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I am sure custom solutions could be found. Although non trivial in this case.
Mar 22, 2024,21:48 PM
But that is besides the point. The fact that Blancpain is playing games with their clients strongly affects my opinion of the brand. There is absolutely no reason why the lug size could not have been 22mm. The new models should have all come with bracelet + nato + sailcloth or rubber strap & a strap changing tool. Same as overseas.
Especially with Rolex increasing supply, Blancpain needs to put customers first instead of squeezing margins in creative ways.
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Hadn't worn the Act 1 in a while.
By: als1678 : March 22nd, 2024-16:19
The recent releases prompted me to remove the nato and put it on a rubber strap. I know others would disagree but I like the dial and hands of act 1 better. I am not bothered by the date either, but find the non standard lugs size to be incredibly annoyin...
By: m2 : March 22nd, 2024-20:37
Can get custom canvas/sailcloth etc from a 3p strap maker right?
By: m2 : March 22nd, 2024-22:21
Agreed! I think Terrycrafted or Aaron Bespoke in Canada could both do custom straps for BP btw.
Watch looks great!
By: TeutonicCarFan : March 22nd, 2024-22:03
I agree on your comments re- lug size. Ridiculous
Not bad!
By: amanico : March 22nd, 2024-23:10
Now you have options…
By: shortys home : March 23rd, 2024-11:09
… with Sailcloth and Tropic available. The price you referred to is driven by the expensive titanium deployant, the straps themselves are in an absolutely normal OEM range (approximately 250€). Cheers Henrik
Dear Henrik, thank you for the info.
By: als1678 : March 23rd, 2024-13:47
I didn't realize that the rubber and sailcloth versions come on deployant. Which I guess means that the straps are useless for Act I .... Blancpain FF has one of the highest quality bracelets that I have seen. I don't think a buckle (why deployant??) shou...
Lugwidth and straps
By: Artago : March 25th, 2024-09:09
Perhaps a soft (standard) 22mm hook strap may cut it? Saves the bulk caused by Nato. Adds some under the wrist though. The soft might work better for a lighter titanium watch though. nickmankeydesigns.com