The Red Baron Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Hi guys: How hard is it to remove the SS strap that comes on the SFSO and put on the leather band that I also ordered w/ the watch? I've read that some people's springbars were bent slightly to get the SS straps on and so I wonder how hard it would be to put the SS strap back on if I don't like the leather. Anyone come across any major issues with changing the bands? Also, whats a good common tool to use to pop the bar out? x-acto knife, small eye glasses screw driver? Thanks for any insight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azerbyjam Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I found re-attaching the SS a nightmare! You shouldn't have any problems attaching the leather however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I found this one of the easyest watches to change straps on, ok panerai is easyer but i mean spring bar type, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rafib Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Very easy (a watchsmith changed for me to a leather strap in 2 min) and very recommended. I think you will never want to see this SSB again. The watch looks completely different, less bulky and more elegant, because the amazing part in this watch is the dial. people are very impressed. I don't know if the weight bothers you but the SSB alone before resizing weights about 90 gm!. I almost stopped wearing my SOSF with the SSB until I changed to a brown leather on a black dial , and now I can't take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 this should help.... and yes putting the bracelet back on is a pain in the ass. but after you do it a couple times its pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Baron Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks guys. Yea I saw that Breitling Source video and it looks so easy to pop off, but I wonder about putting it back on. The leather is easy to put on it seems, but whats the reason for the pain for the SS, b/c you have to bend the pin? this should help.... and yes putting the bracelet back on is a pain in the ass. but after you do it a couple times its pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italiano17771 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks guys. Yea I saw that Breitling Source video and it looks so easy to pop off, but I wonder about putting it back on. The leather is easy to put on it seems, but whats the reason for the pain for the SS, b/c you have to bend the pin? because you cant put the bracelet back on at an angle. you have to line up the bracelet straight and push the springbar in while pushing the bracelet in. its really not that bad...give it a try...im sure you will be able to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Baron Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Yea thanks guys. When I finally managed to pop those pesky little spring bars out the leather was pretty easy to put on and I must say looks really nice. The SFSO is a darn nice watch, and the bracelet aint bad, but no where near the quality of the watch. I sort of had to push the spring bars in all the way and slide it in and feel around for a click w/ the leather too, so I imagine I could do it if I wanted to put the SS back on. Does anyone know if any gen SS bands fit on the SFSO? because you cant put the bracelet back on at an angle. you have to line up the bracelet straight and push the springbar in while pushing the bracelet in. its really not that bad...give it a try...im sure you will be able to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Yea thanks guys. When I finally managed to pop those pesky little spring bars out the leather was pretty easy to put on and I must say looks really nice. The SFSO is a darn nice watch, and the bracelet aint bad, but no where near the quality of the watch. I sort of had to push the spring bars in all the way and slide it in and feel around for a click w/ the leather too, so I imagine I could do it if I wanted to put the SS back on. Does anyone know if any gen SS bands fit on the SFSO? Sure! But why a SS Band? This is much better : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Baron Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Omega: Beautiful pics! I was at a party at believe it or not there were 2 other people wearing gens, and just holding their SS bracelets the quality was unreal. One also had some version of the Superocean I didn't recognize, and he didn't recognize mine either, but he sure loved it! Sure! But why a SS Band? This is much better : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 hey guys, just wondering how much does the gen black rubber strap costs and where i can get them from pls?? many thannks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mijnick Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 My Gen black Rubber strap cost 50GBP from an AD and I am UK based. On a similar topic does anyone know the cost of a Gen Leather strap? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 is the Gen black Rubber strap nice?? is it better than the steel strap that comes with the rep?? thanks did u fit it for urself?? easy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexBiker Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 is the Gen black Rubber strap nice?? is it better than the steel strap that comes with the rep?? thanks did u fit it for urself?? easy?? My AD sells the rubber strap for $135 if it has it in stock...or $170 if he has to order it. Don't understand the logic there. However, after trying leather and rubber, I decided to put leather on my everyday SOSF and left SS on my gen. If I used it for diving, I'd probably get a rubber strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 does the AD know that your SOSF is a rep?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 is there much different between the steel strap on the rep and on the gen??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexBiker Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 (edited) does the AD know that your SOSF is a rep?? I've purchased several genuine Breitlings and Omegas from him, so I don't think he knows or cares. I certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to advertise the fact. is there much different between the steel strap on the rep and on the gen??? Yes, the gen SS bracelet is much nicer than the rep. Better finishing all around...much smoother and no sharp edges. But even a gen Breitling bracelet feels like crap compared to an Omega. Edited November 7, 2007 by TexBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 is it expensive to get the gen leather strap for the SOSF??? anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexBiker Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 (edited) is it expensive to get the gen leather strap for the SOSF??? anyone? $130 - $150 for the calfskin. ~$400 for the croc. Add another $300 if you want the gen deployant. Edited November 7, 2007 by TexBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivefive Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 wow, sounds like a much cheaper option to get the rubber strap then... are they any good do u know? thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexBiker Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 wow, sounds like a much cheaper option to get the rubber strap then... are they any good do u know? thanks a lot The rubber is fine...if you like rubber. I only keep rubber on my actual dive watches. I don't care for a rubber strap on "everyday watches." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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