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Mach · 22 March 2022, 04:11 AM

Last August, I had finally acquired this stunning piece from the NYC Boutique:

My only critique was the default black strap they supplied with it. I just wished it was similar to the one Fred utilized on his vintage piece:

So, I negotiated with them to include the dark brown calfskin strap that comes with the red gold edition, which they had to special order. Unfortunately, between COVID-19 and my travel schedule, I was not able to stop by and pick up the strap until last week:

Well, I decided to finally change the shoes today:

I definitely need more practice on swapping straps!

IMHO it's a much better combo:

You've got to love that domed acrylic crystal:

Although I'm pleased with this combo, I may still have to get a custom strap to get that vintage-inspired look I'm after:

RW16610 · 22 March 2022, 05:03 AM

Stunning combination! Heritage models are great, and this one just got even better because of that strap choice.

The domed crystal looks really good. It's Sapphire I'm assuming, correct?

jnelson3097 · 22 March 2022, 05:03 AM

I always thought that watch would look better on a brown strap. I wear my Chronomat Airborne on a similar Breitling OEM brown calf strap.

Subterranean · 22 March 2022, 07:55 AM

Your watch looks stunning.brown leather strap suits it well.

Michael1968 · 22 March 2022, 08:05 AM

Very good combo

DJ2020 · 22 March 2022, 10:35 AM

That looks really terrific. Well done!

WatchFred · 22 March 2022, 06:24 PM

"My only critique was the default black strap they supplied with it."
yes, same for me. tried and failed to change that.

but: google "ColaReb Spoleto" if you like the strap I've been pairing with it.

1William · 22 March 2022, 09:29 PM

Looks great.

Mach · 23 March 2022, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchFred

"My only critique was the default black strap they supplied with it."
yes, same for me. tried and failed to change that.

but: google "ColaReb Spoleto" if you like the strap I've been pairing with it.

I know you tried! I recall you previously stating that on another forum. But, thank you so much for that strap info!

Once again, great work on both of these re-editions!

Mach · 23 March 2022, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RW16610

Stunning combination! Heritage models are great, and this one just got even better because of that strap choice.

The domed crystal looks really good. It's Sapphire I'm assuming, correct?

Thanks!

It's actually acrylic, not sapphire.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

I always thought that watch would look better on a brown strap. I wear my Chronomat Airborne on a similar Breitling OEM brown calf strap.

That's beautiful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subterranean

Your watch looks stunning.brown leather strap suits it well.

Cheers, mate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael1968

Very good combo

Thanks, Michael!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ2020

That looks really terrific. Well done!

Appreciate that!

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Originally Posted by 1William

Looks great.

Thanks, William!

DCheeta · 23 March 2022, 04:46 PM

I agree, it looks fantastic on brown leather. It goes very well with the warm tone of the lume. Looks awesome!

john9963 · 25 March 2022, 11:22 AM

The 765 definitely looks better on a brown vintage strap. I never cared for the standard black strap that came on the watch. This is what is currently on my AVI.

DJ2020 · 25 March 2022, 09:53 PM

Looks perfect!

PanosI · 2 April 2022, 08:11 PM

Congratulations! Looks awesome!

I also have bought mine but I haven't found the nerve to put it on yet

Lew Archer · 9 April 2022, 07:02 AM

Looks great. I like the black, too, but the contrast of the brown strap and its depth of color, a rich, warm shade of brown, complements your watch wonderfully well.

No wonder they paired it with the precious metal version!

It’s a particularly handsome watch which I’ve long admired. Enjoy!

22 March 2022, 04:11 AM	#1
Mach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Boston, MA Watch: AP ROO Posts: 491	New shoes for my AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition . . . Last August, I had finally acquired this stunning piece from the NYC Boutique: My only critique was the default black strap they supplied with it. I just wished it was similar to the one Fred utilized on his vintage piece: So, I negotiated with them to include the dark brown calfskin strap that comes with the red gold edition, which they had to special order. Unfortunately, between COVID-19 and my travel schedule, I was not able to stop by and pick up the strap until last week: Well, I decided to finally change the shoes today: I definitely need more practice on swapping straps! IMHO it's a much better combo: You've got to love that domed acrylic crystal: Although I'm pleased with this combo, I may still have to get a custom strap to get that vintage-inspired look I'm after:

22 March 2022, 10:35 AM	#6
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	That looks really terrific. Well done! __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

25 March 2022, 09:53 PM	#13
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	Looks perfect! __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

22 March 2022, 05:03 AM	#2
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	Stunning combination! Heritage models are great, and this one just got even better because of that strap choice. The domed crystal looks really good. It's Sapphire I'm assuming, correct?

22 March 2022, 05:03 AM	#3
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I always thought that watch would look better on a brown strap. I wear my Chronomat Airborne on a similar Breitling OEM brown calf strap.

22 March 2022, 07:55 AM	#4
Subterranean "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Australia Watch: 1989 16610 Sub Posts: 242	Your watch looks stunning.brown leather strap suits it well.

22 March 2022, 08:05 AM	#5
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Very good combo

22 March 2022, 06:24 PM	#7
WatchFred "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 66	"My only critique was the default black strap they supplied with it." yes, same for me. tried and failed to change that. but: google "ColaReb Spoleto" if you like the strap I've been pairing with it.

22 March 2022, 09:29 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,655	Looks great.

23 March 2022, 04:46 PM	#11
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I agree, it looks fantastic on brown leather. It goes very well with the warm tone of the lume. Looks awesome!

25 March 2022, 11:22 AM	#12
john9963 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: US Posts: 44	The 765 definitely looks better on a brown vintage strap. I never cared for the standard black strap that came on the watch. This is what is currently on my AVI.

2 April 2022, 08:11 PM	#14
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Congratulations! Looks awesome! I also have bought mine but I haven't found the nerve to put it on yet

9 April 2022, 07:02 AM	#15
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	Looks great. I like the black, too, but the contrast of the brown strap and its depth of color, a rich, warm shade of brown, complements your watch wonderfully well. No wonder they paired it with the precious metal version! It’s a particularly handsome watch which I’ve long admired. Enjoy!

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