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Old 26 June 2014, 06:28 AM   #1
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Leather strap for a 35mm Yacht Master I

Hey guys,

My sister has just bought one in white dial, and she prefers to wear it on a leather strap. We've been looking for one and it seems that quality ones are available only in 18mm smallest. Would a 18mm fit right in between the lugs?

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Old 26 June 2014, 06:32 AM   #2
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Hey guys,

My sister has just bought one in white dial, and she prefers to wear it on a leather strap. We've been looking for one and it seems that quality ones are available only in 18mm smallest. Would a 18mm fit right in between the lugs?

Thanks!
I have a 36mm Date and I bought a 19mm leather strap and it fits perfectly between the lugs.

Not sure how much that will help you if at all but gives you an idea of sizing at least.
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Old 26 June 2014, 06:38 AM   #3
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Sorry that should say 34mm not 36mm
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Old 26 June 2014, 06:59 AM   #4
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78743 or 78753 bracelets came on TT midsize Yachtmasters, I believe, which is indeed 17mm. There are plenty of strap makers who will custom make you whatever you like; you should be able to get the size you need no problem.
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Old 26 June 2014, 07:19 AM   #5
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78743 or 78753 bracelets came on TT midsize Yachtmasters, I believe, which is indeed 17mm. There are plenty of strap makers who will custom make you whatever you like; you should be able to get the size you need no problem.
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So is it safe to say that she should get one custom-made instead of going for the 18mm?
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Old 26 June 2014, 07:30 AM   #6
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Depending on the strap, an 18mm squished in there could actually look great. It's not impossible to find a decent 17mm shell Cordovan strap without custom ordering, though.
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Old 26 June 2014, 07:33 AM   #7
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BTW, since there's an RSC in Jakarta, you could probably just walk in and buy a 17mm leather Rolex strap and have them install it. RSC NY was happy to sell me a new leather strap for an Air King, even though the Air King doesn't come on leather. Plus that way you get a Rolex buckle.
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