Alternatives to a jubilee on a BLNR
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:27 pm
Hi all,
I've been told I can expect my BLNR to come in within the next few months. The AD had placed an order for a jubilee for me a few months back too. Now the AD has said RUSA is pushing back on selling them a jubilee without a broken one needing replacement or sending in a head that would have had one (possibly wanting to service it too). While I haven't given up home on it, I am looking at options.
First thing I did was purchase some custom end links to fill the gap between case and strap - those arrived yesterday. With the recent Jomashop Hadley Roma strap sale, I also bought a shiny black alligator strap with black stitching and a matte navy blue alligator with off white stitching. Those are pretty generic options that would work fine, but not really add much flare. I did see a picture of one on a mesh similar to the one I own already and though it looked great - but another watch friend hated it; just goes to show different strokes for different folks.
I'm toying with the idea of getting another custom strap from Aaron at Combat Straps - maybe a distressed black alligator or Alacantra strap with matching or contrast stitching, and possibly a bright blue leather underneath that shows the color on the edge of the strap and in the buckle holes.
Thought I'd toss it out to the peanut gallery and see what ideas you all have.
Ready, set, GO!
I've been told I can expect my BLNR to come in within the next few months. The AD had placed an order for a jubilee for me a few months back too. Now the AD has said RUSA is pushing back on selling them a jubilee without a broken one needing replacement or sending in a head that would have had one (possibly wanting to service it too). While I haven't given up home on it, I am looking at options.
First thing I did was purchase some custom end links to fill the gap between case and strap - those arrived yesterday. With the recent Jomashop Hadley Roma strap sale, I also bought a shiny black alligator strap with black stitching and a matte navy blue alligator with off white stitching. Those are pretty generic options that would work fine, but not really add much flare. I did see a picture of one on a mesh similar to the one I own already and though it looked great - but another watch friend hated it; just goes to show different strokes for different folks.
I'm toying with the idea of getting another custom strap from Aaron at Combat Straps - maybe a distressed black alligator or Alacantra strap with matching or contrast stitching, and possibly a bright blue leather underneath that shows the color on the edge of the strap and in the buckle holes.
Thought I'd toss it out to the peanut gallery and see what ideas you all have.
Ready, set, GO!
