Reply With QuoteHas anybody actually managed to get hold of a new OEM strap? I ordered one about 6 months ago from my AD & it still hasn’t arrived. I chased it up over a month ago as well.
Someone on here bought the short strap so maybe a fair bet is that the long is as longer as the short is smaller.
Has anybody actually managed to get hold of a new OEM strap? I ordered one about 6 months ago from my AD & it still hasn’t arrived. I chased it up over a month ago as well.
Does anyone know if the rubber strap is available in different lengths like the woven one? I could benefit from a longer one, the supplied one is only just big enough for my enormo-paws. I asked in my local AD but the salesperson said "I don't know much about the watches, I do jewellery mostly" & failed to get any sense out of "the system" when she tried to look it up, "system must be down or summink innit?"
I got the shorter strap as I didn't like the original "overhanging" the velcro. I can do a measure and compare if anyone is interested?Originally Posted by reecie
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I tried to get the longer velcro nato for the FXD in Harrods one day as I figured being a boutique they would be able to help.
I was told different lengths didn't exist and the attitude I got was unreal. Served me right for trying to mix with the big wigs.
I know but unfortunately true. I have no prior history or relationship with the store. Hopefully they get more soon.
I have one. It’s about 13” long
Thank you, that’s really helpful, do you know your wrist size and would there be any chance of seeing it on the watch with a wrist shot?I have one. It’s about 13” long
Sorry to be a pain!
No problem. My wrist size is 7.25 inches (18.5cm) and the long strap is a bit too long for me.
I bought it because the original medium strap showed about 10mm of Velcro when worn and that annoyed me. Unfortunately the long strap now overlaps the Velcro by about 10mm and that annoys me even more. Could do with something between the two.
The FXD and straps are back in the box as I don’t wear it anymore, so no photos I’m afraid.
Last edited by Phill_UK; 25th January 2023 at 02:19.
Hi Phil - I am currently waiting for a call from an AD on an FXD after placing a deposit last month.
It’s interesting you no longer wear this watch and I hope you don’t mind me asking, but is there a particular reason for this? Is it not comfortable or you just didn’t bond with it?
Personally I’ve not been as excited by a new watch for years, but views from existing owners would be appreciated.
Thanks
That’s really helpful, thank you again.
Tbh although the supplied velcro strap is nice and I found it really comfortable to wear the velcro loop part does start to "fluff up". I also found the stitched end (of the loop part) that shows collects fluff from jumpers etc so you end up with a bit of red there for example. Given they are £140 to replace I've just bought an EO in similar colours and that is probably a better strap for less.
My FXD lives mostly on an original MN elastic strap but occasionally diverts onto the supplied rubber strap, though this is a bit short to be perfect. I've heard quite a few people say the woven strap attracts fluff & loses its "stick". Luckily for me I don't really like it so I left it in the box to stay mint.
Got a call yesterday and mine is arriving tomorrow hopefully. Think I’ll do a bit of advance strap shopping. I believe you could go either 20 or 22mm, does anyone know if that’s correct and if so which option is preferable please?
Same wrist size here and I was going to order a new strap to cover up the velcro (for the same reasons you stated Phill) but sounds like the one you bought doesn't quite do the job either? Just to be clear, which specific one did you buy to try and cover up the exposed velcro please? Assume it is the one in the picture?
22mm
Yes, the long one in the photo.
Cheers Phil - just ordered 3 NATOs in some rather ‘striking’ colours.
Going to be fun keep changing this up. All straps from the ‘Thrifty Gentleman’ at a total cost of £26.
V nice straps!Going to be fun keep changing this up. All straps from the ‘Thrifty Gentleman’ at a total cost of £26.
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Just had the second call that I didn’t miss this time, and apology.
Collecting tomorrow afternoon, but apparently price is now up to £3420.
Yep. That was a result of the latest Tudor price increase. Still at least you now get one.
Yep. Finally collected pretty impressed so far.
The sales guy at Beaverbrooks said there were still 16 on the waiting list there. (Trafford Centre)
They have had 6 FXD in since December 2021.
4 in 2022, 2 this year. He said they seem to come in pairs a couple of months apart.
Had a choice of three “free” gifts, went for Wolf watch winder.
Could have had £200 voucher (not for this purchase) or 8 watch box.
Hi may I ask if these are the MN type straps from thrifty gentleman? I ask as I emailed them to ask if their MN type were suitable for a FXD and they replied that they are not?Going to be fun keep changing this up. All straps from the ‘Thrifty Gentleman’ at a total cost of £26.
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Morning Rob,
They are indeed and he’s correct they aren’t suitable off the bat, but it’s an easy modification to make them fit.
It’s just a case of removing (cutting the fabric) one of the clasps to make it a single pass strap. I’ll post a few pics to show you what I mean later. Once done they effectively become a nato type strap which can be secured very easily with the remaining 2 clasps.
I resorted to this as the MN straps seem to come in the most suitable colours and material combinations and once modified make a very secure and robust solution.
Appreciate that. Look forward to seeing the pics
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Below are some pics that are hopefully self-explanatory. It’s just a case of removing one of the hooks by cutting the strap to make it look like the first pic. You can then fasten it as much as you wish passing the strap through the remaining 2 clasps.
Because the strap is elastic you can even fasten it off your wrist and then put it on, or fasten and tighten whilst on the wrist.
I spoke to the Bristol Tudor boutique yesterday, they had eventually got me a Pelagos 39 (which I couldn't take, and they gave me too short a window to post it here for someone else).
They reckoned 39s are coming through in relatively larger quantities (he quoted one a month, at least), but they simply aren't getting enough FXDs. They reckoned Tudor are stll keen to have it remain as a limited release, even if it is not a numbered one.
Funnily enough I spoke to them last week whilst passing . He said that FXD were coming through at some point. I wonder if they are going to keep this poor supply going. Harrods black bay were the same when they came out but now they are pretty common and are even below rrp used which was rare a year ago. It’ll be a shame if they discontinued the FXD. Maybe a new colour would be released :)
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