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Touring · 16 January 2018, 07:04 PM

Lucked out and found a brand new, stickered 116509 panda dial on strap at an AD.

Had meant to pick one up when the discontinued the dial, but had other commitments at the time and had to pass.

The standard strap it comes on is a bit too loose for my liking, even with the clasp adjusted. I know some members have had similar issues and ended up buying the short strap and then mixing the two for a better fit and centered clasp. For those folks - was the colour and grain match between the straps good? Just wondering because the straps would presumably be coming from different dye lots and hides.

The other option would be to get a custom strap from ABP Concept. Price wise, not too far off and their reputation seems good.

Any input and/or photos regarding either option would be appreciated.

Ignace Worang · 16 January 2018, 07:17 PM

check Camille Fournet as well...their boutique is in Rue Cambon which about 7" walk from ABP's shop......I found them to be slight cheaper than ABP.

Touring · 17 January 2018, 03:34 AM

Thanks for the reply. Can't order deployant-style straps online with CF.

Would be interested in feedback from other owners of a 116509 on strap who needed to customize their straps.

16 January 2018, 07:04 PM	#1
Touring 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,242	Combo Rolex vs custom ABP for Daytona Lucked out and found a brand new, stickered 116509 panda dial on strap at an AD. Had meant to pick one up when the discontinued the dial, but had other commitments at the time and had to pass. The standard strap it comes on is a bit too loose for my liking, even with the clasp adjusted. I know some members have had similar issues and ended up buying the short strap and then mixing the two for a better fit and centered clasp. For those folks - was the colour and grain match between the straps good? Just wondering because the straps would presumably be coming from different dye lots and hides. The other option would be to get a custom strap from ABP Concept. Price wise, not too far off and their reputation seems good. Any input and/or photos regarding either option would be appreciated. Last edited by Touring; 16 January 2018 at 07:12 PM.. Reason: Complete post

16 January 2018, 07:17 PM	#2
Ignace Worang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Jihocesky Posts: 195	check Camille Fournet as well...their boutique is in Rue Cambon which about 7" walk from ABP's shop......I found them to be slight cheaper than ABP.

17 January 2018, 03:34 AM	#3
Touring 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,242	Thanks for the reply. Can't order deployant-style straps online with CF. Would be interested in feedback from other owners of a 116509 on strap who needed to customize their straps.

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