Bell & Ross BR01-97 with Isofrane Black 24mm

Ordering Isofrane with the FedEx option was a good choice as it ensured that the Italian-made vulcanised rubber straps reached our Malaysian shores in record time. And these rubber straps were so comfortable to wear that they were really worth the premium price tags that they were going for. Some may balk at paying USD109 - USD129 (+USD25 FedEx option) for rubber straps but trust me, once you tried Isofrane, you'd never go back.

I met a fellow watch enthusiast over a drink earlier this morning and he was an avid BR lover. He asked if the Isofrane would complement the BR01 too as it was a pretty macho and heavy watch, and would require an equally heavy-duty strap to hold it in place. Isofrane was a pretty thick strap with plenty of inner micro-grip lines, and I have no doubt that it would be a good match. I retrieved a new 24mm Isofrane black and it took but a minute to have the the strap matched to the watch.

And voila, I dare say that BR01 looked good with an Isofrane; and it's very comfortable too

The watch was matched with Taikonaut Croco Grain strap (USD69.99 @ http://taikonaut-watch-band.myshopify.com/collections/for-bell-ross/products/cg332400xx) most of the time as I felt that it was a rather handsome and corporate-looking classic strap, which really brought out the feel of the watch.

And here was the Taikonaut Cordura military 1000D strap (USD69.99 @ http://taikonaut-watch-band.myshopify.com/collections/for-bell-ross/products/bell-ross-cv) that seemed to be getting no wrist time at all, what's more now that the Isofrane was encroaching into its forte too. But I dare say that the Cordura still looks the part though!