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Peter.dench · 16 July 2016, 11:16 PM

Hi all,

Recently bought a navi world, pic below. First breitling, and the cricket straps are very thick. How much wear does it take to soften, and fit the wrist better? Feels very stiff at the moment.

Nucengineer · 17 July 2016, 09:28 PM

Hi Peter,

Can't say for sure, but the more you wear it the softer it will get. Just like new shoe leather. Nice combo BTW.

sco · 18 July 2016, 03:18 AM

It will soften with wear. Fantastic quality strap. Give it some time.

Widows Son · 21 July 2016, 01:59 AM

Lexol.

56scooter · 21 July 2016, 04:04 AM

Before using any type of "treatments", give the strap some time to break in. Breitling leather and croc straps are fantastic and of the highest quality. You will be surprised at the fit that they provide once broken in!!

Peter.dench · 23 July 2016, 07:04 PM

After a week or so of use, beginning to fit nicely now.

sea-dweller · 19 August 2016, 03:01 AM

Looks sharp!

Peter.dench · 1 December 2016, 09:49 PM

Truth be told, I never really managed to get on with the leather strap. I found it far to bulky, stiff and never really sat correctly in my wrist.

Was looking to sell the watch, but ordered this Nato in olive green. I think it really changes the look of the watch, a and compliments the white face. Uber comfortable too.

Thoughts?

FeelingTheBlues · 2 December 2016, 12:26 PM

I've put my Cosmonaute on a Nato strap as well, it gives it a great look and I really like the color you chose.

I would give the strap another try however, nothing like a Navitimer on leather in my opinion.

17 July 2016, 09:28 PM	#2
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Hi Peter, Can't say for sure, but the more you wear it the softer it will get. Just like new shoe leather. Nice combo BTW. __________________ Regards, Jim

19 August 2016, 03:01 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks sharp! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

2 December 2016, 12:26 PM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I've put my Cosmonaute on a Nato strap as well, it gives it a great look and I really like the color you chose. I would give the strap another try however, nothing like a Navitimer on leather in my opinion. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

18 July 2016, 03:18 AM	#3
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	It will soften with wear. Fantastic quality strap. Give it some time.

21 July 2016, 01:59 AM	#4
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	Lexol.

21 July 2016, 04:04 AM	#5
56scooter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 265	Before using any type of "treatments", give the strap some time to break in. Breitling leather and croc straps are fantastic and of the highest quality. You will be surprised at the fit that they provide once broken in!!

23 July 2016, 07:04 PM	#6
Peter.dench "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 111	After a week or so of use, beginning to fit nicely now.

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