931 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 8, 2011
Top Gun straps are leather lined so I would stay away from moisture of any degree as much as possible. The XVII being a strap size 21mm, nothing from IWC comes to mind as far as waterproof ( members, chime in if you know of something ). A custom strap in WR material would be needed. However, I would not consider using the Mark as a swimming or showering watch even though it has a screw in crown and WR rating of 6 bar. AT model's can handle that requirement perfectly.
931 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 8, 2011
Skule Wrote:Your solution is easy - get the bracelet :-)
BK60,
Skule's recommendation is the perfect WR solution. If though a strap is your preference and your necessity for WR is due to body sweat/humidity shortening the life of the strap, then another suggestion is to find one lined in rubber vs. leather. This option can be requested when ordering from a custom strap maker. In addition, I know of one Swiss luxury watch manufacturer that supplies rubber lined straps as OEM. You could certainly order a strap from them.
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agreed , but from where? i have written to both the HK boutique and IWC themselves about availability of this bracelet sometime back, and haven't been given a response yet.
i also wrote to ace jewellers ( i think they are major agents of IWC ), but same story ... no reply.
if anyone can get me info on where to buy a bracelet, i'd be thankful.
931 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 8, 2011
bk60 Wrote:agreed , but from where? i have written to both the HK boutique and IWC themselves about availability of this bracelet sometime back, and haven't been given a response yet.
i also wrote to ace jewellers ( i think they are major agents of IWC ), but same story ... no reply.
if anyone can get me info on where to buy a bracelet, i'd be thankful.
931 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 8, 2011
bk60 Wrote:I am located in india
Sorry...can't help with your location but suggest to continue to try contacting AD/Boutique's or IWC directly as ordering a bracelet for your model should not be a problem. There may be a waiting time if not in stock.
You might try addressing your request to IWC - ATTENTION: Customer Relations Manager
22 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 1, 2005
andy stevens Wrote:Top Gun straps are leather lined so I would stay away from moisture of any degree as much as possible. The XVII being a strap size 21mm, nothing from IWC comes to mind as far as waterproof ( members, chime in if you know of something ). A custom strap in WR material would be needed. However, I would not consider using the Mark as a swimming or showering watch even though it has a screw in crown and WR rating of 6 bar. AT model's can handle that requirement perfectly.
Regards,
Andy
just wanted to clarify one thing here : the mk.XVII takes 20mm , not 21mm.
where do I get the best possible water proof strap from ?
thanks
Regards,
Andy
Skule
BK60,
Skule's recommendation is the perfect WR solution. If though a strap is your
preference and your necessity for WR is due to body sweat/humidity shortening the life of the strap, then another suggestion is to find one lined in rubber vs. leather. This option can be requested when ordering from a custom strap maker. In addition, I know of one Swiss luxury watch manufacturer that supplies rubber lined straps as OEM. You could certainly order a strap from them.
Hope this info helps in your search.
Andy
i have written to both the HK boutique and IWC themselves about availability of this bracelet sometime back, and haven't been given a response yet.
i also wrote to ace jewellers ( i think they are major agents of IWC ), but same story ... no reply.
if anyone can get me info on where to buy a bracelet, i'd be thankful.
BK60....where are you located?
Sorry...can't help with your location but suggest to continue to try contacting AD/Boutique's or IWC directly as ordering a bracelet for your model should not be a problem. There may be a waiting time if not in stock.
You might try addressing your request to IWC - ATTENTION: Customer Relations Manager
Good Luck,
Andy
Cheers Greg Chalk
Cvanwhite at aol dot com
Last edited: 21 February, 2013 - 13:47
just wanted to clarify one thing here : the mk.XVII takes 20mm , not 21mm.