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Jeepman464 · 30 June 2016, 12:20 AM

Recently became the proud new owner of a stainless steel 5990! Love the watch, but I'm the kind of guy who swaps bracelets for straps in the summer. As such, I'm finding myself wearing my Aguanaut 5167 more than my new 5990 simply because of the bracelet vs strap.

Does anyone know of suppliers who can craft a leather strap (or retrofit from another watch) for the 5990?

PJ S · 30 June 2016, 01:03 AM

Patek don’t make the Nautilus with strap changing in mind – you either buy a model which comes on a strap or with a bracelet.
We discussed this somewhat, not long ago, and it’s due to Patek using a different mid-case for both variants that precludes owners from swapping and changing one for the other.

When Cartier’s patent for the quick strap change mechanism ends in 2018, iirc, then Patek and others may introduce their own version.
However, Patek may be more in favour of you buying one of each type – so don’t hold your breath.

watchlovr · 30 June 2016, 05:15 AM

http://rubberb.com/en/strap-patek-ph...tilus-5726a-ss

Passionata · 30 June 2016, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by watchlovr

http://rubberb.com/en/strap-patek-ph...tilus-5726a-ss

this one for strap version watches for the bracelet version (like 5990) you'd need
a conversion kit-doesn t exist yet :-( -

Plastique999 · 13 August 2018, 01:52 PM

Bump has anyone put the 5990 on strap?

Sent from my Zeitwerk

Protour2003 · 14 August 2018, 09:24 AM

I've never seen a 5990 on a strap of any kind.

rjd1 · 14 August 2018, 09:48 AM

Wore my 5990 today - can’t say I ever have seen one on a strap nor would I consider doing so. Like the Rubber B and Everest options for Rolex and have a few but for me not a consideration for Patek. If you want a Nautilus on a strap, it should come from Patek that way - my $.02.

Sonzy · 14 August 2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Protour2003

I've never seen a 5990 on a strap of any kind.

Me too!

watchtabs · 14 August 2018, 04:50 PM

I think it’s not possible.

tyler1980 · 14 August 2018, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Plastique999

Bump has anyone put the 5990 on strap?

Sent from my Zeitwerk

doubt it. Probably because its not a good idea

Im sure you can get a custom strap made though from somewhere.

AK797 · 15 August 2018, 01:49 AM

The polished endlink is larger on the straps than on the bracelets so they are not interchangeable but a custom strap could be made.

endo · 24 July 2021, 05:25 AM

Time for some serious necroposting.

Never say never, 5726 endlinks fit without any modification (otherway round, different story).
So yes, as it turns out you can fit a strap to a 5990

Got a Rubber B incoming this week, since the proof of concept works.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrhqjXLLtM/?hl=en

7sins · 24 July 2021, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endo

Time for some serious necroposting.

Never say never, 5726 endlinks fit without any modification (otherway round, different story).
So yes, as it turns out you can fit a strap to a 5990

Got a Rubber B incoming this week, since the proof of concept works.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrhqjXLLtM/?hl=en

That looks GREAT! Wow, way better than I would have presumed.

Armis · 25 July 2021, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endo

Time for some serious necroposting.

Never say never, 5726 endlinks fit without any modification (otherway round, different story).
So yes, as it turns out you can fit a strap to a 5990

Got a Rubber B incoming this week, since the proof of concept works.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrhqjXLLtM/?hl=en

That is perfect! I do love leather straps on Nautilus, but always had to choose between the strap and bracelet models. I’m very impressed…thanks for sharing this.

Pocosso · 30 July 2021, 11:13 AM

It honestly looks good.

petergunny · 31 July 2021, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endo

Time for some serious necroposting.

Never say never, 5726 endlinks fit without any modification (otherway round, different story).
So yes, as it turns out you can fit a strap to a 5990

Got a Rubber B incoming this week, since the proof of concept works.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrhqjXLLtM/?hl=en

Woww!! I always want to use strap on my 5990 too, is this the original 5726 endlink you took out from the watch and put it on 5990 or this is aftermarket endlink? I did found aftermarket endlink but not too sure about it, since it seems doesn't have the thin metal plate that will hold the strap from swinging

Humble michael · 1 August 2021, 12:27 PM

Nooo I am trying to unsee it ! The bracelet makes the 5990 - :-)

endo · 2 August 2021, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petergunny

Woww!! I always want to use strap on my 5990 too, is this the original 5726 endlink you took out from the watch and put it on 5990 or this is aftermarket endlink? I did found aftermarket endlink but not too sure about it, since it seems doesn't have the thin metal plate that will hold the strap from swinging

Original 5726 endlinks, so they have the insert that goes into the strap.

Doubt the aftermarket ones would look that nice since the strap would be free to flop about.

svevern · 2 August 2021, 05:52 AM

WOW! So this means I could buy extra endlinks for my 5726 (with bracelet) and insert it on it and buy leather straps!!?! Anyone done the same?

Where did you get the endlinks?

30 June 2016, 12:20 AM	#1
Jeepman464 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: TN Watch: Patek 5167 Posts: 78	PAtek 5990 Leather Strap Options? Recently became the proud new owner of a stainless steel 5990! Love the watch, but I'm the kind of guy who swaps bracelets for straps in the summer. As such, I'm finding myself wearing my Aguanaut 5167 more than my new 5990 simply because of the bracelet vs strap. Does anyone know of suppliers who can craft a leather strap (or retrofit from another watch) for the 5990?

30 June 2016, 05:15 AM	#3
watchlovr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 252	If only you'd have bought one on a strap...... http://rubberb.com/en/strap-patek-ph...tilus-5726a-ss

14 August 2018, 04:50 PM	#9
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	I think it’s not possible. __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

30 July 2021, 11:13 AM	#15
Pocosso "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Davide Location: Italy Watch: RO/ROO/PAM/DAYTONA Posts: 402	It honestly looks good. __________________ 5167-5711 6217-8001 16520A-16520E-16500-116610LV-166710LN-16760-16030-16570T- ROO(Ti)-RO-ROC PAN0055-PAM351-PAM733-PAM721 Type XX-XXI

30 June 2016, 01:03 AM	#2
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Patek don’t make the Nautilus with strap changing in mind – you either buy a model which comes on a strap or with a bracelet. We discussed this somewhat, not long ago, and it’s due to Patek using a different mid-case for both variants that precludes owners from swapping and changing one for the other. When Cartier’s patent for the quick strap change mechanism ends in 2018, iirc, then Patek and others may introduce their own version. However, Patek may be more in favour of you buying one of each type – so don’t hold your breath.

13 August 2018, 01:52 PM	#5
Plastique999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CA Watch: VC Toledo 1952 Posts: 1,063	Bump has anyone put the 5990 on strap? Sent from my Zeitwerk

14 August 2018, 09:24 AM	#6
Protour2003 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: the next one Posts: 112	I've never seen a 5990 on a strap of any kind.

14 August 2018, 09:48 AM	#7
rjd1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: CT, USA Watch: Can't pick just 1 Posts: 315	Wore my 5990 today - can’t say I ever have seen one on a strap nor would I consider doing so. Like the Rubber B and Everest options for Rolex and have a few but for me not a consideration for Patek. If you want a Nautilus on a strap, it should come from Patek that way - my $.02.

15 August 2018, 01:49 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	The polished endlink is larger on the straps than on the bracelets so they are not interchangeable but a custom strap could be made.

24 July 2021, 05:25 AM	#12
endo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: . Watch: AP 15703 & PP 5990 Posts: 131	Time for some serious necroposting. Never say never, 5726 endlinks fit without any modification (otherway round, different story). So yes, as it turns out you can fit a strap to a 5990 Got a Rubber B incoming this week, since the proof of concept works. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrhqjXLLtM/?hl=en

1 August 2021, 12:27 PM	#17
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	Nooo I am trying to unsee it ! The bracelet makes the 5990 - :-)

2 August 2021, 05:52 AM	#19
svevern "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Steven Location: Norway, Europe Watch: PP - 5726 Posts: 25	WOW! So this means I could buy extra endlinks for my 5726 (with bracelet) and insert it on it and buy leather straps!!?! Anyone done the same? Where did you get the endlinks?

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