Cromag Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Check out what just came in the mail today! A very special pilot strap with rivets to fit my IWC 3717. I love the way the IWC Big Pilot straps look so I scoured the web to find one that was 24mm to fit my 3717. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Looks great!! Nice compliment to a great looking watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
initram5 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 where did you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks Red! I found it when researching the history of Pilot watches. Fascinating Stuff! The Luftwaffe pilots were given these before each mission and had to give them back upon return. I didn't realize that A. Lange & Sohne was one of five company's chosen to produce these, but they never made any after the war. Too bad. Now THAT would be a great fantasy replica to design and build. A "what would A. Lange design and build as a modern reissue Pilot watch" replica. BTW I got the strap for $42 shipped from a Laco seller. http://www.timequestwatches.com/id6.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotomic Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 It's a very nice strap. The thing that bothers me with straps on the 3717 is that there is a very large empty space between strap and case compared to other watches. The hole in the lugs is far out on the lugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 It's a very nice strap. The thing that bothers me with straps on the 3717 is that there is a very large empty space between strap and case compared to other watches. The hole in the lugs is far out on the lugs. Have you had one in person to make sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Okay! I just got the fancier Tourby strap in the mail today. It's a little wider and a little thicker and made for smaller/medium wrists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Here's the link to the Tourby strap where you can see the dimensions. The OP is a typo on the first strap. It should read 20mm http://tourbywatches.com/shop/article_16/Pilots-Strap-M-Black.html?sessid=s8oQWoI9VIJsWTK5qOkMefni2WU8nwd4VkNP16Jpm0zQQpkRv6yDINELJ83rdkYb&shop_param=cid=39&aid=16& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotomic Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Have you had one in person to make sure? Yes, it is especially noticeable if you have a smaller wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Yes, it is especially noticeable if you have a smaller wrist. Yes, that makes sense to me, but wifey seems to like it a lot better on me than the bracelet. :shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchman12345 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 On the BOB croc strap at the moment myself. Pretty happy with it for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am thinking of a replacement strap for my gen 3717.. can someone please advise the lug/buckle widths please? Any help would be much appreciated, thank you gentlemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am thinking of a replacement strap for my gen 3717.. can someone please advise the lug/buckle widths please? Any help would be much appreciated, thank you gentlemen! 21mm/18mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 21mm/18mm And thank you very much Mr Tomhorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Yes, that makes sense to me, but wifey seems to like it a lot better on me than the bracelet. :shrug: Lol i have the same wifey problems! She keeps me from buying a tc sub and an ap diver because she doesnt like rubber straps xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Here's another nice rivet strap https://teddy-straps.3dcartstores.com/Ready-made-Pilot-straps-for-your-IWC-Big-Pilot_p_569.html However this is 22mm, but im positive that he can make a 21mm to fit a 3717. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Have a look at waccex.com he has IWC specific straps and a flieger / Aviation section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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