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Hey guys, since ive always had a steel bracelet on my Breitlings I have decided to get some leather straps for my Navi World. My Qustion is (kinda stupid ) what size does the Navi World accept, keep in mind I have REALLY thin wrists? What strap size would be a good start for me? What do the numbers (20/24) indicate?

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Breitling for Bentley Barnato 42
Rolex Submariner

I guess you mean 24/20. 24 is the width of the strap at the lugs (where you attach the strap to the watch) and 20 is the width of the strap at the buckle, this is useful to know if you want to replace the buckle or if you want a deloyment buckle (which is going to be size 20).

Cheers and post some pics of that Navi World when i get it, so i can drool on it!!

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

If your wrists are that small you may need to order the shorter straps. Standard straps are 110mm on the long side, 90mm on the short. Short straps are 10mm shorter on each side.

Where is the best place to get shorter straps? Doesnt necessarily have to be genuine. Thanks.

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Breitling for Bentley Barnato 42
Rolex Submariner

Breitling sells a short version. I think its $50 more or something. My wrists are about 6.75" and on the standard size im on the smallest hole--sometimes second to smallest if its hot out.

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-RJ

Where is the best place to get straps? Almost no one online has genuine straps.

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Breitling for Bentley Barnato 42
Rolex Submariner

From an AD, usually (as long as they're not making it difficult like we've seen in some other threads recently).

Doesn't seem to be much of a grey market in straps, I assume this is because there isn't much margin in them.

I believe the margin %-wise would be approx the same as on a watch, but in $ that means much less. Therefore no big driving force for grey dealers. An AD is the best route if you're looking for authentic straps. If not, there are plenty of makers/dealers for straps. I like the upper end of the scale, because very often you get what you pay for. One exception might be BOB straps, which generally is very much strap for not so much money.

What's your wrist size btw?

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Nothing beats the feeling of a gen leather-strap on deployant. I have also tried Official Times straps. They have good quality and is a good redundancy to the genuine straps.

Regards