lazarini Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Got this one as my firs rep. and like the watch but 3 weeks later got my first pam and from then on it just sits lonely in the box . One thing i noticed on a few occasions i had it on my wrist is that i felt unconfortable with the metal bracelet and the weight of the watch ... so was wondering if i put it on some other strap maybe this will make me keep it ? I saw lot of posts o the rubber option but due to some problems with the strap poping out im maybe skippin that ... opinions appriciated. I was wondering is there is any kevlar strap available maybe this coud do the trick ? Or maybe a leather strap . I saw it also on nato but in my opinion watch is its to heavy for it ... if someone tried out some of the options let me know what u think also pictures appriciated . if i dont sort out somethin soon this one will be traded towards the next PAM or maybe a steelfish on rubber ... regards laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Rubber strap is comfortable and makes it look smaller to me. Quite a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi, its not that i find watch big ... as i tipe this i have a 217 destro on my wrist (47mm) . Im fine with the watch size u see but looks like the bracelet feels uncofortable for me + adds to the owerall weight of it . Rubber is a nice alternative ... specialy for the upcoming heat in the summer but atm with all the problems with the strap poping out of place ... I would go with a black kevlar option maybe with an omega buckle or deployment clasp , anyone had tried that ? regards laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I found my Ultimate PO actually started hurting the back of my wrist. Bracelet adjustment didn't help. I almost always have trouble getting a good fit with metal bracelets. Largely due to wrist size changing as the day progresses. But this was worse than I had previously experienced. I just couldn't get comfortable no matter what I did. A little looser and and it banged around uncomfortably. Tighter and I got pain on the wrist back. It bothered me enough that I started wearing it less. I think it was a combination of the weight and the shape of the watch. For me the solution was a leather strap. I wear it so there isn't too much movement. I guess the leather has a little give which makes it more pleasant than metal when adjusted to be a firm fit. Easy to adjust during the day if you feel the need but I haven't so far. I went with a black Hirsch Medici from here (just replace the hxxp with http): hxxp://www.watchband.biz/pd878992944.htm?defaultVariants=search0_EQ_Black_AND_search1_EQ_18%20mm_AND_search2_EQ_L-Long_AND_search3_EQ_Steel_AND_{EOL}&categoryId=10 A bit expensive, and fiddly to fit to the watch. It took me ages to get it attached in a position that I thought was right. But once I got it right I was thrilled with the comfort and how good it looked. Besides being able to get comfortable I also now prefer the look of this watch with the leather strap. Sporty with an integrated look like the rubber strap, but IMHO much nicer because the leather also looks really good in smarter settings Depends on the look you are going for. The strap uses special thin spring bars so you can't use the ones from the bracelet. It doesn't come with two of these included so if you do decide to get this, make sure you buy a couple of spring bars from the site as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Dangerman. thx for ure post i have same problems that u described watch just dont sit well on my wrist . Will look into that strap thx for ure input . Any chance u could attach some wristshoot of the upo on that strap ? regards laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Love my PO on leather (the gen strap is similar in look but is actually rubber). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 andreww thx . that just looks sweet indeed ! Mind tellin me thats an 22mm strap ? Where u picked it up ? regards laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 andreww thx . that just looks sweet indeed ! Mind tellin me thats an 22mm strap ? Where u picked it up ? regards laz I wouldn't like to say for 100% sure, but I think that strap is actually from a Breitling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 I use a 22mm Bob for Breitling on my Omega. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerman Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I hope these are of some help. They are just some quick and dirty shots so excuse the low quality. Nonetheless they still give you a good idea of the look of the strap on the PO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Nice Dangerman! have to say i like the look of leather on the PO and thats what ill go for ! I would like to thank all u guys for ure contribution and the pics posted , appriciated ! laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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