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BB strap advise

rdorman

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I don't know about the rest of you blackbird owners but I found the rep strap to be way to stiff and not very comfortable no matter how much I worked it and treated it. Now, I have never handled an OEM strap for this model so I have no basis of comparison, which is why I have come to you!

Sooooooo, let the strap hunt begin! I am looking for a strap that looks original, or better. A strap that feels OEM, or better. A strap that does not cost as much as OEM! I must admit, I want it black, padded, most likely some form of lizard and yes, I like a little bit of shine to it. Not that pattened leather plastic sort of shine mind you. A little bit of a unique personality would be fine.

So, what are your suggestions? What did you do? Got some pics? Is deployment the only way it came on this model or is a buckle fine? Thanks in advance.
 

guru

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I got my Black Bird with the black leather strap and after 2 weeks wearing the starp feels very soft, I like it.I also ordered the brushed pilot bracelet for it and
that is better the any leather straps, gives the watch a different taste

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rdorman

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So your strap loosened up... that is good to know! How does the rep strap stand up against the gen strap?
 

pcsam

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get yourself a nice black crocodile strap .my BB loves it and so do I ..(I have a thing for exotic straps .I have elephant frog lizard crocodile alligator shark stingray python ........ )
like guru I also put in in its SS bracelet sometimes.it changes the watch and adds a little bit of muscle to it ..............