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Bails67
PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:40 am 
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I have recently inherited a Chronomat 808 (hopefully pictured below). I am not sure that the Fixoflex strap is original and so would be pleased to get any pointers on what may have come with it when new, as I think I would like to change it.

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Wow!

Nice first Breitling, and welcome to BreitlingSource.

It probably started life on a leather strap, but the straps of the era were not particularly comfortable. I think that it would look very nice on a modern Breitling calf or croc strap.
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That's a beautiful Chronomat. Welcome to the forum!!
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Thanks all for making me so welcome. Like the idea re the leather strap. Will do some hunting.

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Sweet watch! :lingsrock: Welcome to the best place on the web to learn about Breitlings, some of these guys are brilliant when it comes to the brand! :bow:

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Im no vintage expert, but that looks like a damn fine specimen of a vintage 'Ling.
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^^^^^ Same as him, welcome to BS

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Welcome. You can see from that how Breitling got such a good reputation.

Leather would look nice.
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