After a four years wait...just arrived.

[CFR]

22mm squeezes just fine into 21mm 

I know, Geoff. But it's not exactly the same thing. This is the OCD speaking.

[geoffbot]

Yeah - you can't reason with ocd

[Raza]

Very peaceful. Good lume (not to the best diver standards, but still good); all functions have been trouble free; good accuracy. The only thing that irritates me, are the 21 mm lugs, when I have a box full of 20 and 22mm straps...

Thanks for asking, Raza.

Of course, C.

Gorf is right though; you could squeeze most 22mms on to a 21. Might be too much for the proportions of the watch, though.

[iyonk]

The only thing that irritates me, are the 21 mm lugs

if you dont mind to try it on a simple stitch style, i have a semi distressed surface dark brown material that i can turn to 21mm tapper to 20mm and send it your way along with the straps that i have to send back to you on separate envelope..
it is not thick (about 2mm thickness) and very supple natural leather..
same batch as this one but not as distressed as this.. (more polite version =)

[CFR]

if you dont mind to try it on a simple stitch style, i have a semi distressed surface dark brown material that i can turn to 21mm tapper to 20mm and send it your way along with the straps that i have to send back to you on separate envelope..
it is not thick (about 2mm thickness) and very supple natural leather..
same batch as this one but not as distressed as this.. (more polite version =)

Thank you very much, Iyonk. You have PM.

[Raza]

So, first you get the Transatlantique, and now a custom iyonk strap. As if I needed more reasons to be jealous.

[CFR]

So, first you get the Transatlantique, and now a custom iyonk strap. As if I needed more reasons to be jealous.

Well, a bit of luck is always welcome...

[CFR]

As you probably recall, I got this watch on its metal bracelet and tried to find a strap to match. At the time, I only had an Hirsch Duke available. I don't dislike Hirsch, but the Duke line is hardly an example of quality and/or comfort.

Fortunately, Iyonk is already taking care of this matter but, meanwhile, I had to find a decent leather. And I did; at least, I think so. I got this Hirsch from their Heritage 1765 line - imo one of their best straps. A few quick pics to illustrate (lugs are 21mm and the strap 22, but it worked quite well):

[mlcor]

Every time you post this, my urge to get the no date model increases.

[CFR]

Every time you post this, my urge to get the no date model increases.

Soooo...why don't you?