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leather strap
The 5165 will take any 20mm strap - the specific one I use can be sourced at the link below:
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=It is a 20mm brown Blackstone Valley Alligator strap coupled to an aftermarket deployant buckle (won't fit the patek buckle supplied with the 5165). The straps cme standard with tang-type buckles. I believe you can get a deployant from the same vendor as the strap
This message has been edited by Dje on 2010-02-12 02:52:54
It grows on you
By: efftee : February 8th, 2010-22:38
I must say that, like the Nautilus, the Aquanauts do not appeal as much until you see and experience them on your wrist. I am quite truly smitten by its understated and elegant sportiness. Thanks for the nice pics!
strap change
By: d2 : February 11th, 2010-09:30
hi - very simple - the rubber strap is removed like any strap by compressing the pin that holds it in place (best with a dedicated tool) - need to be a little careful as the stock rubber strap also has two small forward pointing pins (to the head) that lo...
leather strap
By: d2 : February 11th, 2010-11:44
The 5165 will take any 20mm strap - the specific one I use can be sourced at the link below: Sorry but as per forum rules we don't allow links to sales, neither to some websites! Thank you for your understanding. Dje Links to any commercial sites (ie: Eba...
Thanks Bob (more)
By: Zeitgeist : February 11th, 2010-00:29
I wasn't sure about the predecessor 5056 but with the imho strong improvements (flatter dial, applied arabics, straightened out minute markers, applied logo, contemporary size, quality strap wrapped around the case, innovative and better looking clasp/buc...