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Thanks Benz!
Fortunately I'm not in a hurry as the current strap is in pretty good shape and I love it. I just want a grey one to improve the versatility of my watch and try and find the perfect fit for my wrist. But is not easy at all, there is no way to do some tests before ordering. To be honest, at the price point of these straps, I believe the service should be much better. I see it as a clear area of improvement for Patek.
Extra-short or standard strap?
I'm just about to order a new strap for my 5960P and it will be the matte gray alligator, square scales from the Patek catalogue. I haven't seen it in person, but I do believe that will match the watch perfectly. Now what I don't know is whether I should ...
Welcome
I keep thinking about changing my 5056p strap to the short one. I kept the original one and it’s really starting to annoy me over time. I am also thinking about any other strap o could use like rubber or NATO etc Kev
I went with the short option on my recent Patek straps.
My wrist is about 16cm, and the short one is nice for me. The standard is longer than I prefer. Hope that helps.
Measurements aside, I think you could go either way. My clasps sit well inside of center wrist (thumbside) with regular straps, but much closer to center with short.
Based on the pictures you appear to be just inside of the sweetspot (as I prefer straps anyway!)
Thanks 5980!
Yes, I believe I'm somewhere in between. Thinking of ordering: - Standard length for the short side of the strap (at 6) to ensure the buckle is centred on the wrist, as in the pictures, which is very comfortable. - Short length for the long side of the st...
its always my problem
I have a small wrist (5.9inches) and I can't use standard straps. I always ordered short straps. they are ok but a bit long. I tried bespoke and it fits better but takes a long while. If you are in a hurry I think the short straps will do. Benz
Thanks Benz!
Fortunately I'm not in a hurry as the current strap is in pretty good shape and I love it. I just want a grey one to improve the versatility of my watch and try and find the perfect fit for my wrist. But is not easy at all, there is no way to do some test...
Short strap on tang buckle - higher risk of dropping
As someone who used to prefer short straps on tang buckle, consider the higher risk of it slipping off the wrist and onto the floor while putting it on - shorter strap means less to grip while weaving it securely they the tang. No such issue with deployan...
Thanks for the piece of advice!
I see the possible consequences, sorry for that. Fortunately, mine is on deployant.
Very sorry to see your scar... Can I get you to participate...
On my 5960 PuristS roll call thread? Thanks!
Tomorrow I'll cal my AD to order the strap
The short piece of the strap, at 6, standard length to ensure the same position of the buckle. It's perfectly centred on my wrist and I'm pretty comfortable. The long one, at 12, short length to reduce the leftover portion passed the buckle when strapped....