• Apprentice
    22 Apr 2013, 6:59 p.m.

    Hello Everyone,

    I just bought my first IWC a 3717-04 and so far im very happy!

    But i got a problem, i want to change the strap for a oem gator that i bought from a friend.

    But i need some new curved spring bars and wonder where i can buy genuine iwc spring bars?

    I don´t have any AD in my city and the 21mm i found at the local watch shop were of really low quality.

    Is there anyplace online i can buy god aftermarket spring bars or genuine iwc spring bars?

    And whats the price for new spring bars at an AD?

    Hope you guys can help me out:)

    Sorry for the bad english but it´s not my native language!

  • Master
    22 Apr 2013, 7:29 p.m.

    The bracelet takes straight bars and the OEM strap for the 3717 also requires straight bars. It seems you are trying to fit a strap that was not made for the 3717.
    I find the bracelet with deployant buckle on the 3717 very easy on the wrist and helps to balance and seat the weight of the watch. A pin buckle and strap will not give that balance IMO.

  • Apprentice
    22 Apr 2013, 8:57 p.m.

    Hm, i think you are right! It´s not for the 3717.

    The bracelet is truly amazing and mybe i should stick with it for a while. I understand what you mean with balance, the 3717 is really "top heavy" !