Matt LeBlanc sporting a Submariner by Rolex with the oyster bracelet
Matt LeBlanc is an American comedian and actor, most famous for is role as the lovable Joey Tribbiani in the long-running sitcom Friends. He followed up the successful sitcom with Joey, a spinoff show built around his famous Friend’s character.
LeBlanc Has been acting since 1990 when he appeared in several Jon Bon Jovi music videos. He fell into his “role” which is a bit of a type-cast characterization of a playboy, womanizer with loose morals and meathead IQ when he fell into the role of Vinnie Verducci in 1991. The character became the breeding ground which was reprised only 3 years later when he found his long-time role as Joey.
LeBlanc is a heartthrob character – good looking – good natured and he provides a spectacular foil for other comedic characters. He has appeared in many shows, movies and other parts – even playing himself throughout his career. More recently he appeared in the TV show Episodes. And he joined the Friends cast in 2021 for an HBO special Friends: The Reunion
LeBlanc is somewhat true to life to his on-stage character. He is a playboy. He enjoys partying. Although he was married once to British model Melissa McKnight, with whom he shares custody of his daughter with, the marriage was short lived.
Matt LeBlanc Sporting a Submariner
LeBlanc decided to pick up a perennial Rolex favorite the Rolex Submariner. The Submariner is one of the most sought after Rolex timepieces and has has extremely popular since the James Bond character Sean Connery started wearing it in the Bond films of the 1960’s.
Rolex has long been known for its waterproof Oyster case, made popular in the 1920’s and proven waterproof in the Cross English Channel Challenge by English swimmer Mercedes Gleitze. Rolex combined both a patented system for screwed down the bezel, case-back and purchasing the rights to the patent by Paul Perregaux and Georges Peret in 1925 which protected their screw-down crown design. This combination created the first waterproof and dustproof timepiece and started Rolex down the path of creating exceptional watches that were not only good for swimming, but also for diving.
As diving started to become a sport, Rolex took up the challenge. In 1954 they introduced two Submariner models at the Basel Watch Fair. The timepiece has undergone countless improvements over the years. The caliber has gone through multiple changes and two versions of the Submariner emerged – one with the date window with a cyclops lens and one without the date window.
The early Submariners were all made from steel, but have since been made with multiple metals including yellow gold, rolesor (two-tone with yellow gold and steel) and even white gold. LeBlanc seems to favor the Oystersteel model with black dial, and black bezel with the date window. This beautiful timepiece is listed for $9150 on the Rolex site but currently sells for much more than that at retail due to the increased demand for Rolex timepieces.
The current Submariner Date comes with a 41mm case, and a new 3235 automatic caliber with new 70 hour power reserve. The Triplock triple waterproofness system provides water resistance to a depth of 1000 feet.
Rubber B has developed 3 different style bands for the Rolex Submariner with 3 different clasps. The first band supports the deployant buckle provided by Rolex. The second band has a tang buckle provided by Rubber B made out of 316L steel. The third band is a unique Velcro® Alfatex® closure utilizing a titanium insert for maximum strength and durability.
All Rubber B bands are made from all natural vulcanized rubber and are made in Switzerland. The straps are engineered to fit Rolex Submariner Ceramic, featuring a solid insert for Blocked Integration to the watch case. For more information, visit our page here.
Rubber B has released a tremendous new color into its lineup. Many Rolex Submariner owners have been asking for a Green band to match their Submariner “HULK”, “Kermit” and even all black models. It will match any Rolex Submariner date or no date. The Rubber B Carbon Fiber Series rubber strap engineered to fit Rolex Submariner Ceramic case and Glidelock clasp.
Our exclusive STRENGTH INFUSION TECHNOLOGY provides upgraded support against the friction, weight, and frequent micro-adjustments made daily to your Rolex Glidelock Clasp. Carbon Fiber molecules are fused within the vulcanized rubber during its mold process. The result is a substantial increase in vertical and lateral stress resistance, while maintaining supple, flexible comfort around the wearer’s wrist.
