Any one put a leather strap on a link watch?

[JackP]

I'm on the hunt and I do like the Tag Link . I wonder if it would look ok if I decide to swap the bracelet for a leather strap. Any one do this and is it an easy swap on these?

 

[Spyderhawker]

Yes! It is easy as removing and replacing the spring bars. Some bracelet watches fit better on straps than others, but I have never had trouble. I have put leather straps on my DSSD and a few gen Seikos.

 

[JackP]

After closer inspection of gen and rep it looks like there is a small 1/4 link protruding from the case which is the male end of where the bracelet is attached by the spring bar. Basically I am thinking there is no way to use another strap or bracelet

 

[zero_deficit]

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/link-leather-17988

Here's someone who's done it before. Though imo, the Link is iconic for its bracelet, getting rid of it kinda kills its soul doesn't it?

just my 2c

 

[JackP]

Yes it does seem to detract from the basic concept of the entire piece to remove its namesake. I do actually like what he did with the strap