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Longbow

·Oct 22, 2021

I tried it on the bracelet first then the rubber strap with pin-buckle which I personally found to be exceptionally comfortable.

followed by the rubber strap with deployant clasp which didn’t fit me so well (sorry I didn’t take a photo of that configuration). So if the rubber strap with buckle didn’t suit you maybe the deployant variant will fit you better.

Edit: now that I think back on it, that deployant strap looked like leather on the top and rubber on the back which would make more sense on a diver.

 

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bpsmith

·Oct 22, 2021

The rubber strap I tried, was on the Ceramic and Ti version, which is slightly bigger than the Steel case watch which we have. Plus it was brand new, so likely to stretch a touch perhaps.

Problem is that I am between the adjustment holes and it varies through the day too.

Might just be a case of living with potential marks on clasp and desk during the warmer months.

 

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passingtime

·Oct 22, 2021

Congratulations on the purchase. You picked the best one in my opinion. Wear it in good health.

 

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scapa

·Oct 22, 2021

I've also used a Hirsch Robby on mine -- worked well but a bit zingy maybe. Stuck with the OEM/pin buckle and ne'er looked back.

 

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mjzomega

·Oct 23, 2021

You made a great choice! Buy a couple of extra straps over the coming months to switch up the look and feel and enjoy your new watch.

 

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lcolors1

·Oct 23, 2021

bpsmith

Very nice @Longbow.

Randomly, I was wearing a very similar charcoal grey/black jumper when purchasing too.

Would you have chose differently if you had a blue sweater on?

 

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lcolors1

·Oct 23, 2021

My
Choice was influenced by my mostly blue colored closet

 

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Longbow

·Oct 23, 2021

lcolors1

Would you have chose differently if you had a blue sweater on?

No.

 

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paddymoran

·Oct 23, 2021

Stunning watch, welcome to the club 😀

 

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chrisb732

·Oct 23, 2021

@bpsmith along with the rubber strap I got a black nato and the black and gray stripe one. I haven’t put them on yet but it will be soon. I’ll update you when I do.

 

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bpsmith

·Oct 24, 2021

lcolors1

Would you have chose differently if you had a blue sweater on?

That’s a good question tbh.

A lot of my clothes are Black or Grey, so there’s clearly an underlying link to tastes there.

 

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chrisb732

·Oct 25, 2021

@bpsmith

 

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bpsmith

·Oct 25, 2021

chrisb732

@bpsmith

Very cool. What are they like to wear, compared to bracelet? Easy enough to fit without scratching?

 

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chrisb732

·Oct 25, 2021

@bpsmith I don’t have a bracelet, only have the rubber strap & natos. It is very comfortable to wear and feels fine. Changing out the straps wasn’t that bad. I have the spring bar tool and put a little tape by the spring bars and it went smooth.