The Rolex Submariner watchbands by Rubber B are the best made custom bands for the world’s most recognizable Rolex. The Rolex Submariner carved out a path in horological history that created a trend that could only be capped by the feats of the character that wore one – James Bod himself. It is well known that the Submariner was the model that the early James Bond wore on screen as his chosen timepiece.
It is only natural that a naval commander such as Bond would choose the first timepiece capable of submerging to 100 meters. Even without the ability to cut through metal with lasers, deflect bullets with electromagnetic charges, and saw through chains with an actually fully working circular saw, the Submariner is a powerful timepiece – capable of surviving in water, snow, sun and sand with the greatest of ease.
Rolex released the Submariner in 1954. It became the first diver’s watch. It is a “tool” watch of the highest caliber and is highly sought after by collectors and first time Rolex owners all over the world. This has driven up the value of these timepieces in recent years.
However, Rolex never rested on its success. It continued to develop the Submariner. It added a cyclops lens over the date window. Then, Rolex increased water resistance to 1000 feet in the Submariner. It added 4000 feet of resistance in the Sea-Dweller model back in 1967, and 12,800 feet of resistance in the Deepsea model in 2008. Arguably the greatest Hollywood director to ever film in the Ocean, James Cameron, was challenged to film his dive to the deepest trenches of the Marianna Trench with great success and the Rolex Deepsea thrived.
The Submariner has seen subtle changes over the years. Rolex added a Sapphire crystal to add scratch resistance to its already robust case. The case is built out of solid materials. The classic stainless steel was replaced by 904L Oystersteel – an Alloy found in top Aerospace manufacturing because of its anticorrosion features. Rolex eventually released a yellow gold, white gold, and two-tone gold (aka Rolesor) models. The timepiece comes in both a model with a date window and a no-date option, however the no-date submariner only comes in stainless steel.
Rolex has consistently made other improvements as well. The lume on the hour markers is now a long-lasting blue glowing Chromalight display, which is even more visible due to the larger hour markers and hands on its wider dial in the larger 41mm case. The corrosion resistant ceramic bezel is virtually scratchproof and also unaffected by ultraviolet rays, seawater or chlorinated pool water.
The Oyster bracelet also saw great improvements for divers. Rolex released the Glidelock extension system and safety clasp that allows you to easily put the timepiece on top of a diving suit and easily adjust the bracelet for size, while locking it into place to protect it from being lost at sea.
Crown guards were added to protect the winding crown. The new caliber 3235 is the most powerful movement made by Rolex today. This in-house movement has a Paramagnetic blue parachrom hairspring oscillator and high performance Paraflex shock absorbers. More importantly it has a 70-hour power reserve that eclipses the previous caliber in efficiency, reliability, durability and accuracy. This is the reason why Rolex dubbed the new Submariner a “Superlative Chronometer.”
Popular Submariners and the Bands that Embellish them
The above Submariner is a classic green bezel Submariner. Collectors named it the “Hulk” after the Marvel comic superhero. This Submariner comes with a black dial. Rolex also makes a matching green dial model as well.
Rubber B compliments the “Hulk” with its green classic band pictured above. This model would look spectacular with either the green band or the black band. It supports the original Rolex clasp, and it uses blocked integration to create a tight motionless fit to the Submariner case.
This model is built with a stunning blue bezel. It has a two-tone yellow gold and stainless steel case. It has a blue dial, making the white luminous hour markers pop with dazzling contrast. Rolex surrounded the hour markers on this Submariner with 18 karat yellow gold. This protects the hour markers from bleeding.
The blue Rubber B watchband completes the package on this timeless timepiece. Rubber B bands are made from the finest vulcanized rubber and the blue color in the above band (and the green in the green band above) are completely infused in the rubber making process. Therefore, there is no ink bleed or paint to wear or chip off. This means that these bands are built to last and will keep up with your athletic activities wherever they take you.
4 Rolex Submariner Designer Watchbands for the Rolex Submariner
Rubber B designed 4 different Rolex Submariner designer watchbands for the Submariner.
The first has the standard bracelet that supports the original Rolex deployant buckle. For owners that want to keep the same buckle that they have come to love from Rolex, this is the ideal complimentary watchband. This option features the Rubber B signature “T” design and allows owners to adjust the band quickly and slip the watch on and off using the easy Oyster clasp that Rolex has developed over the years. For the model that supports the Rolex Glidelock deployant buckle, click here. For the classic non-glidelock buckle go here instead.
The second band option is has a standard 316L Stainless Steel Tang buckle as the clasp, in lieu of the Rolex deployant buckle. This stunning band is a perfect complete replacement band since you can save the original Rolex steel band for future resale value, while enjoying the beauty of a the wide variety of colors and styles that Rubber B offers.
Rubber B has 5 colored bands with 3 dual-color options as well. If you want to change your look, just put a new Rubber B band on your classic Rolex Submariner and you will have a new timepiece to enjoy. For more information on the Tang buckle option go here.
Rolex launched the NATO style Rubber Cuff Series which is actually made from two layers of rubber rather than Kevlar, even though it looks and feels like real fabric. This process took years to perfect and allows Rubber B to create fabric-style rubberized watch bands which are far more durable and truly waterproof.
Finally, Rubber B also pioneered the stunning designer Velcro clasp Rolex Submariner watchbands. Powerfully built with Gore-Tenara Marine Thread, this band features the exclusive Velcro® Alfatex® closure provides a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing mount to the Rolex Submariner. Rubber B added a Titanium insert for strength. For more information on this band, click here.
Rubber B makes all of its Rolex Submariner watchbands in Switzerland. All bands are pure vulcanized rubber. The Tang Series and the Classic Series each have a wide variety of color options. Rubber B engineered all three bands with Blocked Engineering for a tight fit. All bands are non-toxic, non-marking and non-allergenic. For more information, visit our Rolex Submariner designer bands page here.
Rubber B offers 4 different types of bands for the Rolex Hulk Submariner. Each band design comes with different colors and features. For more information, visit our Rolex Submariner band page here. Every Rubber B bracelet is made from pure 100% vulcanized rubber. All bands are made in Switzerland of the highest standards.
Rubber B has released a tremendous new color into its lineup of Rolex Submariner watchbands. 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.
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