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Old 27 April 2017, 07:58 PM   #1
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Gmt 2 on leather band

Well my gmt 16710 bracelet is annoying me a little. It either a little too loose or a little too tight. Now I don't really want to stretch it. So thinking of getting a leather strap. Can people please post their Pepsi/Coke on strap? Is it a good look?

Ps. If there is a trick to resizing the bracelet I would appreciate some pointers.


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Old 27 April 2017, 08:42 PM   #2
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Well my gmt 16710 bracelet is annoying me a little. It either a little too loose or a little too tight. Now I don't really want to stretch it. So thinking of getting a leather strap. Can people please post their Pepsi/Coke on strap? Is it a good look?

Ps. If there is a trick to resizing the bracelet I would appreciate some pointers.


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Make sure the clasp is centered and then use the micro adjustments on the clasp... if you've already done this then probably not much more you can do. If your wrist swells easily with heat/humidity/use, then at some points during the day it's going to be too tight (or too loose). You may find you have the same problem w a strap and may have to to punch extra holes. You will prob have the best fit with rubber given that it has a little stretch and slides less on the wrist.


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Old 27 April 2017, 09:29 PM   #3
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Make sure the clasp is centered and then use the micro adjustments on the clasp... if you've already done this then probably not much more you can do. If your wrist swells easily with heat/humidity/use, then at some points during the day it's going to be too tight (or too loose). You may find you have the same problem w a strap and may have to to punch extra holes. You will prob have the best fit with rubber given that it has a little stretch and slides less on the wrist.


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Yea, I don't have an issue with swelling, been wearing a bracelet for the last few years. It's just that the fit is between the micro adjustment holes. The watch doesn't feel right. Maybe cause I have been wearing the same watch for so long?


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Old 27 April 2017, 11:45 PM   #4
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Loved my Pepsi on leather


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Old 28 April 2017, 07:01 PM   #5
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Guess what! clasp is not centred. So need to go and get someone to move a link around.


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Old 28 April 2017, 07:03 PM   #6
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Loved my Pepsi on leather


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Looks nice. Which strap is that?

I also like this tbh



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Old 28 April 2017, 09:27 PM   #7
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Guess what! clasp is not centred. So need to go and get someone to move a link around.


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This is also quite easy to do on your own w the correct screwdriver, which you can find on eBay or a number of sites such as offrei


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Old 28 April 2017, 09:39 PM   #9
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Looks nice. Which strap is that?

I also like this tbh



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It's a bulang and sons. Also looks great on a NATO






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Old 28 April 2017, 09:51 PM   #10
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Rubber B just came out with a Velcro version. Maybe that might be an option for you.
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Old 28 April 2017, 09:52 PM   #11
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The watch is so versatile. To me it's a perfect first watch. Casual and can be formal as needed.


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Old 1 May 2017, 09:32 AM   #12
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So to the gmt owners out there. What's a good YouTube video that shows changing bezels. I looked and there are a lot of idiots that essentially scratch the heck out of their watches. I intend to do it properly and research and get the right tool first. Any recommendations?


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Old 1 May 2017, 10:04 AM   #13
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Imo the GMT needs to be on a bracelet.
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Old 1 May 2017, 10:16 AM   #14
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Try it on a jubilee ;)
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Old 1 May 2017, 10:21 AM   #15
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Try it on a jubilee ;)


Maybe I should grab one later on. I quite like the look. Where do you guys source them?


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Old 1 May 2017, 10:28 AM   #16
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Imo the GMT needs to be on a bracelet.


Most of the time, probably. However, it's always nice to change things up every now and again.


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Old 1 May 2017, 10:40 AM   #17
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Duplicate post.

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Old 1 May 2017, 11:56 AM   #18
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Most of the time, probably. However, it's always nice to change things up every now and again.


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Old 2 May 2017, 05:02 AM   #19
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Gentlemen. What do you think of these for a Coke? Yay or nay




I am thinking red and blue for a Pepsi but not sure if it's worth it. Cost the same as a jubilee.


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Please no 🤦🏻*♂️ it's not my watch at the end of the day tho...


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Old 2 May 2017, 05:08 AM   #21
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Please no 🤦🏻*♂️ it's not my watch at the end of the day tho...


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Lol, why not? I didn't think it's that bad.


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Its also pretty good on a dark blue NATO!
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I think the Pepsi would look good on a light tan leather strap or a black leather strap but I prefer my 16710 on the bracelet. The SEL bracelet just flows from the case perfectly. Honestly I think most Rolex's just look better on bracelets. My Speedmaster on the other hand looks as good if not better on a leather strap.
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Old 2 May 2017, 05:33 AM   #24
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This may be an option

http://shop.colareb.it/en/siena-vint...chband-black-5

Seem to be the same as this

https://shop.bulangandsons.com/watch...tch-strap.html


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I think the Pepsi would look good on a light tan leather strap or a black leather strap but I prefer my 16710 on the bracelet. The SEL bracelet just flows from the case perfectly. Honestly I think most Rolex's just look better on bracelets. My Speedmaster on the other hand looks as good if not better on a leather strap.


Yea, but I would like to change it up every now and again.


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Old 2 May 2017, 07:25 PM   #27
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Everest do lots of options too, on my BLNR GMT II ...

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Old 3 May 2017, 02:21 PM   #28
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I just called the Rolex service centre. They quoted a somewhat extravagant $ for the bracelet.


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Old 9 September 2017, 10:42 AM   #29
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Old thread, I know. I sometimes wear my 1675 Pepsi on a blue Horween shell (it looks black in this picture, but it's a dark blue with a bit of green when in sunlight) strap. Lug pieces and a Rolex 16mm buckle finish up the look. I normally wear this on a bracelet, but sometimes it's nice to change things up.

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I took my Pepsi 16710 off bracelet to try with a few straps. Single piece shell cordovan:




Hirsch blue rubber strap:




I think I prefer the bracelet to both of those but had fun trying. Pardon the lousy phone camera image quality.
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