Zenith El Primero strap options

[Herkztimez]

Hey watch world!

I just picked up my new Zenith El Primero 1969 38mm on a steel bracelet and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for any strap options. The lug width is 19mm. Any pics would be nice. Thanks ya’ll!




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[JR16]

I have the same watch , but it came with the brown leather (w deployant) and it’s very comfortable . How is the steel bracelet ?


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[Herkztimez]

The Zenith steel bracelet isn’t bad. Doesn’t feel as substantial as a Rolex or Omega bracelet, but it’s quite comfortable.


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[City74]

Try Bulang & Son or Bas & Lokes. They are both top notch

[Txkill]

Can you show the under side of the bracelet, I’d like to see the clasp.

[Nathan356]

This watch takes really well to all kinds of straps, here are a couple I have:

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Not sure if you count this as a strap but here is a 19mm Crown and Buckle gray NATO. Gives the watch a very casual, sporty look and it looks right at home on a NATO.

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Molequin offers a terrific range of 19mm options and they even offer them with quick release spring bars which are a huge plus for someone like me who likes to switch things up a lot. They also offer 19mm straps in short length which is hard to find.

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This I had custom made by a guy I find on Etsy, ManCaveLeather. He'll customize the length and width and this one was thicker which is a good match to the thick lugs on this watch. Great price as well!

I think I'm going to get into a leather RAF style strap next...

[Nathan356]

Originally Posted by Txkill

Can you show the under side of the bracelet, I’d like to see the clasp.

Here is the underside of the bracelet, sorry its not fully in focus but you should be able to get a sense of the construction. Very high quality bracelet: every link is screwed, and they even did perlage on the inside of the clasp which is a nice touch. I'd say the only thing an Oyster bracelet has on it is that the Oyster is a bit more "slinky" feeling, has a bit more flexibility to it, versus this bracelet is thinner and tighter feeling.

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[mps354]

Great watch! I really like the blue strap option pictured above

[JR16]

Originally Posted by Nathan356

This watch takes really well to all kinds of straps, here are a couple I have:



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Not sure if you count this as a strap but here is a 19mm Crown and Buckle gray NATO. Gives the watch a very casual, sporty look and it looks right at home on a NATO.



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Molequin offers a terrific range of 19mm options and they even offer them with quick release spring bars which are a huge plus for someone like me who likes to switch things up a lot. They also offer 19mm straps in short length which is hard to find.



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This I had custom made by a guy I find on Etsy, ManCaveLeather. He'll customize the length and width and this one was thicker which is a good match to the thick lugs on this watch. Great price as well!



I think I'm going to get into a leather RAF style strap next...

Mancaveleather racing strap looks awesome!


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