Do you mean the rubber is scratching? If so, a calf strap is going to show even more scrathes and wear than the DDII.

It's on a PRO II bracelet.

As far as rubber vs leather, I think a rubber strap will last longer.

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I like the Diver Pro II on deployment over the Ocean Racer.

Should you get rubber vs leather? Depends on what situations you wear the watch most frequently? Do you wear it dressed up for work or do you wear it as a casual watch?

I just picked up an Ocean Racer rubber strap with deployment and a dark brown calf leather strap on deployment at the same time.

They are both great straps!!! I wear casual clothes 95% of the time as Im a footwear designer for a sports brand and I have not taken the rubber strap off!!! Its on my B2 by the way.... it gives the watch a more sporty look and feel which fits me and my lifestyle.

However..... The one thing I do notice about the rubber is that its quite chunky and is a bit annoying when wearing long sleeve tops/shirts as the rubber grips the fabric.

On the plus side though you really don't have to worry when ever you wash/swim/shower leaning on a bar or something like that as its rubber it will look as good in 5 years as the first day you put it on.

The calf leather is really nice though and one I would definitely wear if I was to wear a suit daily..... I thought it was going to be super hard leather but actually the top and bottom calf leather surfaces are so soft and the quality is beautiful. You do need to be more cautious with them though depending on the colour. Especially with a really light colour tan or something like that.

I would advise to pick up one to start with and see how you go and then perhaps pick up another later on. No point getting them at the same time. I have one just sitting in the box....... It does give that new watch feeling which is great for an affordable price.


Hope this helps a little