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ragna93 · 9 June 2017, 01:48 AM

I have an IWC pilot that I got for 3k with the leather strap (from Takuya).
Problem is, summer is coming and I am trying to get the IWC steel bracelet but the price is at 2k. Do you think this is reasonable to spend 2k for a 3k watch to add a bracelet?

nick c · 9 June 2017, 01:52 AM

No I would leave it as is good luck.

Manofsteelpt · 9 June 2017, 01:54 AM

How about a rubber strap?

ragna93 · 9 June 2017, 01:54 AM

Kinda need a watch for the summer....
Should I just get a cheap steel bracelet for this guy?

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Originally Posted by nick c

No I would leave it as is good luck.

ragna93 · 9 June 2017, 01:55 AM

I guess I could try that.
IWC doesnt make rubber straps tho - is there a good brand that I can look at for rubber straps?

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

How about a rubber strap?

cda555 · 9 June 2017, 02:52 AM

How about a NATO or gasgasbones strap for summer?

iLLGT2 · 9 June 2017, 02:54 AM

What size strap does your watch use?

Demosthene · 9 June 2017, 03:04 AM

Just Nato it.
Or spend the 2k on a Sinn for summer.

nick c · 9 June 2017, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ragna93

Kinda need a watch for the summer....
Should I just get a cheap steel bracelet for this guy?

Check out on eBay maybe.

macotono · 9 June 2017, 03:23 AM

No way, look at a different option, maybe buy a nice IWC buckle for an after market rubber or ss band and enjoy.

brandrea · 9 June 2017, 03:27 AM

Heavens no. I'd look for an aftermarket Zulu or nato strap. You'll spend a fraction of that and get dozens of options

ragna93 · 9 June 2017, 03:47 AM

18mm lug width.

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Originally Posted by iLLGT2

What size strap does your watch use?

Lordofrolex · 9 June 2017, 03:50 AM

Dont do it.

Jim M · 9 June 2017, 05:27 AM

One piece Maratac Zulu or a Eulit Perlon with work just fine!

swils8610 · 9 June 2017, 05:28 AM

Loosen the leather a notch....or buy a pre owned Speedy/Seamaster on steel for the summer.

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ejvette · 9 June 2017, 08:32 AM

Just get a rubber strap for the summer

joli160 · 9 June 2017, 08:33 AM

If the watch has emotional value I would buy it. If it's just another watch I would not.

GradyPhilpott · 9 June 2017, 08:42 AM

It has been my observation, though I've never priced just a bracelet, that IWC sells their pilots' watches about $1000 higher than the models with straps.

I think you should be able to get an aftermarket "beads of rice" bracelet for a very reasonable price that would serve the purpose well enough, unless you require authenticity.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Stainles...cAAOSwnFZXXXHy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IWC-FLIEGER-...YAAOSwAPVZKLcx

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...celet&_sacat=0

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Originally Posted by ejvette

Just get a rubber strap for the summer

For myself, rubber is the worst choice for summer.

Sperry · 9 June 2017, 09:31 AM

High end Italian metal bracelet. $200.

chieftd · 9 June 2017, 03:47 PM

If you don't want rubber or NATO style, I'd either get a third party metal bracelet or a second custom leather strap to wear for the summer to preserve the original leather strap. Although I have not looked, I would think there are multiple avenues on the internet that make bracelets and straps to fit a myriad of watch brands. I think $2K for a bracelet on a $3K watch is a bit steep. Good luck with the hunt.

Aloha, Tim

gmh1013 · 9 June 2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ragna93

I have an IWC pilot that I got for 3k with the leather strap (from Takuya).
Problem is, summer is coming and I am trying to get the IWC steel bracelet but the price is at 2k. Do you think this is reasonable to spend 2k for a 3k watch to add a bracelet?

I had the same problem with my IWC aquatimer chrono for 3200.00....came with rubber strap and then I found it cost 2k for the steel bracelet ....I traded off the watch for a New Rolex DJ

coffeebreak · 9 June 2017, 04:20 PM

I bought a miltat super engineer bracelet from strapcode for my pilot chrono (odd 21mm lug size) because I couldn't find an IWC bracelet in the pre-owned market. Cost me less than $200. The bracelet was much heavier than I expected and has straight end links, but it's fine for me. Looks like this

Another option is a Hirsch leather strap with rubber backing. Here's one on my explorer2

I'd like to get a similar Hirsch strap for my IWC but they're hard to find in 21mm.

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watchmavan · 9 June 2017, 04:28 PM

Nato it. Or perhaps a Marine Nationale

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jw0n · 10 June 2017, 01:05 AM

You could probably get plenty of other leather straps for $2k, wear and dispose if you need to I suppose. Would make a whole more sense than getting a bracelet that costs 66% of watch price...

GradyPhilpott · 13 June 2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

I bought a miltat super engineer bracelet from strapcode for my pilot chrono (odd 21mm lug size) because I couldn't find an IWC bracelet in the pre-owned market. Cost me less than $200. The bracelet was much heavier than I expected and has straight end links, but it's fine for me. Looks like this

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I really like that bracelet.

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Thatguy · 13 June 2017, 02:33 PM

Wouldn't it be cheaper to sell the watch and buy the bracelet version?

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SPARTAN2161 · 13 June 2017, 09:20 PM

For 2K i would buy another watch lol

sirish19 · 14 June 2017, 12:56 AM

Add a little more and get a Rolex to compliment the collection.

hugs · 14 June 2017, 01:15 AM

If you want a brand new original one, I don't see the problem if that's what you want.

An alternatie could be selling yours and buying one on a bracelet, depending on the price difference.

Santiago79 · 14 June 2017, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN2161

For 2K i would buy another watch lol

now this I can get behind

9 June 2017, 01:48 AM	#1
ragna93 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 100	Spending 2k for a bracelet for a 3k watch? I have an IWC pilot that I got for 3k with the leather strap (from Takuya). Problem is, summer is coming and I am trying to get the IWC steel bracelet but the price is at 2k. Do you think this is reasonable to spend 2k for a 3k watch to add a bracelet?

9 June 2017, 01:54 AM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	How about a rubber strap? __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

9 June 2017, 03:50 AM	#13
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Dont do it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

9 June 2017, 05:27 AM	#14
Jim M 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long Island NY US Watch: 1675 14060M 16622 Posts: 509	One piece Maratac Zulu or a Eulit Perlon with work just fine! __________________ Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Chopard, Blancpain, Breitling, Seiko, Zenith, IWC, Tag Heuer, Bvlgari, Cartier, Movado, Tissot, Casio and Sinn, a few of my favorite things

9 June 2017, 05:28 AM	#15
swils8610 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,268	Spending 2k for a bracelet for a 3k watch? Loosen the leather a notch....or buy a pre owned Speedy/Seamaster on steel for the summer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

9 June 2017, 01:52 AM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	No I would leave it as is good luck.

9 June 2017, 02:52 AM	#6
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	How about a NATO or gasgasbones strap for summer?

9 June 2017, 02:54 AM	#7
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	What size strap does your watch use?

9 June 2017, 03:04 AM	#8
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Just Nato it. Or spend the 2k on a Sinn for summer.

9 June 2017, 03:23 AM	#10
macotono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 155	No way, look at a different option, maybe buy a nice IWC buckle for an after market rubber or ss band and enjoy.

9 June 2017, 03:27 AM	#11
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,397	Heavens no. I'd look for an aftermarket Zulu or nato strap. You'll spend a fraction of that and get dozens of options

9 June 2017, 08:32 AM	#16
ejvette 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,521	Just get a rubber strap for the summer __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

9 June 2017, 08:33 AM	#17
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,916	If the watch has emotional value I would buy it. If it's just another watch I would not. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 June 2017, 09:31 AM	#19
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	High end Italian metal bracelet. $200.

9 June 2017, 03:47 PM	#20
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,371	If you don't want rubber or NATO style, I'd either get a third party metal bracelet or a second custom leather strap to wear for the summer to preserve the original leather strap. Although I have not looked, I would think there are multiple avenues on the internet that make bracelets and straps to fit a myriad of watch brands. I think $2K for a bracelet on a $3K watch is a bit steep. Good luck with the hunt. Aloha, Tim

9 June 2017, 04:20 PM	#22
coffeebreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 457	Spending 2k for a bracelet for a 3k watch? I bought a miltat super engineer bracelet from strapcode for my pilot chrono (odd 21mm lug size) because I couldn't find an IWC bracelet in the pre-owned market. Cost me less than $200. The bracelet was much heavier than I expected and has straight end links, but it's fine for me. Looks like this Another option is a Hirsch leather strap with rubber backing. Here's one on my explorer2 I'd like to get a similar Hirsch strap for my IWC but they're hard to find in 21mm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2017, 04:28 PM	#23
watchmavan Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,185	Nato it. Or perhaps a Marine Nationale Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10 June 2017, 01:05 AM	#24
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,441	You could probably get plenty of other leather straps for $2k, wear and dispose if you need to I suppose. Would make a whole more sense than getting a bracelet that costs 66% of watch price... __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

13 June 2017, 02:33 PM	#26
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,303	Wouldn't it be cheaper to sell the watch and buy the bracelet version? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 June 2017, 09:20 PM	#27
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	For 2K i would buy another watch lol

14 June 2017, 12:56 AM	#28
sirish19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Tokyo Watch: PP-VC-AP Posts: 1,003	Add a little more and get a Rolex to compliment the collection. __________________

14 June 2017, 01:15 AM	#29
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	If you want a brand new original one, I don't see the problem if that's what you want. An alternatie could be selling yours and buying one on a bracelet, depending on the price difference.

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