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HogwldFLTR · 6 July 2016, 01:30 PM

After wearing my BBR all winter on leather I changed back to stainless to day and for me something is missing although I'l likely wear it this way for the summer. I'm curious as to others perspectives, which do you prefer it on? If none of the above then how about a picture of it on the strap or bracelet of choice? Also shown below is an after market strap, a true Nato, and a Tudor Ranger strap.

Chadridv · 6 July 2016, 01:48 PM

I also wear my bracelet in the warmer months and switch to leather in the winter! No OEM strap for me but this panatime strap has served me well!
Summer!

Winter!

fivedime · 6 July 2016, 01:51 PM

NATO or leather for me.

Old Expat Beast · 6 July 2016, 01:55 PM

SS bracelet all year round.

HogwldFLTR · 6 July 2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I also wear my bracelet in the warmer months and switch to leather in the winter! No OEM strap for me but this panatime strap has served me well!
Summer!

Winter!

That's a good looking strap.

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SS bracelet all year round.

Adam, does Hong Kong actually have a winter?

AK797 · 6 July 2016, 10:46 PM

Nice pics, I've gotta get round to switching on mine.

Old Expat Beast · 6 July 2016, 11:39 PM

"Adam, does Hong Kong actually have a winter?"

Sure. We had the coldest day for half a century (or something like that) last year. It was below zero celsius on high ground. Had to leather up that day. Winter lasts about four to five months, but it is getting shorter and warmer in recent years. This is me and my Ranger on that coldest day.

beer · 6 July 2016, 11:43 PM

leather with end links (or curved-ended leather straps) > steel > fabric >>>>>>> leather without end links

i love leather but really cant stand large gaps with visible skin

HERITAGE82 · 7 July 2016, 01:39 AM

Mine is the BB BLUE, but I really enjoy the feel and color if this NATO strap from Clockworks Synergy

... And that's my lil buddy Rascal saying hello ;)

HERITAGE82 · 7 July 2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I also wear my bracelet in the warmer months and switch to leather in the winter! No OEM strap for me but this panatime strap has served me well!
Summer!

Winter!

That leather strap looks stunning on the BBN!!

HogwldFLTR · 7 July 2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

"Adam, does Hong Kong actually have a winter?"

Sure. We had the coldest day for half a century (or something like that) last year. It was below zero celsius on high ground. Had to leather up that day. Winter lasts about four to five months, but it is getting shorter and warmer in recent years. This is me and my Ranger on that coldest day.

Nice shot; that weather sounds much like the Pacific Northwest here in the US.

japenney · 7 July 2016, 07:03 AM

In my part of Canada it's winter 9 months a year so I like leather

Rags · 7 July 2016, 09:25 AM

Bracelet or leather even rubber straps but never nato. I hate nato straps.

HogwldFLTR · 7 July 2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rags

Bracelet or leather even rubber straps but never nato. I hate nato straps.

That's too bad as the OEM cloth straps makes this one of the most comfortable watches I've ever experienced. I guess it's not a true Nato. My concern is how well it will hold up to time.

fskywalker · 7 July 2016, 11:18 AM

On that dial color SS bracelet looks better IMHO

bdex75 · 7 July 2016, 12:13 PM

I need a red. Looks good any way you wear it.

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AzHadEnuf · 7 July 2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

That's too bad as the OEM cloth straps makes this one of the most comfortable watches I've ever experienced. I guess it's not a true Nato. My concern is how well it will hold up to time.

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I really like it on the Ranger bracelet and the OEM leather, but I have to agree with Lee...tough to beat the OEM cloth. So comfortable, makes that big watch disappear on the wrist.

HogwldFLTR · 7 July 2016, 10:29 PM

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I really like it on the Ranger bracelet and the OEM leather, but I have to agree with Lee...tough to beat the OEM cloth. So comfortable, makes that big watch disappear on the wrist.

I wonder what a replacement strap costs? One on ebay goes for $500.

AzHadEnuf · 8 July 2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I wonder what a replacement strap costs? One on ebay goes for $500.

I've heard $180 from AD without buckle.

HogwldFLTR · 8 July 2016, 01:01 PM

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I've heard $180 from AD without buckle.

Thanks, that makes much more sense.

6 July 2016, 01:30 PM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	BBR Stainless, Leather, or Cloth? After wearing my BBR all winter on leather I changed back to stainless to day and for me something is missing although I'l likely wear it this way for the summer. I'm curious as to others perspectives, which do you prefer it on? If none of the above then how about a picture of it on the strap or bracelet of choice? Also shown below is an after market strap, a true Nato, and a Tudor Ranger strap. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 July 2016, 11:39 PM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	"Adam, does Hong Kong actually have a winter?" Sure. We had the coldest day for half a century (or something like that) last year. It was below zero celsius on high ground. Had to leather up that day. Winter lasts about four to five months, but it is getting shorter and warmer in recent years. This is me and my Ranger on that coldest day. Attached Images

6 July 2016, 11:43 PM	#8
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	leather with end links (or curved-ended leather straps) > steel > fabric >>>>>>> leather without end links i love leather but really cant stand large gaps with visible skin __________________

7 July 2016, 01:39 AM	#9
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Mine is the BB BLUE, but I really enjoy the feel and color if this NATO strap from Clockworks Synergy ... And that's my lil buddy Rascal saying hello ;) Attached Images __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

7 July 2016, 09:25 AM	#13
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Bracelet or leather even rubber straps but never nato. I hate nato straps. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

6 July 2016, 01:48 PM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I also wear my bracelet in the warmer months and switch to leather in the winter! No OEM strap for me but this panatime strap has served me well! Summer! Winter!

6 July 2016, 01:51 PM	#3
fivedime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Huntsville, AL Watch: BB58 925, OP39, DD Posts: 76	NATO or leather for me.

6 July 2016, 01:55 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	SS bracelet all year round.

6 July 2016, 10:46 PM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Nice pics, I've gotta get round to switching on mine.

7 July 2016, 07:03 AM	#12
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	In my part of Canada it's winter 9 months a year so I like leather

7 July 2016, 11:18 AM	#15
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,183	On that dial color SS bracelet looks better IMHO __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

7 July 2016, 12:13 PM	#16
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I need a red. Looks good any way you wear it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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