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111M strap too short

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dustindu4

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Just got a new 111M with the leather strap and it sits on the last hole on the strap, looks completely stupid. It seems BOB only has straps in the OEM length, I'm not shelling out another hundred bucks for an a longer strap. Suggestions?
 
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Ordering a strap or a bracelet is your only option if you want to keep the watch. Strap strechers don't exist. I am sure one of the awesome strapsmith's on this site can help you customize a new leather strap and it maybe under $100. Contact one of them and see how it goes.
 
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dustindu4

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dustindu4 said:
8"
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Please note the length you will need:
135/90mm fits wrists 21 to 22cm
130/85mm fits wrists 20 to 21cm
125/80mm fits wrists 19 to 20cm
120/75mm fits wrists 18 to 19cm
115/70mm fits wrists 17 to 18cm
 
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Gr00v3

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www.crownandbuckle.com has longer straps in 24mm

i personally own their chevlon in long, and on my 7.5" wrist, it fits on the very first hole. your 8" wrist should fit perfectly with the long strap. if you'd like, i can take a few pics for your reference when i get off work later today.

also keep in mind, c&b is local conus so shipping will be quick like WBK.

their prices may be low, but their quality is top notch! i'd gladly pay nearly double for some of their straps. i'm currently wearing a windsor on my 111m noob

lastly, use the coupon code "watchuseek" for 15% discount.
 
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dustindu4

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Gr00v3 said:
www.crownandbuckle.com has longer straps in 24mm

i personally own their chevlon in long, and on my 7.5" wrist, it fits on the very first hole. your 8" wrist should fit perfectly with the long strap. if you'd like, i can take a few pics for your reference when i get off work later today.

also keep in mind, c&b is local conus so shipping will be quick like WBK.

their prices may be low, but their quality is top notch! i'd gladly pay nearly double for some of their straps. i'm currently wearing a windsor on my 111m noob

lastly, use the coupon code "watchuseek" for 15% discount.
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That's a good find. I Like the Epsilon long.
http://www.crownandbuckle.com/index...long-length/epsilon-24mm-vintage-calf-xl.html

I wanted a brown croc from panatime but they only have the honey color, not sure I like that. This is the one I wanted.

http://www.panatime.com/24xlbrcrgele.html
 
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Gr00v3

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Sounds good buddy! I have an unboxing and review videos posted up on the forum, just look up my threads and it should pop up

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dustindu4

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I ordered the Epsilon Long from Crown and Buckle, seemed like the best deal. I'll post some pics when I get it. Thanks Gr00v3 and everyone else for the help. This strap length issue has been an eye opener. Don't have this issue with Breitlings.
 
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how big is your wrist? 8cm? the stock leather strap on the 111m are really long.
 
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Cynikal.Mindset

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the 111m leather are pretty short if you ask me...I have a 7.25" wrist and the tail end of the strap fits through the fixed keeper and barely through the 2nd

check the pic

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dustindu4

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The Crown and Buckle band came in. Not really happy with it. The color is a lot lighter than the rep one, I don't like that. It looked the same color in the picture. I'm not going to mount it and instead just send it back. I didn't realize either that the strap isn't tapered, so I can't use the Panerai buckle on it.

Bummer
 
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Gr00v3

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dustindu4 said:
The Crown and Buckle band came in. Not really happy with it. The color is a lot lighter than the rep one, I don't like that. It looked the same color in the picture. I'm not going to mount it and instead just send it back. I didn't realize either that the strap isn't tapered, so I can't use the Panerai buckle on it.

Bummer
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Dustin,

Please contact thomas at cnb, he'll make things right.

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Dustin, I shot you a PM.
 
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dustindu4

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After looking to see what was out there I decided to keep it. Panatime was sold out of all the ones I liked. I'm not enough of a strap connoseur to want a custom strap yet. I figured I'd only save 20 bucks after all the shipping so I wanted to see if it grew on me. After a couple hours of wearing it I love the thing. The full 24mm width with the large 24mm buckle gives it a lot of wrist presence and the stitching really makes it pop. The 125/85 length is just about right for my 8" wrist. I think 130/85 would be ideal.

Attached are pics.

It figures after I mount the thing and wear it for an hour, panatime emails me back after 4 days of no response saying the strap I originally wanted is back in stock this morning. I went ahead and ordered this one too, I'll mount the rep Pam buckle on it. Wristies will get posted next week.
http://www.panatime.com/24xlbrcrgele

I wish Crown and Buckle had more of a long length offering.
 
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dustindu4

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FYI here's the rep Pam strap on my 8" wrist, it looks rediculous. On the last hole and it can't even get tucked in.
 
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Gr00v3

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Dustin, that strap looks incredible! To be frank with you, I'm not a fan of tapered straps. I think it works well on smaller wrists,

You'll be pleaded to know, crown and buckle are going to start carrying more long straps, I just spoke with thomas

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