New Shoes for Octa Lune

Jul 27, 2020,12:56 PM
 

I posted a while back about a couple straps I purchased from A Collected Man and, like others, found the spring bars were too loose and didn’t provided much security. I also indicated that they were fixing this and working to find new spring bars that better match those that come with OEM FPJ straps. Well, I received 4 of the straps today and I must say how good of a job they did. The spring bars fit tightly with no wiggle and the casual look these straps bring is much more up my alley. So, for anyone who was waiting, the new ones are great. 


In addition to the one mounted on the watch I got the other three shown as well. 








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I like them.

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 27th, 2020-13:08
Is the one on the watch dark green?

It’s the Helsinki

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-13:09
Dark gray suede

Some for this one...

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-13:20
Some for the CB. Good thing is they work interchangeably.

Excellent taste! [nt]

 
 By: patrick_y : July 27th, 2020-13:48

Good to hear this

 
 By: cmmnsens : July 27th, 2020-14:08
ACM refunded me for the earlier straps due to the same issues. Please post a long-term review when you get a chance, as I would love to reorder their straps. I wanna make sure the new spring bars are good to go. Thanks!

I certainly will

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-14:19
I can say very clearly that upon mounting and now wearing they feel as snug and as well made as the ones with the various OEM straps I have. I have mounted all 4 on my Octa Lune and there is no wiggle or torque when twisting the strap or whatever. I have ... 

Awesome.

 
 By: cmmnsens : July 27th, 2020-15:13
Agreed on their customer service.

I am wondering...

 
 By: Mike H : July 27th, 2020-16:13
...which one fits better, hum ! Actually all 4 seem a perfect match. Look, leather quality, color... everything seems to be perfect. You made an excellent selection, well done

Agree...

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-16:39
Was thinking of the blue and tan more for the CB than the Octa Lune.

Also in line with your ranking ;-) [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : July 28th, 2020-15:35
But actually all 4 will match quite well imo

Have tried all of them on both

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 28th, 2020-17:48
And agree...they all work.

All great options

 
 By: mlb356 : July 27th, 2020-17:17
I have the Paris strap on my Octa Lune and am very happy with it. ACM was great to deal with and ended up sending me a few of the updated spring bars to remedy the fit issue. I may have to add another one soon 🤔

Same...

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-17:22
They replaced the old ones and since they were already shipping them to me I ordered two more.

Is everything shipped from the UK?

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 27th, 2020-17:30
I looked at their site and it says customers outside of UK have to pay via wire (no C.C.). Was that your experience?

No....

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-17:39
I just ordered two more to go with the replacements and paid with my credit card.

Oh good! [nt]

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : July 27th, 2020-17:41

And one on the CB

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-17:40
Just thought I would add this one as well. Actually really like this one on the CB and the contrast with the blue works well. ...  

Fantastic colors you got. ACM are doing a great job with these straps!

 
 By: ChristianDK : July 27th, 2020-21:05
Important to know that the spring bars are now of a proper fit.

Thanks...

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-22:27
And agree that proper fitting springbars make a world of difference. I love the casualness the ACM straps bring to these watches.

Agreed.

 
 By: ChristianDK : July 27th, 2020-22:32
I’m wearing a croco band ring now but I’m going to look for the same color in calf. I prefer the casual look as well. It feels more contemporary and really changes the character of the watch.

Good luck on the hunt

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 27th, 2020-22:46
For the matching calf strap.

Love the previous version LN!!

 
 By: igibliss : July 28th, 2020-19:11
Wasn’t as lucky as you but got my hands on the newer one while I could! ...  

That’s awesome!

 
 By: Sgfortino : July 28th, 2020-22:09
Beautiful piece.