mad_man_may Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Go guys I just ordered a breathing leather strap from the cartel and it stinks! It smells like musty damp mould! I can't get rid of the smell. Has anyone else had a problem like th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I hope you ordered a watch and not just a strap... Cartel strap are the work of the Devil, usually the only leather in them is the reference that has been made to it on the stamping, they are cheap, nasty plastic things that smell like death... Go OEM or try BOB/WACCEX on eBay, amongst other sellers. Gen Breitling straps can be gotten on the forums every now and then for a decent price and some makers make OEM replacement types for a lot less than the ridiculously exorbitant prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I agree with you, I always go bob for straps but my brother wanted one from the cartel so I'm asking on his behalf! It smells like big foots [censored]! I might send it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 The leather straps from the twins used to be really well made and very nice. A couple steps below Gens, but not at all what you describe. Like everything else in this hobby...QC is not very high up on the priority list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poccoq Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Funny, I was going to start a thread on this very topic! I received two "leather" tang style straps and they stink soooo bad! I actually took the hardware off and put them outside in hopes they eventually stop stinking! I also thought of spraying them with a leather sealer like you spray on new boots to waterproof them thinking it might seal in the stench. When I opened the package with the watches and straps I ordered from China, I was punged by the smell. Thoughts of that scene in the Simpsons episode when the Chinese guy sneezes into a box being shipped to North America ran through my mind!!! Did I just get infected with SARS?!? Funny thing is, I also ordered two deployment style straps which are great quality and don't stink at all. I guess the cheap assed straps are a write off at this point, I will keep the buckles cause they are stamped with the Breitling logo, then replace the straps with quality BOB straps or something. Live and learn I guess. Too bad pictures can't capture smell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thoughts of that scene in the Simpsons episode when the Chinese guy sneezes into a box being shipped to North America ran through my mind!!! Did I just get infected with SARS?!? haha, I always think about that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 The leather straps from the twins used to be really well made and very nice. A couple steps below Gens, but not at all what you describe. Like everything else in this hobby...QC is not very high up on the priority list. The ones we used to get a few years ago were much nicer quality. But I do not remember ever having a funky odor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Ha! I love the Simpsons reference! Like you poccoq I will use the buckle and stick it on a nice bob strap. I emailed the dealer I bought the strap from and they told me they checked their stock of these straps and yes they smell but not too bad! They're sending me another strap, just encase the smell starts to wear off the one I've already got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 well that's what you get for feeding animals with animals' parts before skinning them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 well that's what you get for feeding animals with animals' parts before skinning them I am quite certain that no animal was harmed in the making of that strap Crude oil, on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 They're sending me another strap, just encase the smell starts to wear off the one I've already got! Got to make sure the smell never goes away huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teoulennon Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 So is WACCEX Bob's ebay username? Where are these bob straps you guys are talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy29 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Google waccex and you will find "BOB" straps. www.waccex.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teoulennon Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Google waccex and you will find "BOB" straps. www.waccex.de Much appreciated Loopy! BTW- for owners of leather BOB straps - how is the quality? I'm looking to get a croc strap for my breitling but don't want it to feel/look like plastic. Edited May 9, 2011 by teoulennon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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