Blancpain

I just picked up a Fifty Fathoms and where I love the watch, I'm not too crazy about the strap. I collect Panerai and have gotten used to that flexibility. The strap change kit that comes from Blancpain is quite expensive, especially if you don't want or ... 

There is more to the kit than just an allen wrench. It includes a stand for holding the watch during a change and replacement parts. Of course it has the wrenches also. What is good about all of this is that it makes changing the strap painless and risk f... 

So after hours of fighting with myself, I could not justify the cost of strap change kit. It's nice and all but not necessary since I have a section of my workbench dedicated to watches: Case refinishing, strap changes (love Panerai) and minor repairs. Al... 

So what is the size of the Allen Key required?

And hopefully useful!! In European terms you need a 0.9 mm hex (allen) key. Mine arrived this week (59p (less than a $) each (you need two of them) versus £400 for the Blancpain strap tool - difficult decision). It works and my FF is looking particularly ... 

Saved me a bundle! So a belated 2yrs+ thank you!

From me . . . another two years later.

Do you or anyone you know have a rubber and steel bracelet for sale? Mine broke at the bezel the plastic part not wanting to buy new.