People shouldn't underestimate the smell! I have multiples on rubber and the bracelet. The two on rubber look nice and they smell nice (two ++)! The rubber does cut the weight down a bit, too.
Other than for my Dress watch. I only wear Rubber straps. They certainly aren’t for everyone, but for my lifestyle (nothing crazy... washing car/dishes, working on dock at cottage, hunting (no sound), weight, etc) this kind of strap is better (for me) and cheaper. Current watch=SKX 007, Next watch=the Oris Aquis (39mm), Dream watch=Yachtmaster 2 (39mm). All on Rubber. Btw. I like the Oris branding on the strap. Thanks for a great video.
The Aquis on the rubber strap has become my go to, work beater. Still super comfortable. All the best for acquiring your next watches. Thanks for watching.
Great review brother...I prefer a rubber strap on higher end watches or at least having both. I don't like babying my watches, I feel once a watch impedes on your comfort or ability to enjoy life (without worrying about scratches, nicks, etc) the watch is not worth the $. My stainless bands get scratches very quick so I like to keep a rubber strap on the majority of the time
I bought mine with the bracelet. It is phenomenal, very well built. It lacks only the micro adjustment without tools. I just ordered the rubber band. It must be awesome as well because it is so expensive!
@@squigglyphrank9348 Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen this. I bought the strap from a German dealer I found on Chrono24. It was a few years ago now, so I don't really have any more details. It was a lot cheaper than buying from an AD
@@squigglyphrank9348 I don't think $200 is expensive. I just bought a new 2023 Aquis green dial on rubber. My AD said bracelet is a little over 300 and will give me a huge discount. A lot of other Swiss brands bracelets and straps are much much more expensive.
I think the branding on the strap almost ruins it. And the limited options due to the integrated design diminishes what I think is the best dive watch under $5k
Hello, thank's again. I have followed your directions for the changing of the opening of my orange ORIS silicon strap. It work's now better to my use and my taste. Thank's again ! :-) PS the little screws don't turn so much to be locked in ?...
I really have very skinny/thin wrists, doy you think this rubber strap is gonna be okay for an extremely thin person? or should I get the bracelet for better snug fit? thanks in advance
The rubber strap is a lot more adjustable so you should be able to get a pretty decent fit. Plus, if you have very thin wrists, you can also cut the strap down. I think the issue for you will be the case size. This version of the Aquis is 43mm and I wouldn't want to go any bigger. Oris did produce a 40mm version of the Aquis. I'm not sure if they still do, but that might be more suitable for you if you can source one. Thanks for watching.
If you pause the video at 1:09, you can see the indents on the clasp end of the strap. There are 2 springbars that connect the strap with the clasp. Undo those and away you go. There are slots in the strap to reposition the springbars. If you are going to cut the strap down, just do one section at a time and check the fit. If you cut too much off, there's no going back !
Oris is so underrated. I've always loved the branding on the strap.
We love the Oris lettering on the strap
People shouldn't underestimate the smell! I have multiples on rubber and the bracelet. The two on rubber look nice and they smell nice (two ++)! The rubber does cut the weight down a bit, too.
I decided on the Oris Rubber Strap. It's quite comfortable with a sporty look - the fine adjustment works well.
Other than for my Dress watch. I only wear Rubber straps. They certainly aren’t for everyone, but for my lifestyle (nothing crazy... washing car/dishes, working on dock at cottage, hunting (no sound), weight, etc) this kind of strap is better (for me) and cheaper. Current watch=SKX 007, Next watch=the Oris Aquis (39mm), Dream watch=Yachtmaster 2 (39mm). All on Rubber. Btw. I like the Oris branding on the strap. Thanks for a great video.
The Aquis on the rubber strap has become my go to, work beater. Still super comfortable.
All the best for acquiring your next watches.
Thanks for watching.
Great review brother...I prefer a rubber strap on higher end watches or at least having both. I don't like babying my watches, I feel once a watch impedes on your comfort or ability to enjoy life (without worrying about scratches, nicks, etc) the watch is not worth the $. My stainless bands get scratches very quick so I like to keep a rubber strap on the majority of the time
These damn stainless bracelets cost up to 1\3rd the price of the damn watch it's insane
I bought mine with the bracelet. It is phenomenal, very well built. It lacks only the micro adjustment without tools. I just ordered the rubber band. It must be awesome as well because it is so expensive!
The rubber strap is expensive but you'll understand why when you get your hands on it.
Did you order fromAD?
How much $200
Thanks
@@squigglyphrank9348
Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen this.
I bought the strap from a German dealer I found on Chrono24. It was a few years ago now, so I don't really have any more details.
It was a lot cheaper than buying from an AD
@@squigglyphrank9348 I don't think $200 is expensive. I just bought a new 2023 Aquis green dial on rubber. My AD said bracelet is a little over 300 and will give me a huge discount. A lot of other Swiss brands bracelets and straps are much much more expensive.
I think the branding on the strap almost ruins it. And the limited options due to the integrated design diminishes what I think is the best dive watch under $5k
The oris rubber strap is awesome .
I live in Florida and it’s very easy to wear all year around .
Nice detailed overview and feedback on the strap thanks very much.
I love the branding on the strap
Hello, thank's again. I have followed your directions for the changing of the opening of my orange ORIS silicon strap. It work's now better to my use and my taste. Thank's again ! :-) PS the little screws don't turn so much to be locked in ?...
Awesome, thanks!
can you get the original rubber straps online?
You don't show how you put the black rubber strap on the watch with the screw ?... :-(
I made a video about changing the strap/bracelet. Check it out.
Thank you. How can I view it ? Is it th next step or have I to brose ? Thank's again ! :-)
OK thank you, I sow your vidéo, thank's again ! :-) With best regards... :-) You made my day. :-)
Just bought one with a red strap but it doesn’t smell of vanilla, is this right ?
Any idea where i can buy this particular rubber strap from?
pitty u didnt show how to change the strap, im trying to figure, took the screws out and then? Afraid to brake something....
arno nabuurs
Just for you, Arno, I will make a video showing how I remove the strap/bracelet.
Stay tuned.
For comparison, whats your wrist size? - nice review and thoughts! Thanks!
Far Mand
My wrist is 18cm.
For those in the 19th century, that's just over 7 inches.
Thanks a lot for answering, its a beautiful watch!
May I know how much did you pay for it?
I really have very skinny/thin wrists, doy you think this rubber strap is gonna be okay for an extremely thin person? or should I get the bracelet for better snug fit? thanks in advance
The rubber strap is a lot more adjustable so you should be able to get a pretty decent fit.
Plus, if you have very thin wrists, you can also cut the strap down.
I think the issue for you will be the case size. This version of the Aquis is 43mm and I wouldn't want to go any bigger.
Oris did produce a 40mm version of the Aquis. I'm not sure if they still do, but that might be more suitable for you if you can source one.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks a lot for answering!
Great video. One question about cutting the strap down - where abouts on the Oris strap do you cut it down?
If you pause the video at 1:09, you can see the indents on the clasp end of the strap.
There are 2 springbars that connect the strap with the clasp. Undo those and away you go. There are slots in the strap to reposition the springbars.
If you are going to cut the strap down, just do one section at a time and check the fit.
If you cut too much off, there's no going back !
My rubber strap perished behind lugs within two years sending the watch to the pavement while walking along road. Will not be fitting another.
That's really unfortunate.
I don't wear mine that frequently, so it's still in pretty good nick (still smells nice too).
just put the (another part) strap to different hole:)