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psv · 7 August 2011, 07:52 PM

Just curioius how it would look. Photos would be greatly appreciated?

TSW · 7 August 2011, 08:13 PM

Are you back on the 18k GMTc path Patrick?

padi56 · 7 August 2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

Just curioius how it would look. Photos would be greatly appreciated?

Although not a fan of any precious metal watches just cannot see any point in putting a strap on a gold bracelet watch.Unless original bracelet is beyond repair and too expensive to replace.

FremStar · 7 August 2011, 10:31 PM

I can't even fathom the thought

dddrees · 7 August 2011, 10:38 PM

I don't know some of the gold watches look pretty good on a leather strap. Some of the older gold DJ's and DDs work pretty good on a leather strap. Not sure I would do it with a GMTIIC after paying all that money for the Gold Bracelet though.

East Bay Rider · 7 August 2011, 10:44 PM

I like the look. I think it dresses the watch up. Look at all the Daytonas on straps. IMO very sharp looking. Obviously a metal bracelet is more robust of course but for light duty and dressing up the strap looks great.

travisb · 7 August 2011, 10:57 PM

For me, I would never think of putting a strap on my 18k GMTC. The bracelet is just too pretty.

TimeOnHand · 7 August 2011, 11:23 PM

Mate I am thinking of getting the Rubber B strap for my GMTs. When I do I ll post a few photos of the gold GMT for you!

psv · 8 August 2011, 08:51 AM

Come on guys, live a little!!! :-) A nice brown leather strap looks great with yellow gold. I highly suspect it might not work on the 18K GMT but I sure would love to see some examples. If nothing else, it would dress down the watch as the whole 18K package makes it rather eye-catching.

psv · 8 August 2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Are you back on the 18k GMTc path Patrick?

Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!

HL65 · 8 August 2011, 09:04 AM

Personally- I love the look of a bund on my 1680/8 Sub. It dresses it down and makes it sportier IMHO. Understand it is a vintage piece but it looks uber cool IMHO!! Not sure how it would look on a new GMT but would love to see.

psv · 8 August 2011, 09:18 AM

Here is an old GMT sans crown-guards as an example (from the web)

HL65 · 8 August 2011, 09:35 AM

Very hot watch!! Looks very cool....

matt4hand · 8 August 2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Personally- I love the look of a bund on my 1680/8 Sub. It dresses it down and makes it sportier IMHO. Understand it is a vintage piece but it looks uber cool IMHO!! Not sure how it would look on a new GMT but would love to see.

Ken's 1680 on a Bund is striking!
A new GMT would be amazing IMO.
I love a gold piece on leather. I say go for it!

HL65 · 8 August 2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

Ken's 1680 on a Bund is striking!
A new GMT would be amazing IMO.
I love a gold piece on leather. I say go for it!

Thanks Matt!

ingoodtime · 8 August 2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!

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"Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!" - "Must have some form of gold! Also thought AP RO with white dial and brown leather - shoe combo!"

EE33 · 8 August 2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Here is an old GMT sans crown-guards as an example (from the web)

Now that is a lovely combo.

TSW · 8 August 2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

Maste ha nagon form av guldare! Tankte ocksa pa AP RO med vit tavla och brunt lader - skon kombo!

I know, i need one gold piece too

Happy hunting

psv · 8 August 2011, 06:54 PM

You mean something like this Ken?

By the way, these images I´m posting are from watches for sale on Jameslist.com

HL65 · 8 August 2011, 07:40 PM

That looks very cool as well. Here is mine on bund....

psv · 12 August 2011, 12:09 PM

That looks pretty cool!

GradyPhilpott · 12 August 2011, 01:35 PM

I prefer bracelets for myself, but I think all the Rolex watches that I've seen on leather bands look great.

dddrees · 12 August 2011, 01:40 PM

Those watches look extremely nice on leather guys. Well done Patrick and Ken.

buke45 · 12 August 2011, 09:52 PM

psv · 28 August 2011, 04:36 AM

More examples guys! :-)

Time2time · 28 August 2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

That looks very cool as well. Here is mine on bund....

Joke right?

Time2time · 28 August 2011, 06:43 AM

IMHO Rolex watches on leather/rubber straps just ain't right.

Each to their own I guess!

7 August 2011, 07:52 PM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Anyone ever tried a 18K GMTIIC on a leather strap? Just curioius how it would look. Photos would be greatly appreciated?

7 August 2011, 08:13 PM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Are you back on the 18k GMTc path Patrick? __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

7 August 2011, 10:38 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I don't know some of the gold watches look pretty good on a leather strap. Some of the older gold DJ's and DDs work pretty good on a leather strap. Not sure I would do it with a GMTIIC after paying all that money for the Gold Bracelet though. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 August 2011, 10:44 PM	#6
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	I like the look. I think it dresses the watch up. Look at all the Daytonas on straps. IMO very sharp looking. Obviously a metal bracelet is more robust of course but for light duty and dressing up the strap looks great. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

7 August 2011, 10:57 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	I haven't seen it. For me, I would never think of putting a strap on my 18k GMTC. The bracelet is just too pretty.

7 August 2011, 10:31 PM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I can't even fathom the thought

7 August 2011, 11:23 PM	#8
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Mate I am thinking of getting the Rubber B strap for my GMTs. When I do I ll post a few photos of the gold GMT for you! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

8 August 2011, 08:51 AM	#9
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Come on guys, live a little!!! :-) A nice brown leather strap looks great with yellow gold. I highly suspect it might not work on the 18K GMT but I sure would love to see some examples. If nothing else, it would dress down the watch as the whole 18K package makes it rather eye-catching.

8 August 2011, 09:04 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Personally- I love the look of a bund on my 1680/8 Sub. It dresses it down and makes it sportier IMHO. Understand it is a vintage piece but it looks uber cool IMHO!! Not sure how it would look on a new GMT but would love to see. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 August 2011, 09:18 AM	#12
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Here is an old GMT sans crown-guards as an example (from the web)

8 August 2011, 09:35 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Very hot watch!! Looks very cool.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 August 2011, 06:54 PM	#19
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	You mean something like this Ken? By the way, these images I´m posting are from watches for sale on Jameslist.com

8 August 2011, 07:40 PM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	That looks very cool as well. Here is mine on bund.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 August 2011, 12:09 PM	#21
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That looks pretty cool!

12 August 2011, 01:35 PM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I prefer bracelets for myself, but I think all the Rolex watches that I've seen on leather bands look great. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 August 2011, 01:40 PM	#23
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Those watches look extremely nice on leather guys. Well done Patrick and Ken. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 August 2011, 09:52 PM	#24
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464

28 August 2011, 04:36 AM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	More examples guys! :-)

28 August 2011, 06:43 AM	#27
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	IMHO Rolex watches on leather/rubber straps just ain't right. Each to their own I guess!

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