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Big Green · 5 January 2020, 08:07 AM

With the long awaited incoming of my 116500LN, and it having the same PCL bracelet as my GMT, I decided to do a winter change up.

HODINKEE Navy blue suede strap. Comfortable as can be. $140, if I recall (bought 2 years ago and never put it on until now.)

Cheers!

AJMarcus · 5 January 2020, 09:28 AM

Nice combination.

BigBoy17 · 5 January 2020, 10:22 AM

Good looking combo

Likestheshiny · 5 January 2020, 10:55 AM

That's a chunky strap. Have you put anything on the case to prevent it from abrading the suede? Or is there just more clearance than it seems?

I wear my BLNR on a black croc strap. I find that a matching strap brings out the colours nicely.

cerendigit · 5 January 2020, 11:01 AM

Not a fan.

Nothing compares to the original strap.

By the way, (I can't tell, forgive my ignorance), is that a batman or a batgirl?

Likestheshiny · 5 January 2020, 11:05 AM

Quote:

By the way, (I can't tell, forgive my ignorance), is that a batman or a batgirl?

Looks like it's the original oyster BLNR. I don't see a crown between "Swiss" and "made," and the minute hand isn't quite reaching the markers.

JR16 · 5 January 2020, 11:09 AM

Looks ok to me , but generally speaking I just don’t think a ceramic sub or GMT2 looks good on straps other than fitted rubber. When I’ve done the change , I’ve always switched back after a few days.

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Fat_ninja · 5 January 2020, 11:20 AM

Not for me but looks great on you :)

007timer · 5 January 2020, 12:20 PM

Nice combo.

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MR. STEEL · 5 January 2020, 01:31 PM

Please put bracelet back on

vicsdca · 5 January 2020, 03:58 PM

I think it looks really good.

bradford87 · 5 January 2020, 04:07 PM

Great look

juve · 5 January 2020, 04:07 PM

Jubilee the best for GMT .

Ny325 · 5 January 2020, 04:38 PM

Not for me. I think a dive watch shouldn’t be on a leather strap. The original bracelet is my preference.

Cru Jones · 5 January 2020, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ny325

Not for me. I think a dive watch shouldn’t be on a leather strap. The original bracelet is my preference.

The BLNR is a GMT not a dive watch.

rambo99 · 5 January 2020, 05:46 PM

not interested.

TswaneNguni · 5 January 2020, 06:31 PM

Honestly ... absolute NO .

Geckobros · 5 January 2020, 06:52 PM

It looks ok but I am not a big fan. I prefer the oyster and better yet the jubilee look. But if you like it, that is all that matters!

As a side note... I have done many strap changes, but on my BLNR.. I would be too chicken.

Fire bloke · 5 January 2020, 07:00 PM

I Prefere bracelet on Rolex sports models
But if you like it that's great

Big Green · 6 January 2020, 01:48 AM

I love the polarizing opinions!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerendigit

Not a fan.

Nothing compares to the original strap.

By the way, (I can't tell, forgive my ignorance), is that a batman or a batgirl?

It’s the original BLNR / Batman. My wife hated the look of the jubilee BLNR when I tried it on. I push my luck enough with watches that I have to give in if she hates something

Quote:

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

That's a chunky strap. Have you put anything on the case to prevent it from abrading the suede? Or is there just more clearance than it seems?

I wear my BLNR on a black croc strap. I find that a matching strap brings out the colours nicely.

It’s got enough clearance, and if it doesn’t last then it’s not a big loss.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire bloke

I Prefere bracelet on Rolex sports models
But if you like it that's great

I have too, as this is the first strap change I’ve done on it in the 2+ years with it, but it’s really comfortable! I like the look for now.

Watcheroo · 5 January 2020, 07:29 PM

I think it looks great on that strap! Enjoy

Rori · 5 January 2020, 07:30 PM

Hollie_Rollie · 5 January 2020, 11:10 PM

Not a bad combo at all. Enjoy

Rashid.bk · 6 January 2020, 01:57 AM

yeah....no.

BroncoOne · 6 January 2020, 02:01 AM

Looks sharp.

mbc · 6 January 2020, 02:50 AM

i think that combo looks really nice -- better than a rubber (e.g., rubber b) alternative for that particular watch.

collarcity · 6 January 2020, 02:49 AM

$140 for an aftermarket strap. Geez.

notchview · 6 January 2020, 02:55 AM

Doesn't jive with me.

Bizcut1 · 6 January 2020, 02:56 AM

I like it - change it up!

Brny11 · 6 January 2020, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Green

With the long awaited incoming of my 116500LN, and it having the same PCL bracelet as my GMT, I decided to do a winter change up.

HODINKEE Navy blue suede strap. Comfortable as can be. $140, if I recall (bought 2 years ago and never put it on until now.)

Cheers!

Looks as good as it gets. Unfortunately maxi case looks terrible with straps (all I have tried and seen). Oyster is really only option on those lugs IMO.

5 January 2020, 08:07 AM	#1
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5 January 2020, 07:30 PM	#22
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5 January 2020, 09:28 AM	#2
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Nice combination.

5 January 2020, 10:22 AM	#3
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Good looking combo

5 January 2020, 10:55 AM	#4
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	That's a chunky strap. Have you put anything on the case to prevent it from abrading the suede? Or is there just more clearance than it seems? I wear my BLNR on a black croc strap. I find that a matching strap brings out the colours nicely.

5 January 2020, 11:01 AM	#5
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	Not a fan. Nothing compares to the original strap. By the way, (I can't tell, forgive my ignorance), is that a batman or a batgirl?

5 January 2020, 11:09 AM	#7
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Looks ok to me , but generally speaking I just don’t think a ceramic sub or GMT2 looks good on straps other than fitted rubber. When I’ve done the change , I’ve always switched back after a few days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 January 2020, 11:20 AM	#8
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Not for me but looks great on you :)

5 January 2020, 12:20 PM	#9
007timer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,383	Nice combo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2020, 01:31 PM	#10
MR. STEEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: brooklyn Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 101	Please put bracelet back on

5 January 2020, 03:58 PM	#11
vicsdca Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USofA Posts: 582	I think it looks really good.

5 January 2020, 04:07 PM	#12
bradford87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 8	Great look

5 January 2020, 04:07 PM	#13
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	Jubilee the best for GMT .

5 January 2020, 04:38 PM	#14
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	Not for me. I think a dive watch shouldn’t be on a leather strap. The original bracelet is my preference.

5 January 2020, 05:46 PM	#16
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	not interested.

5 January 2020, 06:31 PM	#17
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Honestly ... absolute NO .

5 January 2020, 06:52 PM	#18
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 874	It looks ok but I am not a big fan. I prefer the oyster and better yet the jubilee look. But if you like it, that is all that matters! As a side note... I have done many strap changes, but on my BLNR.. I would be too chicken.

5 January 2020, 07:00 PM	#19
Fire bloke Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 329	I Prefere bracelet on Rolex sports models But if you like it that's great

5 January 2020, 07:29 PM	#21
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	I think it looks great on that strap! Enjoy

5 January 2020, 11:10 PM	#23
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,355	Not a bad combo at all. Enjoy

6 January 2020, 01:57 AM	#24
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	yeah....no.

6 January 2020, 02:01 AM	#25
BroncoOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 1,335	Looks sharp.

6 January 2020, 02:50 AM	#26
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	i think that combo looks really nice -- better than a rubber (e.g., rubber b) alternative for that particular watch.

6 January 2020, 02:49 AM	#27
collarcity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: New York Watch: 16570, 14060M Posts: 379	$140 for an aftermarket strap. Geez.

6 January 2020, 02:55 AM	#28
notchview "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD 326933 Black Posts: 147	Doesn't jive with me.

6 January 2020, 02:56 AM	#29
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,253	I like it - change it up!

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