Jardin_des_rois
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Nothing to worry about
No, I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Whether the springbars are white gold, steel, or otherwise, if you aren’t proficient at changing them you’ll scratch the inside of the lugs anyway. But who cares, it’s on the inside — no one else sees it. Being afraid to change them and sticking with one strap is worse IMO. Straps have the ability to transform a watch and you’d be missing out.
Technically steel is stronger than white gold but both are just as secure for spring bar purposes. Never had an issue with steel on the springbar holes instead of white gold.
I change straps for a living — so long as you’re careful, diligent, and do it in a brightly lit area, you’re going to be fine. And then test it right after before you wear the watch. It will be so much more enjoyable when you get to change out straps yourself!
5110G / spring bars Q
Want to try different straps on this 5110g, I know it is recommended to use gold spring bars on gold cases to avoid damaging the holes at the lugs. Do you follow this recommendation? Is the damage caused by using steel spring bars really something to worr...
Wow 🤩! A very different look 👀!
Well done ! Although I cannot answer your question, forum members can inform you. How do you like it now ?
Good question. A potential alternative would be to ask Patek Philippe to make your custom colored straps...
Assuming that you're after custom colors, Patek Philippe has a very wide range of straps in their strap catalogue. But if you're after materials that isn't offered in their catalogue, then you're out of luck. Personally, I would avoid using steel spring b...
thanks for replying
yes, perhaps find straps that do not come with quick release, and just use the spring bars on the current strap
Apologies for the tardy reply but I’m in the middle of my usual “summer move” overseas these days😄Let me however reiterate Patrick’s advice to also consider Patek’s own broad strap selection for this beautiful piece👍
Your AD will be glad to show you the several options Patek offers upon request, and then place an order for you👍 Also, unless your manual abilities are MUCH better than mine…I’d definitely suggest that you leave any manual operations on such a special tim...
keep enjoying that summer move!
My local AD is not the most helpful, unfortunately.... and besides, as I did not buy this watch from them, they even questioned the authenticity of it, go figure! ... they leave a lot to be desired, and I have been a client for some years, buying other wa...
guess one of the issues in living in a small country as Costa Rica
but agree this should not happen in any place... hope you enjoy your summer vacations!
Huge family!
I didn't know you had so many bears! No wonder you have so many credit card bills!
Thanks for your input, Yacomino
actual experience is very valuable!... would guess the potential issues would come after many years of use and depending on the use of the watch (for example, a white gold diver that would see some tougher use, perhaps)
I've never noticed a problem
Have worn many different strap with many different spring bars on my 5110G. Quite sure the bars have all been steel and quite sure I haven't noticed any problems because of them! Here it is on shell cordovan: and here just in from the rain on calf: and ou...
Nothing to worry about
No, I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Whether the springbars are white gold, steel, or otherwise, if you aren’t proficient at changing them you’ll scratch the inside of the lugs anyway. But who cares, it’s on the inside — no one else sees it...
I visited Henri Stern in NYC this past Friday for service and also ordered a custom strap for one of my other watches.
While there I decided to buy a pair of YG spring-bars for easier changing between my deployant based strap and my pin buckle strap for my 3941J. I was pleasantly surprised that those spring-bars were "only" US$65 each/$130 for the pair. Plus it came with ...
Cool and good to know
I would have expected a more hefty price on the pair of spring bars, cheers