aspartam Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I have ordered a black steelfish ETA with SS bracelet and I think a black rubber strap would be nice too. Should I go for a gen or a cheaper rep? Big difference? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppen Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 the gen costs fifty euro in any AD, why would you buy a rep one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspartam Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 the gen costs fifty euro in any AD, why would you buy a rep one? In my city the AD take NOK 700 or 87 euro Maybe I order from another AD or from a webshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 In UK I think that the genuine strap costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I have ordered a black steelfish ETA with SS bracelet and I think a black rubber strap would be nice too. Should I go for a gen or a cheaper rep? Big difference? Thanks I ma having some rep one (blue color) comming today (i missed the delivery this morning). i'll let you know. it should be very good and almost identical to the gen in term of quality as i was told by the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triodus Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Go with the Gen Strap. I've had both and the Rep strap sucks. It attracts dust like a magnet. The finish on the gen is far superior as well. It is well worth the cost. "SOF" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Perfect timing, dvn is selling a black one: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=77481&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Just a word about the genuine - great strap as it is. I ordered and paid for mine last September. I only got it about a month ago. Seems to be some sort of backlog on these straps. I got the black one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 i posted a side by side review of the (old) rep strap and the genuine here. although i feel like i remember hearing that a new rep version was being released recently (or maybe soon)? deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 i posted a side by side review of the (old) rep strap and the genuine here. although i feel like i remember hearing that a new rep version was being released recently (or maybe soon)? deltatahoe Actuall the new rep strap is is spot on compare with gen one. I just got some suppose to be blue but the dealer sent me the black one. It was at the highend watch store at the mall last week and i looked at the gen one for $115 and the rep one i have right now it is spot on. Dust repellant too. Here is pictures that i just took: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspartam Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 But is it the same rubber quality as gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 But is it the same rubber quality as gen? I don't have the gen one with me right now but i can tell you that the quality of the rubber strap is very good and I am not trying to make any sale here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspartam Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I ordered the gen rubber strap from ebay. $75 Look forward to geth both the strap and the steelfish. (Black) Flying in from two different continents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I ordered the gen rubber strap from ebay. $75 Look forward to geth both the strap and the steelfish. (Black) Flying in from two different continents you have to be careful though because there are quite a few people have been selling the lasted rubber rep strap as gen on ebay and on timezone forum for quite sometime now. i think one of the post in this forum mentioned about it. That is how good the latest rep rubber strap is. Think about it one member in this forum mentioned that it took a few months to get it throught AD's ordering and they turn around and sell it for $75, i don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspartam Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 (edited) Ok, but a AD can take a look at it. And confirm that it is genuine, or not? Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-22MM-BREITLING-BLA...1QQcmdZViewItem This is the description: You are bidding on a GUARANTEED New & 100% Authentic 22mm breitling black rubber divers strap . 7" Black Diver Pro Rubber Replacement Strap Includes Tang Buckle Fits All Breitling Models with 22MM Inlet Including: Aerospace Avantage, Airwolf, B1, B2, Bentley GT, Bentley GT Racing, Blackbird, Chrono Avenger, Chrono Avenger M1, Chronomat Evolution, Navitimer, Navitimer Chrono-Matic, Navitimer Cosmonaute, Navitimer Montbrillant Datora, Navitimer Montbrillant Edition, Navitimer Olympus, Seawolf, Skyracer, Superocean Steelfish X-Plus The strap made from high quality rubber it will never crack High quality stainless steel tong buckle You are bidding on the same strap you see in the picture !!! Thank you for your time !!! 100% positive feedback here. Edited July 9, 2008 by aspartam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjalg Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 the breitling logo is supposed to be hightened(glued on) on the gen rubber strap, not etched like the one you posted. Besides that, the rep looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 the breitling logo is supposed to be hightened(glued on) on the gen rubber strap, not etched like the one you posted. Besides that, the rep looks good! That is true of the newest version, but the older version had the stamped logo. The raised logo was only introduced recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspartam Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 That is true of the newest version, but the older version had the stamped logo. The raised logo was only introduced recently. Ok, what do you think andreww? It looks like a gen one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjalg Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 To me the ebay rubber looks genuine, because the buckle is polished and nice while the rep pics posted above has a more brushed buckle. At least that is what the pictures are telling me. BUT, if you are going for a genuine strap I would prefer the latest version with the raised breitling logo on the buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Ok, what do you think andreww? It looks like a gen one? I do think it looks gen as the buckle appears to be less sharp at the edges. The Rep appears to have a brushed buckle. But that seller is also selling a rep Panerai strap and deployant in another auction, so he is no stranger to reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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