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8 April 2011, 10:16 PM | #1 |
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Leather strap
Ok - I know this topic has been covered before. But I am looking for some fresh advice. What leather strap do you recommend for Datejust (1162XX)?
I have read some of the commentary on the Hirsch Principal Leonardo -- which looks great with its curved ends. But it also sounds difficult (plastic inserts, must be drilled out, etc.). Is Hirsch the way to go? Any other recommendations? Oh -- and what about deployant clasp models -- are there any? |
8 April 2011, 10:47 PM | #2 |
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hi and welcome
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8 April 2011, 11:38 PM | #3 |
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Hello...I have a 16234 and have bought a few straps from panatime.com due to someone on the forum mentioning it. They are reasonably priced. I have attached a pic below...good luck!
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9 April 2011, 02:34 AM | #4 |
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I have basic Rolex made black Java lizard strap on my DJ. No curved ends, no deployant
& w/ a Rolex buckle. Works for me.
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Leonardo's are a no-go
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I've got a gold DJ from the 60's that I wear with a couple different straps-- probably Hirsch and Hadley Roma. Almost all the strap makers have nice options available for DJ's, but they won't have that fitted look of the Leonardo. Black or other dark straps tend to blend into the gap between the watch case and strap, and the gap is not very noticeable. I prefer gator or croc straps and try to find ones that are at least 3mm at the lugs. However, 3.5mm and 4mm are better. Decent croc straps are available for under $100. As to the deployant question, are you asking about straps for the Breitling style depoyants? |
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9 April 2011, 05:26 AM | #7 |
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I wear a modified(by me) feau croc. leather strap with deployment clasp from watchprince.com
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9 April 2011, 08:41 PM | #8 |
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Thanks, all, for the welcomes and advice.
@slcbrown: I don't know if I'm asking about "Breitling style" deployants. What sets one from another? |
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breitling style
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Brietling style straps are made to be used with a deployant, only, and they have no holes or tang buckle. The deployant is made for that kind of strap. |
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Thanks for all of the help and advice.
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