ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
|
6 December 2013, 01:45 PM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Guy Gadbois
Location: Norcal
Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko
Posts: 1,759
|
Thoughts on signed buckles and leather bands
I seem to be working very hard to find exactly the band I want and retain a signed 16mm buckle that I have picked up. If I said screw it and just went with an 18mm buckle from the band manufacturer, my life would be easy. How much value does TRF place on Rolex signed buckles? I'm thinking I'm working too hard here.
__________________
Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens |
6 December 2013, 03:03 PM | #2 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,217
|
Quote:
The 16mm buckle does limit your choices but the choices are still pretty nice. dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
|
6 December 2013, 03:43 PM | #3 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Watch: Date & No Date
Posts: 10,868
|
That black perforated strap is amazing looking.
__________________
"You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca |
6 December 2013, 03:45 PM | #4 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,217
|
Thanks!
That's a rubber lined Hirsch Golfer. dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
6 December 2013, 04:13 PM | #5 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Watch: Date & No Date
Posts: 10,868
|
It's amazing. Nicest band I've seen and works flawlessly on that piece.
__________________
"You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca |
7 December 2013, 03:13 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Christopher
Location: Georgia, USA
Watch: ing the Sea...
Posts: 6,713
|
I agree, it looks OEM!
__________________
"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "Curmudgeons " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc |
8 December 2013, 02:19 PM | #7 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Guy Gadbois
Location: Norcal
Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko
Posts: 1,759
|
Quote:
BTW Dan you have an awesome collection!
__________________
Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens |
|
8 December 2013, 11:11 PM | #8 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,217
|
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
7 December 2013, 03:45 AM | #9 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Richard
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: TT DJ
Posts: 4,456
|
Quote:
I'd put on what you want and not worry so much about what others think, even TRF...
__________________
Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover® |
|
7 December 2013, 08:28 AM | #10 | |
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,515
|
Quote:
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member |
|
7 December 2013, 08:30 AM | #11 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: On Earth
Watch: A Few
Posts: 1,510
|
It's nice, but not necessary. I wear what looks good, and it makes me happy.
|
7 December 2013, 02:55 PM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Guy Gadbois
Location: Norcal
Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko
Posts: 1,759
|
I think I've found what I'm looking for. I ordered a navy blue Hirsch London strap today. I had a navy blue strap come in yesterday that I had ordered but it just wasn't the right color. The Hirsch is almost twice as much as the other strap but I'm pretty sure it's the band I'm looking for. One of the only bands I can find with a taper from 20mm to 16mm in navy blue even though they don't tell you this immediately in the descriptions. I emailed rios1931 about a strap that kilyung suggested but they never wrote me back. I'll post pics when the hirsch comes in. I'll be sure to leave the buckle out of it.
__________________
Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens |
8 December 2013, 02:23 AM | #13 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hoth
Posts: 1,243
|
You'd pay a little more, but I thought that one could order custom Hirsch straps.
|
8 December 2013, 02:16 PM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Guy Gadbois
Location: Norcal
Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko
Posts: 1,759
|
This is true but I'm not entirely sure I'm going down the right road by going with a navy strap on YG with a white dial just yet. I can still return the strap if it doesn't look right. If I go with a custom band I'm stuck if the color is not right for the watch. Also I've been told the wait is about 12 weeks or so. I don't think I have that kind of patience.
__________________
Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens |
8 December 2013, 02:33 PM | #15 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 42,024
|
There are many bespoke handcrafted straps made to your specs. The original Rolex buckle has more value than other generics.
__________________
Does anyone really know what time it is? |
8 December 2013, 11:35 PM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 2,037
|
Are all Rolex buckles 16mm? Or can you source another one at 18mm-20mm to widen your strap options? Sounds like you may have already found you strap, just curious if larger buckles are an option.
|
9 December 2013, 12:14 AM | #17 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,217
|
Quote:
dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.