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I have a white navi world on ss bracelet right now. I really like the bracelet look but i also like the brown croc or calf look as well. What is everyones opinion about this? I can't decide what i want and i know if i get both, i'm not the type that will change straps frequently. Post pics if you have some!

This is my daily work watch..if that makes a difference.

I have a white dial navi World too, and I keep it exclusively on the bracelet. IMO it just works the best.

One thing to bear in mind if you use it as a daily wearer, the bracelet will obviously last a lot longer that a strap - the entire life of the watch in fact, barring any incidents. Straps do wear out over time and a daily wearer will (again, obviously) wear out a lot quicker than a safe queen - and straps aren't cheap, especially the croco variants. Just something to perhaps think about if cost is an issue.

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Driver8

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I agree that the Silver/White looks best on a bracelet. I have mine on an Aero Classic and I think it gives it an even dressier look. I've tried it on black and brown leather straps, croco, and various rubber, but I like it on the bracelet best. But this is a personal decision, and also depends what your dress code is for work (i.e. suit vs jeans and a t-shirt).

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Current:
Chronospace Silver, Black Ocean Racer
Navi World Silver, Aero Classic
Chronomatic 1461 Bronze, Bronze DP-1
SA White, Diamonds, Pro 2 Diamonds
SA Black, Bentley Rubber
Navi 1461 LE, Black DP-1
Chronomat GMT Silver, Pilot

Hey

Although I agree the World does look best on the bracelet, I love it on other straps too. It takes just a couple of careful minutes to change it, and you go from suit classic to jeans & T style.

It also looks excellent on the Mesh bracelet too!

Davey

That 2nd pic above on the mesh is exactly how I wear mine with a suit, I think it is the classiest Breitling head/bracelet combo available. I personally don't put it on other bands because as a mid-sized Breitling the Navitimer goes well with a suit, but if I'm in casual clothing I'll put on a bigger/bulkier watch.

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Current:
Chronospace Silver, Black Ocean Racer
Navi World Silver, Aero Classic
Chronomatic 1461 Bronze, Bronze DP-1
SA White, Diamonds, Pro 2 Diamonds
SA Black, Bentley Rubber
Navi 1461 LE, Black DP-1
Chronomat GMT Silver, Pilot

Thanks for the input. I think i'll just keep mine on SS bracelet since it is my daily work watch and i know the bracelet will last longer. Although i don't wear suits to work, it is business casual so the bracelet goes well. Thanks for sharing the pics.