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I just received a new custom strap from Camille Fournet. The quality is really nice, but the holes where the springbars go thru is quite tight. I am just curious, do the springbars supposed to pivot at the strap or at the lugs?

I just received a new custom strap for my 5960r from Camille Fournet. The quality is really nice. However, the holes where the springbars go thru are quite tight. I don't think the springbars could pivot in those holes. I am just curious, do the springbars supposed to pivot at the strap or at the lu

For sale is a brand new / unworn Patek Philippe Nautilus 18K White Gold 5712G with large scale alligator strap. Comes with full Certificate of Authenticity papers, Patek Philippe original wooden box, stylus and booklet. Also comes with extra Patek Phillipe Composite / Tropical strap. This new watch

I think the main problem with the Calatrava Cross deployant is the single fold design. Generally, single fold design causes all kinds of problems for smaller wrist sizes. For example, on a smaller wrist, the entire deployant would need to be bent to accomodate the curvature of the wrist, because it

Does anyone know if additional composite tropical strap could be purchased individually? And how much? Does it last longer than leather?

Found a guy who do custom solid 14k or 18k deployant. Runs around $1100 to $1300 for 14k. Below are some pics. It is based on friction lock. What do you think of this design. Could it be much more secured than Patek's deployant?

That is quite disturbing. Patek should have done a much better job with their deployants. Anyway, I just found out that Patek released a new deployant with 5146 recently. Does anyone have any experience with the new deployant? Is it more secured like the Nautilus version?

Thanks for the pic, and clarification. Gorgeous 5960P!

Hi Park, do you know if the pin supposed to be pushed all the thru to the other side of the strap? Can you show a shot of the inside of your strap, where the pin is pushed thru? Thanks.

My greatest fear is the little pin that goes thru the hole on the strap popping out.