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mcjca · 13 April 2010, 12:46 AM

Hello everyone,

I just got a Hirsch band with deployant/deployment?? for my sub.

I thought I would share pictures and see what y'all thought.

I think it is a nice look to change things up a bit. But is some ways it made me appreciate, even more, the original stainless steel bracelet.

What do you all think?

BMAN8 · 13 April 2010, 12:49 AM

Thanks for the photos. This also makes me appreciate the ss bracelet as well.

zillap · 13 April 2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMAN8

Thanks for the photos. This also makes me appreciate the ss bracelet as well.

Comment of the day!!

Tunacan26 · 13 April 2010, 01:08 AM

Man, little harsh, no?

Tunacan26 · 13 April 2010, 01:08 AM

Oops, retract me comment, didn't read it all. Sorry.

zak98 · 13 April 2010, 01:23 AM

like it! thanks for sharing... looks good on a nice "bund" strap as well.

R1@160@alltimes · 13 April 2010, 01:25 AM

thanks for offering a different perspective

cuteo100 · 13 April 2010, 01:42 AM

SS or Bond Nato would be better for the Sub.

mcjca · 13 April 2010, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMAN8

Thanks for the photos. This also makes me appreciate the ss bracelet as well.

Haha. Well said.

WatchnRoll · 13 April 2010, 02:17 AM

It's cool to change it up but not in this case...

I would like a darker black strap on it and much thicker. That strap is a bit thin for the Sub...

I prefer the bracelet myself. I'm not a fan of NATO straps either...I guess I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the Rolex models...

The Breitlings can seem to be more interchangeable with bracelet to strap for me...

BMAN8 · 13 April 2010, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjca

Haha. Well said.

You never know what things look like until you try them out.

Thanks for sharing those photos...now I know what not to do.

I'm glad you have a sense of humour!

All the best.

gimpex · 13 April 2010, 02:52 AM

Hi.. I am looking to do this on my Omega Speedmaster. Is it one part from Hirsch or 2 seperate parts ?

Would you mind posting the part numbers or descriptions

Thanks

Greg

sergio27 · 13 April 2010, 02:57 AM

Throw the nato bond strap on that bad daddy makes em look tough as hell!!

JBat · 13 April 2010, 03:05 AM

Doesn't look half bad, but I prefer the bracelet.

domiag · 13 April 2010, 03:15 AM

I have my 14060 on leather almost all the time. Mostly Hirsch Liberty. Pics in another thread on similar subject:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Liberty&page=4

MikeyTX · 13 April 2010, 04:00 AM

Imho, it looks quit nice. It is good to go outside the box at times. I understand that many including JJ are traditionalists and prefer the metal bracelet. I for one must wear a strap of either leather or fabric as the metal causes irritation to my wrist during to summers heat here in TX Another reason I prefer lug hole watches too.

tkc324 · 13 April 2010, 04:03 AM

Nice~

buz-lh · 13 April 2010, 04:29 AM

I like leather...looks good.

Dalton · 13 April 2010, 04:51 AM

Looks good with the deployant too.

SubKing · 13 April 2010, 05:32 AM

man, thats a nice looking breitling you have there

mcjca · 13 April 2010, 12:28 PM

So I went back to the watch shop that I got the leather band at because I wanted to see if they had a different size deployant clasp that would fit better (be tighter where the clasp holds the band). I noticed that while I like the band the clasp and the thin-ness of the leather band made it feel flimsy.

He told me there wasn't another size available and that I would need to look at thicker bands. So I took a look at the Hirsch Liberty and tried it on and wow, it looked really good. I know that some people here have the Liberty but I didn't realize how good it looks and the thickness of it really makes a difference.

The watch store was nice enough to do a swap for me and I was off.

So for you viewing pleasure, here is my watch with a Hirsch Liberty; I think it looks a lot better...

mcjca · 13 April 2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domiag

I have my 14060 on leather almost all the time. Mostly Hirsch Liberty. Pics in another thread on similar subject:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Liberty&page=4

That looks really nice. I just posted my NEW pics as I changed out the Hirsch Mariner with the Hirsch Liberty. I like it much better. The thickness really does make a big difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Imho, it looks quit nice. It is good to go outside the box at times. I understand that many including JJ are traditionalists and prefer the metal bracelet. I for one must wear a strap of either leather or fabric as the metal causes irritation to my wrist during to summers heat here in TX Another reason I prefer lug hole watches too.

Thanks, Mikey. I like the change every now and then and the rugged, but casual look it gives the sub. I am beginning to appreciate the lug hole as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

man, thats a nice looking breitling you have there

Another good one.

You know you love it!!

mcjca · 13 April 2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

It's cool to change it up but not in this case...

I would like a darker black strap on it and much thicker. That strap is a bit thin for the Sub...

I prefer the bracelet myself. I'm not a fan of NATO straps either...I guess I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the Rolex models...

The Breitlings can seem to be more interchangeable with bracelet to strap for me...

Check out my new pics...just switched it out and I agree the thicker band looks MUCH better...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMAN8

You never know what things look like until you try them out.

Thanks for sharing those photos...now I know what not to do.

I'm glad you have a sense of humour!

All the best.

Around here you have to have a sense of humor. I am just trying to figure out how to get into the "Bastid Tosser" club that JJ runs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimpex

Hi.. I am looking to do this on my Omega Speedmaster. Is it one part from Hirsch or 2 seperate parts ?

Would you mind posting the part numbers or descriptions

Thanks

Greg

Hi Greg,

I ended up switching out the band but keeping the deployant clasp.

Here is the info:

1st set up pics --> Hirsch Mariner Leather Band
2nd set of pics --> Hirsch Liberty Leather Band

Deployant clasp --> Made by Hadley Roma
Check here:
http://www.amazon.com/Hadley-Roma-St.../dp/B001EYV8VQ

hope this helps.

WatchnRoll · 13 April 2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjca

Check out my new pics...just switched it out and I agree the thicker band looks MUCH better...

Looks so MUCH better! That's exactly what I was talking about!

Kudos and enjoy! I'd wear that any day!

Lion · 13 April 2010, 01:17 PM

Mike, as long as you are happy that's all that matters.....

mcjca · 13 April 2010, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchnRoll

Looks so MUCH better! That's exactly what I was talking about!

Kudos and enjoy! I'd wear that any day!

Thanks. The clasp fits nice and snug now. Feels like a rugged watch which is what the sub is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Mike, as long as you are happy that's all that matters.....

Thanks, Lion.

gimpex · 14 April 2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjca

Here is the info:

1st set up pics --> Hirsch Mariner Leather Band
2nd set of pics --> Hirsch Liberty Leather Band

Deployant clasp --> Made by Hadley Roma
Check here:
http://www.amazon.com/Hadley-Roma-St.../dp/B001EYV8VQ

hope this helps.

Thanks. That Liberty does look nice ... I have seen it mentioned here before too.....about to do some ebay shopping now myself

BMAN8 · 14 April 2010, 12:48 AM

It looks a lot better proportionately with the thicker band. Still not my cup of tea though.

If you're tired of the Sub on the SS band, though, you know what they say: sometimes a change is better than a rest.

Alan111 · 14 April 2010, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMAN8

Thanks for the photos. This also makes me appreciate the ss bracelet as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zillap

Comment of the day!!

HAHAHA agreed!!

vtsnowplow · 14 April 2010, 01:00 AM

I just got a Hirsch strap for my sub as well and I took it off quicker than it took me to put it on. I love leather, but my sub looks better on a nato or zulu.

13 April 2010, 12:46 AM	#1
mcjca "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: CA Watch: SS Sub, BB GMT Posts: 139	My Submariner with a leather band...Photos Hello everyone, I just got a Hirsch band with deployant/deployment?? for my sub. I thought I would share pictures and see what y'all thought. I think it is a nice look to change things up a bit. But is some ways it made me appreciate, even more, the original stainless steel bracelet. What do you all think? Attached Images

13 April 2010, 01:23 AM	#6
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	like it! thanks for sharing... looks good on a nice "bund" strap as well. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

13 April 2010, 01:25 AM	#7
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	thanks for offering a different perspective __________________

13 April 2010, 02:17 AM	#10
WatchnRoll "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 538	It's cool to change it up but not in this case... I would like a darker black strap on it and much thicker. That strap is a bit thin for the Sub... I prefer the bracelet myself. I'm not a fan of NATO straps either...I guess I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the Rolex models... The Breitlings can seem to be more interchangeable with bracelet to strap for me... __________________ Navitimer 01 on Black Leather Strap

13 April 2010, 04:00 AM	#16
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Imho, it looks quit nice. It is good to go outside the box at times. I understand that many including JJ are traditionalists and prefer the metal bracelet. I for one must wear a strap of either leather or fabric as the metal causes irritation to my wrist during to summers heat here in TX Another reason I prefer lug hole watches too. __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

13 April 2010, 12:49 AM	#2
BMAN8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CAN Posts: 629	Thanks for the photos. This also makes me appreciate the ss bracelet as well.

13 April 2010, 01:08 AM	#4
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Man, little harsh, no?

13 April 2010, 01:42 AM	#8
cuteo100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 20	SS or Bond Nato would be better for the Sub.

13 April 2010, 02:52 AM	#12
gimpex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Austria Watch: Sub C LV / Exp II Posts: 609	Hi.. I am looking to do this on my Omega Speedmaster. Is it one part from Hirsch or 2 seperate parts ? Would you mind posting the part numbers or descriptions Thanks Greg

13 April 2010, 02:57 AM	#13
sergio27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Sergio Location: Sunrise, FL Watch: Rolex SD Posts: 92	Throw the nato bond strap on that bad daddy makes em look tough as hell!!

13 April 2010, 03:05 AM	#14
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Doesn't look half bad, but I prefer the bracelet.

13 April 2010, 03:15 AM	#15
domiag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 51	I have my 14060 on leather almost all the time. Mostly Hirsch Liberty. Pics in another thread on similar subject: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Liberty&page=4

13 April 2010, 04:03 AM	#17
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Nice~

13 April 2010, 04:29 AM	#18
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I like leather...looks good. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

13 April 2010, 04:51 AM	#19
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Looks good with the deployant too.

13 April 2010, 05:32 AM	#20
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	man, thats a nice looking breitling you have there

13 April 2010, 12:28 PM	#21
mcjca "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: CA Watch: SS Sub, BB GMT Posts: 139	So, I changed my band... So I went back to the watch shop that I got the leather band at because I wanted to see if they had a different size deployant clasp that would fit better (be tighter where the clasp holds the band). I noticed that while I like the band the clasp and the thin-ness of the leather band made it feel flimsy. He told me there wasn't another size available and that I would need to look at thicker bands. So I took a look at the Hirsch Liberty and tried it on and wow, it looked really good. I know that some people here have the Liberty but I didn't realize how good it looks and the thickness of it really makes a difference. The watch store was nice enough to do a swap for me and I was off. So for you viewing pleasure, here is my watch with a Hirsch Liberty; I think it looks a lot better... Attached Images

13 April 2010, 01:17 PM	#25
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Mike, as long as you are happy that's all that matters..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

14 April 2010, 12:48 AM	#28
BMAN8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CAN Posts: 629	It looks a lot better proportionately with the thicker band. Still not my cup of tea though. If you're tired of the Sub on the SS band, though, you know what they say: sometimes a change is better than a rest.

14 April 2010, 01:00 AM	#30
vtsnowplow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 345	I just got a Hirsch strap for my sub as well and I took it off quicker than it took me to put it on. I love leather, but my sub looks better on a nato or zulu.

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