Seafarer: TAG Heuer x Hodinkee Colab 8/8

Mspeedster
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Kent Kent
Hi guys，which one is better？

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I like the look of the right, but it depends on how the end-link looks in real life. Where would you get the end-link from?

If it doesn't have a quality fit and finish, it'll cheapen the look of your beautiful time piece. In which case, I'd go for the left.
 
Davidt
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Gah left. I can’t stand those Endlinks for bracelets. Look terrible.
 
Nalin
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Left on the rally, Right with a more modern strap
 
Hubert
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I like the right option.
 
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absolutely the left one , like the OEM strap I like how it integrates with the case.
the right option feels like you're redesigning the case and frankly I feel it has lost it's simplicity and smoothness.
 
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After staring at it for a while, I now see the difference, right hand strap for me.

NB. Where’s the smileys?
 
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Mspeedster Mspeedster
I like the look of the right, but it depends on how the end-link looks in real life. Where would you get the end-link from?

If it doesn't have a quality fit and finish, it'll cheapen the look of your beautiful time piece. In which case, I'd go for the left.
The implementation difficulty of left option is relatively high, as we have not yet found a suitable embedded end-link. On the contrary, the right option is relatively easy to implement, just buy the TAG Heuer 42mm carrera's original bracelet, then you can get the best steel end-link.

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K kactus
absolutely the left one , like the OEM strap I like how it integrates with the case.
the right option feels like you're redesigning the case and frankly I feel it has lost it's simplicity and smoothness.
The right option looks like rolex daytona : )

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Jim Dollares
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The right option looks like rolex daytona : )

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Ouch. Yes this is a clear negative but despite this I think it would look great
 
Mspeedster
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The implementation difficulty of left option is relatively high, as we have not yet found a suitable embedded end-link. On the contrary, the right option is relatively easy to implement, just buy the TAG Heuer 42mm carrera's original bracelet, then you can get the best steel end-link.

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Yes, that should work. However, note that the end of the OEM end-link is almost flush with the top tip of the lug.
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Compared to your render which has the end-link indented a bit more, resulting in the leather portion showing more within the lugs. So, the look in real life will be slightly different from your render. For my taste, I'd prefer the leather to show further into the lugs, like your render.
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One idea if you prefer the look of your LEFT is to send your craftsman your OEM strap and have him model the end-link's exact dimensions. You could buy the OEM bracelet or just another inexpensive 3rd party strap to wear in the meantime.
 
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Mspeedster Mspeedster
Yes, that should work. However, note that the end of the OEM end-link is almost flush with the top tip of the lug.
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Compared to your render which has the end-link indented a bit more, resulting in the leather portion showing more within the lugs. So, the look in real life will be slightly different from your render. For my taste, I'd prefer the leather to show further into the lugs, like your render.
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One idea if you prefer the look of your LEFT is to send your craftsman your OEM strap and have him model the end-link's exact dimensions. You could buy the OEM bracelet or just another inexpensive 3rd party strap to wear in the meantime.
According to the craftsman, leather cannot support the shape of the end-link. It is necessary to find a plastic end-link of the appropriate size and wrap it in leather in order to create the OEM rubber straps style. For example, in the Cartier leather strap shown in the picture, there is a plastic end-link. The craftsman has not yet found a suitable plastic end-link and is unable to produce this type of plastic component.

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I love an end link fitment on a rubber strap or a rubber strap that fits snug, cannot stand gaps on watch straps and cases.

I went the route of original end link & original rubber strap on my BB58. Costly but worth it IMHO & yes it gives of the Daytona Oysterflex vibe, which I don’t mind.
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BillC3
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Kent Kent
According to the craftsman, leather cannot support the shape of the end-link. It is necessary to find a plastic end-link of the appropriate size and wrap it in leather in order to create the OEM rubber straps style. For example, in the Cartier leather strap shown in the picture, there is a plastic end-link. The craftsman has not yet found a suitable plastic end-link and is unable to produce this type of plastic component.

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Actually, that doesn't look like it would be very difficult to machine out of a piece of delrin. Basically, you want two inserts that will be wrapped in leather, with a hole for the spring bar in each one, right? If you could make up a simple drawing with dimensions (like a blueprint) of what you want, I could probably knock it out in short order.
 
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Oh wow, clearly TAG Heuer watches are superb investments
Did you ever doubt it? Now... I have £8000 to invest, which new skeleton Carrera should I buy? Obviously I will keep this in a safe for ten years, looking to make 40-50% over that time.
 
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