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curved-end rubber strap for SD43?

thescorpiusgroup

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Hi All,

I know I can buy a gen RubberB or Everest strap for the SD43, but I'd prefer to not pay $250. StrapsCo has a good 20mm version for $30, but they don't offer a 22mm model.

Anyone else have suggestions on what to do? Ideally I'd find something that would allow me to use the clasp.

Thanks!
 

muiramas

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There was a nice one show up recently in the big SD43 thread. Black with red accent on the edge.
i think it’s was a crafter blue.
 

freediver

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No it was rubber B

fit
 

TBK

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AliExpress also has some rubber ‘rolex’ straps
 

Mendota

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There was a nice one show up recently in the big SD43 thread. Black with red accent on the edge.
i think it’s was a crafter blue.
If that's the one I'm thinking of, with the red underside and black topside, I messaged with the poster back when he originally posted the pic. It's the Tudor Black Bay strap from that strap company. Unfortunately it has a buckle and doesn't use the Rolex clasp as a deployment. In my opinion, Everest makes the best looking deployment strap for these.

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thescorpiusgroup

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Thanks guys

The black/red Crafter Blue looks sharp with the red SD lettering. I suppose a strap with a tang buckle would be easier when I swap bracelets - less manual labor involved.

I’ll check out Ali and post any finds here.

I inquired with PureTime, but it looks like they only have a 20 and 21mm version.


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ernien

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Thanks guys

The black/red Crafter Blue looks sharp with the red SD lettering. I suppose a strap with a tang buckle would be easier when I swap bracelets - less manual labor involved.

I’ll check out Ali and post any finds here.

I inquired with PureTime, but it looks like they only have a 20 and 21mm version.


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I tried the black/red Crafter Blue Black Bay strap on my ARF SD43 and it did not fit, not even close. They’re both 22mm, but the lug position for the spring bar is quite different. I’m sure the one pictured above is a RubberB. Crafter Blue also makes the same strap for the Pelagos, but I’m not confident it would be any better fit for the SD43
 

Guicamarao

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Curved end has to be made specifically for the watch in question. Otherwise, won't fit perfectly and maybe won't fit at all. If is a cheap strap you can try, maybe you got luck


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Sonofalich

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I like that Rubber B strap too. Well worth the buy for something different. Just a shame I can't seem to find another Seadweller clasp!