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Old 7 August 2011, 07:52 PM   #1
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Anyone ever tried a 18K GMTIIC on a leather strap?
Just curioius how it would look. Photos would be greatly appreciated?
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Old 7 August 2011, 08:13 PM   #2
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Are you back on the 18k GMTc path Patrick?
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Old 8 August 2011, 08:52 AM   #3
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Are you back on the 18k GMTc path Patrick?
Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!
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Old 8 August 2011, 11:43 AM   #4
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Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!
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"Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!" - "Must have some form of gold! Also thought AP RO with white dial and brown leather - shoe combo!"
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Old 8 August 2011, 04:30 PM   #5
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Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!
I know, i need one gold piece too
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Old 7 August 2011, 08:14 PM   #6
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Just curioius how it would look. Photos would be greatly appreciated?
Although not a fan of any precious metal watches just cannot see any point in putting a strap on a gold bracelet watch.Unless original bracelet is beyond repair and too expensive to replace.
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I can't even fathom the thought
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I don't know some of the gold watches look pretty good on a leather strap. Some of the older gold DJ's and DDs work pretty good on a leather strap. Not sure I would do it with a GMTIIC after paying all that money for the Gold Bracelet though.
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Old 7 August 2011, 10:44 PM   #9
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I like the look. I think it dresses the watch up. Look at all the Daytonas on straps. IMO very sharp looking. Obviously a metal bracelet is more robust of course but for light duty and dressing up the strap looks great.
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I haven't seen it.
For me, I would never think of putting a strap on my 18k GMTC. The bracelet is just too pretty.
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Old 7 August 2011, 11:23 PM   #11
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Mate I am thinking of getting the Rubber B strap for my GMTs. When I do I ll post a few photos of the gold GMT for you!
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Old 8 August 2011, 08:51 AM   #12
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Come on guys, live a little!!! :-) A nice brown leather strap looks great with yellow gold. I highly suspect it might not work on the 18K GMT but I sure would love to see some examples. If nothing else, it would dress down the watch as the whole 18K package makes it rather eye-catching.
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Old 8 August 2011, 09:04 AM   #13
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Personally- I love the look of a bund on my 1680/8 Sub. It dresses it down and makes it sportier IMHO. Understand it is a vintage piece but it looks uber cool IMHO!! Not sure how it would look on a new GMT but would love to see.
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Personally- I love the look of a bund on my 1680/8 Sub. It dresses it down and makes it sportier IMHO. Understand it is a vintage piece but it looks uber cool IMHO!! Not sure how it would look on a new GMT but would love to see.
Ken's 1680 on a Bund is striking!
A new GMT would be amazing IMO.
I love a gold piece on leather. I say go for it!
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Ken's 1680 on a Bund is striking!
A new GMT would be amazing IMO.
I love a gold piece on leather. I say go for it!
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Old 8 August 2011, 09:18 AM   #16
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Here is an old GMT sans crown-guards as an example (from the web)
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Here is an old GMT sans crown-guards as an example (from the web)

Now that is a lovely combo.
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Very hot watch!! Looks very cool....
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Old 8 August 2011, 06:54 PM   #19
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You mean something like this Ken?



By the way, these images I´m posting are from watches for sale on Jameslist.com
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That looks very cool as well. Here is mine on bund....
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That looks very cool as well. Here is mine on bund....



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Old 28 August 2011, 06:43 AM   #22
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IMHO Rolex watches on leather/rubber straps just ain't right.

Each to their own I guess!
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Old 12 August 2011, 12:09 PM   #23
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That looks pretty cool!
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Old 12 August 2011, 01:35 PM   #24
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I prefer bracelets for myself, but I think all the Rolex watches that I've seen on leather bands look great.
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Those watches look extremely nice on leather guys. Well done Patrick and Ken.
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Old 28 August 2011, 04:36 AM   #27
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More examples guys! :-)
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