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Bstewart · 7 June 2022, 07:20 AM

It is SO extremely stiff versus all other Breitling rubber straps I own. Everyone said it would break in after some wear, 8 months later it's stiff as a board still. It even looks weird on my wrist since it goes almost straight down the sides versus curving for the wrist. A

Anyone else agree or have a solution?

PekWatchGuy · 7 June 2022, 09:54 PM

Talk to your AD. Maybe they can give new one or discount to better.

I have noticed that on very lightweight watches tend to highlight this problem.

GST15 · 8 June 2022, 12:12 AM

Crazy how this goes. I have the SO 42 on rubber and it is perfect. My wife has the 36 SO on rubber and it never softened up. Ended up switching it out to a Barton rubber, which is great. Go figure.

DCheeta · 9 June 2022, 09:00 AM

That sucks. The strap fit can make or break a watch for me. I’d recommend getting an aftermarket strap for it and begin enjoying it.

RW16610 · 9 June 2022, 11:08 PM

What a shame, hope you're able to get something more suitable either through the AD or an aftermarket option as pointed out above.

beshannon · 10 June 2022, 12:31 AM

My Breitling rubber strap is fine. Not sure if it is the strap type or something else.

If you like the watch there are many other strap options both from Breitling and others.

https://artemstraps.com/

These are nice, I have seen them. I also have a black Breilting sailcloth for my SuperOcean that is great.

The Ocean Racer and the Mesh should be lighter as well and for $80 they might be a good choice.

https://www.breitling.com/us-en/straps/rubber/

Maybe you can post a picture of what you have?

Nihon_Ni · 12 June 2022, 11:09 AM

I bought a Diver Pro strap for my Navi and wore it for 6 months. I never really liked it for two reasons: it was stiff, and I didn't really care for the big Breitling emblazoned on both pieces. I switched to the rubber mesh strap and I'm much happier with it! It's much more flexible and much more subtle. You can buy one directly from the Breitling website.

Plebs · 20 June 2022, 10:42 PM

Get the same color in the NATO strap, much better fit

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jnelson3097 · 21 June 2022, 01:39 PM

If you want just a black or blue strap, get the rubber mesh and get the Breitlight buckle to match the case.

7 June 2022, 07:20 AM	#1
Bstewart "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 719	I hate my Endurance Pro diver pro strap It is SO extremely stiff versus all other Breitling rubber straps I own. Everyone said it would break in after some wear, 8 months later it's stiff as a board still. It even looks weird on my wrist since it goes almost straight down the sides versus curving for the wrist. A Anyone else agree or have a solution?

10 June 2022, 12:31 AM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	My Breitling rubber strap is fine. Not sure if it is the strap type or something else. If you like the watch there are many other strap options both from Breitling and others. https://artemstraps.com/ These are nice, I have seen them. I also have a black Breilting sailcloth for my SuperOcean that is great. The Ocean Racer and the Mesh should be lighter as well and for $80 they might be a good choice. https://www.breitling.com/us-en/straps/rubber/ Maybe you can post a picture of what you have? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

7 June 2022, 09:54 PM	#2
PekWatchGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Finland Posts: 241	Talk to your AD. Maybe they can give new one or discount to better. I have noticed that on very lightweight watches tend to highlight this problem.

8 June 2022, 12:12 AM	#3
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 2,014	Crazy how this goes. I have the SO 42 on rubber and it is perfect. My wife has the 36 SO on rubber and it never softened up. Ended up switching it out to a Barton rubber, which is great. Go figure.

9 June 2022, 09:00 AM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	That sucks. The strap fit can make or break a watch for me. I’d recommend getting an aftermarket strap for it and begin enjoying it.

9 June 2022, 11:08 PM	#5
RW16610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,276	What a shame, hope you're able to get something more suitable either through the AD or an aftermarket option as pointed out above.

12 June 2022, 11:09 AM	#7
Nihon_Ni "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	I bought a Diver Pro strap for my Navi and wore it for 6 months. I never really liked it for two reasons: it was stiff, and I didn't really care for the big Breitling emblazoned on both pieces. I switched to the rubber mesh strap and I'm much happier with it! It's much more flexible and much more subtle. You can buy one directly from the Breitling website.

20 June 2022, 10:42 PM	#8
Plebs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Bobby Location: Antarctica Posts: 376	Get the same color in the NATO strap, much better fit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2022, 01:39 PM	#9
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	If you want just a black or blue strap, get the rubber mesh and get the Breitlight buckle to match the case.

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