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karmatp · 10 July 2012, 11:35 AM

First I want to say that the OEM leather is fantastic and the beefed up buckle is a nice improvement, but, I needed a summer strap.

I finally got my Kevlar look strap in the mail today. I had one on my old 3717 and I loved it, so I knew I had to get another. These straps have the IWC OEM Kevlar look that comes on the Top Gun model without the price tag. It has a rubber like outside and the inside is a nice water resistant leather. This strap will be perfect for the hot AZ summer. I really like being able to wash my washes, including the strap, and always find that I prefer to wear a water proof strap for that reason.

I just got out of the pool and gave it a quick bath, now it smells like peaches from my wife's Bath and Body soap, much better than sweat like some of my old leathers.

For those that asked for picks when TWB strap arrived, here ya go. This strap is 115X75 just like the OEM leather and fits my 7 1/4" wrist perfectly.

MYK · 11 July 2012, 05:34 PM

Gorgeous! Would this fit on a Mark XVI? Link please to place of purchase! :)

karmatp · 11 July 2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MYK

Gorgeous! Would this fit on a Mark XVI? Link please to place of purchase! :)

Yes it will, the Mark XVII takes a 20mm strap also.

You can get them here. http://www.thewatchboys.com/iwc-styl...tch-p-210.html

This is a great summer strap that can get wet all day long. It is comfortable and looks great, it will be perfect on your Mark XVI.

Psmith · 12 July 2012, 12:13 AM

Nice strap Trevor - and nice to see a pilot watch underwater

karmatp · 12 July 2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Nice strap Trevor - and nice to see a pilot watch underwater

It is funny, so many are afraid to swim with them. They are rated to 6 bar and IWC clearly states that they are safe for swimming, yet so many will never see water.

People get really wrapped up in needing a diver for the pool, it is just silly. I am finding the Mark XVII to be a great daily watch, it can handle anything I throw at it, it is a joy to wear.

MYK · 12 July 2012, 02:36 AM

The small is sold out. What size is yours and what size is your wrist please?

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karmatp · 12 July 2012, 04:55 AM

My wrist is 7 1/4" and I purchased the regular, 115X75.

In the past I purchased the long which was 125X85 and it was a bit large for my wrist. The OEM length is 115X75 so you can gauge how the strap will fit off of that.

kilyung · 12 July 2012, 05:34 AM

Very nice strap and watch!

jim251 · 12 July 2012, 08:24 AM

X2. I like everything about that setup...

arvarr · 31 July 2012, 09:06 PM

Looks fantastic.
1. Where can i buy the Kevlar Strap?
2. What size is the buckle and how do you get the buckle into the Kevlar Strap?
3. Is it easy to change the strap or do i need to go to watch dealer?

10 July 2012, 11:35 AM	#1
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	New strap for summer on my new IWC Mark XVII.... First I want to say that the OEM leather is fantastic and the beefed up buckle is a nice improvement, but, I needed a summer strap. I finally got my Kevlar look strap in the mail today. I had one on my old 3717 and I loved it, so I knew I had to get another. These straps have the IWC OEM Kevlar look that comes on the Top Gun model without the price tag. It has a rubber like outside and the inside is a nice water resistant leather. This strap will be perfect for the hot AZ summer. I really like being able to wash my washes, including the strap, and always find that I prefer to wear a water proof strap for that reason. I just got out of the pool and gave it a quick bath, now it smells like peaches from my wife's Bath and Body soap, much better than sweat like some of my old leathers. For those that asked for picks when TWB strap arrived, here ya go. This strap is 115X75 just like the OEM leather and fits my 7 1/4" wrist perfectly. __________________ My grails:

12 July 2012, 12:13 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice strap Trevor - and nice to see a pilot watch underwater __________________

12 July 2012, 04:55 AM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	My wrist is 7 1/4" and I purchased the regular, 115X75. In the past I purchased the long which was 125X85 and it was a bit large for my wrist. The OEM length is 115X75 so you can gauge how the strap will fit off of that. __________________ My grails:

11 July 2012, 05:34 PM	#2
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	Gorgeous! Would this fit on a Mark XVI? Link please to place of purchase! :)

12 July 2012, 02:36 AM	#6
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	The small is sold out. What size is yours and what size is your wrist please? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

12 July 2012, 05:34 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Very nice strap and watch!

12 July 2012, 08:24 AM	#9
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	X2. I like everything about that setup...

31 July 2012, 09:06 PM	#10
arvarr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Looks fantastic. 1. Where can i buy the Kevlar Strap? 2. What size is the buckle and how do you get the buckle into the Kevlar Strap? 3. Is it easy to change the strap or do i need to go to watch dealer?

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