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rmurphy · 14 March 2014, 11:49 AM

I get so jealous when I see everyone posting their incoming threads for their new watches that I thought I'd do my own semi one. Thanks to SmartyJones and his wonderful end links I purchased from him and Dan Pierces recommendation for a leather band that would be compatible with my original 93250 buckle, I have what to me is a "cool change" for my beloved old friend. I thought I would share a few pictures with my fellow members. I absolutely love the fit and finish of the end links and the quality of the band I purchased from OfficialTime bands. Here ya go!

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Tools · 14 March 2014, 12:29 PM

Looks pretty good..

I used to wear a TT Sub on a croc strap for several years.. When the strap wore out I never got another because world tastes have changed.. A couple of decades ago a strap was the norm and people with big metal bracelets were the odd-lot..

tkerrmd · 14 March 2014, 12:33 PM

Very nice Richard

Dan Pierce · 14 March 2014, 12:48 PM

Dang, that looks great! Congrats, Richard!
dP

rmurphy · 14 March 2014, 01:11 PM

Thanks Doc, and thank you Dan for pointing me in the right direction.
And another great part is it extends the life of my new band. I hadn't put this one on because my wife had always said the oyster band looked sexy but even tonight she admitted this one looks damn sexy as well. I'm loving it!

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sea-dweller · 14 March 2014, 01:19 PM

Looks nice!

subtona · 14 March 2014, 01:20 PM

looks great!

garymyman · 14 March 2014, 01:47 PM

Looking good, Rich! Good thing you held onto that clasp!

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rmurphy · 14 March 2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by garymyman

Looking good, Rich! Good thing you held onto that clasp!

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Yes sir, very good choice I do believe. I'm thrilled with how it turned out. I'm thinking of buying a Bergeon fiberglass pen to do a bit of refinishing on the buckle.

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BNA/LION · 14 March 2014, 02:18 PM

Nice! The clasp looks great too.

HACKNSACK44 · 14 March 2014, 03:21 PM

Nice!

Hairdude1 · 14 March 2014, 04:06 PM

Looking good

gr33n · 14 March 2014, 07:07 PM

I normally dislike leather on a dive watch but... Here it is a killer!

rmurphy · 15 March 2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gr33n

I normally dislike leather on a dive watch but... Here it is a killer!

Well thanks a lot for your comment, I debated the look as well for that reason. I did buy a very nice rubber strap with a deployment clasp as well. Since my health isn't the best I won't be doing any diving, I thought it was a nice look.

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mjclark32 · 14 March 2014, 08:43 PM

Looks great!

TempoKing · 14 March 2014, 09:10 PM

Great looking alternative

mdtddd2007 · 15 March 2014, 02:43 AM

Very cool.

Valdeville · 17 March 2014, 05:53 AM

Nice!

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c0deman99 · 17 March 2014, 06:03 AM

That is soo sharp. I bet a Pepsi gmt on a blue leather would look nice.

Urosfan · 17 March 2014, 06:08 AM

Looks pretty good

nauticajoe · 17 March 2014, 07:17 AM

Looks good.

Nice job.

Cru Jones · 17 March 2014, 07:26 AM

Very nice.

Roller07 · 17 March 2014, 08:21 AM

Congrats. Looks great.

Invictus Maneo · 17 March 2014, 10:00 AM

Looks great! I had no idea that a strap and buckle could even be combined like that! Extraordinarily cool!

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rmurphy · 17 March 2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Invictus Maneo

Looks great! I had no idea that a strap and buckle could even be combined like that! Extraordinarily cool!

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I didn't either! Dan Pierce turned me onto them. Here is a link to the their eBay store. And let me tell you don't hesitate to contact Ms. Ann for any help. She went way above and beyond. I'm glad it's gotten some positive feedback. It's like having a new watch. And I have a rubber strap with a quality deployment clasp for summer and the beach. I'm just now getting brave enough for strap changes. Here's the link, I hope it helps someone interested. Superb quality for the price.
http://stores.ebay.com/OfficialTime

Rich M-

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samsam · 17 March 2014, 12:45 PM

Looks nice. Enjoy

mfer · 17 March 2014, 01:16 PM

I like!

hardel · 17 March 2014, 01:21 PM

I love it! Looks great!

Tudor66 · 17 March 2014, 01:21 PM

Looks great Richard, as with all leather straps, the big secret is that they are a lot more comfortable than a metal bracelet. I have a handful of leather straps, and I swap out the bracelets to a point where some might call me excessive and obsessive...

I see your watch has lug holes, which is certainly a must if you plan to switch out the bracelets regularly... Enjoy the comfort

rmurphy · 17 March 2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudor66

Looks great Richard, as with all leather straps, the big secret is that they are a lot more comfortable than a metal bracelet. I have a handful of leather straps, and I swap out the bracelets to a point where some might call me excessive and obsessive...

I see your watch has lug holes, which is certainly a must if you plan to switch out the bracelets regularly... Enjoy the comfort

I love my lug holes Al!

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14 March 2014, 11:49 AM	#1
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	A cool change for my 16610 I get so jealous when I see everyone posting their incoming threads for their new watches that I thought I'd do my own semi one. Thanks to SmartyJones and his wonderful end links I purchased from him and Dan Pierces recommendation for a leather band that would be compatible with my original 93250 buckle, I have what to me is a "cool change" for my beloved old friend. I thought I would share a few pictures with my fellow members. I absolutely love the fit and finish of the end links and the quality of the band I purchased from OfficialTime bands. Here ya go! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2014, 12:29 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Looks pretty good.. I used to wear a TT Sub on a croc strap for several years.. When the strap wore out I never got another because world tastes have changed.. A couple of decades ago a strap was the norm and people with big metal bracelets were the odd-lot.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 March 2014, 12:48 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Dang, that looks great! Congrats, Richard! 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

14 March 2014, 01:11 PM	#5
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	A cool change for my 16610 Thanks Doc, and thank you Dan for pointing me in the right direction. And another great part is it extends the life of my new band. I hadn't put this one on because my wife had always said the oyster band looked sexy but even tonight she admitted this one looks damn sexy as well. I'm loving it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2014, 01:20 PM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	looks great! __________________

14 March 2014, 12:33 PM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Very nice Richard

14 March 2014, 01:19 PM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks nice!

14 March 2014, 01:47 PM	#8
garymyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Gray Location: New Orleans Watch: Sub; Ω Posts: 242	Looking good, Rich! Good thing you held onto that clasp! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

14 March 2014, 02:18 PM	#10
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	Nice! The clasp looks great too. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 March 2014, 03:21 PM	#11
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Nice! __________________ 114060

14 March 2014, 04:06 PM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Looking good

14 March 2014, 07:07 PM	#13
gr33n "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Xavier Location: Switzerland Watch: 116600 Posts: 446	I normally dislike leather on a dive watch but... Here it is a killer! __________________ Liberty

14 March 2014, 08:43 PM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great! __________________

14 March 2014, 09:10 PM	#16
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Great looking alternative

15 March 2014, 02:43 AM	#17
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Very cool.

17 March 2014, 05:53 AM	#18
Valdeville Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 56	Nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2014, 06:03 AM	#19
c0deman99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: rCa Location: US Watch: Subs Posts: 387	That is soo sharp. I bet a Pepsi gmt on a blue leather would look nice.

17 March 2014, 06:08 AM	#20
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Looks pretty good

17 March 2014, 07:17 AM	#21
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Looks good. Nice job.

17 March 2014, 07:26 AM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Very nice.

17 March 2014, 08:21 AM	#23
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Congrats. Looks great.

17 March 2014, 10:00 AM	#24
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Looks great! I had no idea that a strap and buckle could even be combined like that! Extraordinarily cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2014, 12:45 PM	#26
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Looks nice. Enjoy

17 March 2014, 01:16 PM	#27
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I like! __________________ member#3242

17 March 2014, 01:21 PM	#28
hardel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116000 Posts: 146	I love it! Looks great!

17 March 2014, 01:21 PM	#29
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Looks great Richard, as with all leather straps, the big secret is that they are a lot more comfortable than a metal bracelet. I have a handful of leather straps, and I swap out the bracelets to a point where some might call me excessive and obsessive... I see your watch has lug holes, which is certainly a must if you plan to switch out the bracelets regularly... Enjoy the comfort __________________ -NAWCC Member

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