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It's true, my last Aqualung strap didn't last that long but it was worth it. Love the way the huge holes in the strap keep things cool and dries so fast after coming out of the water

 

The answer is the rubber strap from the 500 Fathoms which has a lot of ports for water and cooling but in rubber which seems to do better than the sailcloth. Sadly the rubber strap for the 45mm and Bathyscaphe didn't get the same treatment. I don't love the way the nato makes the watch sit a little taller on the wrist and without the deployant I needs a slightly tighter fit. I did do a wider aftermarket strap which was very comfortable and stabilized the watch pretty well, maybe I'll go back to this when my current aqualung sailcloth ages out







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What are your thoughts on this strap for the Bathyscaphe?

 
By: Brice de Norfer : May 17th, 2026-21:13
It’s the OEM sailcloth that used to be mounted with the Aqualung LE of the 45mm FF. I use the double folding clasp of the FF 45mm, to spare the strap. It’s kind of different, isn’t it? Curious to hear your thoughts. ...  
By: Brice de Norfer : May 17th, 2026-21:56
I find that the simplicity and versatility of the Bathyscaphe allows it to be paired with a lot of Blancpain straps, giving it a totally different flavour each time.
By: Brice de Norfer : May 18th, 2026-06:43
Don’t you prefer the nato for the Summer? Sailcloth straps suffer a lot in salty water.

It's true, my last Aqualung strap didn't last that long but it was worth it. Love the way the huge holes in the strap keep things cool and dries so fast after coming out of the water

 
By: Fastwong : May 18th, 2026-14:35
The answer is the rubber strap from the 500 Fathoms which has a lot of ports for water and cooling but in rubber which seems to do better than the sailcloth. Sadly the rubber strap for the 45mm and Bathyscaphe didn't get the same treatment. I don't love t...  

I think it looks cool.

 
By: Gregineugene : May 18th, 2026-00:54
And the sailcloth gives a nice texture to it. Good sporty look. Totally not ugly.
By: Brice de Norfer : May 18th, 2026-06:44
Thanks. It’s easy to wear and it sweats less than the ordinary sailcloth straps (my preferred choice for my Blancpains in the Winter).

Love it!

 
By: Arronax : May 18th, 2026-01:51
For a long time and when I was younger I used to wear my Seiko SKX on a black rubber rally strap with a similar design and it's one of my favorite straps ever.
By: Brice de Norfer : May 18th, 2026-06:12
I can see your point. The mix of styles is perhaps a bit too much.

I see it a little bit fromthe same angle, though

 
By: MCG (Markus) : May 18th, 2026-06:26
The strap is cool, and Who defined it‘s a racing strap? And why? I love playing with straps, in disregard, I always try to check out things, that are maybe not so common. 👍🏻
By: Brice de Norfer : May 18th, 2026-06:39
Yes. I don’t see it as a racing strap. I have half a dozen combos for each of my Blancpains. When I wear this Bathyscaphe inland, thousands of kilometres away from the nearest sea, doing a lot of driving and hiking, it stops being a diver; then I feel thi...