wrist is also 7.25" and I have the same problem as you... the RubberB is either too tight or too loose. :-(

 

I have one on my Panerai and it fits perfect with my 7.25" wrist. I like it better than the OEM.

I've been thinking about getting one for my DSSD. While I love the Glidelock, I still feel like the width of the bracelet isn't enough for this big heavy watch.

 

+1 on Everest. I love that darn strap, especially during the summertime.

 

Everest fan here.

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