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22 August 2020, 05:32 AM | #1 |
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BB GMT endlinks: opinions with various straps
I bought these smartie endlinks while waiting for the RSC to fix the date wheel for the first time. But for whatever reason it was only after the 2nd repair that I decided to try them on.
I was a bit skeptical at first but I eventually found them to be a great compliment to the MN type strap (granted some swearing while fitting the springbars). Probably not so fitting for the typical Nato though. Don't know about the leather, surely not with the factory leather imo but what about a distressed type? Please share your thoughts and / or various configurations with endlinks. MN strap RSM strap MN And one on bracelet for good measure |
22 August 2020, 05:46 AM | #2 |
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I like it without the end links.
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22 August 2020, 06:21 AM | #3 |
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SJ end links here as well on BC rubber. It requires a bit of sanding down on the ends so they fit, but easy to do.
I was thinking about adding a leather strap, and tried it on a blue rally strap, but it didn't allow the use of the Tudor deployment clasp. Besides, I'm too enamored w/ the rivet. dP
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22 August 2020, 06:34 AM | #4 |
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Looking great, Dan. Love your pictures.
How's the BC quality-wise? Not a big fan of rubber (or leather, for practical reasons) but I must admit it's beautiful and tempting. And as the BB looks good on almost anything, I'll eventually add all options at some point. Wish there was a SEL Jubilee for this one too... |
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All the BC straps I worn, and I have many including their extremely comfortable rubber nato, are very nice quality and reasonably priced. Highly recommended. dP
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22 August 2020, 06:45 AM | #6 |
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22 August 2020, 06:59 AM | #7 |
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For a sports watch like this one, I would personally skip the end links with straps.
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22 August 2020, 07:03 AM | #8 |
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I like the look with the end links, but to be honest, I prefer my own on the bracelet. Haven't taken it off.
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22 August 2020, 08:11 AM | #9 |
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I have Smartys on my 116500, great quality and fit. If you’re feeling adventurous might I suggest looking over Combat Straps website. They can make you a full custom strap out of anything you can imagine. They recently showed a blue stingray strap on a BLRO that looked awesome.
I have two straps from Aaron, a black stingray for my Speedmaster and a padded blue canvas for my former Oris Carl Brashear. |
22 August 2020, 08:23 AM | #10 |
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with or with out...looks good. I may said better w/o.
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22 August 2020, 08:47 AM | #11 |
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For the Black bay series of watches, they look much better without end links to my eyes
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