Hello Daniel,
Thank you for writing your detailed review! We appreciate you being a valued customer.
Installing a Rubber B strap is as simple as removing your spring bars with a tool, sliding them into the perfectly calibrated strap shaft, and then clicking them back into position on your watch. If you are unfamiliar with or are less than comfortable with removing your Rolex bracelet yourself, then we recommend that you visit a professional luxury watch shop, and have them mount the strap for you, so that you do not scratch or damage your watch or spring bars. It should take an experienced watch person less than five minutes total to remove a Rolex bracelet and install the Rubber B strap. The strap should always be installed from the rear of the watch (never the front). You can use tape to protect your lugs while installing.
Regarding your disappointment that we do not provide a third closure option (non-OEM deployant buckle series) for the newest Explorer 226570, this can be explained: We do not offer a deployant clasp series because 1) it would have to be Swiss Made for quality, which would make the price of the strap 5 times higher than currently. 2) Aftermarket clasps have rough finishes that compromise rubber. 3) Additionally, Rubber B is a luxury alternative innovator, which means that none of our products will never be a copy of something that already exists (other than the Tang Buckle closure that must be a standard offering for customers who do not have or wish to use their own Rolex deployant buckle). Many Official Rolex boutiques throughout the world sell our straps to their customers due to the non-aftermarket reputation of our brand. Additionally, Rubber B straps are made at the same Swiss factory as OEM Hublot, Richard Mille, Louis Vuitton, etc... those watch brands share the same factory as Rubber B for their OEM straps manufacturing.
In summary, we strive to provide the most integrated options possible, such as the Classic Series, Tang Buckle Series, Velcro® Series (for some models), the Dream Strap (for some models), and the Rubber Cuff Series (for all watches), but a deployant clasp will never be an option we will offer. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
We wish you much enjoyment of your Explorer strap!
Sincere Best Wishes,
Your RB Customer Service Team
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