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New Overseas from JJF with (finally!) rubber straps!
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jasonbaylee
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Awesome watch, but with rubber being so short, it's a no go for me[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]. Wish they either readied XL length or do a damned bracelet so I can adjust myself. Getting a gen rubber is really expensive and longer length is by special order only and they want to see the watch so take a note of that if you have large wrist and think you'll get the watch and opt for gen rubber later..:
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This is my reason that I passed on this. Was going to order it then read the review about the rubber being so short...
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The gen rubber is pretty short too unless they come in different sizes which I never heard mentioned anywhere. I have a relatively dainty 6.75" wrist and the gen second generation Overseas on rubber was just about perfect - the end of the 6 o'clock strap was just under the second keeper. I suspect that those with the wrists measuring 7" and up would find the gen rubber too short. The gen bracelet is a different matter and should probably be ok on up to 8" or even slightly larger wrists.
Edit: until someone confirms that the gen and rep Overseas have compatible strap/bracelet point construction I wouldn't even consider the gen rubber anyway. It's not just a standard strap where all you need to match is the width. The gen alligator strap has a specifically shaped metal insert and the rubber strap is pretty elaborately shaped too.
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I checked with VC boutique in London and they confirmed they can order an XL size in rubber (quotes around $400 of translated from pounds, size was 125/85cm - perfect for my wrist, delivery 4-6 weeks and they require a serial number to order). Good point on rep vs gen rubber construction and dimensions - indeed gen may not even fit, and I am not about to learn this for $400 plus whatever the rep watch goes for, hahah. Get them on the bracelet, factory boys, please!
Good to know there are different sizes, thanks for the info. And yeah, the fit is pretty tricky with both the rubber and alligator - I know that people have switched them around on their watches with no issues but on my old Deep Stream two different watchmakers couldn't install the alligator strap that came with the watch (and one of them was an authorized dealer). In the end I ended up getting the actual VC service centre do it for me. So getting the gen strap to fit on the rep is a gamble at the very least.
Been wanting a vc overseas for about 5 years, must admit I'm very impressed so far looking at the video and pics
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This watch is what brought me to RWI. I ordered an older version a month ago, but it was huge and thick and came with a alligator strap. Saw this one and ordered and received, my complaint as others have stated, strap is too small I'm about a 7 1/2" wrist. Are there any after market options? And yes, so notice it was very loud when winding. Any suggestions are welcome.
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