Interestingly the owner who purchased it 3 years ago said that he bought the watch with the strap and it matches exactly (so it may be an original). He purchased the leather strap it now transpires. I will of course come back to you should i buy the watch (looking more likley) and the PVD strap is signed (alkthough i cannot see signage on the clasp from my full size pic~~)

On the matter of Depeche Mode - indeed ETS is on the playlist, along with Policy Of Truth and a few earlier classic like Just Cant Get Enough and Everything Counts! Seen them twice, DG is a top front man, looking forward hopefully for a return to form with the new release in April (im informed it sounds similar to Violator).

Cheers again - i really appreciate all the feedback from this forum, it is a minefield out there..!

Rich

: Good luck on your choice, 2 desirable pieces to choose between but
: as many on this forum will agree - VINTAGE RULES ! ;-)
: Just to re-cap : i think the leather strap is probably original but
: the bracelet is not applicable to this model.
: The bracelet may be an item you could re-sell , especially if its
: Heuer signed. ( i must add i would myself be interested to buy
: it should it turn out to be stamped Heuer on the clasp )

: (please tell me you have Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the
: Silence" in your play list, a definite favourite of mine .
: By the way i already have tickets for their concert this summer)
: Good luck for your upcoming wedding
: - Darren