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enjoythemusic · 8 June 2023, 11:44 PM

So you're on a waiting list for a special timepiece or got THE call but can't retrieve it for a few days. Am curious who here has bought 'extra' straps / bracelets for a timepiece before receiving it?

Am I the only one? Is it just me?

Please, validate my bad habits

cramsey · 9 June 2023, 12:27 PM

Not just you... I have done this on multiple occasions. Can't help it -- you just get excited, right.

soho · 9 June 2023, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Please, validate my bad habits

Validated. To me straps are a big part of the fun.

enjoythemusic · 9 June 2023, 12:45 PM

(Phew) Thx guys, glad it's not just me.

PT_91 · 9 June 2023, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

(Phew) Thx guys, glad it's not just me.

Definitely not only you :-D Which special timepiece are you awaiting?

dchang81 · 9 June 2023, 01:22 PM

Ive done it before, and a handful of watches I end up canceling the order....

enjoythemusic · 9 June 2023, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

Ive done it before, and a handful of watches I end up canceling the order....

Me too! Or straps to 'aspirational' timepieces such as hoping to get a M.A.D.1 Blue at some point and already have the Red/aftermarket band. So yeah, there are extra, extra straps and buckles here too.

(Whispered) See, i wasn't going to mention that detail.

zesty_calco · 9 June 2023, 06:49 PM

I do this all the time. Sometimes I think a strap will go out of stock or get discontinued so I go ahead and "stock up". Changing up the feel of a watch with a different strap is lots of fun.

rockdrock · 9 June 2023, 08:04 PM

Same here. Several times. It makes. E feel like the timepiece is closer and closer to me.

1William · 9 June 2023, 09:46 PM

I have done this in the past and will do it again should the want be there.

samson66 · 9 June 2023, 10:45 PM

Oh for sure, couple times. It's part of the madness of this hobby

PhilLynott · 10 June 2023, 12:02 AM

I bought an $1,800 bracelet for my JLC before owning the watch. Now as it turns out it got severely delayed and to this day I don't have that bracelet but it was supposed to arrive originally before I owned the watch.

Allegedly coming end of June 7 months later ayayay

fmc000 · 10 June 2023, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

So you're on a waiting list for a special timepiece or got THE call but can't retrieve it for a few days. Am curious who here has bought 'extra' straps / bracelets for a timepiece before receiving it?

Am I the only one? Is it just me?

Please, validate my bad habits

Happen everytime, non only for "special" timepieces. I bought a couple of straps for my Garmin before receiving it, for example.

8 June 2023, 11:44 PM	#1
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	Buying 'Extra' Straps Before Receiving A Timepiece So you're on a waiting list for a special timepiece or got THE call but can't retrieve it for a few days. Am curious who here has bought 'extra' straps / bracelets for a timepiece before receiving it? Am I the only one? Is it just me? Please, validate my bad habits __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

9 June 2023, 12:45 PM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,161	(Phew) Thx guys, glad it's not just me. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

10 June 2023, 12:02 AM	#12
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	I bought an $1,800 bracelet for my JLC before owning the watch. Now as it turns out it got severely delayed and to this day I don't have that bracelet but it was supposed to arrive originally before I owned the watch. Allegedly coming end of June 7 months later ayayay __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

9 June 2023, 12:27 PM	#2
cramsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 171	Not just you... I have done this on multiple occasions. Can't help it -- you just get excited, right.

9 June 2023, 01:22 PM	#6
dchang81 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,171	Ive done it before, and a handful of watches I end up canceling the order....

9 June 2023, 06:49 PM	#8
zesty_calco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: United States Posts: 18	I do this all the time. Sometimes I think a strap will go out of stock or get discontinued so I go ahead and "stock up". Changing up the feel of a watch with a different strap is lots of fun.

9 June 2023, 08:04 PM	#9
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,134	Same here. Several times. It makes. E feel like the timepiece is closer and closer to me.

9 June 2023, 09:46 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I have done this in the past and will do it again should the want be there.

9 June 2023, 10:45 PM	#11
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,790	Oh for sure, couple times. It's part of the madness of this hobby

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