Spring bars for leather straps on a 1675 GMT?

[flyinghell34]

Good morning all.

I'm have acquired a few new leather straps I would like to wear with my 1675 GMT. Can you all suggest what type of spring bars you would recommend?

I've used smaller standard spring bars but the pin ends are a much smaller than the case holes. The strap is secure but rattles. Would you advise using the spring bars from the GMT bracelet? They would be a tight fit through the strap ends but I could work them through with a bit of work.

If you suggest the bracelet spring bar be used would anyone be kind enough to provide me the part number OEM or replacement that I can order to have 2-3 on hand for the straps so I can leave the original installed with the bracelet.

What are you doing to use a leather strap on your 1675?

Any help or direction would be appreciated.