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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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Will_75 wrote: Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:47 pm So it turns out I had the V1 strap... I didn’t realise the version change was so recent 😬

It’s been sold and I’ve splashed out on a V2: I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s lightweight, good looking and very comfortable. Well done Christopher Ward.
How can you tell the version differences? I purchased my C60 Elite in March with a rubber strap. Looking at the product codes now on the CW website, they are the same as what I ordered back then. Or are you referring to the Tropic Rubber strap as the V2 version?

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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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shocolite wrote:
Will_75 wrote: Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:47 pm So it turns out I had the V1 strap... I didn’t realise the version change was so recent Image

It’s been sold and I’ve splashed out on a V2: I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s lightweight, good looking and very comfortable. Well done Christopher Ward.
How can you tell the version differences? I purchased my C60 Elite in March with a rubber strap. Looking at the product codes now on the CW website, they are the same as what I ordered back then. Or are you referring to the Tropic Rubber strap as the V2 version?

Many thanks, Philip
The V_2 is noticeably thinner and therefore more flexible and supple.

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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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I just thought I would add another note.

I can't see any difference between the design of the two straps, other than the thickness. The patterning of the strap seems identical.

version 1 is about 3mm thick.
version 2 is about 2mm thick

However, the strap thickness affects the way strap is formed around the spring bars. The thinner red v2 strap has a curved appearance, but the blue v1 is just straight.
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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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shocolite wrote: Sun Nov 01, 2020 10:47 am
How can you tell the version differences? I purchased my C60 Elite in March with a rubber strap. Looking at the product codes now on the CW website, they are the same as what I ordered back then. Or are you referring to the Tropic Rubber strap as the V2 version?

Many thanks, Philip
It's the HYBRID rubber straps that have had V1 and V2.

The TROPIC rubber strap is a totally different strap and has had just the present version.
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Check my post:-

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There is a marked difference in the 2 version of Hybrid straps, even though there is only approx 1mm difference in thickness.

The thicker one may work better on heavier watches, i.e. The Beast
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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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JAFO wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:10 pm
This does produce a noticeable difference as the strap is formed around the spring bars. The thinner red v2 strap has a curved appearance, but the blue v1 is just straight.

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Very helpful for the Hybrid strap comparison! Thank you for posting
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The blue v1 looks like it is shedding. Is that a problem for v1 hybrid straps?
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I think it's a few threads being very slightly frayed around the QR pin, from repeated strap changes. Maybe my thumb nail is snagging a thread or two. i bought the watch last April. Here's a closeup of the pin end of the straps, from both sides. Its about as sharp as I can get it.
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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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How long are these straps please? I have a thin wrist 6.25cms and wear a 38mm Trident. Thanks.
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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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SlowLoris wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:18 am How long are these straps please? I have a thin wrist 6.25cms and wear a 38mm Trident. Thanks.
Standard CW length 80mm/124mm. Just measured one.

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:30 am
SlowLoris wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:18 am How long are these straps please? I have a thin wrist 6.25cms and wear a 38mm Trident. Thanks.
Standard CW length 80mm/124mm. Just measured one.

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I have just received the black and red hybrid for my 2 VEV . Very good looking and a great match but do find it a touch stiff straightout of the box. Hopefully once its been on for a while it will soften up.
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Re: Hybrid strap V2

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I'm tempted on one in red too for my vev 1. I need to find a photo to see what it looks like. On the vev 2 it looks brilliant
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