als1678
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Thank you! Yes, I also like the watch a lot :)
Mar 22, 2024,22:10 PM
It is a bit thick so a normal strap works much better than nato.
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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