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drp2002 · 6 June 2012, 08:58 PM

Hi Folks...

Anybody got experience/advice for changing between SS & Leather?

Some Leather photies look really good .. see this link

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/new...0m-371942.html

Looks good hey?

Any ideas where to get strap & how to change between that and SS?

Thanks

padi56 · 6 June 2012, 09:05 PM

You can get good quality 20mm lug straps from most places like the ones from Hirsch, some straps are very expensive and no better in quality that one from Hirsch.And seeing the 14060M has a lug hole case its very very very easy to change from bracelet to strap and back again.

bigwatchman · 6 June 2012, 09:10 PM

I have the same combo as in the photos in the link. I love the look of my hirsch, but am a bit disappointed with the quality. The black edge scuffs/separates and light brown leather readily shows through and looks bad. I have a similar band (same thickness and finish) on another watch which does not do that. I expected more from Hirsch. That said, I still love the combo.

G.J · 6 June 2012, 09:22 PM

Looks mighty fine indeed, I think I will try it with my 14060 as well.
Have a Kaufmann strap laying around somewhere

DiamondJack · 6 June 2012, 11:15 PM

In general, and in my experience, you tend to get what you pay for...........

I get mine from ABP in Paris..... reassuringly expensive..... Unfortunately.......

But once you have the strap you like, it's simple to change them over, especially on older models with the exterior lug holes. Also look into curved ends to avoid the gap between the watch and the strap. ABP call them thick end attachments of all things.....

Best of luck...

Tools · 7 June 2012, 02:08 AM

Once you find a strap you like, a Rolex strap change is just like any other watch.. easy peasy..

Oh, one issue is that the 14060 uses 2mm thick spring-bars and very few straps have a through hole that size, so it is a snug fit, or you may have to push something through the hole to widen it to accept the thicker spring-bars..

Cru Jones · 7 June 2012, 03:24 AM

x2 on ABP.....but, they are at the top of the market, price-wise.

drp2002 · 7 June 2012, 05:03 AM

Thanks

Sig228 · 7 June 2012, 05:46 AM

Those ABP bands sure are beautiful. But the site is so complicated.

Anyone know of a US seller for a black leather band with a deployment buckle for the 14060?

azguy · 7 June 2012, 05:47 AM

The straps in the pictures look great

gazp · 7 June 2012, 05:52 AM

Hi DRP 2002 , Pics or it didnt happen

Sig228 · 7 June 2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazp

Hi DRP 2002 , Pics or it didnt happen

?? Obviously it DIDN'T happen - he's asking for advice.

6 June 2012, 08:58 PM	#1
drp2002 Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Dr P Location: UK Posts: 116	Sub ND 14060M - changing to Leather strap Hi Folks... Anybody got experience/advice for changing between SS & Leather? Some Leather photies look really good .. see this link http://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/new...0m-371942.html Looks good hey? Any ideas where to get strap & how to change between that and SS? Thanks

6 June 2012, 09:05 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	You can get good quality 20mm lug straps from most places like the ones from Hirsch, some straps are very expensive and no better in quality that one from Hirsch.And seeing the 14060M has a lug hole case its very very very easy to change from bracelet to strap and back again. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 June 2012, 09:22 PM	#4
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Looks mighty fine indeed, I think I will try it with my 14060 as well. Have a Kaufmann strap laying around somewhere __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

7 June 2012, 02:08 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Once you find a strap you like, a Rolex strap change is just like any other watch.. easy peasy.. Oh, one issue is that the 14060 uses 2mm thick spring-bars and very few straps have a through hole that size, so it is a snug fit, or you may have to push something through the hole to widen it to accept the thicker spring-bars.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 June 2012, 09:10 PM	#3
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	I have the same combo as in the photos in the link. I love the look of my hirsch, but am a bit disappointed with the quality. The black edge scuffs/separates and light brown leather readily shows through and looks bad. I have a similar band (same thickness and finish) on another watch which does not do that. I expected more from Hirsch. That said, I still love the combo.

6 June 2012, 11:15 PM	#5
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	In general, and in my experience, you tend to get what you pay for........... I get mine from ABP in Paris..... reassuringly expensive..... Unfortunately....... But once you have the strap you like, it's simple to change them over, especially on older models with the exterior lug holes. Also look into curved ends to avoid the gap between the watch and the strap. ABP call them thick end attachments of all things..... Best of luck...

7 June 2012, 03:24 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	x2 on ABP.....but, they are at the top of the market, price-wise.

7 June 2012, 05:03 AM	#8
drp2002 Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Dr P Location: UK Posts: 116	Thanks

7 June 2012, 05:46 AM	#9
Sig228 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Miami Watch: 14060M Posts: 102	Those ABP bands sure are beautiful. But the site is so complicated. Anyone know of a US seller for a black leather band with a deployment buckle for the 14060?

7 June 2012, 05:47 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	The straps in the pictures look great

7 June 2012, 05:52 AM	#11
gazp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: gary Location: uk newcastle Watch: SS Ceramic Sub Posts: 504	Hi DRP 2002 , Pics or it didnt happen

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