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Dan Pierce · 1 November 2013, 03:52 AM

Our newest custom end link maker, Smartyjones18, recently had some Black Bay end links for sale and I wondered if they would possibly fit the THC. So I contacted George and he wondered the same. He generously offered to send me a pair to try out.

I didn't want to spend much on a 22mm strap if the end links didn't work so bought this inexpensive strap on da'bay, kind of a THC meets the Fastrider motif, it appears to be a rubber sub straight wrapped in nylon w/ a smooth leather lining. Very comfortable and nice quality for $15.00.

While waiting on the delivery George sent me a link of someone who already tried and found out they would fit the THC.

Well, the end links just showed up and I've confirmed they do fit!

These end links are massive and allow a great fit for this relatively thick strap. This opens up so many options. Already considering some custom straps.

Love the results and always preferred the THC on a strap for some reason.

dP

mjclark32 · 1 November 2013, 03:57 AM

Looks great! Perfect colors for it too, being $15 is just icing on the cake

enjoy!

Cc1966 · 1 November 2013, 03:59 AM

Looks OEM!

kieselguhr · 1 November 2013, 03:59 AM

Looks good! Thanks for sharing Dan

psv · 1 November 2013, 04:00 AM

Damn, that looks good, especially with that strap! Which one is that, Dan?

I wonder if he can make some for the DSSD?

cop414 · 1 November 2013, 04:01 AM

Have to agree, those look fantastic!

Knappo 1307 · 1 November 2013, 04:16 AM

Dr. Robert · 1 November 2013, 04:28 AM

Looks good.....tres chic

408cissss · 1 November 2013, 04:35 AM

Wow! Looks great!!

Dan Pierce · 1 November 2013, 04:37 AM

Thanks for the kind words, everybody!

The THC bracelet is a masterpiece and matches the watch perfectly. But for some reason, since my visit to Basel, I prefer a strap as it adds a sporty and relaxed vibe. Thinking of doing something custom utilizing the bracelet's beautifully finished clasp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Damn, that looks good, especially with that strap! Which one is that, Dan?

I wonder if he can make some for the DSSD?

Here's the link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/22mm-Watch-N.../190938232629?

I would bet George can make a set as long as he has an example to use for measurements.

dP

FTX I · 1 November 2013, 04:39 AM

Awesome!

dysondiver · 1 November 2013, 04:42 AM

that works well

superdog · 1 November 2013, 06:18 AM

DUDE!!!

That is amazing!!!!!

Smartyjones18 · 1 November 2013, 08:50 AM

Looks great

Thanks
George

samsam · 1 November 2013, 08:54 AM

"Dude, that looks sick"

- Some 18 y.o. boy!

CWIN · 1 November 2013, 08:57 AM

That looks great Dan! I have some end links coming shipping out from George for my BB. Can't wait to try them out.

SAAS · 1 November 2013, 09:08 AM

really cool thanks for the write up Dan!
For me personally the THC wears very heavy with the oem bracelet and the stock nato didn't fit well and was floppy as a result. I was frustrated to the point were I almost sold the watch. I've since found a comfortable look/fit with an aftermarket nato in tudor THC livery.
It's great to have options nice write up.

Runnin' Rebel · 1 November 2013, 09:18 AM

That's looks sweet. George did great work on those. I just received my new Black Bay End Links today from George and can't wait to get them on.

BNA/LION · 1 November 2013, 09:27 AM

Nice Dan! I will Mind The Gap on my Sub soon thanks to Smartyjones18 too.

I am searching for a custom strap right now. Great leather shop in Tucson AZ I plan to have one made at in December when I am in town. http://www.darkstarleather.com/

Thanks for sharing!

darkside7 · 1 November 2013, 09:28 AM

That's how it should have left the factory.

swatty · 1 November 2013, 09:33 AM

Thanks for posting this Dan

Now I have to get some

Nica64 · 1 November 2013, 09:35 AM

Nice!!

themast · 1 November 2013, 09:48 AM

I do not want to be the party pooper but it looks to me that the endlinks are not flush with the lugs. That bugs me a bit.

azguy · 1 November 2013, 09:58 AM

Looks great, orange rocks

Tudor Fan · 1 November 2013, 10:14 AM

Wow - well done. Who is selling them, for how much, where?
...Means that these links can be used on both, THC and BB?

viper9669 · 1 November 2013, 10:15 AM

Looks fantastic Dan!

Laszlo · 1 November 2013, 10:16 AM

Looks absolutely awesome! Tudor should include these. Wow.

bplein · 1 November 2013, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themast

I do not want to be the party pooper but it looks to me that the endlinks are not flush with the lugs. That bugs me a bit.

They cannot run flush to the end. Think about it for a minute: the strap needs to be there too. At best you can run it down in top of the strap but if you ran it all the way it would limit the thickness of the strap.

bplein · 1 November 2013, 10:30 AM

That's a great looking strap! The offset stripes are like race car livery of old. Awesome!

Chainring · 1 November 2013, 10:51 AM

That looks pretty good. I almost put my THC up for sell a couple nights ago. In fact, I had everything set to upload to the classified section but in the last second I couldn't do it. Looking at those end links and strap gives the watch a cool, fun look. I bought a sailcloth strap with orange stitching but unfortunately it lacked enough holes to tighten it up properly on my tiny wrist and I'm too lazy to punch more holes. Maybe I'll contact George and try out those end links and some other straps. Thanks Dan!

1 November 2013, 03:52 AM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	THC Owners Can Now Mind The Gap!!! Our newest custom end link maker, Smartyjones18, recently had some Black Bay end links for sale and I wondered if they would possibly fit the THC. So I contacted George and he wondered the same. He generously offered to send me a pair to try out. I didn't want to spend much on a 22mm strap if the end links didn't work so bought this inexpensive strap on da'bay, kind of a THC meets the Fastrider motif, it appears to be a rubber sub straight wrapped in nylon w/ a smooth leather lining. Very comfortable and nice quality for $15.00. While waiting on the delivery George sent me a link of someone who already tried and found out they would fit the THC. Well, the end links just showed up and I've confirmed they do fit! These end links are massive and allow a great fit for this relatively thick strap. This opens up so many options. Already considering some custom straps. Love the results and always preferred the THC on a strap for some reason. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 November 2013, 03:57 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great! Perfect colors for it too, being $15 is just icing on the cake enjoy! __________________

1 November 2013, 03:59 AM	#3
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Looks OEM! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

1 November 2013, 04:01 AM	#6
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Have to agree, those look fantastic! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

1 November 2013, 04:28 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Looks good.....tres chic __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 November 2013, 03:59 AM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Looks good! Thanks for sharing Dan

1 November 2013, 04:00 AM	#5
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Damn, that looks good, especially with that strap! Which one is that, Dan? I wonder if he can make some for the DSSD?

1 November 2013, 04:16 AM	#7
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561

1 November 2013, 04:35 AM	#9
408cissss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Young Location: Woodstock Watch: Rolex AP PP Posts: 1,271	Wow! Looks great!!

1 November 2013, 04:39 AM	#11
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Awesome!

1 November 2013, 04:42 AM	#12
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	that works well

1 November 2013, 06:18 AM	#13
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	DUDE!!! That is amazing!!!!! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

1 November 2013, 08:50 AM	#14
Smartyjones18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 769	Looks great Thanks George

1 November 2013, 08:54 AM	#15
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	"Dude, that looks sick" - Some 18 y.o. boy!

1 November 2013, 08:57 AM	#16
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	That looks great Dan! I have some end links coming shipping out from George for my BB. Can't wait to try them out.

1 November 2013, 09:08 AM	#17
SAAS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 548	really cool thanks for the write up Dan! For me personally the THC wears very heavy with the oem bracelet and the stock nato didn't fit well and was floppy as a result. I was frustrated to the point were I almost sold the watch. I've since found a comfortable look/fit with an aftermarket nato in tudor THC livery. It's great to have options nice write up.

1 November 2013, 09:18 AM	#18
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	That's looks sweet. George did great work on those. I just received my new Black Bay End Links today from George and can't wait to get them on. __________________ ♛

1 November 2013, 09:27 AM	#19
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Nice Dan! I will Mind The Gap on my Sub soon thanks to Smartyjones18 too. I am searching for a custom strap right now. Great leather shop in Tucson AZ I plan to have one made at in December when I am in town. http://www.darkstarleather.com/ Thanks for sharing! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

1 November 2013, 09:28 AM	#20
darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 510	That's how it should have left the factory. __________________

1 November 2013, 09:33 AM	#21
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Thanks for posting this Dan Now I have to get some

1 November 2013, 09:35 AM	#22
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Nice!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

1 November 2013, 09:48 AM	#23
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	I do not want to be the party pooper but it looks to me that the endlinks are not flush with the lugs. That bugs me a bit.

1 November 2013, 09:58 AM	#24
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Looks great, orange rocks

1 November 2013, 10:14 AM	#25
Tudor Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 983	Wow - well done. Who is selling them, for how much, where? ...Means that these links can be used on both, THC and BB?

1 November 2013, 10:15 AM	#26
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Looks fantastic Dan!

1 November 2013, 10:16 AM	#27
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Looks absolutely awesome! Tudor should include these. Wow.

1 November 2013, 10:30 AM	#29
bplein "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Bill Location: Austin, Texas, US Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 398	That's a great looking strap! The offset stripes are like race car livery of old. Awesome! __________________ Bill 1984 DateJust 16013 2012 GMTII-C 116710LN 2013 Tudor Black Bay 79220R 2014 Milgauss 116400 Wife: 2015 Lady-Datejust 179160

1 November 2013, 10:51 AM	#30
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	That looks pretty good. I almost put my THC up for sell a couple nights ago. In fact, I had everything set to upload to the classified section but in the last second I couldn't do it. Looking at those end links and strap gives the watch a cool, fun look. I bought a sailcloth strap with orange stitching but unfortunately it lacked enough holes to tighten it up properly on my tiny wrist and I'm too lazy to punch more holes. Maybe I'll contact George and try out those end links and some other straps. Thanks Dan!

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