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Balmain · Taffetas
Taffetas
Ref. B4651
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 22.5 mm
- Case height
- 6.5 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Movement
- Quartz
- Caliber
- ETA 901.001
- Dial
- Black
The Balmain Taffetas takes a 17 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 1 straps in that width. A dress watch by proportion: a slim leather strap, plain or lightly stitched, keeps the line clean. With a 22.5 mm case and 30 m of water resistance, a strap of medium thickness keeps the balance. Quartz movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
Straps by lug width (17 mm) 1
All 1 17 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
- Material
- Leather1
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Classic EmbossedLeather€24.90
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