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joeyk · 4 April 2009, 12:42 AM

so today i take my first step to undo the bracelet and put a difference strap on . so what do u think guys and girls ?

kcmo · 4 April 2009, 12:45 AM

I definitely prefer the bracelet but as long as you're happy that's all that matters!

postiff · 4 April 2009, 12:46 AM

It looks okay I prefer the Bracelet it comes with. If you could please let me know how you like it after a few days that would be nice.

I was just thinking about possibly getting a Kevlar strap for mine to check it out. If i do ya’ll know you will be seeing pictures.

browngo1 · 4 April 2009, 12:50 AM

Hmmm, no, sorry, doesn't do it for me.

STEELINOX · 4 April 2009, 01:05 AM

i like it, especially the thickness as it "rounds" right up to the lugs - perfect !

Atomant · 4 April 2009, 01:16 AM

it looks better than I thought it would be. The thick strap goes along with the squarish looking case.

Overall watch looks balanced. I think it's a good move because you can easily remove the strap and put the bracelet back on.

2th Dr · 4 April 2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I definitely prefer the bracelet but as long as you're happy that's all that matters!

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greekbum · 4 April 2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

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artwigwa · 4 April 2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyk

so today i take my first step to undo the bracelet and put a difference strap on . so what do u think guys and girls ?

I like it!

aviators style band on a GMT, nice

mfer · 4 April 2009, 01:53 AM

Nice, but let us know how hard it is to take off the leather. Looks pretty tight.

Pimpsy · 4 April 2009, 01:54 AM

I'm going to come right out and say that I think it looks hideous, but I admire your willingness to experiment and DIY attitude!

abr68 · 4 April 2009, 02:03 AM

shandy · 4 April 2009, 02:09 AM

great on giving it a go but I have to say there are two watch companies that make the best bracelets for their watches and their watches benifit from having them Rolex and Breitling, there are certain models that work with leather though. the Daytona for Rolex and the Navitimer, seawolf and cockpit for Breitling, actually a few more Lings work well with leather as well but those I think are the ones that work best.
The Gmt though I have to say workd best with the bracelt for me, I love Rolex bracelets, a timeless classic design.
One thought, maybe a nice thick croco would be a better choice, I think the strap you have would look wonderfull on a panni though!

GeoGio Greece · 4 April 2009, 04:42 AM

I had the same change on my GMT but it has lug holes and it was easy. How do you fit yours without ? Can you please show a photo of the back of the case ?

And a remark: The strap in its rotation around the pin touches the case and wears at the middle part due to its thikness. See the 6-side on mine.

Soon, I will also try a thiner blue strap with the Pepsi.

...and later the black set

CharlieG · 4 April 2009, 04:51 AM

Sorry but it doesn't work for me.

Maybe its the brown on black?

Most important is that you like it and who cares what we think

noone · 4 April 2009, 05:51 AM

What tool did you use to change the strap? I'm thinking of changing mine too

joeyk · 4 April 2009, 06:12 AM

here is back of case George

purplepantman · 4 April 2009, 06:16 AM

Bracelet for me!

joeyk · 4 April 2009, 06:23 AM

hello noone i used bergon 6767-F but have to turn it side way to get in used the sharp point bit to push the pin down 1 side then other . ps becareful cos it quite stiff mate ;)

Dan Pierce · 4 April 2009, 06:57 AM

It's 100% reversable so why not? It looks good and it's nice to have a change now and then.

dP

flyback · 4 April 2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyk

so today i take my first step to undo the bracelet and put a difference strap on . so what do u think guys and girls ?

I think the strap looks okay in a kind of Conan The Barbarian way, but I think the watch itself is too big for your wrist. There's a pretty big gap under those lugs.

SirLoki · 4 April 2009, 07:22 AM

i like it. the leather keeps the dressy characteristics of the gmtiic, and like dP said you can go back to stainless when your done with the leather

Athonatron · 4 April 2009, 07:38 AM

The brown needs to be changed to black. The brown doesn't match the all-black watch.

GeoGio Greece · 4 April 2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyk

here is back of case George

Thank you Joeyk. That means that you have to press hard sideways the strap to get to the pin, right ?

I also have the Oyster and the Jubille, but I change them in no time via the lug holes. Without seems to be difficult !!

joeyk · 4 April 2009, 09:22 AM

yeah u right George it is quite a hard job for me to change it lol :) thanks for the opinions guys but 1 thing for sure is feel lighter now :~)

joeyk · 4 April 2009, 09:23 AM

btw George like your jubilee ;)

Wildwing · 4 April 2009, 10:14 AM

Would not be my choice, but it's yours, so wear it as you will.

Andad · 4 April 2009, 11:05 AM

Hi Joey,

I have no problem with straps on Rolex watches but don't particularly like your choice of strap for that model.
Do I see some scratches on end link access slot - bad boy.

noone · 4 April 2009, 11:38 AM

Thanks joeyk, I'll try to find someone who sells them here :)

Almoe66 · 4 April 2009, 11:45 AM

Bracelet here also!

4 April 2009, 12:42 AM	#1
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	first attempt change the bracelet !! so today i take my first step to undo the bracelet and put a difference strap on . so what do u think guys and girls ? Attached Images

4 April 2009, 01:05 AM	#5
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	great strap ! i like it, especially the thickness as it "rounds" right up to the lugs - perfect !

4 April 2009, 01:16 AM	#6
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	it looks better than I thought it would be. The thick strap goes along with the squarish looking case. Overall watch looks balanced. I think it's a good move because you can easily remove the strap and put the bracelet back on. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

4 April 2009, 01:53 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Nice, but let us know how hard it is to take off the leather. Looks pretty tight. __________________ member#3242

4 April 2009, 02:03 AM	#12
abr68 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Axel Location: Germany Watch: view my signature Posts: 612	It is a matter of taste.... Have you tried to put it on a Nylon "nato"...?

4 April 2009, 12:45 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I definitely prefer the bracelet but as long as you're happy that's all that matters!

4 April 2009, 12:46 AM	#3
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	It looks okay I prefer the Bracelet it comes with. If you could please let me know how you like it after a few days that would be nice. I was just thinking about possibly getting a Kevlar strap for mine to check it out. If i do ya’ll know you will be seeing pictures.

4 April 2009, 12:50 AM	#4
browngo1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Gordon Location: Irvine, Scotland Watch: SS DJ, SS GMTIIC Posts: 339	Hmmm, no, sorry, doesn't do it for me.

4 April 2009, 01:54 AM	#11
Pimpsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: PP 5712/1A Posts: 519	I'm going to come right out and say that I think it looks hideous, but I admire your willingness to experiment and DIY attitude!

4 April 2009, 02:09 AM	#13
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	great on giving it a go but I have to say there are two watch companies that make the best bracelets for their watches and their watches benifit from having them Rolex and Breitling, there are certain models that work with leather though. the Daytona for Rolex and the Navitimer, seawolf and cockpit for Breitling, actually a few more Lings work well with leather as well but those I think are the ones that work best. The Gmt though I have to say workd best with the bracelt for me, I love Rolex bracelets, a timeless classic design. One thought, maybe a nice thick croco would be a better choice, I think the strap you have would look wonderfull on a panni though!

4 April 2009, 04:42 AM	#14
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	I had the same change on my GMT but it has lug holes and it was easy. How do you fit yours without ? Can you please show a photo of the back of the case ? And a remark: The strap in its rotation around the pin touches the case and wears at the middle part due to its thikness. See the 6-side on mine. Soon, I will also try a thiner blue strap with the Pepsi. ...and later the black set __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

4 April 2009, 04:51 AM	#15
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Sorry but it doesn't work for me. Maybe its the brown on black? Most important is that you like it and who cares what we think

4 April 2009, 05:51 AM	#16
noone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 7	What tool did you use to change the strap? I'm thinking of changing mine too

4 April 2009, 06:12 AM	#17
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	here is back of case George Attached Images

4 April 2009, 06:16 AM	#18
purplepantman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 7	Bracelet for me!

4 April 2009, 06:23 AM	#19
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	hello noone i used bergon 6767-F but have to turn it side way to get in used the sharp point bit to push the pin down 1 side then other . ps becareful cos it quite stiff mate ;)

4 April 2009, 06:57 AM	#20
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	It's 100% reversable so why not? It looks good and it's nice to have a change now and then. 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

4 April 2009, 07:38 AM	#23
Athonatron "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of you Posts: 108	The brown needs to be changed to black. The brown doesn't match the all-black watch.

4 April 2009, 09:22 AM	#25
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	yeah u right George it is quite a hard job for me to change it lol :) thanks for the opinions guys but 1 thing for sure is feel lighter now :~)

4 April 2009, 09:23 AM	#26
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	btw George like your jubilee ;)

4 April 2009, 10:14 AM	#27
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Would not be my choice, but it's yours, so wear it as you will.

4 April 2009, 11:05 AM	#28
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi Joey, I have no problem with straps on Rolex watches but don't particularly like your choice of strap for that model. Do I see some scratches on end link access slot - bad boy. __________________ E

4 April 2009, 11:38 AM	#29
noone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 7	Thanks joeyk, I'll try to find someone who sells them here :)

4 April 2009, 11:45 AM	#30
Almoe66 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Watch: DJ Posts: 34	Bracelet here also!

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