Dear IWC Development Department,
two important questions about AT fitting systems:
what are the chances that the Aquatimer bracelet will soon get the fantastic new micro-adjustment clasp of the 2012 Fliegerchrono bracelet? I'd strongly suggest that because with these heavy watches the quick adjust option would be and important wearing comfort factor during different temperature and wearing conditions (without the need of building in/out bracelet parts).
The other needed thing would be a nice leather strap option for the Aquatimer series for some (out-of-water) occasions. A mat-finish black 22/22 mm croco/alligator on a proper folding clasp would be great. Maybe a brown option (mainly for the white dial version) would add a nice touch too. I wonder if IWC (maybe with the help of specialist companies) can solve the problem of bringing the special fitting system and the leather together - I mean something looking like the Leonardo Collection of Hirsch.
I have let a leather strap be made (scan see among my older posts) but it looks less "integrated" so only a "second best solution". I'd go for both the black and brown versions for my Cousteau Edition because I think that the dominating ardoise looks nice on a brown alligator strap.The theoretically 20 mm wide velcro of the newest AT line is a tad too narrow for these large watches, and what's more in practice the strap iteslf is at best 19 mm (maybe even less) though the end pieces would allow exactly 20 mm strap width. That would need a bit of improvement. And by a clever re-designing the end links (with "over-hanging") even the use of a 22 mm velcro would be possible. What are the chances of this re-design, or at least using exactly 20 mm velcro straps?
The (otherwise very nice) rubber straps cry for a proper folding clasp, possibly with the new IWC push-button system. Would add life span to the strap and would be much more safe when strapping/unstrapping. Chances of this improvement? (Most competing companies have such double-pusher folding clasps for their rubber straps!)
All points are important but the 1st and 2nd are the most important wishes.
Thanks in advance for your reply!
Best,
Robert