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Strap Question

Post by Aaron Shapiro » Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:58 pm

Hey Bremonteers,

Question regarding using aftermarket straps on these watches. My Alt1-P came with a curved spring bar, do you just use those with other straps, or do you replace them with straight spring bars?? Is there enough clearance between the SB's and the case for most normal straps??

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Post by matt.wu » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:14 pm

Works perfectly fine with straight. :thumbsup:
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Post by Aaron Shapiro » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:16 pm

matt.wu wrote:
Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:14 pm
Works perfectly fine with straight. :thumbsup:
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Re: Strap Question

Post by aikiman44 » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:24 pm

I used curved bars with any thick leather strap that is difficult to fit to the lugs.
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Post by nweash » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:41 pm

I used straight with all my canvas. No issues.

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Post by HapaHapa » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:44 pm

There are curved bars available, or just find something with the curve you need (such as a rock) and make a pair of curved bars. Press carefully with your thumbs and the bar will bend. Avoid edges so the bar doesn't crimp.
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Post by Aaron Shapiro » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:45 pm

HapaHapa wrote:There are curved bars available, or just find something with the curve you need (such as a rock) and make a pair of curved bars. Press carefully with your thumbs are the bar will bend.
The watch comes with curved bars, im wondering if people use straight with aftermarket straps.


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Re: Strap Question

Post by Joeprez » Sun Aug 13, 2017 4:04 pm

Also used straight springbars when I owned my Supermarine.
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Re: Strap Question

Post by HapaHapa » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:10 pm

Aaron Shapiro wrote:
HapaHapa wrote:There are curved bars available, or just find something with the curve you need (such as a rock) and make a pair of curved bars. Press carefully with your thumbs are the bar will bend.
The watch comes with curved bars, im wondering if people use straight with aftermarket straps.


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Oops. Ok more relevant input then. Use the bars that work best with the strap. Some need the curved bars to fit or just to look right. Some don't. I made curved bars for a mesh that wouldn't fit on straight bars.
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Re: Strap Question

Post by Aaron Shapiro » Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:38 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
Aaron Shapiro wrote:
HapaHapa wrote:There are curved bars available, or just find something with the curve you need (such as a rock) and make a pair of curved bars. Press carefully with your thumbs are the bar will bend.
The watch comes with curved bars, im wondering if people use straight with aftermarket straps.


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Oops. Ok more relevant input then. Use the bars that work best with the strap. Some need the curved bars to fit or just to look right. Some don't. I made curved bars for a mesh that wouldn't fit on straight bars.
Word, that makes more sense. Thanks!


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