Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:37 pm ^^^^ @15peter20

Partially held, is when one of the items you ordered is not yet in stock; could be the watch head, could be the strap or bracelet, could be an additional item you ordered.

Guy

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It was only the Bell Canto on order but I got an email saying it was dispatched today so should be here within a few days.

15peter20 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 31, 2024 2:01 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:37 pm ^^^^ @15peter20

Partially held, is when one of the items you ordered is not yet in stock; could be the watch head, could be the strap or bracelet, could be an additional item you ordered.

Guy

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It was only the Bell Canto on order but I got an email saying it was dispatched today so should be here within a few days.

That's great to hear.

When picking items for despatch the watch head and strap or bracelet are treated as separate items until married together.

So; if the watch head is available but the strap is not in stock your item will be 'partially held'.

Hope this helps for future reference.

Guy

For those that have received their BC Classic on the new Fine Leather, how have you found the straps?

Having just picked up a Viola (original BC) on the purple leather strap, I am tempted by the fine leather (likely in grey) as the purple leather strap makes the overall look very, erm, purple. I think the grey would blend with the watch case and show the dial off more whilst making it a bit more versatile. I also think I would like the greater taper of the newer type strap.

@kev017 I have had a strap arrive while waiting for my watch pre-order and thought I would throw it on the original Bel Canto just to help give my thoughts to your question. Not a combo I would naturally choose to wear…

Initial thoughts are that it’s nice quality, and supple straight out of the box. It will need to loosen a little (I sized it right but you can tell it’s still a little tightening on the wrist). The taper is so much nicer than the Vacona leather which felt a bit ‘bulky’, and for me the width of the deployment clasp helps to balance it, though I can see how you might argue the clasp is a little wide given the taper.

A few pictures that I hope help. Overall first impressions are that it’s well worth it.

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Very helpful - thank you.