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Old 5 April 2015, 11:28 AM   #391
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Thanks Angelo. I'm liking it a lot already. It feels really nice on the wrist and also feels even heavier than some of the subs I own.

It's got a nice weight to it but not over the top. I have a hard time not staring at it all day.
It's also very dressy on the bracelet and just a great, do everything, watch. I currently have mine on a solid black rubber strap but thinking of adding an Isofrane as well.
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Old 5 April 2015, 12:03 PM   #392
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^ Yah, saw that pic with the rubber strap. It looks great! Can't wait to see some pics with the the Isofrane.
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Old 5 April 2015, 12:36 PM   #393
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Sorry if this is slightly off topic, but does anyone know if the Bonetto rubber nato will fit on a rolex or is it too thick?
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Old 6 April 2015, 05:28 AM   #394
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Sorry if this is slightly off topic, but does anyone know if the Bonetto rubber nato will fit on a rolex or is it too thick?

Thickness wise it should be just fine. But most rolex come with 20mm lug width and the BC rubber nato are only available in 22mm
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Old 6 April 2015, 05:38 AM   #395
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It does smell nice. I can smell it as I'm typing this reply.

I don't know if it'll wear a little warm during the summer months so I may spring for an Isofrane too.

Glad you got your BC strap. Definitely try it on isofrane, most comfortable strap combo, besides nato of course







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Old 6 April 2015, 06:15 AM   #396
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Thickness wise it should be just fine. But most rolex come with 20mm lug width and the BC rubber nato are only available in 22mm
The lug size on the black bay is 22mm. So it sounds to me like the rubber nato will be okay.
I love the bb on a nato. I think it really suits it. Or rubber. Or brown thick leather. Anything really lol.
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Old 6 April 2015, 10:34 PM   #397
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The lug size on the black bay is 22mm. So it sounds to me like the rubber nato will be okay.
I love the bb on a nato. I think it really suits it. Or rubber. Or brown thick leather. Anything really lol.

Yeah for the BB is fine, but he asked whether the 22mm rubber nato would fit on mostly 20mm lug width rolex...
BB is super versatile pretty much any strap you throw at it works,
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Old 6 April 2015, 11:59 PM   #398
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I am not an owner but very envious. I tried on the blue BB when I was looking for a new purchase and was surprised that I was a little underwhelmed (sorry). Last week I tried the red / burgundy on. WOW!!! Really sung to me. I think I liked the red on leather because it seemed to wear smaller then the blue but I know they are identical in size. Am I crazy? Anyone else feel the same?
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Old 7 April 2015, 12:51 AM   #399
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I know i already have one in my signature and my Avatar, but i pulled the trigger on a Black Bay Red and am awaiting a delivery on Wednesday this week. Pics when she arrives.
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Old 7 April 2015, 02:29 AM   #400
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Old 7 April 2015, 12:48 PM   #401
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I am not an owner but very envious. I tried on the blue BB when I was looking for a new purchase and was surprised that I was a little underwhelmed (sorry). Last week I tried the red / burgundy on. WOW!!! Really sung to me. I think I liked the red on leather because it seemed to wear smaller then the blue but I know they are identical in size. Am I crazy? Anyone else feel the same?
Yup, the red on leather wears smaller for me too. I have both (not at the same time) and the midnight blue on bracelet definitely feels heftier and bigger.
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Old 7 April 2015, 08:39 PM   #402
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Yup, the red on leather wears smaller for me too. I have both (not at the same time) and the midnight blue on bracelet definitely feels heftier and bigger.
Thanks Ed. I would normally look bracelet but I think BB is an exception to the rule.

Enjoy your beautiful pair. By the look of your collection you seem to love a little colour. What gets most wear? Hulk?
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Old 7 April 2015, 11:54 PM   #403
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Thanks Ed. I would normally look bracelet but I think BB is an exception to the rule.

Enjoy your beautiful pair. By the look of your collection you seem to love a little colour. What gets most wear? Hulk?
You're welcome and yup, Hulk gets more wrist time than others but I rotate them all.
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Old 9 April 2015, 03:08 AM   #404
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Got mine delivered today
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Old 9 April 2015, 03:29 AM   #405
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Looks great! Congrats and welcome to the club.
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Old 9 April 2015, 10:05 AM   #406
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Here's mine on an Isofrane:




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Old 9 April 2015, 03:54 PM   #407
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BB in Red just in.



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Old 9 April 2015, 03:57 PM   #408
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What strap option do you prefer?
I have the Black bay on Steel Bracelet but am thinking about a change to Leather at some point. I already have the OEM Leather Strap and Clasp ready to go.
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Old 11 April 2015, 11:09 PM   #409
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I like it on nato! Most comfortable and customisable.



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Old 12 April 2015, 12:47 AM   #410
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I like it on nato! Most comfortable and customisable.



That's a good match to the bezel. I think any blue or black strap would look great on that watch.
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Old 12 April 2015, 08:39 AM   #411
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Forgive me ignorance.

Looking to get a black bay soon and looking to buy some NATO straps.

Will I be buying a 22mm NATO width?

Also any recommendations for places to buy from? I found a good place online and for 9 straps it will be less then $100. It seems pretty cheap to me.

Thank you
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Old 12 April 2015, 08:46 AM   #412
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Yes the black bay has 22mm lugs. I have mine on a black Zulu strap now. Looks great with it!
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Old 16 April 2015, 10:43 PM   #413
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Red on a new leather strap with new end links from George. Looks more finished IMO.
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Old 16 April 2015, 11:55 PM   #414
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Anywhere in the UK I can get the OEM bracelet end links from?
ADs I can't order them because tudor/rolex won't sell any parts without fitting the parts themselves.
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Old 17 April 2015, 03:01 AM   #415
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Anywhere in the UK I can get the OEM bracelet end links from?
ADs I can't order them because tudor/rolex won't sell any parts without fitting the parts themselves.

The end links aren't OEM, custom made by George Yao here at TRF. The strap I have isn't OEM, but they are available both here in the for sale section and potentially from AD.
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Old 17 April 2015, 03:34 AM   #416
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Thanks for the reply. But I wasn't actually talking about those end links recently posted.
I am actually after OEM end links. I wasn't successful with either ADs or Rolex at St James' in London.
Any one?
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Old 17 April 2015, 04:46 AM   #417
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Show me a better watch for the money.
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Old 17 April 2015, 05:19 AM   #418
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Here's mine on an Isofrane:





Looking good! So you finally got the iso. What's your opinion on the combo and feel?
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Old 22 April 2015, 04:56 AM   #419
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=121624769723

Looks less than genuine.
Any other opinion?
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Old 22 April 2015, 05:03 AM   #420
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Looking good! So you finally got the iso. What's your opinion on the combo and feel?
I like how it looks and the strap gets more comfortable each day. Takes a minute to put on though due to the two rubber retainers...rubber rubbing against rubber requires a little maneuvering.
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