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22 March 2022, 04:11 AM | #1 |
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New shoes for my AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition . . .
Last August, I had finally acquired this stunning piece from the NYC Boutique:
My only critique was the default black strap they supplied with it. I just wished it was similar to the one Fred utilized on his vintage piece: So, I negotiated with them to include the dark brown calfskin strap that comes with the red gold edition, which they had to special order. Unfortunately, between COVID-19 and my travel schedule, I was not able to stop by and pick up the strap until last week: Well, I decided to finally change the shoes today: I definitely need more practice on swapping straps! IMHO it's a much better combo: You've got to love that domed acrylic crystal: Although I'm pleased with this combo, I may still have to get a custom strap to get that vintage-inspired look I'm after: |
22 March 2022, 05:03 AM | #2 |
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Stunning combination! Heritage models are great, and this one just got even better because of that strap choice.
The domed crystal looks really good. It's Sapphire I'm assuming, correct? |
22 March 2022, 05:03 AM | #3 |
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I always thought that watch would look better on a brown strap. I wear my Chronomat Airborne on a similar Breitling OEM brown calf strap.
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22 March 2022, 07:55 AM | #4 |
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Your watch looks stunning.brown leather strap suits it well.
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22 March 2022, 08:05 AM | #5 |
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Very good combo
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22 March 2022, 10:35 AM | #6 |
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That looks really terrific. Well done!
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22 March 2022, 06:24 PM | #7 |
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"My only critique was the default black strap they supplied with it."
yes, same for me. tried and failed to change that. but: google "ColaReb Spoleto" if you like the strap I've been pairing with it. |
22 March 2022, 09:29 PM | #8 |
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Looks great.
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23 March 2022, 12:48 AM | #9 | |
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Once again, great work on both of these re-editions! |
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Thanks, Michael! Appreciate that! Thanks, William! |
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23 March 2022, 04:46 PM | #11 |
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I agree, it looks fantastic on brown leather. It goes very well with the warm tone of the lume. Looks awesome!
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25 March 2022, 11:22 AM | #12 |
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The 765 definitely looks better on a brown vintage strap. I never cared for the standard black strap that came on the watch. This is what is currently on my AVI.
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25 March 2022, 09:53 PM | #13 |
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Looks perfect!
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2 April 2022, 08:11 PM | #14 |
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Congratulations! Looks awesome!
I also have bought mine but I haven't found the nerve to put it on yet |
9 April 2022, 07:02 AM | #15 |
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Looks great. I like the black, too, but the contrast of the brown strap and its depth of color, a rich, warm shade of brown, complements your watch wonderfully well.
No wonder they paired it with the precious metal version! It’s a particularly handsome watch which I’ve long admired. Enjoy! |
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