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Author: | Omega21 [ Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
I have an opportunity to buy an Ocean Racer clasp (minty) for $195 shipped. It's for the 24mm strap. Here are my questions: - Is this clasp also made in 20 or 22mm sizes? - Can this clasp be put on a Breitling leather band? - I don't suppose there is any way to make this compatible with any Breitling bracelet? - Do you think $195 is fair? Thanks in advance! |
Author: | aleister [ Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
You have OR straps in either 24mm lug width, 22mm or 20mm. The 24/22 mm tapers down to 20 mm at the end (so if you're getting a 24 mm kit then your deployant will be 20 mm) while the 20 mm tapers down to 18 mm. With the clasp you should be getting you can easily have a 22 mm strap on it instead. The OR deployant can't really be put on a Breitling leather strap, but if you make a custom order you can get something like this: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Unless you have your own little workshop at home and a big bag of patience you can't fit it to a bracelet. If it's in good condition, $195 should be a fair price. |
Author: | sharkman [ Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
$195 is a very! good price. If you haven't used one you will love that clasp. |
Author: | Omega21 [ Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:04 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
Guys, thanks! Didn't reallize the tapering issue - that actually makes for better flexibility! aleister - that fish scale strap (??) was custom made to fit the clasp? Sounds like then the only options for this clasp are either a Breitling rubber band or something custom made? That seem right? |
Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
Omega21 wrote: aleister - that fish scale strap (??) was custom made to fit the clasp? I believe that's Python from ABP, and yes custom - http://www.abp-paris.com/ |
Author: | Omega21 [ Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
Roffensian wrote: I believe that's Python from ABP, and yes custom - http://www.abp-paris.com/ Thanks Rof! Just spent 2 hours developing a custom Ostrich leg strap for my SOHCLE. Just couldn't afford the price at the end... Guess I'll stick to rubber till I get rich ![]() Animals ABP will not make a strap from: Sloth, rat, bat - not a very comprehensive manufacturer I would say! ![]() |
Author: | aleister [ Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
I see you already have the answers from Roffensian. ![]() The ostrich they have is also very good. I had them make an ostrich strap for a PAM and it looks really good. |
Author: | Sharkmouth [ Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
Take care where you buy as there are some very good replica Ocean Racer deployants out there. |
Author: | Omega21 [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
Sharkmouth wrote: Take care where you buy as there are some very good replica Ocean Racer deployants out there. Really? Where? ![]() I actually walked away from the deal because I have no way to verify authenticity - the pics he sent me were very blurry or overexposed.... |
Author: | jadanf [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Question on Ocean Racer deployant |
ABP makes some incredible straps. very comprehensive. but honestly that python is amongst some of the most unique straps I have seen. love it. |
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