RE: swapping straps

I actually swapped straps a couple of days ago myself. It probably took me 5-7 minutes, it's very easy to do.

Basically you take out a screw, push the bar through the strap, and take out the strap. Very easy. Just don't be afraid to give the bar a firm push or use something pointed, but blunt on the tip to push the bar through the strap. Oh and don't forget to do the same to the deployant buckle.

I would also suggest using caution when unscrewing the part that connects the strap to the watch itself as if/when the screwdriver misses the screw it will scratch the metal. I've got my own design back there now due to the misses and slip outs. Thankfully it is on the back of the watch which will generally remain unseen to the rest of the world.

As for the comfort of the composite strap, I would say it is so so. Personally my favorite rubber strap is the one from the 5066 and the 5065 generation. Those were flexible and had a very nice feel on the wrist. The composite strap, in my opinion, is not as comfortable or as flexible as the older rubber straps. Though it is fun to dunk your hand into water and see the shocked looked on people's faces as they thought that you did that to a leather strap watch...

As for the leather strap's grip, I would have to agree with you. If it was easy to adjust, it wouldn't be as much of a problem, but having to carry around a screwdriver just so you can adjust the tightness of your strap seems a bit strange.

Hope that helps.

O

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Re: Rubber/ Synthetic strap for 5711

By: jasny : June 6th, 2009-14:25

I have heard this strap is available to replace the leather one. Does anyone know what colors can be had? Also, any pics? Thank You, Jay

... please share your source of information

By: tic-toc : June 6th, 2009-21:23

... from time to time, we hear very interesting questions and information but never a source as to where such was provided. Can you supply with everyone such info ??

I have read and heard a fiber band is made for the 5711G/J/R models

By: jasny : June 7th, 2009-04:05

so if one wants to swim with it they can. I am trying to see if anyone has more information then I have heard. Jay

In 2008 they introduced Composite Straps

By: gqmagic : June 7th, 2009-22:39

For Nautilus 5711 and 5712, brown for the rose and gray for the white. They come in addition to the leather straps, they're plain looking and water resistant. All gold Nautilus should have them by now.

is the composite strap available....

By: constantine : June 8th, 2009-03:35

...for the steel 5711 too? if yes, would Patek be able to fit it and provide a clasp too? thank you

I do not think they make a steel clasp. Also, from what I hear it

By: jasny : June 8th, 2009-03:42

is more on the functional and not the most beautiful. The concept is having a band for the strap models that cna be used in water. Your watch already could be used in water, so it is a little bit redundant. More interesting could be if you could get a lea...

Hey Jay,

By: o : June 9th, 2009-08:02

I had the strap of my 5711 changed to the synthetic one. They told me they had two colors as gqmagic mentions in his post; a brown one and a gray one. As I have the WG version I took the gray strap. Here are some pics of the old and the new: Let me apolog...

Ahh finally a pic. Maybe the only one on the net. It looks nice. Thank You.

By: jasny : June 9th, 2009-11:27

5711 - swapping straps

By: webvan : December 21st, 2009-06:42

Thanks for the pics. Have you switched back and forth since ? Can you do it yourself or does it have to be done by an AD? How comfortable is the rubber strap? I find the leather strap on my 5711G doesn't offer much grip and as a result the watch sllides f...

RE: swapping straps

By: o : December 22nd, 2009-03:55

Thanks for the Nautilus strap swap lesson !

By: webvan : December 22nd, 2009-13:43

Very informative, thanks! Good to hear the swapping isn't too much work. By looking at the top of the watch I was concerned it might be difficult to put back the bar properly so the screw can be placed properly. Probably pretty easy to screw it in wrong a...

Glad to be of service...

By: o : January 3rd, 2010-02:40

I am not sure about putting the bar in improperly as, from what I remember, it is smooth except in the middle where the screw goes in. Basically I was able to do it on my first try and there were no problems, so I am not sure about damaging the threading....