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22 April 2024, 06:27 AM | #1 |
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Help me wear my GS more
I have an SGBE257. Sad to say that I never pick up the watch to wear again, it’s been maybe 12-18 months since I’ve worn it. I even thought about selling it for awhile (and I never sell watches) because I just never wear it, but got an offer for $3k which is less than half of what I paid at MSRP. Figured I might as well just keep it.
Ok, so here’s where I need help. I had the same problem with my Tudor BB58, but after I changed it to the blue soft touch strap, I wear it quite often now. So the question is, what strap can I get for the SBGE257? Would love everyone’s suggestions. |
22 April 2024, 07:50 AM | #2 |
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Sir -
It’s worth $3-4K pre-owned depending on condition etc etc. You may want to ask for $3500 and use that $$ towards something that that you will actually use and enjoy…… |
22 April 2024, 08:31 AM | #3 |
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I would suggest seeing if there is some aftermarket rubber straps? GS bracelets have always left something to be desired for me.
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29 April 2024, 03:23 PM | #4 |
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It looks fantastic!
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29 April 2024, 10:13 PM | #5 |
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I like Bulang & Sons for watch straps. Great selection.
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Yesterday, 02:21 PM | #6 |
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Mulled over it in search for the perfect strap, and couldn’t find it. The case on the SBGE257 is just too thick. When I tried pairing up some straps, I hated how thin the strap was compared to the height of the case (not to mention the gap between the strap and the case + lugs which I hate also).
Ended up going a very unconventional route, and I have to say I’m very pleased. Found a seller on Etsy that does custom leather straps. Measured out the dimensions of the end link, and had a custom strap made. Even crazier was the price, $65. I do have to say I don’t love the look of metal going into notched leather from the metal end link (I always hated how the factory Patek 5712 with leather strap looks), but this really feels right and soooo much better than the factory bracelet. Ps the leather strap tapers down to 16mm. Yes a requirement to me for straps/bracelets which GS still hasn’t done. Let’s see if I wear this watch more now, I’m pretty sure I will. It’s now unique compared to the rest of the watches I have (sports watch on leather strap, green/brown combo). And I always loved the GS spring drive movement. |
Yesterday, 02:35 PM | #7 |
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You must really hate that bracelet.
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