Some members boil there rubber straps....they say this can really calm that rubber/tar smell down.
I have never tried this method...so I cant personally say how well It works...but it does sound worth a try.
Might not hurt to look Into It....thats of course...you like the rubber strap enough to put in the effort.
Mike
Indeed It Is good to be patient...give it a little more time...Im sure your qc pics will be along shortly.
There Is some kind of holliday In China right now.....thats probably the reason why you dont have the qc pics yet.
Mike
I have used a cape cod on a few watches...my SA being the last.
The cc works better than anything else that I have tried...works really well for me.
Just be extra carefull If you have a brushed bezel.
Oh thats right..the Regatta has mineral....dont have any experence with that material.....sorry
Mike