The Rolex Submariner Ref. 124060 is one of those watches that quietly embarrasses most “new releases.” No date, no cyclops, no fuss. Just that clean, balanced Submariner look with the slightly roomier 41mm case and the modern bracelet proportions.
It’s also the kind of watch that makes you picky about straps. Because once you’ve lived with a 124060, you notice everything: how the lugs sit, how the case hugs the wrist, how a strap either sharpens the whole vibe or makes it look slightly off. And yes, the wrong size will ruin your day fast.
Strap size and fit for the Submariner 124060
Your Submariner 124060 is 41mm, and it takes a 21mm lug width. That “21” matters more than people think, because plenty of straps are built around 20mm or 22mm, and neither of those is a good compromise here. A 20mm strap looks skinny and wrong. A 22mm strap is a fight you won’t win.
When you’re choosing a strap on Helvetus, this is the part that saves you from ordering the wrong thing:
On the product page, you must select: Submariner 41mm.
That’s the correct fit option for the 124060 case shape and lug geometry. If you pick something else that “sounds close,” it might still mount, but it won’t sit the way the Sub should sit. The 124060 deserves better than “close enough.”
If you just remember three numbers, make them these:
124060, 41mm, 21mm.
And on the product page: Submariner 41mm.
The straps that actually suit the 124060
Black rubber (the one that never looks wrong)
If you want the Submariner to stay a Submariner, black rubber is the easiest win. The 124060 has that crisp, monochrome presence, and a black strap keeps the watch feeling purposeful and modern without trying too hard.
It’s the strap I’d put on if I’m wearing the watch the way it’s meant to be worn: daily, anywhere, zero drama. It also makes the dial look even cleaner, because your eye stops bouncing between polished bits and bracelet links. Everything becomes about the dial, the bezel, the symmetry.
White rubber (surprisingly good, especially in daylight)
White on a Sub sounds like something you’d see on a beach influencer’s wrist… until you actually try it. On the 124060, it works because the watch itself is so restrained. The black dial and bezel do the heavy lifting, and the white strap turns the whole thing into a sharper contrast piece.
This is my pick for summer, travel, and anything casual where the watch can have a little fun without looking gimmicky. The 41mm case helps here too, because the proportions keep it from feeling like a small watch trying to be loud.
Black and White LuxLine ® (the “clean but not boring” option)
If plain black feels too safe and full white feels too bold, the Black/White LuxLine ® lands right in the sweet spot. You keep the classic Sub base, but you add a subtle visual break that makes the watch feel more styled.
The best part is that it reads differently depending on distance. Up close, it’s clearly two-tone. From across a room, it just looks crisp and intentional. This is the strap I’d choose for nights out, smart-casual outfits, or anytime you want your Sub to look a little more considered than “standard issue Rolex.”
Black/White Submariner Rubber Strap
Buying the right Submariner strap from Helvetus without messing up the fit
If you’re shopping straps for the 124060, keep it simple: stick to the options built specifically for this model and always select Submariner 41mm on the product page. That’s the difference between a strap that sits flush and natural versus one that looks like it’s forcing its way onto the watch.
Submariner Rubber Straps
If you want to see the full range in one place, the cleanest route is the Submariner collection page here:It’s also handy because you can compare looks quickly. The Sub is one of those watches where tiny aesthetic changes matter more than you’d expect.
A few final thoughts before you pick one
The Submariner 124060 is a watch you can wear for a decade and still not get bored of, but straps are how you keep it feeling fresh without changing what makes it great. Do it right, and the watch feels like it gained a new personality. Do it wrong, and it just feels… off.
Helvetus straps are made to fit this Submariner properly, and that matters with modern Rolex cases. Add in the lifetime warranty, free worldwide shipping, no import costs, and the fact that they’ve already been worn and trusted by 30,000+ customers worldwide, and it becomes the kind of purchase you can make once and enjoy without second-guessing it.
