Rubber Watch Straps

For those with a sportier lifestyle, there are few things more comfortable than a Rubber Watch Bands for Sports. They are durable, waterproof and easy to wear. Rubber straps also have a more casual look than other watch straps. They work well as a dive watch and are great for those who like to surf or skateboard.

There are many different types of rubber used for making watch straps and each has a slightly different feel to it. Natural rubber comes from the latex of plants. It is easily shaped and colored for different styles but it can be sticky and can attract dust and lint. This is less of a problem if the strap is only used for water and sports purposes though. Synthetic rubber, made from petrochemicals in chemical plants is stronger and more stable than natural rubber. It is often known as PU (polyurethane) or vulcanized rubber.

How to Choose the Best Rubber Watch Straps for Your Watch

Hublot’s founder, Carlo Crocco, scoured the world for a material that would allow him to make sleek, comfortable and water resistant watches. He spent three years and over $1M to develop a synthetic rubber that was tough, flexible and soft. It was so successful that it became the industry standard.