Heuer 160th Anniversary/ Carrera 160 Years Silver Edition CBK221B

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I wonder how much compensation Rolex would pay if they lost your Daytona?
 
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Arrived today. Stunning. Having some issues with the clasp - doesn鈥檛 seem to lock in place properly. Anyone had this? Also do you all change your own straps? I don鈥檛 have the guts.
 
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Yes the clasp sucks, it is really bad unfortunately. I used mine in the beginning but it kept popping open on one side so now it just sits in the box. Ordered and still waiting on a Heuer branded pin buckle instead now.
 
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Yes the clasp sucks, it is really bad unfortunately. I used mine in the beginning but it kept popping open on one side so now it just sits in the box. Ordered and still waiting on a Heuer branded pin buckle instead now.
What a POS. Unacceptable on a 6500 watch. Thanks - can someone give me a cliff note version of an improvement that fits the 160th?
 
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You can upgrade the clasp to FC5049 for about 拢100. It looks the same but is designed for a 3mm thick strap as opposed to a 2mm and is much more secure. Of course you'll need a strap to go with it too.

I change all my own straps. It's not that hard. Have had a couple of minor scratches over the years but good quality and correctly fitted tools (e.g. Bergeon) and practice minimises the risk.
 
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You can upgrade the clasp to FC5049 for about 拢100. It looks the same but is designed for a 3mm thick strap as opposed to a 2mm and is much more secure. Of course you'll need a strap to go with it too.

I change all my own straps. It's not that hard. Have had a couple of minor scratches over the years but good quality and correctly fitted tools (e.g. Bergeon) and practice minimises the risk.
A brief check and they seems to be closer to 200 but I haven鈥檛 dug deeply. Do you use a spring bar tool or the tweezers?
 
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I had a bit of an issue "only' if I did not have the adjustable end completely locked flat in position. To do so I opened and closed the adjustable end on the strap to flatten out the strap a bit where I needed it adjusted to. After that no issues. I have done this little break in with several new straps purchased for watch/clasp and had no issues after.

As mentioned above, if you don't have a Bergeon tool, I would get one. This watch has so many personalities based upon the strap its on. A true strap monster 馃榾

Congratulations and Welcome to the Church @clerkpalmer
 
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I had a bit of an issue "only' if I did not have the adjustable end completely locked flat in position. To do so I opened and closed the adjustable end on the strap to flatten out the strap a bit where I needed it adjusted to. After that no issues. I have done this little break in with several new straps purchased for watch/clasp and had no issues after.

As mentioned above, if you don't have a Bergeon tool, I would get one. This watch has so many personalities based upon the strap its on. A true strap monster 馃榾

Congratulations and Welcome to the Church @clerkpalmer
Thanks. Appreciate the welcome. Looking at this one:
https://bulangandsons.com/products/...ather-watch-strap?_pos=3&_sid=f4d2cfeeb&_ss=r
 
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Noob question - what鈥檚 lug width ?
19 mm

Also, double check to make sure you've removed all the protective plastic on the clasp. It can hinder operation.

I have no issues with mine. However at least one forum member has sent their watch back to TAG Heuer because of a problem with the clasp.
 
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A brief check and they seems to be closer to 200 but I haven鈥檛 dug deeply. Do you use a spring bar tool or the tweezers?
Don't buy online, get one from a boutique. I paid 拢110 from memory. And a strap was about 拢90. So yes, 拢200 all in, but the clasp is cheaper from the boutique than you will find online.

I use a Bergeon spring bar tool.
 
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Noob question - what鈥檚 lug width ?

The lugs are the case extensions that the strap attaches to - so lug width is the width of the strap you'd need to get to fit the watch.
 
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Heads up to anyone who wants to buy the Silver or the other two editions (Green & Montreal) including the Carrera Bahrain edition.

Passed by the OB yesterday in our local shopping mall (City Centre Bahrain) and found all the watches on display for sale.
 
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