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Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 11:13 AM

Presenting the Brown Calf Cashmere OEM strap (ala Fiddy)!

Basically went to visit my AD after the holidays and they asked me if I wanted a strap. I was leery of saying yes and I figured they'd give me a Hirsch or something cheaper, but they busted out the OEM straps and I was like a kid in a candy store!

I couldn't choose between an all black croc (with black stitching unlike the one we get with the 312) or this brown calf strap. For some reason I gravitated towards the brown strap and I took it home... my salesguy promised me the black on black croc when I come back to visit him in a few months, too!!

When I got home, I searched on the internet and I found out that the brown strap is the cashmere strap ala Fiddy! What a nice surprise... it has such a nice "feel" to it and it looks stunning in person!

Best part is that it was free!

Obligatory pics...

B. Doggy · 26 January 2010, 11:19 AM

It really looks great!

NavitimerNut · 26 January 2010, 11:20 AM

looks good

bcacncnc · 26 January 2010, 11:23 AM

I'm jealous... what a great gesture from your AD!

bcdunham · 26 January 2010, 11:24 AM

That is one cool strap and awesome AD. Congratulations.

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 11:32 AM

Definitely a great AD! I can't believe they gave me an OEM Fiddy strap for nothing. I am real interested to see if the black/black croc awaits me in the next few months, I will definitely post pics when/if I get it.

Such a beauty this strap is... I didn't want to use it so much at first as I wanted to preserve it, but the Fiddy strap ended up being my "go to" casual strap!

USCpaneristi · 26 January 2010, 11:48 AM

It's nice to hear a story of an AD actually doing something nice for their customers, esp in a tight economy. The strap looks great!

Psmith · 26 January 2010, 12:20 PM

Gorgeous strap - congrats

Cheers

ASH · 26 January 2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Definitely a great AD! I can't believe they gave me an OEM Fiddy strap for nothing. I am real interested to see if the black/black croc awaits me in the next few months, I will definitely post pics when/if I get it.

Such a beauty this strap is... I didn't want to use it so much at first as I wanted to preserve it, but the Fiddy strap ended up being my "go to" casual strap!

I use the OEM black croc w/ white stitching and alternate w/ the cashmere strap.

zlin08033 · 26 January 2010, 12:26 PM

What a nice one!!!

dalip · 26 January 2010, 12:31 PM

looks good

Zirotti · 26 January 2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Best part is that it was free!

That's what you get for paying LIST ;)

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirotti

That's what you get for paying LIST ;)

Haha!

Near 10% off plus no tax... I thought it was a decent deal. Could've been a bigger discount but I got backing of the AD plus 4 year warranty and first maintenance included. Not to mention he will polish it for me if I wanted to.

Thanks fellas! I like it and am glad to be no longer a 1 strap 'risti! This can get addicting real quick.

ocwatching · 26 January 2010, 12:54 PM

congrats! nice combo
maybe you AD can get you 339! instead of the croc next!

ASH · 26 January 2010, 01:45 PM

Have the same strap on my 233 and it looks like a fiddy unless your up close.

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASH

Have the same strap on my 233 and it looks like a fiddy unless your up close.

What's the difference between this and the Fiddy strap? I noticed the Fiddy didn't have the stitching going across the band near the lugs (just along the side of the band)... but both are cashmere calf skin.

Fiddy strap:

http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/pane...a5f3489c93c92e

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

congrats! nice combo
maybe you AD can get you 339! instead of the croc next!

I don't know if my salesman can pull that off without the owner breathing down his neck.

Shade · 26 January 2010, 02:47 PM

Wow, the cashmere fiddy strap is definitely very nice! :D

But I somehow prefer the fiddy strap that was posted above me... anyone know what the "code" is so I can order it? Or anyone can point me to the right direction?

Thanks. :)

omg · 26 January 2010, 03:16 PM

Cashmere is the best looking of calf OEM

With 312 is truly stunning!

It's my favorite strap so far..

TswaneNguni · 26 January 2010, 03:25 PM

Cashmere is nice !!! Want to get a 115/95 for my 111.

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Cashmere is nice !!! Want to get a 115/95 for my 111.

You should get one, Chris!!

Shade · 26 January 2010, 03:23 PM

Just one question... why do you guys' fiddy straps have the horizontal lug stitching across it, while I've googled, and seen no horizontal stitching on the "original" fiddy strap?

I'm kinda confused... :)

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Just one question... why do you guys' fiddy straps have the horizontal lug stitching across it, while I've googled, and seen no horizontal stitching on the "original" fiddy strap?

I'm kinda confused... :)

The leather is the same from what I was told... the only difference is the horizontal stitching. The leather darkens over time and has a particular "feel" to it. You'll know it's cashmere if you touch one.

Carlo Miguel · 26 January 2010, 06:29 PM

Wow!!! looks good on you kabayan!

Shade · 26 January 2010, 03:34 PM

Well I just ordered one from my AD! Lol..

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Well I just ordered one from my AD! Lol..

NIIICE!! Glad I could help... lol!

It has a luxurious feel to it, make sure to come back and let me know if you get the "feel" I'm talking about. It's a great strap.

CorruptedSanity · 26 January 2010, 05:29 PM

looks great! nice AD.

bcacncnc · 26 January 2010, 06:56 PM

Fantastic color and the texture looks really nice too!

republik-of-mancunia · 26 January 2010, 09:03 PM

Nice. I love the colour and texture combo!
What a superb AD!

Dsaltydog · 26 January 2010, 09:09 PM

Pretty elegant; man you got one small wrist

26 January 2010, 11:13 AM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	A new strap... gift from my AD! Presenting the Brown Calf Cashmere OEM strap (ala Fiddy)! Basically went to visit my AD after the holidays and they asked me if I wanted a strap. I was leery of saying yes and I figured they'd give me a Hirsch or something cheaper, but they busted out the OEM straps and I was like a kid in a candy store! I couldn't choose between an all black croc (with black stitching unlike the one we get with the 312) or this brown calf strap. For some reason I gravitated towards the brown strap and I took it home... my salesguy promised me the black on black croc when I come back to visit him in a few months, too!! When I got home, I searched on the internet and I found out that the brown strap is the cashmere strap ala Fiddy! What a nice surprise... it has such a nice "feel" to it and it looks stunning in person! Best part is that it was free! Obligatory pics... Attached Images __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

26 January 2010, 11:19 AM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	It really looks great! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

26 January 2010, 11:23 AM	#4
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I'm jealous... what a great gesture from your AD! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

26 January 2010, 11:32 AM	#6
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Definitely a great AD! I can't believe they gave me an OEM Fiddy strap for nothing. I am real interested to see if the black/black croc awaits me in the next few months, I will definitely post pics when/if I get it. Such a beauty this strap is... I didn't want to use it so much at first as I wanted to preserve it, but the Fiddy strap ended up being my "go to" casual strap! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

26 January 2010, 11:48 AM	#7
USCpaneristi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: California Watch: Black SS Daytona Posts: 227	What a nice gesture... It's nice to hear a story of an AD actually doing something nice for their customers, esp in a tight economy. The strap looks great!

26 January 2010, 11:20 AM	#3
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	looks good

26 January 2010, 11:24 AM	#5
bcdunham "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 126	That is one cool strap and awesome AD. Congratulations.

26 January 2010, 12:20 PM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Gorgeous strap - congrats Cheers __________________

26 January 2010, 12:26 PM	#10
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	What a nice one!!!

26 January 2010, 12:31 PM	#11
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	looks good __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 January 2010, 12:54 PM	#14
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats! nice combo maybe you AD can get you 339! instead of the croc next! __________________ too much into watches...

26 January 2010, 01:45 PM	#15
ASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: El Paso Watch: PAM 233 Posts: 559	Have the same strap on my 233 and it looks like a fiddy unless your up close. __________________ SS White dial Rolex Daytona, Rolex DSSD, Rolex Milgauss GV, Panerai 233, Panerai 111, Tudor Pelagos, Casio G shock.

26 January 2010, 02:47 PM	#18
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Wow, the cashmere fiddy strap is definitely very nice! :D But I somehow prefer the fiddy strap that was posted above me... anyone know what the "code" is so I can order it? Or anyone can point me to the right direction? Thanks. :)

26 January 2010, 03:16 PM	#19
omg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Tommy Location: US Posts: 260	Cashmere is the best looking of calf OEM With 312 is truly stunning! It's my favorite strap so far..

26 January 2010, 03:25 PM	#20
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Cashmere is nice !!! Want to get a 115/95 for my 111.

26 January 2010, 03:23 PM	#22
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Just one question... why do you guys' fiddy straps have the horizontal lug stitching across it, while I've googled, and seen no horizontal stitching on the "original" fiddy strap? I'm kinda confused... :)

26 January 2010, 06:29 PM	#24
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Wow!!! looks good on you kabayan!

26 January 2010, 03:34 PM	#25
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Well I just ordered one from my AD! Lol..

26 January 2010, 05:29 PM	#27
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	looks great! nice AD.

26 January 2010, 06:56 PM	#28
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Fantastic color and the texture looks really nice too! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

26 January 2010, 09:03 PM	#29
republik-of-mancunia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manchester, M16 Watch: SS GMT-IIc Posts: 106	Nice. I love the colour and texture combo! What a superb AD!

26 January 2010, 09:09 PM	#30
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Pretty elegant; man you got one small wrist __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

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