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Thank you for your comments Emalit! As a matter of fact...

 

... leather should not be the best option for a diving watch if you intend to wear the watch in water, dive, etc. I wear this watch with its original Oyster bracelet when scuba diving.

But for informal daily wear I love the use of leather straps on my watches, and employ them from time to time for a little change in looks, and find them comfortable and charming looking.

It is very worth trying them! They also give an "unRolex" look to my watch which is something desirable here in my city of Buenos Aires, where robbers pay much attention to Rolex on wrists to try to catch them in certain areas. Rolex is their favorite trophy and the Oyster bracelet is the first thing they seem to notice!

Regarding the watch, you may have the 14060 (without "M") whose two line dial I much prefer its for its cleaner look . Regretably, when I bought my 14060M four liner the previous model was already discontinued.

Have a great day! Very cordially, Abel.


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What is your "go-to" Rolex

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 21st, 2015-03:22
I was wondering this issue...I want to go out, but I am not sure what I am going to do. I could go swimming. Maybe go hiking. Maybe some lunch. Maybe a meeting in the afternoon. I want a low-key, under-the-radar watch to wear that can be worn with many di...  

Among the few Rolex I have - it would be....

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : January 21st, 2015-03:44
The Explorer II. Great for any situation + the extra timezone! :) Best Blomman ...  

Ahh the Explorer II ...

 
By: nilomis : January 21st, 2015-04:18
I miss my pair (Black and White) a lot. I may get one (not rusty but not new) and ask to my watchmaker to remove the cyclops. With a leather strap, it may be less risky to "walk here, on the wild side". Cheers, Nilo

The Explorer is the watch to go with.

 
By: amanico : January 21st, 2015-04:06
But if you add travels in your plans, then the Bruiser is an even better choice. Have fun! Nicolas

obviously it is a 1016 !!!!!

 
By: psfparis : January 21st, 2015-06:20
luckily i have two then i am always ready ;-) for wine tasting at work urban kit & dessert ...  

hello Joe! my go-to Rolex is a 14064M Sub...

 
By: Subexplorer : January 21st, 2015-06:36
... with leather straps. I feel that wearing it without its Oyster bracelet takes off some of its "Rolex identity" which is something desirable while walking in some places in my city or in certain situations here. It is a tough and reliable watch that th...  

leather

 
By: emalit : January 21st, 2015-13:54
band is working nicely on this no date sub. I have the two line version, i might place a vintage strap on it as well!

Thank you for your comments Emalit! As a matter of fact...

 
By: Subexplorer : January 22nd, 2015-04:28
... leather should not be the best option for a diving watch if you intend to wear the watch in water, dive, etc. I wear this watch with its original Oyster bracelet when scuba diving. But for informal daily wear I love the use of leather straps on my wat... 

I would have to say the Rolex 16660 comes out often

 
By: Bill : January 21st, 2015-17:49
Basically the Rolex 666 offers a lot namely I don't worry about scratches on the crystal or case for that matter. But having said that I have added another vintage choices that are getting a lot of wrist time and no worries about scratches. The The Fat La...  

Bill....

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 22nd, 2015-00:46
....i think i have a mental check-list that eliminates a watch for me..... If i am going to be swimming, then essentially any watch from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s gets eliminated. Plexi similarly goes. .....if I am going to be anywhere that could scratch... 

I usually pick my 16800 Tiffany & Co.

 
By: DrStrong : January 22nd, 2015-03:49
It's my travel watch because it can face any sitation and has everything for the modern life. Patina and rarity are the icing on the cake. ...  

With a 16800

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : January 22nd, 2015-04:02
you have the comfort of knowing that it is modern enough to protect that dial....as yes, with that patina and being a Tiffany ....you get that extra joy of seeing something rare on your wrist. On this front, there is an edge over the Explorer...indeed

GMT II "Coke"

 
By: descartes1 : January 28th, 2015-20:40
* Waterproof/ diver * GMT complication (useful for overseas business and travel) * Coke can be dressed up or down * Robust for everyday wear; Basically scratchproof

Explorer 1 and Sub for me, Baron...

 
By: AlexSunrise : January 29th, 2015-21:42
Love ´em both!! Now, if I wanted to tone the Sub down a bit, I swap the Oyster bracelet for nato bands and those do the trick marvelously. Looking forward in seeing more of your all-terrain pair, Baron! Both super cool and classic! Cheers, Alex ...  

The Milgaus!

 
By: Arie - Mr Orange : January 31st, 2015-16:01
BTW easy choise! It's the only Rolex I've got ;-) ...  

Guilty pleasure

 
By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 1st, 2015-03:57
In all honesty I have to admit that the steel/yellow gold GMT is a guilty pleasure and I regret selling it.