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Quick question for all u guys. Can the deployment clasp that comes with the rubber strap be used with a croc strap and vice versa? Thank you in advance to all you guys..
I really like the deployment buckle of the rubber and looks of the croc and wanted to enjoy both worlds. ...

I dot think so. You would have I cut the leather or croc.

It's been asked a number of times on here, as it's clearly something that Breitling owners want. However, as note above, the two are not compatible.

Your only option would be to get a croco strap custom made to fit by a company like ABP Paris.

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Someone answered this for me recently....get two croc straps for the regular deployment clasp and use the short ends (with springbar loops on both ends). I got some measurements and this technique should fit up to an 8 inch wrist. I'm in the process of doing it right now....just in calf leather not croc. If it works I'll post some pics.

For the price of two croc straps, you purchase like 5 or 6 custom croc straps made to fit. That doesn't seem like a very economical solution to me even if it does work...

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And I don't think that an 8 inch wrist is going to work with two short ends, that seems like a real stretch.

Well that's why I'm buying calf leather instead of croc....much cheaper. As far as fit, the two short ends are both 90mm (approx. 3 1/2 inches x 2 = 7 inches). Then add the length of the watch and the clasp...8 inches doesn't seem like a stretch to me.

Interesting (and I would love to see it work), however, looking at my 738P against my 134S there are noticeable differences.

Depth of the strap; The 134S is approx. 1.5 the depth of the 738P. The 134S grips the strap in a 'clamp' type arrangement rather than the standard deploy ant clasp which uses a 'tension' grip.

Length of the strap; The 134S is much shorter than the 738P (might work to your advantage).

Personally I would get ABP to make you a custom (you can stipulate all dimensions), much better than the chance of ending up with a handful of very expensive off-cuts.

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