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A lot of work on the first link...
... on Patek's side in order to prevent lateral motion and lug wear. I do not see it an easy task to maintain such structural integrity with a strap.
Perhaps you could leave the first link and use a custom made strap from there. I did do it on my AP RO; even bought a new clasp to considerable expense... and the novelty soon wore off. Back to a bracelet ever since.
I applaud your well calculated, and executed, risk. However, I would only use that tool with great care, as I am sure you have, to maintain the watch spotless.
Even though for me it would be a nightmare to own a manually wound perpetual, congratulations on a wonderful watch.
5270/1R bracelet to strap conversion - resolution and photos
I removed the bracelet on my new 5270/1R today to explore options for putting a strap with Deployant clasp on to have a good amount of versatility. The bracelet fully removes using standard spring bars and on the lugs there are standard spring bar holes a...
First, you are a VERY brave man : )
...if you are going to go to the expense in the first place (and considering the cost of the watch itself), I wonder if you could get a custom strap with a small 'lip' that would be on the top, hug the curves of the case, and hide the 'knobs.'? Just a tho...
I always wondered how the case looks if one removes the bracelet!
I believed that the extension rods stay with the bracelet... Personally I would give up on the strap conversion, and put it back on the bracelet. Thanks for this awesome tutorial post! And the watch is off course gorgeous...
No, it wouldn’t be incredible. 😎
It‘s incredible how it looks with the RG bracelet. Best Thomas
I would leave it with the bracelet. Aside from aesthetic considerations I wonder if you might scratch or damage the pushers or watch itself
with a strap perhaps creating a barrier to the pushers. Best, Patekova
Definitely a great problem to have!
however, it sounds like you may need to commission a custom adapter, that will be able to attach a rubber strap to it, like the nautilus.
Patek exploration at the highest degree
My friend, you are a brave pioneer. No way would my clumsy hands be able to perform such a surgery on my gold Patek. Cheers to you, looking forward to this project.
I purchased a bracelet removal tool from the company Bergeon (tool was about $250). Bergeon is the GOLD STANDARD in watchmaking tools and are the same tools Patek uses in Geneva. With the tool, I was able to take it off scratch free in under 15 seconds!
Anyone who changes straps, even on a strap only Patek, I highly recommend a Bergeon tool for the job.
A lot of work on the first link...
... on Patek's side in order to prevent lateral motion and lug wear. I do not see it an easy task to maintain such structural integrity with a strap. Perhaps you could leave the first link and use a custom made strap from there. I did do it on my AP RO; e...
I think the watch was designed
to be worn on the bracelet with the delicate pushers exposed otherwise.
Please....
stay with your fabulous bracelet and please DON‘T DO THIS AGAIN. 🙏😊 Congrats again for your PP. It‘s perfect as it is! Best Thomas
