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Most of members (including myself) will tell you that putting a rubber on the Navitimer is sacrilege.
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| Author: | oobie [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Hi, I am thinking of getting a rubber strap for my Navitimer a23322, however the Breitling website doesnt list one. Has anyone seen a Navitimer with an Ocean Racer or Diver Pro strap fitted and does it look any good? many thanks |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Welcome aboard. Most of members (including myself) will tell you that putting a rubber on the Navitimer is sacrilege.
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
^ This, although any will fit as long as the lug width is correct (22mm). |
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| Author: | oobie [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Thanks bnewbie - I thought I may get told that!  ! However, I am on my third leather strap and think I need something a little more durable......
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| Author: | Dracha [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Note to self 'get rubber strap and put on NOS all black 806 to upset respected BS member and mod' 
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| Author: | Dracha [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
oobie wrote: Thanks bnewbie - I thought I may get told that! ! However, I am on my third leather strap and think I need something a little more durable......Mesh, milanese , modern navitimer try a pilot bracet
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| Author: | oobie [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
thanks Dracha, the 806 looks great! I have a steel strap on another watch and wanted something different.. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
oobie wrote: thanks Dracha, the 806 looks great! I have a steel strap on another watch and wanted something different.. Bund, nato ? I also like distressed leather , lightish brown, on a Breitling |
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| Author: | P51 [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
No but I put a bright red carbon fibre strap on my O & W Aviation once. Looked cool for a while until I got sick of it. It now sports the original strap (which is not that good), but it's authentic. If you want to swap a strap out for a while, why not. |
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| Author: | Novacastrian [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Dracha wrote: Note to self 'get rubber strap and put on NOS all black 806 to upset respected BS member and mod' Do it right, Rene. Get a pink Nato strap while you're at it! |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Novacastrian wrote: Dracha wrote: Note to self 'get rubber strap and put on NOS all black 806 to upset respected BS member and mod' Do it right, Rene. Get a pink Nato strap while you're at it! Just ordered pink rubber as pink nato is still nato
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Dracha wrote: oobie wrote: Thanks bnewbie - I thought I may get told that! ! However, I am on my third leather strap and think I need something a little more durable......Mesh, milanese , modern navitimer try a pilot bracet this. even Nato works quite well if you choose the color wisely - but we had a member who was (is?) convinced the Pro 2 was the ideal strap for a vintage Navi ..... |
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| Author: | oobie [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
I think I will try a pro 2 and get a replacement black leather strap so I can switch between the two. Any other suggestions are welcome. cheers |
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| Author: | MattC [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Remember, just because it has a rubber strap doesn't mean it can go in the water! I tried an OR rubber strap on a Navi World. I though it looked great for a change, but only lasted a day or two before I put the leather back on. |
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| Author: | P51 [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Navitimer with rubber strap? |
Keep in mind a strap is not for keeps and either will wear out in time or you will want a change for something new. Some here regularly change their straps to try out something different, sometimes with stunning results and sometimes (to my eyes at least) with mixed results. It's up to you on what you do. But, one thing us for sure, you will never know if you don't give it a go. |
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