Three Stunning Vulcromatic Alternative Bands for the Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Reference 116680

Rolex Yacht-master II – 44mm

The Rolex Yacht-Master II is inspired by the Rolex’s rich heritage that has bound the brand to world of sailing since the 1950’s. The Yacht-Master II brings together the the finest in Rolex technology, creating a regatta chronograph built for yachting competition. At Baselworld this year, Rolex launched the newest Yacht-Master II, powered by the new calibre 4161, which has an expanded power reserve up to 72 hours. This new movement is the result of over 35,000 hours of development, and includes a patented function and comprises 360 components manufactured entirely in-house by Rolex.

The new dial and hands have enhanced legibility, yet continue to sport the Red, White and Blue elements that have dazzled Yacht-Master owners for decades. The new dial features a triangular hour marker at 12 o’clock and a rectangular hour marker at 6 o’clock. A luminescent disc on the hour hand clearly distinguishes it from the minute hand. The Yacht-Master II’s countdown can be programmed for a duration of between 1 and 10 minutes. The countdown can be synchronized on the fly to match the official race countdown.

Yacht-Master II

The Yacht-Master II is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and is waterproof to 330 feet. It has a screw-down winding crown with Triplock triple waterproofness system. It has a centre hour and minute hands, and a small seconds hand at 6 o’clock. The pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock provide the ability to program a precise countdown with on-the-fly synchronization with the countdown clock. The timepiece also has a stop-seconds for precise time setting.

The bidirectional rotatable Ring Command Bezel works in conjunction with the internal mechanism and is linked to the movement providing a simple to use setting and synchronization function. The Oyster bracelet is equipped with an Oysterlock folding clasp and an Easylink comfort extension link.

Rubber B bracelets for the new Rolex Yacht-Master II

Rubber B has developed 3 Straps for Rolex Yachtmaster II 44mm reference 116680. The VulChromatic® Hi-Rise Vulcanized (Dual Colored) Rubber straps are engineered to fit Rolex Yachtmaster II (44mm case only) and Oyster deployant buckle. This strap utilizes “Blocked Integration” engineering, incorporating solid inserts for a flawless, motionless flush mount to the watch case.

All Rubber B bracelets are made in Switzerland of pure vulcanized rubber without coating, blends or bonding. These bands utilize elements from the Yacht-Master II’s color palette, incorporating Blue, Red and White for stunning appeal and a comfortable fit. For more information visit our page here.

Two Velcro Straps for the Royal Oak “JUMBO” EXTRA-THIN Ref #15202IP.OO.1240IP.01

AP Royal Oak “JUMBO” EXTRA-THIN Ref #15202IP.OO.1240IP.01

The Audemars Piguet “JUMBO” EXTRA-THIN Ref #15202IP.OO.1240IP.01 is a stunning timepiece with a smoked blue dial with “Petite Tapisserie” pattern and a sleek satin finished Titanium case and bracelet. The hour markers and hour/minute hands on the dial are made from white gold and enhanced with luminescent coating for night time visibility. The case size is 39 mm but the thickness is a mere 8.1 mm.

The Reference #15202IP.OO.1240IP.01 has a glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback. It features a polished 950 platinum bezel and a matching 950 platinum bracelet with a titanium AP folding clasp.

AP Calibre 2121

The Reference #15202IP.OO.1240IP.01 is powered by a self winding Manufacture Calibre 2121 which provides 40 hours of power reserve.

It is made with 36 jewels, 247 parts and features a bidirectional winding mechanism. The timepiece is water resistant to 150 feet.

AP Royal Oak Blue Rubber B Velcro band

Rubber B has developed two exquisite Velcro bands for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 39mm Reference #15202IP.OO.1240IP.01 in both navy blue and jet black. This Velcro® Series Vulcanized rubber strap engineered to fit the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 39mm with a perfectly firm “Blocked Integration” to the watch case.

The attachment loop contains a titanium insert for optimum performance and strength. The Vulcanized rubber strap has been Tortion-tested for extreme strength and security. The exclusive Velcro® Alfatex® fastening strip provides a comfortable and esthetically pleasing mount to the AP watch case.

AP Royal Oak Velcro band

All Rubber B bands are made in Switzerland of pure vulcanized rubber with no coating, blends or bonding. The band is Hand-Sewn with HYDROTURF® Marine Thread, providing maximum resistance to UV-rays, atmospheric conditions, & chemicals. For more information go to our page here.

10 Bracelets for the Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days Acciaio – 44mm – Reference PAM00561

Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days Acciaio – 44mm – Reference PAM00561

The Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days Acciaio – 44mm – Reference PAM00561 is a beautifully designed timepiece which appears simplistic in design and can easily pass for a dress watch. However, if you inspect the timepiece closer, you will find that the Reference PAM00561 is a stunning accomplishment in Italian horology. Inspired by the Luminor 1950 case created for the underwater commandos of the Italian Navy, the Reference PAM00561 has a polished bezel made from AISI 316L 1.4435 stainless steel, and highly legible black Arabic numerals against a white dial background. In order to provide luminescent readability in the dark or at night, subtle luminescent dots appear at each hour mark, and a double dot appears at the 12 o’clock position. The hour and minute hands are also painted with luminescence.

The Reference PAM00561 is powered the Hand-wound mechanical Panerai P.5000 calibre. The movement is made with 15 ½ lignes, 21 jewels and 127 components, and contains both a Glucydur® balance, and the KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. The result is a timepiece providing an incredible 8 days of power reserve. The large winding crown is additionally protected by the patented Panerai locking mechanism, and a waterproofing system providing water resistance to approximately 900 feet. The Reference PAM00561 comes with a black leather band.

10 Designer Bands for the Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days Acciaio – 44mm – Reference PAM00561

Rubber B has developed an impressive array of color options for the for the Panerai Luminor Base 8 Days Acciaio – 44mm – Reference PAM00561. The simple beauty of this Panerai reference can be enhanced by a simple change of the band color – to fit the season, or your personality. Dress up the timepiece with Jet Black or Arctic White, or turn heads with a yellow, blue, or red band. Rubber B also has 4 dual colored bands to get a touch of color on a classy black band.

All Rubber B bands are made in Switzerland of pure Vulcanized Rubber. These Rubber B straps are precisely calibrated for 44mm Luminor and Luminor Marina cases utilizing “Blocked Integration” engineering for a flawless, motionless flush mount to the Panerai case. A 316L Stainless Steel Tang Buckle is included with every strap. However, this strap also perfectly fits the original Panerai buckle. For more information please visit our Panerai page here.

7 Designer Bands for the Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5712/1A-001 in stainless steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712

The Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5712 first appeared in 2005 and labeled as ref. 3712. It has a date indicator with an embedded moon phase indicator inside the date dial, a small seconds dial and a power reserve indicator. It has the same porthole design found in yachts and other seagoing vessels. Developed in 1976 the Nautilus line has become an iconic and highly recognizable design. The 40mm case is available in stainless steel, white gold, and 18k rose gold.

The Nautilus ref. 5712 has an embossed slate grey dial. The hour markers and hour/minute hands are in white gold and painted with luminescence to provide exceptional night time visibility. The 5712 is powered by a Patek Philippe automatic calibre 240 Petite Seconde, Indicateur de Réserve de Marche, Calendrier and Phases de Lune which provides 48 hours of reserve power.

7 Rubber B Bracelets for the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712

No matter which Nautilus 5712 (on leather strap) you own, Rubber B has a beautiful watch band to complement your personality. This strap is compatible with the models which come on a leather/crocodile strap, not the models that come on a steel or gold bracelet. Rubber B has specifically designed their straps with strong vulcanized rubber to perfectly fit the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712 case and deployant buckle.

All Rubber B straps are made in Switzerland of pure vulcanized rubber with no coating, blends or bonding. These watch bands are designed to fit all wrist sizes, and are hypo-allergenic. Although the Rubber B straps for the Nautilus 5712 are exceptionally beautiful, they are made for sports enthusiasts and can be comfortably worn at the beach and at the boardroom. For more information visit our page here.

Five Designer Bracelets for the Tudor Black Bay GMT Reference m79830rb-0001

Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT 41mm

The Black Bay GMT 41mm Reference m79830rb-0001 features a dial inspired by the Tudor divers’ watches of the 1950s. It features the snowflake hands and large winding crown. The GMT exhibits a matt burgundy and blue bidirectional rotatable bezel, calibrated for day-time and night-time hours.

Presented at Baselworld 2018, the Reference m79830rb-0001 is powered by the Manufacture Calibre MT5652 and is waterproof to 660 ft. It has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. The GMT has red luminescent hand that provides access to a 2nd timezone and can be adjusted easily by the rotational bezel. The black dial looks exquisite against the white hour markers.

The GMT is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and screw down winding crown. It comes with three bracelet options–a steel bracelet with polished and satin finish, a “Terra di Siena” brown leather strap with clasp and safety catch, or fabric strap with a burgundy band made using the Jacquard technique.

Designer Bands for the Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT 41mm

Rubber B has designed 5 watch bands for the Tudor Heritage Black Bay GMT – Reference m79830rb-0001. The 4 VulChromatic® Dual-Color Vulcanized Rubber straps and 1 solid black strap are engineered to fit the Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41mm and the original Tudor deployant buckle. These straps utilize “Blocked Integration” engineering, incorporating solid inserts for a flawless, motionless flush mount to the watch case.

The Rubber B watch bands can be used with either the Tudor buckle or any 18mm tang buckle. All Rubber B bracelets are manufactured in Switzerland of pure vulcanized rubber with no coating, blends, glues or bonding. For more information visit our Tudor Black Bay page here.