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MoreCowbell
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Paying US$350 for a rubber strap is positively insane...but so completely worth it! I cannot express how much my black dial Skyland came to life when I put the Ocean Racer on. It definitely makes the watch very casual, but I love it. In the summer I basically wear khaki pants/shorts and a golf shirt, and this combo just goes perfectly. It's also incredibly comfortable to wear. I was little concerned it might feel top-heavy, but it does not at all. I cannot recommend this strap enough. It is a completely different animal in comparison to the rubber dive strap. This is much more like a rubber bracelet. I love it!

I know this thread is worthless without pics, so I put some in the Gallery section, my "monkey arm" and all. :lol:

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You have to split the price. The bracelet alone costs 50 Euros in Austria, the foldingclasp 240 Euros

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...couldn't agree more MoreCowbell I just adore the Ocean Racer strap on my SOH46, I'm seriously considering one for my SA. My only gripe is that it has scratched quite a bit on the clasp. I've tried to polish them out with no avail :cry: Wouldn't stop my getting another as it looks awesome!

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Strange.. My AD charged me 350 for the buckle and 75 for the strap. She gave me a lead time of 4-6 weeks... maybe I can find it cheaper.

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I believe the retail price listed in the catalog is $350. Mine was marked $275 on the clasp and $75 on the rubber. My local Macy's was out when I bought mine around 2 months ago, but they would have sold one to me at retail. Maybe you should check Macy's if you have one nearby.

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Glad to hear the good comments about the Ocean Racer! Especially as I have ordered one for my Steelfish, which I think will look great.
For the first time, when I do get the Strap on my Steelfish, Iwill try to post a pic or two. I've got only a small camera, but hopefully it will do the trick. Does not seem to be a single photo anywhere with Steelfish/Ocean Racer combo. I totally agree that it is amazing with the Skyland. That has to be one of the best combos in the entire Breitling men's line.
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Is the folding clasp different than the regular deployant? That seems really high. Here in Canada deployant lists at $200 and I just paid $550 taxes in for a croc on deployant.
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I got a 22mm strap for sale ...like new ..
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Is the folding clasp different than the regular deployant? That seems really high. Here in Canada deployant lists at $200 and I just paid $550 taxes in for a croc on deployant.


I haven't seen the regular deployant, but the one on the Ocean Racer has tool-free micro adjustment built in. There is a toothed sliding portion inside the deployant that allows small adjustments without using a pin tool. It's hard to explain, but I posted pics earlier and there is discussion about it on the web. I use the adjuster regularly, to the point where I am annoyed that I can't do the same with my bracelets. Well worth the money, IMHO.

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Let's see this amazing clasp!
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Sharkmouth wrote:
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:D

Let's see this amazing clasp!


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^ I was just thinking that! :D

I want one for my CA. Are they available in 22mm?

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Eagle wrote:
^ I was just thinking that! :D

I want one for my CA. Are they available in 22mm?


Yes, they are.
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Ross took some amazing pictures that are in the reference portion of the site:

http://www.breitlingsource.com/strap_oceanracer.shtml

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bnewbie wrote:
Yes, they are.

Thanks. Says 20/24mm in the Chronolog - I guess I tread it wrong!

Can anyone confirm the UK price for these? They're listed as £205 - is that correct?

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