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i think the watch looks great. i might be one of the few people to come out and say this but i prefer the look of strap to bracelet.

I think most eveyone does. I am in the distinct minority. And I maynbe rethinking the strap. The bracelet is impossible for me to get back on - the fit is so fine it's beyond me. Time to run tonthe AD tomorrow with my tail between my legs and have them put the bracelet on. I never thought I see the day. Grrrrr.

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SHARKMAN

The bracelet on this one is beautiful. Go for it sharky.

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"Don't Touch The Watch." - Patrick Bateman

I tend to like closed end straps more, but I do like how the open ended (?) strap shows off the beautifully finished case. The only thing that I can see is that the straps seems a bit too...well, thin I guess compared to the case, but it probably looks quite a bit different in person as opposed to pics. Either way it's a sick watch, I can't believe how much my opinion has changed on this watch since I've seen good pictures of it instead of the crappy ones that Breguet has on their site.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

It does seem like a shame that the coined edge is covered up, but I prefer the look of the closed end strap on the XXI.

Heres' the deal - I wanted both. But the closed end piece of the strap is clearly not intedended for frequent removal/replacing. The leather on the edges of the metal insert is thin, the fit is tight and precise, and you can easily damage it. Last night I discovered the bracelet end pieces are even a more precise fit, with fluting to mesh perfectly with the case fluting. I simply couldn't get it back in. Sooooo, for me it's going to be one look and my choice is the bracelet. Though most prefer the strap, I like the bracelet. It gives the appearance of a larger case and the bracelet itself is just beautiful. Couple that with it being the most comfortable one I've had - seals the deal. I can't see myself running to a pro every time I want to change out the bracelet/strap. If anything the fit of the end links into the lugs/case gave me a better appreciation for the fine fit and finish of Breguet.

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SHARKMAN

WOW..You told us!!! Now sell me that extra closed end strap and deployment!! Instead of it collecting dust in your draw I can use it.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

Hmm.. You've had 3 Skyracers at the same time, why not 2 Breguets? Coming from you, not a single person here would raise an eyebrow

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a few Pams...

I also had 3 Steelfish and 3 Chrono Suproceans at the same time. It took a while, but I learned my lesson. Except the blueand white dial Fshies, no more duplicates.

But they are very different watches on steel and alligator. Hmm................

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SHARKMAN