Subtle scalloped ‘cavatto’ contours, reminiscent of Ferrari bonnet swages, herringbone textures and decades of Bonetto Cinturini expertise meet in this stunning rubber strap. Please note that the 270 model does not have punched holes on the top side of the strap. A suitable hole will be required to be made in the strap when fitting for the first time. While it’s a bit hard out of the box, it definitely gets more and more comfortable with each wear. Ritche Silicone Watch Band And while all rubber straps are meant to be strong, this strap is made from TPU. It’s tougher than silicone or regular rubber, a sort of middle ground between rubber and plastic. Bonetto Cinturini 324 Rubber Watch Strap

Build-wise, they’re made from an in-house rubber formula, which is strong and doesn’t smell like petroleum, and is vulcanized for solvent resistance and added resilience. ZULUDIVER 400 (MKII) Italian Rubber Divers Natural rubber is stronger and more abrasion resistant than silicone. It can also handle heat better. Are Rubber Watch Straps Good? But as mentioned, these days, there’s a wide range of styles when it comes to rubber watch bracelets. The 15 Best Rubber Watch Straps Between all of the tactile design cues and the NDL chart, non-divers might think the design is too much

Imagine bright colours, Bonetto Cinturini quality and a half-punched strap so you can create a strap hole exactly where you want it. That’s the ZULUDIVER 270 rubber strap. Rubber straps can be designed for more than just a utilitarian beater. A lot of tropical versions, as you now know, can be downright dressy. Sure, some rubber straps are more comfortable than others, but they’ll never be as uncomfortable as a stiff budget leather strap or an unsized metal bracelet. Basically, you can wear them right out of the box. Versatility in Style Below, you can see some of their other unique designs. And if your style runs a bit more to the conservative, they have you covered. Keep in mind that all these models are available in a full range of sizes and colors, too.

What’s more, with a ZULUDIVER 12-month guarantee and Bonetto Cinturini’s expertise behind your strap, you'll buy amd wear yours with confidence. It’s made of hypoallergenic silicone-free rubber that can handle higher temperatures better than silicone can. This essentially makes the strap an effective year-rounder. Pros Strength and suppleness of specially formulated NBR meets signature Bonetto Cinturini simplicity in these waterproof, saltwater and UV-resistant straps. How good are they? Let’s just say they’re made in the same factory where Bonetto Cinturini make OEM straps for top luxury watch brands! Its surface features a complex tapestry that bounces light off of it in the same way an alligator strap would. It would either level up a sport watch or bring a simpler, dress-leaning everyday watch down to earth. ProsWhen it comes to the wear, there are diagonal ribs on the interior giving your skin space to breathe. Hadley-Roma Rally Watch Strap It has that “squishy” look you get from hardcore divers but has full perforations, which are placed there for micro-adjustments, but also make the strap more breathable. The Hadley-Roma Silicone Strap is basically just a classic leather watch bracelet, except that it’s made in silicone. Hadley Roma Silicone Strap

Yet again, Bonetto Cinturini’s precision moulding and the ZULUDIVER design brief give a functional, yet stylish, square tipped two-piece rubber strap with contrasting stainless steel hardware.It comes in seven sizes, from 18mm to 24mm, and 44 different colorways. The different variants are pretty nuanced too, with similar colors partnered with different accents, including gunmetal hardware. Design-wise, the cut-outs give it an almost racer look, which makes it unique and slightly less standard than most classic dives. ZULUDIVER 286 Italian Rubber Strap D.C. Hannay is a writer, commercial producer, voiceover artist, musician, and advertising copywriter from New York, writing professionally for over 20 years. He’s been fascinated with watches his whole life, beginning with his father’s 1970 Breitling Navitimer, and will always have a soft spot for anything Casio.

That being the case, you can even pair this guy with a field watch as well as a diver, if you wanted to be so bold. It does come in an army green shade, after all. ProsSo step away from silicone this summer, and get strapped with the genuine article. You’ll notice the difference. The full non-sporty shape in a rubber construction might be too much of a design disconnect for some But my biggest peeve is the amount of lint they attract. The material must generate a power plant’s worth of static electricity. Maybe silicone is what they make suction cups from, because I’m sure it would have no problem attracting Tom Cruise to the side of a skyscraper. My God, you could make a strap out of the double-sided roller tape that takes cat hair off your cardigan, and honestly, it would not be any different than silicone. The material is a Death Star tractor beam when it comes to attracting debris.