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rootbeer7 · 12 August 2018, 06:28 PM

This 233 is my everyday and I love it. Going away next week, so looking for waterproof strap instead of the OEM rubber. Found Distefano online and on another forum who came highly recommended. I chose the Bruno diver which can be worn in water with the advice only to rinse in plain water afterwards. I will take the rubber just in case, as I don’t fancy having a soggy strap everyday.
Anyway a quick review after a few dry days:

Strap is thick (I went 5mm, not sure if I should have gone for the thinner one), colour is stunning and really suits them watch. I went for sown-in buckle as it’s quicker to change and the natural finish perfectly matches the case.

I’m wearing it slightly looser as the leather has yet to soften and on the first day when I wore it tighter it marked my wrist. In 4 days it has definitely loosened and I can see it being a perfect fit.

Cost was €100 inc shipping.

Ian Macdermott · 12 August 2018, 07:08 PM

Nice looking strap Edward

Mind you the 233 can make any strap look good. I mink oil the straps I make to waterproof them also makes them wonderfully supple as well.

rootbeer7 · 12 August 2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

Nice looking strap Edward

Mind you the 233 can make any strap look good. I mink oil the straps I make to waterproof them also makes them wonderfully supple as well.

Brilliant. Thanks Ian. It is a superb watch. The complications are pretty cool and nicely put together.

1William · 12 August 2018, 09:45 PM

Great watch and strap combo.

nick c · 12 August 2018, 10:33 PM

Here is mine, I took mine many times to the ocean they are great, I never rinse them and still looks great after the salty waters. Congratulations,you going to love it.

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rootbeer7 · 13 August 2018, 01:15 AM

Thanks Nick. Does it dry out very quickly, or does it not get wet through? I only ask as I will wear the watch all day and in the evening after being in and out of pool all day (hopefully!).

nick c · 13 August 2018, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Thanks Nick. Does it dry out very quickly, or does it not get wet through? I only ask as I will wear the watch all day and in the evening after being in and out of pool all day (hopefully!).

Hi Edward, yes it will dry very quickly. Specially in the sun, have a great vacation

rootbeer7 · 13 August 2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

Hi Edward, yes it will dry very quickly. Specially in the sun, have a great vacation

Thank you my friend. One final question, do they soften and stretch? I’m wearing loose, but it does seem to be getting looser?

uniqueMR · 13 August 2018, 02:47 AM

nick c · 13 August 2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Thank you my friend. One final question, do they soften and stretch? I’m wearing loose, but it does seem to be getting looser?

A little bit.

rootbeer7 · 13 August 2018, 07:03 AM

Thanks Nick

jburson250 · 13 August 2018, 08:42 AM

Simona's straps are my favorites.

Here's two, the first is several years old and the second bought about a month ago:

hitman23 · 13 August 2018, 01:06 PM

had a couple different Brunos in the past. love the strap, but would never wear it to swim. it gets a mildewy smell after a few times in the water.

12 August 2018, 07:08 PM	#2
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Nice looking strap Edward Mind you the 233 can make any strap look good. I mink oil the straps I make to waterproof them also makes them wonderfully supple as well. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

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rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	Thanks Nick. Does it dry out very quickly, or does it not get wet through? I only ask as I will wear the watch all day and in the evening after being in and out of pool all day (hopefully!). __________________ @imrootbeer7

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12 August 2018, 09:45 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Great watch and strap combo.

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nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Here is mine, I took mine many times to the ocean they are great, I never rinse them and still looks great after the salty waters. Congratulations,you going to love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	had a couple different Brunos in the past. love the strap, but would never wear it to swim. it gets a mildewy smell after a few times in the water.

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