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PostPosted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 5:38 am 
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avers wrote:
It's not brand new though


Hence why it's a lot cheaper!



I agree with everyone else that the Breitling croc straps are way too pricey, especially when you consider what you pay for even high end custom stuff like ABP. The quality of Breitling straps as we all know is very good, but the price jump from calf to croc is crazy.


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Roffensian wrote:
avers wrote:
It's not brand new though


Hence why it's a lot cheaper!



I agree with everyone else that the Breitling croc straps are way too pricey, especially when you consider what you pay for even high end custom stuff like ABP. The quality of Breitling straps as we all know is very good, but the price jump from calf to croc is crazy.



I agree.

Ostrich straps are pretty nice too.

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could you recomend a online store with quality croc straps?

thx


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navitimer wrote:
could you recomend a online store with quality croc straps?

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ABP - www.abp-paris.com


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Alan M wrote:
I think straps are like shoes......bear with me.

One pair of shoes last x months, but if you have two/three in rotation.....xxxxx

and Deployants last alot longer. Straps (whilst they do cost, last me 3/5 years Winter wear)


Breitling crocs are way more expensive than pair of good shoes.

High quality shoes can be bought for about $300 retail (in the US, for example Allen Edmonds - $325 MSRP, can also be found in the secondary market for $100-200). Croc straps seem to be way more expensive. Why? From technology point of view - it's easier to manufacture a strap as compared to making good pair of shoes.

This kind of shoes will last for years with proper care and in rotation (I've heard people wearing same pair of shoes for 10-15 years).

Can we expect the same longevity from Breitling croc straps?

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