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12 October 2019, 10:17 AM | #61 |
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I would spend a liitle bit more and get the 5524r. I think it is much better looking and will perform value-wise in the long run.
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12 October 2019, 10:39 AM | #62 |
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It is 21mm at the lugs (21.1mm actually I believe) and then 18mm at the buckle. I prefer an untappered strap. I’ve read a 22mm usually fits if it’s a little stretchable like a thin leather
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I ordered some 21mm straps from Amazon. Perfect fit on my 5524. Thank you for that. I ended up getting like 4 different colors. $20 each. super cheap and I like the rubber strap - much more comfortable. Appreciate the help. |
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15 October 2019, 07:51 AM | #66 |
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Which ones did you grab?
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15 October 2019, 08:41 AM | #67 |
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I can’t post picture on this website but here is the link. 21mm perfect for my 5522 and 5524.
https://www.amazon.com/Barton-Elite-...jaz10cnVl&th=1 |
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I bought a few Barton straps recently. The sail cloth and canvas are both great as well. @Pateks, were the pins that came with the Barton straps the correct thickness for the Patek lug holes? I recently bought a few straps for a Seiko Turtle, but the Barton pins were too thin, causing the strap to wiggle at the lugs. It didn’t seem secure. In any event, the straps are great for the money.
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15 October 2019, 02:23 PM | #70 |
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Glad you like the Barton, I was showing an AD today and he loved it. $20 canvas grey strap. Are you using the SS spring bars? I took the SS out and put in my WG ones because I was worried it was going to grind out the lug holes.
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15 October 2019, 10:30 PM | #72 |
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I’d love to see some pics of the 5524G with some alternative straps.
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Can you post pictures here on this website without having to link to another site?? Happy to post pics...if I could figure out how... |
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16 October 2019, 09:00 AM | #74 | |
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16 October 2019, 09:06 AM | #75 |
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This watch has to be too large for 6.5, have you tried on?
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16 October 2019, 09:20 AM | #76 |
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The itch - 5524G
For the Seiko turtle, I just used the spring bars from the original bracelet (which I don’t plan to use at all) in the Barton silicon strap. The OEM spring bar is thicker than the spring bar channel on the strap, but the watchmaker was able to thread it through. It’s secure now.
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