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Baco Noir · 1 February 2018, 08:28 AM

Hi all,

I've been told I can expect my BLNR to come in within the next few months. I also had an AD place an order for a jubilee for me a few months back. Now that 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 hope on getting the jubilee, I am looking at other 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!

henrylee · 1 February 2018, 08:29 AM

Wow the blnr on mesh looks great!

OmeletteDuFromage · 1 February 2018, 08:42 AM

dark Alcantara would be great im gonna post a thread on the new RG YM 116621chso as im looking to do something

Doood · 1 February 2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

Wow the blnr on mesh looks great!

yeah...it kind of does!

Out Island · 1 February 2018, 10:15 AM

I like the mesh. Any idea where to find it?

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Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2018, 10:41 AM

I think it will look best on the original Oyster or a Jubilee. I like mesh straps, and own several (from Watchgecko.com), but I think they look best on vintage or vintage-style watches.

Baco Noir · 1 February 2018, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Out Island

I like the mesh. Any idea where to find it?

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I have a German version from Staib with a fliplock clasp and am impressed with it.

a300cpt · 1 February 2018, 10:49 AM

Oyster 97200 with Glidelock. Perfect combination.

Baco Noir · 1 February 2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by a300cpt

Oyster 97200 with Glidelock. Perfect combination.

Just as hard to come by though unless you own a Sub and can swap it over, which I don’t. Don’t care for the ceramic subs either, so it’s not in my future.

AK797 · 1 February 2018, 12:24 PM

Black leather with blue stitching will look ace. I'd go with Calf over Alacantra which can look a but carpet-ey

, I have it on my AP 44.

yannis · 1 February 2018, 03:23 PM

What make is this mesh strap? Any link to that? Looks gorgeous!

Baco Noir · 1 February 2018, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis

What make is this mesh strap? Any link to that? Looks gorgeous!

Not sure on that one - photo from the web. I have a similar looking one from a company in Germany called Staib.

yannis · 1 February 2018, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Not sure on that one - photo from the web. I have a similar looking one from a company in Germany called Staib.

thanks man

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HogwldFLTR · 1 February 2018, 04:41 PM

I'd stick with stock or try to source a Jubilee some other way. I'm not fond of the mesh. The leather straps could be nice but nothing will beat the two standards.

Number3 · 1 February 2018, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I think it will look best on the original Oyster or a Jubilee. I like mesh straps, and own several (from Watchgecko.com), but I think they look best on vintage or vintage-style watches.

I'd never heard of Watchgecko before but some of their stuff looks great. Thanks Adam!

tgibbs · 2 February 2018, 12:56 AM

Saw this on a previous thread. I think the combination is stellar!

spoilsofwar01 · 2 February 2018, 12:58 AM

You could try a Nato... not sure of the colour contrast with the bezel though.

1 February 2018, 08:28 AM	#1
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,843	Strap ideas for the BLNR Hi all, I've been told I can expect my BLNR to come in within the next few months. I also had an AD place an order for a jubilee for me a few months back. Now that 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 hope on getting the jubilee, I am looking at other 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! __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

1 February 2018, 08:29 AM	#2
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,221	Wow the blnr on mesh looks great! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

1 February 2018, 03:23 PM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	What make is this mesh strap? Any link to that? Looks gorgeous! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

1 February 2018, 04:41 PM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I'd stick with stock or try to source a Jubilee some other way. I'm not fond of the mesh. The leather straps could be nice but nothing will beat the two standards. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 February 2018, 08:42 AM	#3
OmeletteDuFromage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: FT Lauderdale Posts: 23	dark Alcantara would be great im gonna post a thread on the new RG YM 116621chso as im looking to do something

1 February 2018, 10:15 AM	#5
Out Island "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: RI Posts: 41	I like the mesh. Any idea where to find it? .

1 February 2018, 10:49 AM	#8
a300cpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 21	Oyster 97200 with Glidelock. Perfect combination.

1 February 2018, 12:24 PM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,302	Black leather with blue stitching will look ace. I'd go with Calf over Alacantra which can look a but carpet-ey , I have it on my AP 44.

2 February 2018, 12:58 AM	#17
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	You could try a Nato... not sure of the colour contrast with the bezel though.

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