I’m looking for calf strap to wear on avenger A32390, padded and stitched, semi-gloss black with no croco/alligator embossing.

Hirsch Heavy Calf is obvious and affordable choice, however non-stitched end loop fixed by glue only make me scary a bit, not sure how reliable is it.
Another option is Fluco Ocean, which is matte with yellowish stitching, so probably not the best fit.
My wrist is smaller than average, so shorter / customizable options will be much better fit, 120/80 leaves a…

Black stiched padded strap for Avenger

However, in this instance of revealing a very special bracelet I just received today from Breitling AD and forum sponsor (of another brand) @robattopper I’ll be glad to use those words to refer to the (ruby) red slippers for my red gold Navitimer. Anyone for Breitling bling?

They’re absolutely stunning and I haven’t seen them on many Breitlings. This is a Ref. 1188. The serial number on the caseback dates it to 1950, which checks out in terms of dial, movement and plating (chrome).

I’d love to know if this type of hour marker has an “official” name?

Thank you!

1. The watch was received at BUSA on 14MAR2025
2. The “diagnostics”, recommended services and quote was sent to me on 17MAR2025. I approved their service recommendations on the same day and they responded immediately that they had received my approval.
3. I received the attached note indicated that the service was initiated on 20MAR2025. So far, very quick and responsive.

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Emergency II being serviced at BUSA