Ocean Racer Strap

[jc0515]

I'm looking for an Ocean Racer strap for a couple of my gen Breitlings...can't see paying 500 for a gen rubber strap. I remember reading that there were issues with the clasps falling apart, or just not usable after a very short time.

1) Have the clasps been changed? Is this still an issue? ...or was that post an isolated case?

2) I've had good success dealing with Andrew in the past. Does everyone pretty much have the same strap? ...I see where the Silix one looks like a friction and not push-button.

3) Are the clasps really push-button, or just friction with 'ornamental' push-buttons?

4) I was thinking about getting both Black & Blue. Any dealers just sell the strap? ...don't think I need two clasps.

5) How comfortable is the rubber? Do you still have to boil them to soften them up?

Thanks in advance.

[FxrAndy]

Have a look in my sig for the post about the leather on ocean racer, the contact were i got mine is in there and i have had no problems with it at all. It is push button and well made.

[andy66]

If your just after the rubber mate you can get the Gen from BERRY's jewellers in Leeds UK for

[jeff g]

There are a number of dealers selling the OR strap and deployment.

Cost around a hun.

I wear it with my SOH, and the strap and clasp are first rate.

I think most of us that own this set up would agree.

[Ronin]

I picked one up from Andrew. It functions like gen, and overall is very good.

The one word of warning: when CLOSING the clasp on your wrist, keep the buttons PRESSED IN. If you don't and let simply press it in and let it CLICK it can/will jam on you.

HTH

[lanikai]

So far so good with my OR straps on the rep..

the comfort level is good and the rubber is soft, no need for any softening ..

[jc0515]

So far so good with my OR straps on the rep..

the comfort level is good and the rubber is soft, no need for any softening ..

Thanks to all for responding. If Andrew was still able to take PP, it would have been purchased last night.

[lanikai]

Thanks to all for responding. If Andrew was still able to take PP, it would have been purchased last night.

I think the only one still accepting PP is ETZ.. hope you can get it delivered before 2011 though..

I order through Joshua.. if you want I can order it and have it shipped to you and you can PP me ..just a thought