Rolex GMT-Master II on Everest Rubber Strap

BMR · 2019-01-19T14:43:46Z

BMR reviews the Everest blue rubber strap on his Rolex GMT-Master II, detailing comfort, aesthetic changes, and long-term wear. Discover if a rubber strap transforms your Rolex.

BMR

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BMR explores a common collector curiosity: swapping the bracelet of a Rolex GMT-Master II for a rubber strap. His initial impressions and subsequent updates provide a valuable long-term review of the Everest blue rubber strap, focusing on comfort, aesthetics, and how it transforms the watch's character.

I changed the bracelet on my GMT to this blue rubber one from Everest today after being curious about it for quite some time. After only a few hours so far, I have to say the comfort is very, very good. It’s going to take some more time before I’m ready to make a conclusion on it, but here are some of my early impressions.

To me, this change makes it feel more like a tool watch. It’s athletic and certainly more casual. It makes the GMT hand pop more, which I like, but at the same time I feel it diminishes the blue of the bezel because of the lack of contrast. The polished center link of the oyster bracelet on the GMT Master II isn’t my favorite, but I’ve worn it with that for long enough that anything else was going to feel a bit out of place at first. At the least, I think this offers a nice change of pace to the bracelet, but that’s as far as I’m willing to go with it until I have some more time to let the experience sink in.

Key Points from the Discussion

The blue Everest rubber strap has significantly grown on the author, becoming his preferred choice for daily wear, including gym activities, due to its comfort.
The comfort of the Everest rubber strap is a notable improvement over the original bracelet, making the watch suitable for active use like gym workouts.
The rubber strap makes the Rolex GMT-Master II feel more like a tool watch, enhancing its athletic and casual appeal, and making the GMT hand pop more.
It takes a day or two to adjust to the different visual impression of the watch on a rubber strap compared to the metal bracelet.
One contributor considered a blue and black rubber strap combination for their BLNR, suggesting creative customization options.
There have been mixed reviews regarding the comfort and durability of Everest straps, prompting a request for long-term feedback.

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Lankysudanese

Jan 19, 2019

Let us know how comfortable and durable it is. I’d been contemplating it for a while, but had heard some negative reviews.

Mr Glass

Jan 20, 2019

Was thinking of putting my BLNR on a similar strap. Even toyed with the idea of blue at 6 o'clock and back at 12 - sacrilege?

BMR

Jan 20, 2019

I think it would be cool to try what you’re talking about.

BMR

Jan 28, 2019

Here’s another picture. It’s growing on me more and more.

Jari from Finland

Feb 2, 2019

and to put bracelet back on the watch is easy when ever you want to.

BMR

Feb 4, 2019

I think it could be a cool look for sure, I just don’t have the black one to be able to do that. This blue one has grown on me a lot! I don’t see myself taking it off anytime soon. It’s even become the watch I wear to the gym, and it’s perfectly comfortable for that. I’m really happy that I tried this experiment.

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