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groovejosh · 18 December 2009, 02:59 AM

Has anyone done this? I have been looking at black leather straps online. So far i have come to these conclusions...

1. 20mm strap
2. needs to have curved ends.
3. Maybe Ostrich
4. Hirsch

Help?

Dan Pierce · 18 December 2009, 03:09 AM

Sorry, I sound like a broken record.

Go buffalo nato, brother!

dP

slcbbrown · 18 December 2009, 04:03 AM

Hirsch's Leonardo group of straps are the curved end ones that come to mind. My little experience is that the curved end straps aren't as important to the appearance as you might expect. The Hirsch's used to come in Alligator, rubber, and leather but not ostrich.

Not all curved end straps are curved for Rolex, so it isn't automatic that they'll fit.

groovejosh · 18 December 2009, 04:56 AM

Looks awesome. Thanks guys. Anyone have the new ceramic on a leather strap?

groovejosh · 23 December 2009, 04:17 AM

I just ordered a Leonardo Strap. I hope I can put in on correctly!

Dan Pierce · 23 December 2009, 04:23 AM

Make sure to take some pics, Josh.

dP

ersnyder · 23 December 2009, 04:25 AM

Wow Dan, that buffalo strap looks GREAT on the GMT!

Dan Pierce · 23 December 2009, 04:27 AM

Thanks, Eric.

Very inexpensive and extremely comfortable.

dP

JJ Irani · 23 December 2009, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Sorry, I sound like a broken record.

Go buffalo nato, brother!

dP

Dan, my friend.......you can make anything look good on anything!!

JBat · 23 December 2009, 04:30 AM

Where do you guys get NATO straps from?

JJ Irani · 23 December 2009, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Where do you guys get NATO straps from?

I can give you a hint, John.......NOT from me, that's for sure!!

JBat · 23 December 2009, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I can give you a hint, John.......NOT from me, that's for sure!!

I don't know why, but I had a funny feeling you were going to chime in!

JJ Irani · 23 December 2009, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

I don't know why, but I had a funny feeling you were going to chime in!

Well, when you see that little GREEN dot lit below my avatar, watch out. I just about jump into anything!!

JBat · 23 December 2009, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, when you see that little GREEN dot lit below my avatar, watch out. I just about jump into anything!!

Believe me, that's the first thing I look for every time I log on!

JJ Irani · 23 December 2009, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Believe me, that's the first thing I look for every time I log on!

Me too!!!

Dan Pierce · 23 December 2009, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Dan, my friend.......you can make anything look good on anything!!

Very kind of you to say, JJ as I know you were biting your lip while typing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Where do you guys get NATO straps from?

Here ya' go, John: http://internationalwatchman.com/
Go to straps, XXL, and scroll down a bit. You can specify brushed or polished hardware as well.
David [dmh] also has some leather natos at great prices too: http://natostrap.blogspot.com/ .

dP

Speed · 23 December 2009, 05:25 AM

Green = Def Con JJ!

JBat · 23 December 2009, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Very kind of you to say, JJ as I know you were biting your lip while typing.

Here ya' go, John: http://internationalwatchman.com/
Go to straps, XXL, and scroll down a bit. You can specify brushed or polished hardware as well.
David [dmh] also has some leather natos at great prices too: http://natostrap.blogspot.com/ .

dP

Thanks, Dan.

JimC · 27 December 2009, 01:17 PM

That presents a different look... thanks!

buz-lh · 28 December 2009, 12:44 AM

Bought a Leonardo once and it would not fit the Rolex I bought it for. No position was right. I like a strap on my watches from time to time for a change of pace. Here's a couple of different GMT's.

scottjal · 28 December 2009, 06:50 AM

I have a Hirsch Medici (part of leonardo curved end series) here that I can't use, too big for me and not available in a short. Oh well, before I sell it anyone want to see pictures of it on a GMTIIC, 1807 president or TOG?

Don't suppose anyone would be interested in it, barely worn.

JimC · 28 December 2009, 07:43 AM

Buz, the GMT on the NATO looks good. Where did you find those straps?

buz-lh · 28 December 2009, 09:57 AM

Jim, I'm sorry but I don't remember which straps came from which dealers,but if you'll google nato straps they'll all come up.

JimC · 28 December 2009, 12:36 PM

Buz, no problem... I'll poke around and see what I can find. Thanks!

lswoboda · 29 December 2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjal

I have a Hirsch Medici (part of leonardo curved end series) here that I can't use, too big for me and not available in a short. Oh well, before I sell it anyone want to see pictures of it on a GMTIIC, 1807 president or TOG?

Don't suppose anyone would be interested in it, barely worn.

SJ, I would like to see it on the President. I have been thinking about getting one of those straps, but have been hesitant since I haven't seen any on DDs.

Thanks.

scottjal · 29 December 2009, 07:00 AM

Sure, I will see if I can get something done tonight.

scottjal · 29 December 2009, 08:39 AM

Here they are. I especially like how the back side comes so close to matching the height of the back of the watch. The Medici is a nice, soft and pretty comfortable band. The big down sides are the buckle only comes in silver and the worst thing is it is too big for my 6.5" wrist and is not sold in a short version. With the watch and band pictured I was on the last hole and wanting for another hole to tighten it up more. I sort of knew this going into it but wanted to try anyway because I really wanted a curved end band like this one.

lswoboda · 30 December 2009, 04:52 AM

Thanks for the pictures. That does look very nice!

djonesbc · 19 April 2010, 01:08 PM

Josh, Which leonardo model did you order and how did it fit?

18 December 2009, 02:59 AM	#1
groovejosh Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Nashville Watch: Rolex GMT-Master 2 Posts: 41	Leather Strap on GMT Master 2 Has anyone done this? I have been looking at black leather straps online. So far i have come to these conclusions... 1. 20mm strap 2. needs to have curved ends. 3. Maybe Ostrich 4. Hirsch Help?

18 December 2009, 03:09 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Sorry, I sound like a broken record. Go buffalo nato, brother! dP Attached Images __________________ 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

23 December 2009, 04:23 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Make sure to take some pics, Josh. 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

23 December 2009, 04:27 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Thanks, Eric. Very inexpensive and extremely comfortable. 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

27 December 2009, 01:17 PM	#19
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	That presents a different look... thanks! __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

18 December 2009, 04:03 AM	#3
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Hirsch's Leonardo group of straps are the curved end ones that come to mind. My little experience is that the curved end straps aren't as important to the appearance as you might expect. The Hirsch's used to come in Alligator, rubber, and leather but not ostrich. Not all curved end straps are curved for Rolex, so it isn't automatic that they'll fit.

18 December 2009, 04:56 AM	#4
groovejosh Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Nashville Watch: Rolex GMT-Master 2 Posts: 41	Looks awesome. Thanks guys. Anyone have the new ceramic on a leather strap?

23 December 2009, 04:17 AM	#5
groovejosh Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Nashville Watch: Rolex GMT-Master 2 Posts: 41	I just ordered a Leonardo Strap. I hope I can put in on correctly!

23 December 2009, 04:25 AM	#7
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Wow Dan, that buffalo strap looks GREAT on the GMT!

23 December 2009, 04:30 AM	#10
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Where do you guys get NATO straps from?

23 December 2009, 05:25 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Green = Def Con JJ!

28 December 2009, 12:44 AM	#20
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Bought a Leonardo once and it would not fit the Rolex I bought it for. No position was right. I like a strap on my watches from time to time for a change of pace. Here's a couple of different GMT's. Attached Images __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

28 December 2009, 06:50 AM	#21
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	I have a Hirsch Medici (part of leonardo curved end series) here that I can't use, too big for me and not available in a short. Oh well, before I sell it anyone want to see pictures of it on a GMTIIC, 1807 president or TOG? Don't suppose anyone would be interested in it, barely worn. __________________ sj

28 December 2009, 07:43 AM	#22
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Buz, the GMT on the NATO looks good. Where did you find those straps? __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

28 December 2009, 09:57 AM	#23
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Jim, I'm sorry but I don't remember which straps came from which dealers,but if you'll google nato straps they'll all come up. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

28 December 2009, 12:36 PM	#24
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Buz, no problem... I'll poke around and see what I can find. Thanks! __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

29 December 2009, 07:00 AM	#26
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	Sure, I will see if I can get something done tonight. __________________ sj

29 December 2009, 08:39 AM	#27
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	Here they are. I especially like how the back side comes so close to matching the height of the back of the watch. The Medici is a nice, soft and pretty comfortable band. The big down sides are the buckle only comes in silver and the worst thing is it is too big for my 6.5" wrist and is not sold in a short version. With the watch and band pictured I was on the last hole and wanting for another hole to tighten it up more. I sort of knew this going into it but wanted to try anyway because I really wanted a curved end band like this one. Attached Images __________________ sj

30 December 2009, 04:52 AM	#28
lswoboda "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 81	Thanks for the pictures. That does look very nice!

19 April 2010, 01:08 PM	#29
djonesbc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 1	Which band? Josh, Which leonardo model did you order and how did it fit?

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