F.P. Journe

Never notice until today. This buckle should be hammered like the lovely bracelet. ...  

And I am. Mine edge rubber came off from day three and spent months to send back to recover it. Posted my story before. More worry comes from another story from this forum that they discontinue the rubber strap so a fellow can’t get the replacement from t... 

That said, I think the overall concern around long-term replacements for rubber parts is a fair concern. I intend to keep my Octa Sport for a very long time, so I can only hope they have a plan to maintain their stock or supply.

Not that mine is not prone to scratches but buckles do scratch. ...  

But thats also part of wearing and enjoying these amazing timepieces 🤗

Sometimes companies choose the hard way then after half a decade find out they were wrong then switch to the easy way. Ridiculous!! Best of luck in fixing yours at some point though! Laurent