Variatio Delectat Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) My first Breitlings ever, two Transoceans just arrived, and even though I wanted to see them IRL to decide which one I should keep I now love them both so they are keepers all together. Well, at least for the time being... But, and this is a big but (with one t, guys... ), the deployment is a real PITA. WTF did they think to make that piece of metal (see pic) on the inside so that it always is supposed to hurt by design? I'd just love if anyone would have a solution. Any and all ideas are welcome and very well appreciated. Edited November 6, 2016 by Variatio Delectat
Mike on a bike Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 I hate deployments on leather rather the pin buckle. Oh love the watches though auto, quartz?
Variatio Delectat Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Posted November 6, 2016 Automatic, pretty decent dress watches indeed. Sure, pin buckle would be an alternative, especially since the rep crap strap has to be replaced anyway. Just that I usually prefer deployments for... well, comfort. Most other brands are able to build sufficient deployments though (B&M, TAG, Omega, IWC...) so obviously no magic dust needed.
SSTEEL Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 Deployant Not deployment. Sorry, couldn't resist I feel your pain though, its one of the reasons I'm a bracelet guy. 1
Variatio Delectat Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Posted November 6, 2016 No problem, this is permanently mixed up, I personally prefer deployant too - however this time I decided to use "deployment". 1
Mike on a bike Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 Crap the grammar police, not my strong suit! Run away!..................... 2
martijnp Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Nice to see some Transoceans. This was actually the watch that brought me into this rep game. It got a special place in my heart
Variatio Delectat Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Posted November 7, 2016 Not the best rep in terms of accuracy, however one of the best looking ones IMO.
Variatio Delectat Posted December 17, 2016 Author Report Posted December 17, 2016 Update: I got me the aftermarket deployants from BOB, and they are indeed even better than the OEM ones. Perfectly satisfied now. 1
capre Posted December 17, 2016 Report Posted December 17, 2016 Update: I got me the aftermarket deployants from BOB, and they are indeed even better than the OEM ones. Perfectly satisfied now. Good to know, i have always been struggeling with breitling deploy for leatherstraps. The OEM deploy for their rubberstraps are way better. Could even go as far as saying the rubber deploy is the best and most comfertable i have ever worn. One option is to grab a OEM rubberdeploy and have someone custom make leatherstraps that fit like the rubber would and you are all set. Looks killer aswell but it takes more precise measurement to pull it off.
Variatio Delectat Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Posted December 19, 2016 Even better: You can even use the rep logo plate on the BOB deployant. Just perfect! 1
nikki6 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Put it on the Breitling mesh strap, you'll have no problems and it looks way sharp on this model!Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Variatio Delectat Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 That would be an option indeed, however I like the gator strap much better - and as I now have the perfect solution for me I'm pretty happy with it.
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