The Watch Thread - Part 6

[Eggbert]

If you can wait, then thewatchboys.com

Help!

My IWC 3777 strap broke.

Where can I buy a nice strap on the fly?

Sent from GAGT Android App

 

[ashawnk]

Your watch has a 21mm lug width. It's not a common size. It's unlikely that you'll find a ready made one in shops. Online yes.

But 22mm straps will be able to squeeze in there. 22mm straps are available almost everywhere.

Hi, thanks for the information

But with a 22mm strap how would that affect the fit?

Just tighter and harder?

Where do I find these straps?

Any preferred shop?

Thanks bro!

 

[Eggbert]

Depends on the material.

Soft & thin nylon can flex enough. But bulky thick leathers may not.

You can head up to K2 to try Uncle Goh's 22mm straps. He's patient enough to entertain you.

Hi, thanks for the information

But with a 22mm strap how would that affect the fit?

Just tighter and harder?

Where do I find these straps?

Any preferred shop?

Thanks bro!

 

[chickenbackside]

Hi, thanks for the information

But with a 22mm strap how would that affect the fit?

Just tighter and harder?

Where do I find these straps?

Any preferred shop?

Thanks bro!

You can see for yourself and decide how it looks.

My Explorer has 21mm lugs.

This strap is 22mm wide:




This custom strap is 21mm wide:




Wrist shot of the 22mm wide strap on my 21mm wide watch:




These NATO straps are all 22mm wide:








The dark brown non-NATO strap (first and third pic) is from K2. $18 if I remember correctly.

For me personally, 22mm straps on a 21mm watch is totally acceptable. Tighter and harder really depends on the material of the strap. But it will not be unreasonably so with only 1mm difference.

In fact, the 22mm strap from K2 is one of the softest straps I have and it goes into the watch like butter.



Just in case:

 

[ashawnk]

You can see for yourself and decide how it looks.

My Explorer has 21mm lugs.

This strap is 22mm wide:




This custom strap is 21mm wide:




Wrist shot of the 22mm wide strap on my 21mm wide watch:




These NATO straps are all 22mm wide:








The dark brown non-NATO strap (first and third pic) is from K2. $18 if I remember correctly.

For me personally, 22mm straps on a 21mm watch is totally acceptable. Tighter and harder really depends on the material of the strap. But it will not be unreasonably so with only 1mm difference.

In fact, the 22mm strap from K2 is one of the softest straps I have and it goes into the watch like butter.



Just in case:

Love how you accessorise with the straps.

Anyways thank you for helping me out.

On my way to K2 now.

I love this community.

 

[Paladium]

Hi, thanks for the information

But with a 22mm strap how would that affect the fit?

Just tighter and harder?

Where do I find these straps?

Any preferred shop?

Thanks bro!

Go to Gnomon and get the Rios leather strap model "Louisiana". 22mm but fitted my bambino 21mm just fine. $45, cheap and good.

 

[slow_mo]

Hi, thanks for the information

But with a 22mm strap how would that affect the fit?

Just tighter and harder?

Where do I find these straps?

Any preferred shop?

Thanks bro!

I have 3 watches with 21 mm lugs and the 22 mm straps fit ok.

Just remember not to get any straps with tubes (usually used for Panerai).

 

[slow_mo]

Help!

My IWC 3777 strap broke.

Where can I buy a nice strap on the fly?

Sent from GAGT Android App

I have a orignal 3777-01 strap worn only once sitting at home. You want to name a price?

 

[balzebub]

i can imagine first time buyers go AD ... to understand the whole rolex thing is also good. so many models, the full service and attention ...the catalogs, and of course the other many models.

if you already have a model in mind and your priority is price, then I'd say start picking up the phone make a few calls to compare price...sometimes it can be siginificant, especially with those few months old NIB (new in box) pieces.

Rolex Verification Service is your ultimate guarantee, so no worries. They will even tell you that the watch is due for servicing soon from the freshness/dryness of the oil.

Been trawling for Explorer 2, Explorer 1, Sub C Date, GMTC 2 prices and find that so far the sellers from the local forums offer lower pricing compared to those used watch shops for brand new. And all of these on line sellers from forums claim that their set are from overseas AD with stamped warranty etc, so they are legit with factory warranty? Anyone got purchase experience can share? Very confusing..too many different source..

 

[fffrozzz]

Bought a couple from grey dealer,same watch as you buy from AD with international warranty. You can always deal at RSC,after verification only you handover the cash.

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

My friend sent me a wrist shot of his Rolex. Any love for the Yacht Master?

 

[balzebub]

My friend sent me a wrist shot of his Rolex. Any love for the Yacht Master?

Yacht master is a sub with platimum dial and paltinum bezel, but the bezel rotates both ways though. Is it worth the premium over a subc? not in my opinion?

 

[ashawnk]

I have a orignal 3777-01 strap worn only once sitting at home. You want to name a price?

Pm me pls!

 

[ashawnk]

Time for a drink.

Got me a new strap.

Cheers!

 

[cichlid]

 

[rboyboy]

Yacht master is a sub with platimum dial and paltinum bezel, but the bezel rotates both ways though. Is it worth the premium over a subc? not in my opinion?

I thought there's SS for yatchmaster as well? Anyway is it possible to get coloured rubber straps in SG for my Seiko sub?

Will this be able to fit my Seiko sea urchin and if it's too long,still can punch holes? I sound noob here haha

http://www.panatime.com/22blsidist12.html

 

[John.D Rockefeller]

How much ye paid for your master?

 

[cichlid]

How much ye paid for your master?

$2500 bro ....

 

[pwillie]

Snoopy to save the day

 

[iceflight]

My wait is over and this watch arrive after 6 months of waiting. Only piece in SG now. Joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Share with all of my friends here.... Patek Philippe 5270G-014

Chronograph perpetual, first Patek own movement in this successful series in the blue face, considered a grail of watches, from 2499, 3970, 5970...... all of which has appreciated considerably.

Sealed, shatzzz.... dunno how to adjust the perpetual.......

Virgin Seal broken....... bit painful