{"id":17817,"date":"2017-09-05T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=17817"},"modified":"2020-08-11T16:59:11","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T23:59:11","slug":"james-bond-wore-submariner-leather-strap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/just-because\/james-bond-wore-submariner-leather-strap.html","title":{"rendered":"James Bond Wore His Submariner on a Leather Strap, And So Should You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is there another luxury sports watch as recognizable, coveted, and versatile as the Rolex Submariner? We think not. And while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-submariner-1.html\">Submariner<\/a> certainly looks fantastic on the customary Oyster bracelet, Rolex\u2019s iconic diving watch pairs just as well with just about any type of strap. One of our favorite pairings is a classic black Submariner with a classic black leather strap. James Bond did it\u2014enough said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14608\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/james-bond-dr-no.jpg\" alt=\"Leather Strap\" width=\"900\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/james-bond-dr-no.jpg 2836w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/james-bond-dr-no-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/james-bond-dr-no-768x975.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/james-bond-dr-no-807x1024.jpg 807w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/james-bond-dr-no-299x380.jpg 299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sean Connery &amp; Ursula Andress\u00a0in James Bond Dr. No (Credit: James Bond Dr. No)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although James Bond is perhaps more famous for wearing a Submariner on a NATO-style nylon strap, in 1962\u2019s Dr. No, 007 wears a Submariner ref. 6538 on a black crocodile leather strap. Dashing indeed!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17821\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17821\" title=\"Which do you prefer?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5D3_9232-2.jpg\" alt=\"Leather Strap\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5D3_9232-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5D3_9232-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5D3_9232-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5D3_9232-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5D3_9232-2-570x380.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A close on the Submariner ref. 6538 on a stainless steel bracelet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Ceramic Submariner With a Leather Strap<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re lucky enough to own a vintage Submariner ref. 6538 like the super spy himself, then hats off. If not, no problem, because pretty much any Submariner wears a leather strap well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17819\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17819\" title=\"Leather Strap on the Submariner 6538 is a watch to hold.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DrNo-Rolex-e1504210092472.jpg\" alt=\"Leather Strap\" width=\"900\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DrNo-Rolex-e1504210092472.jpg 1223w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DrNo-Rolex-e1504210092472-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DrNo-Rolex-e1504210092472-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DrNo-Rolex-e1504210092472-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DrNo-Rolex-e1504210092472-585x322.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">James Bond wore his Submariner on a leather strap. (Credit: James Bond Dr. No)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Take the latest stainless steel Submariner ref. 116610LN with a black dial and black Cerachrom ceramic bezel for example. Switching out the rugged stainless steel Oyster bracelet for an elegant black leather band adds a touch of elegance to the famous Rolex sports watch. Plus, we simply love the combination an ultra modern high-tech material like Rolex\u2019s Cerachrom ceramic with an old-school favorite material like leather.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17820\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17820\" title=\"The latest Submariner by Rolex looks great on a leather strap.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rolex_Submariner_116610-5D3_9257-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"Leather Strap\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While most people may not afford the Submariner 6538, the 116610 is a great substitute.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, the white stitching on this particular Italian leather accessory complements the Submariner\u2019s white details\u2014from the bezel markings to the lume plots\u2014perfectly. And last but not least, the stainless steel tang buckle on the leather band matches the Sub\u2019s steel construction for a tight, well-coordinated look.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from attractiveness, wearing the Submariner on a leather strap also lessens the watch\u2019s weight significantly\u2014ideal for your next mission.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>One Rolex, Plenty of Variety<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Remember, switching out the straps on your Rolex watch can give you a whole new style in an instant. One of the most stylish characters ever created, James Bond understood that well by wearing his watches on an assortment of bracelets and straps.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17818\" style=\"width: 901px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17818\" title=\"James Bond wearing his watch on a leather straps makes it really pop.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1962_DrNo_Film_036.jpg\" alt=\"Leather Strap\" width=\"901\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1962_DrNo_Film_036.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1962_DrNo_Film_036-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1962_DrNo_Film_036-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1962_DrNo_Film_036-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1962_DrNo_Film_036-585x350.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The James Bond Submariner 6538, a collector&#8217;s watch, looks exceptional on leather. (Credit: James Bond Dr. No)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already, try wearing your Rolex watch on a different strap; you may just be pleasantly surprised. Milgauss on tan leather? Why not? GMT-Master II distressed brown leather? Yes please. Datejust on suede? Give it a go! One Rolex watch, infinite styles\u2014what\u2019s better than that?<\/p>\n<p>Do you regularly change out your Rolex bracelets for different ones? What do you think of the Submariner ref. 116610LN on a black leather strap? Leave us a comment (or picture!) in the section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there another luxury sports watch as recognizable, coveted, and versatile as the Rolex Submariner? We think not. And while the Submariner certainly looks fantastic on the customary Oyster bracelet, Rolex\u2019s iconic diving watch pairs just as well with just about any type of strap. One of our favorite pairings is a classic black Submariner with a classic black leather strap. James Bond did it\u2014enough said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17820,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2272],"tags":[1814,1813,1812,1811,1664,1639],"ppma_author":[2286],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>James Bond Wore His Submariner on a Leather Strap - Bob&#039;s Watches<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you catch the details of the James Bond Submariner ref. 6538? No? 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