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jcd · 4 April 2013, 08:01 AM

I'd like to give my 16713 a try on leather. I wear my other watches on leather and rubber, so I thought I'd give this a try. I picked out a strap maker, but I see padded vs not padded as an option. Does anyone have pics of their watch on one or the other? Specifically Subs or GMTs so I can see them to help me decide. I looked around the site but I guess it's hard for me to tell which is which. For some reason I expect the padded ones to be dramatically taller.

Anyone have any pics for me?

jlc123 · 4 April 2013, 08:09 AM

Here's a 4 page thread I started filled with pictures of Rolex's on leather:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=282650

Nnatan · 4 April 2013, 08:29 AM

GMT On Leather

HL65 · 4 April 2013, 09:19 AM

Works for me! Strap courtesy of Jedly1...Cheers,

aprasert · 4 April 2013, 09:30 AM

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simplerolex · 4 April 2013, 10:06 AM

Here you go ...

ecsub44 · 4 April 2013, 10:55 AM

Gunny strap.

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HL65 · 4 April 2013, 11:10 AM

One more: Custom Attila Bund made from a vintage horse saddle.

shnxx · 4 April 2013, 11:20 AM

I think panerais look best on leather.
Rolex definitely on bracelet.

boywondergq1 · 4 April 2013, 11:22 AM

I'd agree with that. Except perhaps the odd DJ?

drockadam · 4 April 2013, 11:24 AM

A 16713 would look great on a black leather strap!

What do you have on it currently? My dads got the oyster on his 16713.

FeelingTheBlues · 4 April 2013, 11:42 AM

Been there, done that! My watch is a Datejust but the band was padded and I much preferred it to a thin leather band.

Matt_Regan · 6 April 2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Been there, done that! My watch is a Datejust but the band was padded and I much preferred it to a thin leather band.

Very nice watch/strap combination!

jcd · 4 June 2013, 05:55 AM

My new leather strap finally arrived today. I went with a Gunny. I'm going to wait until I pick up some new spring bars before I put it on my GMT. The last time I changed out a bracelet on one of my other watches I launched a spring bar across the room by accident. I don't want to do that again since these are my only 20mm spring bars

Anyway, here's a pic of the new strap. Pics on the watch to follow.....

RC2 · 4 April 2013, 11:45 AM

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Leather nato

Hairdude1 · 4 April 2013, 02:35 PM

Awesome pics!

Dan Pierce · 4 April 2013, 09:30 PM

dP

jcd · 5 April 2013, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlc123

Here's a 4 page thread I started filled with pictures of Rolex's on leather:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=282650

I've seen that thread. In part that's why I started this thread, I know people have leather on their watches, I was just looking to see if anyone had something I hadn't seen yet or padded vs not side by side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Been there, done that! My watch is a Datejust but the band was padded and I much preferred it to a thin leather band.

That is exactly what I'm looking for. Well, I don't know about the contrasting stitching, I'm thinking all black. But that's the height I want, so I guess that's not padded then?

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

dP

I've been drooling over the way you have yours set up for a while. I love the buckle and the end links and want to get to that point eventually. I'm just going to get it on the band first and then add those things. Looks like the end links are getting hard to get?

This has been helpful guys thanks. Right now I'm thinking black without padding. I just have to decide between contrasting stitching or not. Hmmm...

Thanks again for all the pics. They all look awesome.

Tools · 5 April 2013, 01:08 AM

Exp II on a padded Hirsch Traveler

jcd · 5 April 2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Exp II on a padded Hirsch Traveler

That's padded? That's not as tall as I was envisioning. That looks great.

Tools · 5 April 2013, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcd

That's padded? That's not as tall as I was envisioning. That looks great.

Padded just means a raised center (sandwich) with edge stitching.. It's more a look than it is a description as it can be very subtle..

FeelingTheBlues · 8 April 2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jcd

That is exactly what I'm looking for. Well, I don't know about the contrasting stitching, I'm thinking all black. But that's the height I want, so I guess that's not padded then?

Yes, it is padded!

I really wanted a band with white stitches but all black ones are pretty easy to find as well, you should be able to get exactly what you are looking for with a quick search on Ebay or in any jewelry store.

jcd · 8 April 2013, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Yes, it is padded!

I really wanted a band with white stitches but all black ones are pretty easy to find as well, you should be able to get exactly what you are looking for with a quick search on Ebay or in any jewelry store.

I have done several searches and have an idea what brand I would like. The limiting factor for me has been my desire to eventually get a Rolex buckle on it. So, I'll need a band that tapers to 16mm. That, and I've bought cheap leather bands before and have found that you pretty much get what you pay for, lol. I'd like this to be a decent set up since I think the watch deserves that.

Great looking watches guys! I appreciate all the pics!

broker · 8 April 2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

dP

Hi Dan, may I ask the source of this strap?
Thx

Dan Pierce · 8 April 2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by broker

Hi Dan, may I ask the source of this strap?
Thx

Purchased it from TRF member, tonez.

dP

broker · 8 April 2013, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Purchased it from TRF member, tonez.

dP

Thx

Vincent65 · 4 April 2013, 09:33 PM

I've tried one or two exotic straps on my vintage sub, for fun, but it didn't last long. Much prefer the oyster bracelets and NATOs on my Rolex watches. To me they just don't look right on leather.

WyoWatch · 5 April 2013, 01:51 AM

DiamondJack · 5 April 2013, 03:17 AM

Here's a couple of mine courtesy of ABP in Paris.....

Both of these are what you would called padded straps and both have curved end attachments so there is less of a gap where it connects to the lugs.

16800 on alligator

1680 on ostrich

boywondergq1 · 5 April 2013, 05:55 AM

Ok I really like these:

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Here's a couple of mine courtesy of ABP in Paris.....

Both of these are what you would called padded straps and both have curved end attachments so there is less of a gap where it connects to the lugs.

16800 on alligator

1680 on ostrich

4 April 2013, 08:01 AM	#1
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	Rolex on leather? I'd like to give my 16713 a try on leather. I wear my other watches on leather and rubber, so I thought I'd give this a try. I picked out a strap maker, but I see padded vs not padded as an option. Does anyone have pics of their watch on one or the other? Specifically Subs or GMTs so I can see them to help me decide. I looked around the site but I guess it's hard for me to tell which is which. For some reason I expect the padded ones to be dramatically taller. Anyone have any pics for me?

4 April 2013, 08:29 AM	#3
Nnatan Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Nimi Location: Chicago Watch: Timex Ironman Posts: 68	GMT On Leather GMT On Leather Attached Images

4 April 2013, 09:19 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Works for me! Strap courtesy of Jedly1...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 April 2013, 10:06 AM	#6
simplerolex Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Houston, TX Watch: Milsub 5513/5517 Posts: 143	Here you go ... Attached Images

4 April 2013, 10:55 AM	#7
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Gunny strap. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

4 April 2013, 08:09 AM	#2
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Here's a 4 page thread I started filled with pictures of Rolex's on leather: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=282650

4 April 2013, 09:30 AM	#5
aprasert "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 184

4 April 2013, 11:10 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	One more: Custom Attila Bund made from a vintage horse saddle. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 April 2013, 11:20 AM	#9
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	I think panerais look best on leather. Rolex definitely on bracelet.

4 April 2013, 11:22 AM	#10
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	I'd agree with that. Except perhaps the odd DJ? __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

4 April 2013, 11:24 AM	#11
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	A 16713 would look great on a black leather strap! What do you have on it currently? My dads got the oyster on his 16713.

4 April 2013, 11:42 AM	#12
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Been there, done that! My watch is a Datejust but the band was padded and I much preferred it to a thin leather band. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

4 June 2013, 05:55 AM	#14
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	My new leather strap finally arrived today. I went with a Gunny. I'm going to wait until I pick up some new spring bars before I put it on my GMT. The last time I changed out a bracelet on one of my other watches I launched a spring bar across the room by accident. I don't want to do that again since these are my only 20mm spring bars Anyway, here's a pic of the new strap. Pics on the watch to follow.....

4 April 2013, 11:45 AM	#15
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Leather nato __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

4 April 2013, 02:35 PM	#16
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome pics!

4 April 2013, 09:30 PM	#17
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	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

5 April 2013, 01:08 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Exp II on a padded Hirsch Traveler __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 April 2013, 09:33 PM	#27
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I've tried one or two exotic straps on my vintage sub, for fun, but it didn't last long. Much prefer the oyster bracelets and NATOs on my Rolex watches. To me they just don't look right on leather.

5 April 2013, 01:51 AM	#28
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	1675 on Leather

5 April 2013, 03:17 AM	#29
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Here's a couple of mine courtesy of ABP in Paris..... Both of these are what you would called padded straps and both have curved end attachments so there is less of a gap where it connects to the lugs. 16800 on alligator 1680 on ostrich

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