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Altair
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Hey guys, looking to spend about 200USD for a new strap to go with my Zenith Grande Date. The current stock one is not to my liking. I wish all manufacturers would take as much care in their straps as the B does.


So any links you can throw at me?

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Altair wrote:
Hey guys, looking to spend about 200USD for a new strap to go with my Zenith Grande Date. The current stock one is not to my liking. I wish all manufacturers would take as much care in their straps as the B does.
So any links you can throw at me?


You could always pop a Breitling strap on your Zenith, Altair. Just a thought......

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Driver8 wrote:
Altair wrote:
Hey guys, looking to spend about 200USD for a new strap to go with my Zenith Grande Date. The current stock one is not to my liking. I wish all manufacturers would take as much care in their straps as the B does.
So any links you can throw at me?


You could always pop a Breitling strap on your Zenith, Altair. Just a thought......


I actually discussed that with my AD when I was looking at their Zenith - it really bugs me that Zenith use a tang strap for a deployant clasp. We didn't try it as I wasn't ready to drop the cash on the Zenith, but the AD's only concern was getting the strap to fit properly in the Zenith deployant.
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Roffensian wrote:
I actually discussed that with my AD when I was looking at their Zenith - it really bugs me that Zenith use a tang strap for a deployant clasp. We didn't try it as I wasn't ready to drop the cash on the Zenith, but the AD's only concern was getting the strap to fit properly in the Zenith deployant.

Hmmm, I'd have thought that any tang strap would fit the Zenith deployant..... :huh It's not as if the area with the holes in it's overly thick on a Breitling strap. But then again I've not be in a position to try it out. Maybe Altair can have a bit of an experiment for us! :) (Assuming he has a Breitling tang strap lying around of course!)

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Driver8 wrote:
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I actually discussed that with my AD when I was looking at their Zenith - it really bugs me that Zenith use a tang strap for a deployant clasp. We didn't try it as I wasn't ready to drop the cash on the Zenith, but the AD's only concern was getting the strap to fit properly in the Zenith deployant.

Hmmm, I'd have thought that any tang strap would fit the Zenith deployant..... :huh It's not as if the area with the holes in it's overly thick on a Breitling strap. But then again I've not be in a position to try it out. Maybe Altair can have a bit of an experiment for us! :) (Assuming he has a Breitling tang strap lying around of course!)


We didn't discuss in great depth but I think it was more of a size issue ( :shock: ). A regular Breitling deployant barely fits my wrists.
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A regular Breitling deployant barely fits my wrists.

Have you huge wrists or something then Roff? Breitling deployants are just right for my 7.5" wrists.

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A regular Breitling deployant barely fits my wrists.

Have you huge wrists or something then Roff? Breitling deployants are just right for my 7.5" wrists.


Yes - wear a bracelet with full length - wrists are virtually 8".
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You'll have to attach a bungy rope to the lugs... ;)

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Try this web site. I have ordered straps custom from them. I too have 8" wrists as well and never buy a watch with leather bands unless the AD will change the band to XL. You can order any size leingth or type. Very high quality excelent coustomer service. www.watchnetwork.com

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Thanks for the replies people. Looks like I will not be buying a strap as I might hace to sell the Zenith though :?

There is still next time :D

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Looks like I will not be buying a strap as I might hace to sell the Zenith though :?

:shock: No way! That was a beauty! :cry:

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Dont pour salt on the wound :( I just commited to letting my beloved BMW X5 go, that one hurt the most.

All because of bad timing, just got into a long term investment last month that tied up almost all my cash, and turns out today my father will have to get an operation in the US. I am sure I will be able to replace the car and watches, but cant replace family.

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Yeah sorry Altair - I hadn't seen your post in the "Selling" section when I replied to this thread.

I really wish you and your father all the best. You are absolutely right - family is irreplacable, and priceless compared to mere posessions.

All the best my friend.

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Yeah sorry Altair - I hadn't seen your post in the "Selling" section when I replied to this thread.

I really wish you and your father all the best. You are absolutely right - family is irreplacable, and priceless compared to mere posessions.

All the best my friend.


Well said Driver8

Altair, my thoughts are with you - I sincerely hope everything works out.
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I do too - really hope it goes well. Family is really the most important thing.

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