in case anyone finds this useful...
post edit: general sizing for Big Pilot Alligator, there are 3 sizes:
new: 120mm x 45mm (XXS)
135mm x 55mm (XS)
145mm x 55mm (Standard)
155mm x 55mm (XL)
the Standard strap for deployantfor the Big Pilots which most have measure 145mm x 55mm. (no pics for this)
above, the alligator strap XS size for deployant for the 5004 and 5009 steel editions measure 135mm x 55mm
above, the alligator strap XXS size for deployant for the 5004 and 5009 steel editions measure 120mm x 45mm
above, the shorter end comparisons of both XXS and XS: 45mm vs 55mm. note also that the XXS strap has one loop, while the XS strap has two loops.
as u may probably guess from the pics above, i have 'mix and matched' the XXS and XS straps, using the XXS long side with the XS short side, as I preferred the double loops, and allowing the strap to come up to this height, for my 6.5” wrist, and not covering the rivets, per below:
Yes, as above - it is my DFB Big Pilot being subject to this mix n match exercise -- it is going to be sacrilege (I know and agree), but the beautiful standard length stamped leather strap is too long a 'tail' for me, so this should do whilst the XS strap (no XXS strap yet for the DFB stamped leather strap) as well as my custom-made one arrives.
hope this is useful !
