OK, I need some other peoples' opinions.
A family member of mine has a nice $5k+ Breitling Navitimer that needs a new strap. As a surprise present, I am going to replace it.
It currently has a falling apart generic (something like Spiedel) leather band, not the original band.
A new Breitling-branded strap is $160 from Tourneau.
A looks-exactly-the-same (black calfskin, padded, white stitching) generic from Tourneau is $40.
I am also going to check my watchmaker's price for a generic strap.
The owner of the watch does NOT care about brands/luxury, and the Breitling is an heirloom.
So...help? Thoughts? Opinions?
If it was MINE, I'd buy the Breitling one, but I know said family member would buy (for themself) the less expensive but feels/looks the same one.
Attachment: Navitimer from breitlingblog.com
A family member of mine has a nice $5k+ Breitling Navitimer that needs a new strap. As a surprise present, I am going to replace it.
It currently has a falling apart generic (something like Spiedel) leather band, not the original band.
A new Breitling-branded strap is $160 from Tourneau.
A looks-exactly-the-same (black calfskin, padded, white stitching) generic from Tourneau is $40.
I am also going to check my watchmaker's price for a generic strap.
The owner of the watch does NOT care about brands/luxury, and the Breitling is an heirloom.
So...help? Thoughts? Opinions?
If it was MINE, I'd buy the Breitling one, but I know said family member would buy (for themself) the less expensive but feels/looks the same one.
Attachment: Navitimer from breitlingblog.com