2023 TAG Heuer Carrera 60th Anniversary (Panda - CBK221H)

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Looks good! Which brand is that?
Your non favorite 😉 Geckota! But the mesh feels very qualitative in comparison to the straps. Mesh has many many good reviews on their shop and price is decent.
 
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So is there a reason nobody's reaching out to lobtime to create a bracelet? They have bracelets with endlinks that fit the older ones, while no one else does it seems.

Got a response from Lobtime. They don't carry anything that will fit and they do not have tailor made services to custom make something.

It's ok, swapping straps and bracelets are part of the fun of this hobby. But honestly, for the 60th, I feel nothing will top the OEM racing rally strap for me. It's so perfect for the watch.
 
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Got a response from Lobtime. They don't carry anything that will fit and they do not have tailor made services to custom make something.

It's ok, swapping straps and bracelets are part of the fun of this hobby. But honestly, for the 60th, I feel nothing will top the OEM racing rally strap for me. It's so perfect for the watch.
I've tried a few different options now. But I'm back on the black rally (deployant version). As seems to happen with all of the Carreras I've owned, going right back to my first, the CV2113, and second, the JH80th. Tag really do a great Carrera rally strap.
 
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I've tried a few different options now. But I'm back on the black rally (deployant version). As seems to happen with all of the Carreras I've owned, going right back to my first, the CV2113, and second, the JH80th. Tag really do a great Carrera rally strap.
I've resisted the urge to try other straps for 2 weeks since getting my watch, mainly because I love the OEM strap so much. I figured whatever else I try, I know I'll eventually revert back to the OEM strap.

But being who I am, I just can't leave well enough alone. So today was the day to try other straps. As expected, this watch looks great with just about everything. First up is this burgundy brown strap from GLC. I think it gives a bit more color and sportiness to the overall look.

 
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I also finally tried on the Forstner BoR, which I was previously wearing on my Dato. I wasn't sure if it would look too silvery on a silver dial, but I really like the look!

 
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I also finally tried on the Forstner BoR, which I was previously wearing on my Dato. I wasn't sure if it would look too silvery on a silver dial, but I really like the look!

Yes that’s a very nice combo 👍

This one from Atelier Romane is also pretty sweet

 
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3 great combos there. I do like GLC straps a lot and I think they'd have a few that would go well in a vintage sort of style. I have a nice dark blue GLC rally which I bought for my reissue Carrera, but that's 18mm width so slightly too narrow for the 160th. But maybe I'll try it on the GLC soft black with white stitching I bought for my Grand Seiko at some point - that's 19mm. I tried it on my GS blue croc the other day. Looked OK but I didn't keep it on that one for very long.
 
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Mine 😀
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i use my racing strap pigskin in black , next week i make camel one it s nice also i think.


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Well sir you make very nice straps. I have a racing one on my 1153 Carrera and Speedy
 
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Mine 😀
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i use my racing strap pigskin in black , next week i make camel one it s nice also i think.

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Gorgeous looking strap! Looking forward to seeing what the camel one looks like.
Who knew we had a famous strap maker as a long time forum member?! 😎

Added to our owners' list.
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1. @Anthony.R (Australia) #238
2. @abrod520 (USA) #267
3. @imagwai (UK) #334
4. @thingziliketoo (USA) #394
5. @Jemagloh (USA) #257
6. @Mspeedster (USA) #338
7. @CARAVIA (USA) #339 [Sold]
8. @Hubert (USA) #265 & #475 [This one for his wrist, the other to keep pristine.]
9. @kappa_md (Philippines) #237 [In safe keeping, waiting to be collected]
10. @JW2019 (USA) #473
11. @JonnyFW (UK) #368
12. @aklanke (Germany) #033
13. @SRG89 (UK) #328
14. @Speedy Collector (USA) #126
15. @F1Weltmeister (Australia) #250
16. @Ges (Australia) #271
17. @winger7 (Bahrain) #523
18. @brianS70 (UK) #205
19. @plibou (France) #054
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Thanks
i never promote brand here 😉,
i m also one very old Heuer collector 😀
 
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That caramel racing vintage pigskin is next on my wishlist
 
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Gorgeous looking strap! Looking forward to seeing what the camel one looks like.
Who knew we had a famous strap maker as a long time forum member?! 😎

Added to our owners' list.
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1. @Anthony.R (Australia) #238
2. @abrod520 (USA) #267
3. @imagwai (UK) #334
4. @thingziliketoo (USA) #394
5. @Jemagloh (USA) #257
6. @Mspeedster (USA) #338
7. @CARAVIA (USA) #339 [Currently for Sale]
8. @Hubert (USA) #265 & #475 [This one for his wrist, the other to keep pristine.]
9. @kappa_md (Philippines) #237 [In safe keeping, waiting to be collected]
10. @JW2019 (USA) #473
11. @JonnyFW (UK) #368
12. @aklanke (Germany) #033
13. @SRG89 (UK) #328
14. @Speedy Collector (USA) #126
15. @F1Weltmeister (Australia) #250
16. @Ges (Australia) #271
17. @winger7 (Bahrain) #523
18. @brianS70 (UK) #205
19. @plibou (France) #054
mine has sold to a vintage Heuer Carrera collector in the Netherlands. He indicated only two CBK221H’s were delivered to the Netherlands and I’ve pointed him to this thread.

Nice to have accounted for 20 panda Carreras!
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Dom and I must be on a similar wavelength. First Gin & Tonics, now pocket shots! 😁