Tudor Black Bay strap options

[mrrusty]

I think the bracelet has several issues.
1. The 'ceramic' balls can fall out from the clasp really easily. Be careful guys.
2. The links are very large which makes minor adjustments quite impossible.
3. It doesn't contrast the watch colours enough to make you love it.
4. It makes the watch look 'bulky' around the lugs.

I put the cheapo 'strapped for time' leather on mine and it solved all these issues and I really love the watch.

Some people don't like the gap created using a conventional strap but I think it gives the watch more shape and form.

Gap haters have gone for Natos which seem to be a great idea too. (Post some photos guys ... would love some inspiration).

I conclude by assuring everyone they should go for a different option than the SS bracelet...preserve your balls and fall in love.

 

[Toycarsmy]

Lume is green, and it is acceptable

 

[d4m.test]

It's a 22mm black. Don't forget to put watchfreeks10 in the promotion code for discount! You won't regret it but bracelet is a bitch to remove from BB. Just stay patient and calm when you do it.

This was sent using only the power of my mind.

thanks, Mr.Rusty~ placed my order with discount,and waiting for my new strap! Its really bitchy to remove bracelet,so hate it.how did you do that ?

 

[mrrusty]

You have to be persistent and patient. You'll find it will come apart eventually. Be gentle though. Maybe someone else might have a good method?

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[omegagmt]

Just got the blue 2pc nato. Looks more purple to me. See how it grows on me. Should be getting my other natos tomorrow.



Definitely more comfortable than the stainless steel bracelet.

 

[mrrusty]

Yep looks purple, I like it. I also think it brings out the shape of the watch nicely. My missus would love that!

I just totally made that up.

 

[ferristara]

....it´s really difficult to find the right strap for the blue BB - the distressed blue bomber strap from strappedfortime doesn´t match either.....


I´m too one of the guys who look for a nice strap that matches the color of the dark blue insert.....



any ideas.....???

 

[mrrusty]

Personally I prefer contrasting colours. Matching can make you go OCD. Creativity is all about blending and complimenting.

I just totally made that up.

 

[madcatlancelot]

Crackled leather strap for my BB purchased from CBstraps, matched it with a borrowed buckle from the Pelagos.

 

[ferristara]

looks really nice.....!!!


how much is the Pelagos buckle......????

 

[bRONX]

Is there a way to make sure the ball wont fall out from the clasp ?

want to do it and not have to worry about it


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[mrrusty]

Is there a way to make sure the ball wont fall out from the clasp ?

want to do it and not have to worry about it


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Good question. I managed to catch one of mine when it fell out ... well lucky. It appears that it was just pushed into a spring that sits inside the clasp. I used some loctite but not sure what you could do before one falls out without making a mess. Shoddy work by the makers I'm afraid.

On the positive side ... It should be impossible to fall out when the clasp is closed (i.e. whilst you are wearing it). It is most likely to fall out whilst you are opening or closing the clasp. I would advise closing it when not wearing it too.

I just totally made that up.

 

[omegagmt]

Ok. Just got my straps and I prefer the regular nato strap vs the 2pc. The ease of switching between the regular nato makes it the favor. I do like the look of the 2pc, but I would like to switch around. The regular nato is only $5.95, so I'll just order a few more.
Onto the pics. Which color do you like most?

Grey nato

2pc desert khaki

2pc slate green

Or the 2pc blue


Other colors coming soon. Camo, black, and beige.

 

[mrrusty]

Honestly I think the blue because of contrast and shape of watch head. The grey is a nice colour but you lose that shape a little. I reckon you should keep switching them as you feel. Not sure about green or khaki though. Yep... For me blue/purple wins easily.

I just totally made that up.

 

[mrrusty]

thanks, Mr.Rusty~ placed my order with discount,and waiting for my new strap! Its really bitchy to remove bracelet,so hate it.how did you do that ?

I can't take credit for this! I think it was Big_Raji who was the inspiration behind this.

I just totally made that up.

 

[omegagmt]

Trying a little Bond action today. Wearing a 20mm nato. Have a few 20mm nato straps sitting around. Wonder why Janes Bond wore a smaller width strap. Did they not make 20mm back in the day?

 

[airking]

I really like the cordura strap:

I wanted a nice cloth strap like the gen one but didn't like the single piece nato because of folding or cutting the excess strap.

FYI, Kevlar looks good on this watch too.

 

[mrrusty]

Blue and black stripes look great but spring bars should be heard and not seen. Never do that again ... never. Lol

I just totally made that up.

 

[d4m.test]

Blue and black stripes look great but spring bars should be heard and not seen. Never do that again ... never. Lol

I just totally made that up.

I think he knows that already. Lol. If you look up the pics of the original bond watch screen caps, you'll see Sean Connery wore an 18mm nato on his 20mm lugs.

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[mrrusty]

I knew Roger was cooler. Now I know why.

I love the smell of Napalm in the morning.