Del 4,499 Posted September 25, 2012 I bought a gen Breitling calf leather strap and gen buckle for my new black Seawolf but I'm currently enjoying the Seawolf on the Ocean Racer rubber strap so my black SOSFv2 just got lucky! Some pics - hope you enjoy! P9250600v2 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P9250609v2 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P9250610v2 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P9250614v2 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted September 25, 2012 Very nice indeed Del. That strap must have cost a pretty penny. enjoy in good health g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964boy 54 Posted September 25, 2012 Another very nice combo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kal-el 0 Posted September 25, 2012 Stunning! Just waw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted September 25, 2012 love that strap! was it new Del, or from M2M's looks brand new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted September 25, 2012 Sets it off Del. We all want to know what it costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks guys! Yes, the strap and buckle are brand new - I bought them on eBay from a seller in the good ole US of A. It wasn't a cheap purchase at around £200 delivered and, in hindsight, I could have picked up a used one for about half the price as I've seen a couple for sale in the UK since then (although you could go long enough before a suitable one would come up). The sting in the tail though was that it got caught by UK Customs and so I had to pay £70 in charges (Import Duty, VAT and Parcel Force Admin fee) to get it - so basically I got fucked sideways. Ah well, you live and learn! No more gen purchases of straps, buckles or otherwise from across the pond. I'm just pleased I actually like the strap and buckle after all that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks guys! Yes, the strap and buckle are brand new - I bought them on eBay from a seller in the good ole US of A. It wasn't a cheap purchase at around £200 delivered and, in hindsight, I could have picked up a used one for about half the price as I've seen a couple for sale in the UK since then (although you could go long enough before a suitable one would come up). The sting in the tail though was that it got caught by UK Customs and so I had to pay £70 in charges (Import Duty, VAT and Parcel Force Admin fee) to get it - so basically I got fucked sideways. Ah well, you live and learn! No more gen purchases of straps, buckles or otherwise from across the pond. I'm just pleased I actually like the strap and buckle after all that! aaaaaawwwwwwwwwww customs!!! shit man it is nice though... I have been eyeing some for my SA.... or maybe the Gen Rubber... but they are a bit pricy. is it really noticable in terms of quality? actually iwth Buckle as well thats OK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 25, 2012 aaaaaawwwwwwwwwww customs!!! shit man it is nice though... I have been eyeing some for my SA.... or maybe the Gen Rubber... but they are a bit pricy. is it really noticable in terms of quality? actually iwth Buckle as well thats OK? Yes, the quality is very noticeable - miles better than the rep Brietling "leather" straps I've had in the past. It is thick and well padded - needs a little bit of breaking in because of that but it looks the dogs! And the buckle is a nice solid chuck of polished steel too, with the raised Breitling logo. I was also thinking about a gen rubber but, to be honest, there is not as big a difference to the rep rubber - it's the buckle or deployant that will make the difference. I've been tracking some 22/20 gen rubber straps (Diver Pro I and II) on the Bay and they can range from £100 to £150 for a used one. You could be lucky though and pick one up for under £100 used - it'll just be your donald duck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted September 25, 2012 must admit I have held off, as the leather is the one for me... I wouldn't care but I have a got a buckle already for the rubber.. still always move it on I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 26, 2012 must admit I have held off, as the leather is the one for me... Keep an eye on eBay - one will come up at some point. Just don't import a new one from the US! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 26, 2012 cost aside it looks gorgeous Del Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 26, 2012 cost aside it looks gorgeous Del Thanks mate - I'm actually really happy with it and have (almost) forgotten about the cost already...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted September 26, 2012 Del, you are such a genwhore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 26, 2012 Del, you are such a genwhore! Pot, kettle, black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted September 26, 2012 Look at it this way Del. yes customs screwed you, but look at the end result...Stunning .and you will never have to buy again. Looks very nice mate..Enjoy it.. Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 26, 2012 Yes Dal, I'll not make the same mistake again, and I'm really happy with it anyway - gives the watch that extra gen-like feel to it. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnic 1 Posted September 26, 2012 just seen this now looks great nice combination congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks guys! Yes, the strap and buckle are brand new - I bought them on eBay from a seller in the good ole US of A. It wasn't a cheap purchase at around £200 delivered and, in hindsight, I could have picked up a used one for about half the price as I've seen a couple for sale in the UK since then (although you could go long enough before a suitable one would come up). The sting in the tail though was that it got caught by UK Customs and so I had to pay £70 in charges (Import Duty, VAT and Parcel Force Admin fee) to get it - so basically I got fucked sideways. Ah well, you live and learn! No more gen purchases of straps, buckles or otherwise from across the pond. I'm just pleased I actually like the strap and buckle after all that! ugh.. that stings. At least you have a gen strap to show for it when all is said and done. Without the clasp, the strap itself shouldn't really have been that expensive, no? I have the original V1 Swissfish w/ gen Swiss nickle ETA. I love the watch, it's the oldest rep I have in my box now. That said, I wish I would've done the black dial. Are the gen dials direct drop in for these? I'm pretty sure they are. If so, do they come with the chapter ring? The V1's didn't have the 12/3/6/9 lume on those. EDIT: To answer my own question, they do come with the chapter rings. Gen dials appear to run about $275. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 27, 2012 ugh.. that stings. At least you have a gen strap to show for it when all is said and done. Without the clasp, the strap itself shouldn't really have been that expensive, no? I'm not sure how much the strap is new on its own - I wanted the gen buckle too so was only looking at strap/buckle combos. dig it! Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted September 27, 2012 Congrats, Del. I bought the brown gen leather strap for my SOSF v2, with tang buckle, from the Breitling boutique in NYC, total was $190USD including free overnight shipping. Mine says hello: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted September 27, 2012 I am looking for a new dial for mine,one of the letters is in half :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,499 Posted September 28, 2012 Congrats, Del. I bought the brown gen leather strap for my SOSF v2, with tang buckle, from the Breitling boutique in NYC, total was $190USD including free overnight shipping. Mine says hello: Superb mate! I wish I had got you to buy me a strap and ship it over - it would have been so much cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
