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Welcome aboard and congrats on your first Ling.
Swapping straps and bracelets is piece of cake with this tool... http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-6767 ... -6516.html
Just be sure you use correct strap/bracelet springbars.

bnewbie wrote:

Excellent - thanks for the link. Once I receive the watch I'll figure out if/when I will get a second strap. Looks like the rubber ones are 3-4 hundred and the mesh closer to 8 hundred (US).

Thanks again for the welcome!

Thanks - I see that same merchant. Do you have to cut the rubber diver straps, or are they wear-ready for average size wrists?

I'm totally assuming those straps are legit, and I don't really see any red flags regarding the seller so went for it.

bnewbie wrote:

The FB-504 tool works fine for me, at a reasonable price, and has one more tip:

http://www.ofrei.com/page252.html

The web page compares it to the significantly more expensive Bergeon 6111, which seems to be the same tool.

Shipping cost is a consideration, too.

Obviously, opinions can vary.

Why is this yours?

Author:	Scottfehr [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:39 am ]
Post subject:	My first Breitling and a strap question
Hi all, just purchased my first Breitling : a Superocean Heritage Chrono (A13320). Link below. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Breitling-Super ... true&rt=nc I'm very excited and it should be arriving Wed or Thur of this week. The brown/black croc strap would not be my first choice, so I'm looking at possibly purchasing a rubber or mesh strap. My question: is swapping out a strap an involved process (i.e. bring to your jeweler)? Or is it something you can do yourself? Thanks for any insight and would love to hear any opinions on this timepiece purchase. Cheers, Scott

Author:	bnewbie [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:03 am ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
Welcome aboard and congrats on your first Ling. Swapping straps and bracelets is piece of cake with this tool... http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-6767 ... -6516.html Just be sure you use correct strap/bracelet springbars.

Author:	Scottfehr [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:15 am ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
bnewbie wrote: Welcome aboard and congrats on your first Ling. Swapping straps and bracelets is piece of cake with this tool... http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-6767 ... -6516.html Just be sure you use correct strap/bracelet springbars. Excellent - thanks for the link. Once I receive the watch I'll figure out if/when I will get a second strap. Looks like the rubber ones are 3-4 hundred and the mesh closer to 8 hundred (US). Thanks again for the welcome!

Author:	Time Bandit [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:23 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
Scottfehr wrote: bnewbie wrote: Welcome aboard and congrats on your first Ling. Swapping straps and bracelets is piece of cake with this tool... http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-6767 ... -6516.html Just be sure you use correct strap/bracelet springbars. Excellent - thanks for the link. Once I receive the watch I'll figure out if/when I will get a second strap. Looks like the rubber ones are 3-4 hundred and the mesh closer to 8 hundred (US). Thanks again for the welcome! You can pick up a Diver Pro II with tang buckle for less. Just bought one myself off the E for $198 + shipping. http://www.bernardwatch.com/Breitling/S ... 42/BRT1784

Author:	Scottfehr [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
Thanks - I see that same merchant. Do you have to cut the rubber diver straps, or are they wear-ready for average size wrists?

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Author:	Time Bandit [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:01 pm ]
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Scottfehr wrote: Thanks - I see that same merchant. Do you have to cut the rubber diver straps, or are they wear-ready for average size wrists? They're ready to go, not like the Ocean racer. Just make sure you buy the correct size. BTW... I'm totally assuming those straps are legit, and I don't really see any red flags regarding the seller so went for it.

Author:	nickzac [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:24 pm ]
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My AD got me into a silicone strap for about 80 bucks. Another possibility is a custom-made strap. IMO shark is among the best of all strap materials. I have many and all are made exactly to my specs.

Author:	bnewbie [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 3:47 am ]
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Time Bandit wrote: I'm totally assuming those straps are legit, and I don't really see any red flags regarding the seller so went for it. They should be legit with that seller.

Author:	wrangler [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:33 am ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
bnewbie wrote: Welcome aboard and congrats on your first Ling. Swapping straps and bracelets is piece of cake with this tool... http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-6767 ... -6516.html Just be sure you use correct strap/bracelet springbars. The FB-504 tool works fine for me, at a reasonable price, and has one more tip: http://www.ofrei.com/page252.html The web page compares it to the significantly more expensive Bergeon 6111, which seems to be the same tool. Shipping cost is a consideration, too.

Author:	Scottfehr [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:19 am ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
Thanks very much fellas. It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow, I'll post up pics when I get it.

Author:	Roffensian [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:44 am ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
wrangler wrote: bnewbie wrote: Welcome aboard and congrats on your first Ling. Swapping straps and bracelets is piece of cake with this tool... http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-6767 ... -6516.html Just be sure you use correct strap/bracelet springbars. The FB-504 tool works fine for me, at a reasonable price, and has one more tip: http://www.ofrei.com/page252.html The web page compares it to the significantly more expensive Bergeon 6111, which seems to be the same tool. Shipping cost is a consideration, too. 6767F is the tool of preference.

Author:	wrangler [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
Obviously, opinions can vary. Why is this yours?

Author:	Roffensian [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
wrangler wrote: Obviously, opinions can vary. Why is this yours? Mine and the majority of people here if the many threads on the subject are to be believed. It's simple, quick, very little chance of doing any damage with the most basic of precautions, and it's cheap.

Author:	wrangler [ Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:35 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
What I'm asking is why you prefer it to the 6111 or FB-504. I read the other threads and don't recall this question being answered.

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Author:	Roffensian [ Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:03 am ]
Post subject:	Re: My first Breitling and a strap question
The fork on the 6111 is way too big for my liking.