Breitling Question

[bigG]

I have a Breitling Evolution Chrono, 1 year old. I am looking for a blue or black leather strap for it. I inquired at an AD who quoted me over $200 This is for leather not alligator. Does anyone know a good place online that I could get a decent Breitling leather strap for a little less? Also want to make sure I get the right size as my Chrono is huge (the case). What is the proper way to measure my watch so I know what size to buy. Thanks for any help.

[montecristo]

Does it look like this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U...&creative=9325

You probably need the 24/20 band. The bentley rubber strap is like 200 bucks, so if you compare to that its not bad. Assuming they are giving you the deployment buckle with the strap, 200 ain't bad for an original strap. Probably cost them 50 bucks though.

[bigG]

Originally Posted by montecristo

Does it look like this?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U...&creative=9325

You probably need the 24/20 band. The bentley rubber strap is like 200 bucks, so if you compare to that its not bad. Assuming they are giving you the deployment buckle with the strap, 200 ain't bad for an original strap. Probably cost them 50 bucks though.

Yes that is exactly my watch and the blue leather band I want. My AD quoted me about $200 for the cheap buckle, not the deployment clasp. That was like $100 more in stainless I think. Are there any other places to get original bands other than through an AD? I have see some imitations on the internet, reasonably priced, but they are not original Breitling. Not sure of the quality. Thanks for the info.

[karwath]

You might check here. I know someone who recently purchased from this merchant and said it was good.

http://www.authenticwatches.com/breitling1.html

[rolexfan21]

If it has to be that particular strap then I cant really help you... but If you go to any old regular watch fixer they can give you a decent leather strap for close to nothing. (sometimes even free)

[montecristo]

Originally Posted by bigG

Yes that is exactly my watch and the blue leather band I want. My AD quoted me about $200 for the cheap buckle, not the deployment clasp. That was like $100 more in stainless I think. Are there any other places to get original bands other than through an AD? I have see some imitations on the internet, reasonably priced, but they are not original Breitling. Not sure of the quality. Thanks for the info.

Actually I think you need the 22/20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=U...&creative=9325

Only with the tang buckle, not the deployment like the 24/20

[Welshwatchman]

www.banda.com

I have two alligator straps from them and am bowled over by the quality for the money I paid for them ($95 each).

[montecristo]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

www.banda.com

I have two alligator straps from them and am bowled over by the quality for the money I paid for them ($95 each).

These looks like they are more reasonable priced straps, but I wonder if its frowned upon if someone buys the authentic signed buckles and use aftermarket straps.