Definitely deployment for me and I prefer smoother leathers personally. Black or brown calf would look great. Congratulations on the upcoming acquisition
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| Author: | Borg [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Navitimer Leather |
I am getting a SS Navitimer Heritage black dial with black leather band, I would like to hear some thoughts to help me make up my mind on... 1. Smooth Leather or Croc 2. Deployment or Tang I realize its a matter of choice but I'd like some input especially about the deployment clasp, never had one in leather. |
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| Author: | Iantheklutz [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
I much refer a deployant over tang.. Extends the life of the strap and looks better IMO. I've seen the Navi on brown calf and it looks great. |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Definitely deployment for me and I prefer smoother leathers personally. Black or brown calf would look great. Congratulations on the upcoming acquisition
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| Author: | Borg [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
I have heard that the leather straps take a really long time to break-in and become comfortable...is this what most people have experienced with leather straps ? By the way, you guys are right about the Brown Croc...it really is a beauty with black dial. gives it some pop ! |
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| Author: | Siv [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
The Breitling deployant is really good - much better than any other deployant I have tried. It just clicks shut and there is no strap end to put in a loop or anything like that. It's very secure and I've never had mine come undone accidentaly. 
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
I do wish that they would finish the leather strap with a point like on a tang buckle. Not a very long end where u have to put it through a loop just a little one. Know what I mean? |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Another vote for deployant from me. The leather takes a couple of weeks to break in because of the thickness. |
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| Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Siv wrote: The Breitling deployant is really good - much better than any other deployant I have tried. It just clicks shut and there is no strap end to put in a loop or anything like that. It's very secure and I've never had mine come undone accidentaly. I totally agree. My wife almost lost her gold Bucherer by not having a deployant strap. Furthermore, the deployant prevents the watch from turning over when you wear it. And, it is a supplemental precaution from thieves. |
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| Author: | Alan M [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Croc/Leather Deploy for me always. Just gone back to metal for the hot season......... |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Deployant all the time for me because of the infinite adjustability and the fact that it extends the life of the strap.......... and it looks more classy IMHO too. Calf or Croco depends on the size of your wallet (as the croco is 3 to 4 times the amount) and also the look you are going for. Croco dresses a watch up quite a bit, whereas calf can look more casual and utilitarian. Apart from the cost, it's all down to choice. |
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| Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Driver8 wrote: it looks more classy IMHO too. Not only it looks more classy but it puts the watch much more "forward" than a steel or a TT bracelet. And, to my opinion, with a gold bracelet the watch is less "visible". Driver8 wrote: it extends the life of the strap Because you don't have to pull on the strap each time you put your watch on. |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Borg wrote: I am getting a SS Navitimer Heritage black dial with black leather band Navi Heritage has integrated bracelet, it's some other model if you'll get it on the leather. |
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| Author: | Borg [ Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
I meant Navitimer not Navitimer H |
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| Author: | Spartan [ Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
GZGym1 wrote: I do wish that they would finish the leather strap with a point like on a tang buckle. Not a very long end where u have to put it through a loop just a little one. Know what I mean? A la Panerai |
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| Author: | Spartan [ Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer Leather |
Borg wrote: I have heard that the leather straps take a really long time to break-in and become comfortable...is this what most people have experienced with leather straps ? By the way, you guys are right about the Brown Croc...it really is a beauty with black dial. gives it some pop ! Adjust it to where you are comfortable, take a warm shower with it (yes you read it right) and keep it on your wrist overnight. The next morning it will be perfectly broken in.... I know someone (on this board) who has already tried this and said it WORKED! Everytime I get the urge to try it I back out... Something doesn't seem right... Has anyone else tried/heard of this before? |
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