Hi all, I am looking around for a replacement strap for mine. Does anyone have any photos of what you've done? I can imagine a few creative straps have been tried. I'm looking at a Nato one at the moment but not sure how it will look...
I like these 3 strap combos best on mine. 馃榾
Also, I was contemplating getting the steel bracelet BA0842, but haven't pulled the trigger. (Not my pic)
Wow those are great thank you! I like the last one, where did you get them from? Yeah I saw the steel one as well, I don't love it.
The last one is the OEM strap from the C11 Monaco Gulf, ordered from my AD. It's about the same price as an OEM replacement of the Gulf F1's strap.
Thank you all! Will the below fit, it has curved ends so a bit concerned about that...?
What size is it? Keep in mind the F1 is listed as 21mm, but is really about 21.46mm by my measure. So if it's 22mm, the thickness of the curved ends might make it a little more tricky to squeeze on.
I think you could most likely get it to fit, but how it looks may depend on your wrist size. Because the downward curve may or may not curve naturally with one's wrist.
Looking good! Changing straps is super easy but be careful, in the beginning it is easy to cause some lighter scratches
Just received my straps, under a week and no customs or import duties, very impressed. I also ordered a strap changing tool. The only issue is I have no idea how to change the strap. I'll take it to my AD later and watch him!
The colours seem to March perfectly, I am very happy with them so far. Will send more pics when I have them on.
Also got a leather one for my Carrera Cal16, that was easier to change as I could see the pins, the F1 is a bit more tough.
They all look great. Looking forward to seeing some pics. 馃憤
I use the broad end of the tool first, just a little, to widen the gap so I can see the pin. Then I go in with the smaller end, to avoid harming the strap end by the pin. I use a thick plastic tape on the lugs to prevent scratches.
So I finally got to my AD to switch my straps, once I've seen it done its super easy. Unfortunately only 1 of the 2 ended up fitting. The below one did not fit, the curved ends did not fit at all, the pin wouldn't line up.
However the other one did fit perfectly! The rubber feels great quality and feels really good on the wrist. Much easier than the original strap too. I like the look of it, colours match perfect. I can now use this piece
more often and not worry about damaging the original strap!
So I finally got to my AD to switch my straps, once I've seen it done its super easy. Unfortunately only 1 of the 2 ended up fitting. The below one did not fit, the curved ends did not fit at all, the pin wouldn't line up.
However the other one did fit perfectly! The rubber feels great quality and feels really good on the wrist. Much easier than the original strap too. I like the look of it, colours match perfect. I can now use this piece
more often and not worry about damaging the original strap!
