The Suunto x6hrm has a rubber wristband. In less than three years, the strap has broken twice. The second time was less than 9 months after replacement. The rubber just comes apart. You then have to be without the watch for about a month. Plus the cost of shipping, or you can keep buying the straps on-line at a significant cost. Suunto should make a wrist strap that is durable. read full review »