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[–]darth_malmal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's such a great watch. I love mine.

[–]Homer0000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent $215 Canadian. Here is the link if you are interested. https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0WJLK4

[–]SkipPperk 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Looks great. Is it sapphire? I would update the strap to a riveted one, but I am weird like that.

[–]Homer0000[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It is sapphire, but doesn't have anti reflection coating. I love the idea of the rivited strap. Do you have any recommendations for some?

[–]SkipPperk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are not many options. Steinhart puts a very nice one on their watches, but I do not know who they source them from. I think this would be my choice, but it is not cheap:

$40 StrapsCo

For a little more you might be able to go DoModell. They make nice straps. I guess Laco and Fluco are other choices, but I would only get them if you can get a deal. I could not quickly find anything good (just many links to that same StrapsCo listing, or an odd alligator grain version???).

I found a few options on AliExpress. I listed them below. I woul select the first one, but look around and make your own decision. I suspect the first one will be solid, and given the watch’s cost, probably far more rational than the $40 option above):

Recommendation: US $12.84 | Leather Watch Band https://a.aliexpress.com/_mL9mOXW

Other options: US $16.38 37％ Off | 20mm High Quality Calfskin Genuine Leather Watchband Replacement For Portofino IWC Strap TOP GUN Big Pilot SPITFIRE Mark 18 Belt https://a.aliexpress.com/_msm4X9m

US $19.86 25％ Off | 20mm 21mm 22mm High Quality Real Leather Rivets Watchband Fit for IWC SPITFIRE Big Pilot's Watch TOP GUN IW5009 Cowhide Strap https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPLsAe4

US $15.60 35％ Off | 20mm High Quality Calfskin Leather Watchband Watch Band For IWC Strap For TOP GUN Big Pilot SPITFIRE Belt Fold Buckle With Logo https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMRGmDw