rangers158 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Just received the Strapluxe Bip Pilot Black with whit stiching Gator strap. Quality is much better than the rep strap but could have been better given the price. Hope this help those who are on the fence if they should get the strap. I for sure would not pay so much if I had known. Overall, on the watch it looks quite good. Very elegant... Stiching is not even on the short end and some parts of the leather is not shiny... The deployment buckle can be used with the strap. It fits perfectly. StrapLuxe version is probably the better 3rd party big pilot straps out there now. There is not much choice over this other than getting the IWC original one. The rep case is very sharp in the lugs and buckle. Its best to sand or file down the edges of the lugs before fitting in new expensive strap. If not it will most certainly ruin your new strap like what it has been done to the rep strap ripping the sides of the straps. Thanks for reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 that's too bad. if you keep your eyes peeled, there are deals to be had on oem iwc straps. i got this one for $175. still expensive but they retail for around $400. all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 how good is this watch holding up overtime ?? how is the weight on this ?? and the movement ..is it noisy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 mine holds very good time, movement has typical asian sound and the weight is very balanced, lighter than the smaller aproo hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Looks good mate. I got my BP couple of days back.....lovely watch....but the strap was soo plasticky. However, I sold the watch the day I got it......even though the watch is really nice ..... somehow....felt rather light on the wrist....matter of personal preference I guess (too used to wearing HBB/SAs now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchturbo Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 rangers158, The strapluxe strap looks stunning on your BP rep. Awesome pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDubya Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Wheaton26, did you buy your OEM strap on here? or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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