Heuer 160th Anniversary/ Carrera 160 Years Silver Edition CBK221B

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Yep, definitely belongs on a racing-style strap 馃榾

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The alligator band is nice, but mis-matched. I find they work better on very reserved, dressy 3-handers but not sportier chronos.
 
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The copper stitching sets of the fauxtina nicely.
 
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That looks great, can you share where the strap is from? I too think the colored stitch is a nice touch.
 
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The copper stitching sets of the fauxtina nicely.

In some lights it looks copper, but it's actually a bordeaux red! Always fun.

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That looks great, can you share where the strap is from? I too think the colored stitch is a nice touch.

Thanks! It's a custom strap from Veblenist.
 
imagwai
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Looks good too, will check it out. I'm going to go dark blue corfam from GLC straps I think, in due course. They do a couple of different flavours, but can't work out which one I prefer yet.

I did have a blue rally strap from Watch Strap World arrive today, but despite being advertised as being compatible with my clasp, it doesn't fit properly.
 
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Yes that Vallelunga blue looks really good for my 1153 Carrera. I think it will complement the grey/blue details wel. I think I like the flat version better than the puffy one, but still debating. 15 euro shipping is steep for an envelope.
 
imagwai
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Yes that Vallelunga blue looks really good for my 1153 Carrera. I think it will complement the grey/blue details wel. I think I like the flat version better than the puffy one, but still debating. 15 euro shipping is steep for an envelope.
Yes, that's the one I think I'm veering towards too. And yes, just checked out shipping - looks like 23 Euros to the UK!
 
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I only would use a official TAG Heuer black strap (also with black stitching) perforated rally style for this silver Carrera 160th Anniversary... @Hubert and @Calibre11 put the Telemeter (FC6353) strap to their Carrera Fragment, so I guess this FC6353 is also compatible with the CBK221B, isn鈥檛 it?

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I only would use a official TAG Heuer black strap (also with black stitching) perforated rally style for this silver Carrera 160th Anniversary... @Hubert and @Calibre11 put the Telemeter (FC6353) strap to their Carrera Fragment, so I guess this FC6353 is also compatible with the CBK221B, isn鈥檛 it?

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Yes it is. Already been using my Telemeter strap on the CBK221B 160th.

Edit: Then again, I used the Telemeter clasp as well. I think the clasp is the same - will check.
 
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I have one of those TH deployant clasps that came with the cv2114 but I can鈥檛 get used to it. Too damn chunky for me. Pin buckle for me
 
imagwai
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Clasp on the Telemeter is FC5049.
Clasp on the 160th is FC5042.

I think the only difference is that the Telemeter strap (FC6353) is a tad thicker so maybe the clasp is different to accomodate.
 
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Clasp on the Telemeter is FC5049.
Clasp on the 160th is FC5042.

I think the only difference is that the Telemeter strap (FC6353) is a tad thicker so maybe the clasp is different to accomodate.
Ok, so it would be necessary to buy the FC6353 (around $100) and the FC5049 buckle (around $100) to have a silver 160th with black rally strap and 100% TAG Heuer 馃憤
 
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Ok, so it would be necessary to buy the FC6353 (around $100) and the FC5049 buckle (around $100) to have a silver 160th with black rally strap and 100% TAG Heuer 馃憤
Yes. Unless you fancy trying to force the thicker strap into the FC5042. I won't be trying that personally (no need) so attempt it at your own risk!
 
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Yes. Unless you fancy trying to force the thicker strap into the FC5042. I won't be trying that personally (no need) so attempt it at your own risk!
I would not attempt it either 馃槈. This watch deserves an additional $200 investment to have the proper set of TAG Heuer rally strap and buckle 馃グ 馃憤
 
imagwai
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Agree with you on the buckle. There are plenty of quality straps out there that would work with the watch, though. I do really like the TAG rally strap and may well end up with that, but given I have that already on the Telemeter would quite like to try a different colour (navy blue) with the 160th. Don't think TAG sell a blue version in 19mm do they?
 
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Is the strap for the Skipper the same as FC6353 but with blue stitching?
 
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Is the strap for the Skipper the same as FC6353 but with blue stitching?
I assume so.

As far as I can ascertain, clasp FC5049 is for a 3mm thick strap (like FC6353) and FC5042 for a 2mm thick strap (like FC6479).
 
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