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Singing the praises on the Ocean Racer
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Author:  MoreCowbell [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:36 am ]
Post subject:  Singing the praises on the Ocean Racer
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:
Author:  Alien [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:51 am ]
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You have to split the price. The bracelet alone costs 50 Euros in Austria, the foldingclasp 240 Euros

BG
Thomas
Author:  Damian [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:21 am ]
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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!
Author:  yntl2003 [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:12 pm ]
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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.
Author:  Ross [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:46 pm ]
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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.
Author:  carlhaluss [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:27 pm ]
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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.
Cheers,
Carl
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:31 am ]
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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.
Author:  setb [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:35 am ]
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I got a 22mm strap for sale ...like new ..
Author:  Ross [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:07 pm ]
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Roffensian wrote:
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.
Author:  Sharkmouth [ Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:36 pm ]
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:uselesspics:

:D

Let's see this amazing clasp!
Author:  handyman [ Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:03 am ]
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Sharkmouth wrote:
:uselesspics:

:D

Let's see this amazing clasp!


:lol:
Author:  Eagle [ Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:26 am ]
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^ I was just thinking that! :D

I want one for my CA. Are they available in 22mm?
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:52 am ]
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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.
Author:  breitlingsource [ Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:47 am ]
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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
Author:  Eagle [ Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:12 am ]
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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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