{"id":9119,"date":"2022-08-01T10:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=9119"},"modified":"2023-06-06T16:33:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T16:33:08","slug":"how-to-rock-rubber-strap-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2022\/07\/21\/how-to-rock-rubber-strap-watches\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rock Rubber Strap Watches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Rough, tough, and utilitarian, rubber straps are worn most often during the summer. Doesn\u2019t scratch like metal or leather, and certainly more durable than nylon, they are the ideal heat-beating watch companion.<\/p>\n

Lately, rubber straps have made their way beyond the realm of casual wear. Paired with suits and formal wear, they add a dose of effortless cool \u2013 one that lasts all year long.<\/p>\n

Here are five of our favorite luxury watches with rubber straps, worn both ways:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Rolex Yachtmaster as seen on Lionel Messi and Sylvester Stallone<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In 2015, the Oysterflex bracelet made its first appearance in the Rolex Yacht-Master series. In true Rolex fashion, this wasn\u2019t just any regular rubber strap, but an ingenious bracelet composed of a tough elastomer on the outside and flexible metal blades on the inside. The result is a durable and more ergonomic design.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The first Rolex Yachtmaster<\/a> with an Oysterflex band was released in the warm-toned Everose gold case, followed by white gold in 2019 and yellow gold in 2022. The contrast between the solid gold case and matte rubber strap makes the Yachtmaster the perfect example of a sporty-luxe timepiece.<\/p>\n

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Footballer Lionel Messi and veteran actor Sylvester Stallone are fans of the Everose Gold edition. Coming in at 40mm, it features a black dial, topped by a magnified date window at 3, and luminous hands and indices with rose gold surrounds. The matte black Cerachrom bezel is paired with glossy 60-minute graduation and numerals for easier reading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut as seen on Michael Fassbender, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut<\/a> created a huge sensation when it first hit the market in 1997. While it was clearly inspired by the Nautilus introduced decades back, this watch showcased the brand\u2019s leap into a youthful and more casual watch design by boasting a rubber strap.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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This version of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut is a more contemporary take on the 90s original, with a larger 40mm case, a gradient dial, and a seamless continuation between the strap and the case. Embossed checkered patterns echo between the dial and the Tropical rubber strap. Together, these details make the Aquanaut ideal as an all-occasion watch.<\/p>\n

Wear it with tailored suits a la Michael Fassbender, or with rugged ensembles like rock legends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Omega Aqua Terra as seen on George Clooney and Jamie Dornan<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Omega Aqua Terra<\/a> is an ode to the brand\u2019s maritime heritage, but its sleek design has made it a popular daily wearer. With a wear-anywhere style and a teak pattern dial design that recalls the decks of luxury sailboats, it could be worn under the cuff by day and has enough wrist presence to be\u00a0worn in formal settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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