seanf Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thinking seriously about picking up this DeWitt Academia Chronograph: Only problem is that I really hate the rubber strap. I'd like to try it out on a brown croc, kind of like the one in this model of the gen: And yes, I know the new 1940 from Angus and Jandrew has a brown croc strap (it's here: http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?pro...ture_id=215803), but boy howdee, that thing is awful. Three questions. First, does anyone know what size strap I'd have to get? Since the watch is 43mm, I'm guessing a 22mm width strap would be OK, but I'm not sure. Also not sure of the thickness. Second, from that picture of the gen and Angus' 1940, I can't tell if the leather strap ends are curved or straight. I know the rubber strap is curved. Now that I think about it, I'm not sure I've ever seen curved leather straps like that. Anyone know if a curved leather strap is available? Finally, any recommedations for a good brown leather croc strap that would fit the Academia? I'd like it to look like the strap in the pic above, but not, you know, sucky. Or eleventy billion dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisik Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 This is one of the most beautiful watches out there, but the matter is almost everything with this watch is kind of special. 1) Strap is 21 width in lugs and 20 for the clasp. No way to place a 22 mm strap. 2) 6 mm thick in lugs and 3 mm in clasp. This one would fit : The main problem is, for what I know by now, no one has already found a proper tool for the special screws the watch has, and it seems it's almost impossible to replace the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanf Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Man, that is exactly the strap I'm looking for. Do you have a link to purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisik Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Man, that is exactly the strap I'm looking for. Do you have a link to purchase? Here you are http://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstra...Ends-Bands.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I, too, would appreciate a link to purchase that band. I just hope I can have a tool made so I can remove the strap (I'm working on it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Woa, you posted a reply just as I was typing... excellent timing. Thanks for the quick response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanf Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Cool. Thanks, man! In doing some research on my own, I found that Hirsch strap (the Principal) at this website for people based in the States: http://www.watchband.biz/pd-2037749166.htm...p;categoryId=10 Not a bad price, considering. And you can buy a special tool for that band at the same website for about $11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 So are you guys thinking that the 20mm wide strap would work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t7gc7 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Is that possible to buy the proper tool for the special screws when you buy the watch ? The factory should sell this toolm no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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