Crazy about Crazy Horse

[miner]

This arrived today and is one of the reasons for getting a Panerai...
Straps and this is one of the best IMHO, Greg Crazy Horse..







Sweet.

[padi56]

Very very nice watch and Bonsai tree.

[miner]

Originally Posted by padi56

Very very nice watch and Bonsai tree.

A juniper - Christmas present for my youngest daughter - easier than a puppy!

Cheers Padi and all the best for '07

[padi56]

Yes a Chinese Juniper best kept out doors,and slightly damp never let it dry out.But don't over-water you can keep it indoors but only for a few weeks.Its a out door tree and quite hardy,and don't like full sun all day.

[miner]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes a Chinese Juniper best kept out doors,and slightly damp never let it dry out.But don't over-water you can keep it indoors but only for a few weeks.Its a out door tree and quite hardy,and don't like full sun all day.

Jeez Padi
You are a mine of information, Rolex now bonzai, what other hidden talents do you have

[padi56]

Originally Posted by miner

Jeez Padi
You are a mine of information, Rolex now bonzai, what other hidden talents do you have

Have look at this link been keeping Bonsia now for a very very long time.I have about 20 odd trees now,some just started to one around 170 years old

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...nsai#post78589

[miner]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have look at this link been keeping Bonsia now for a very very long time.I have about 20 odd trees now,some just started to one around 170 years old

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...nsai#post78589

Cheers Padi

PS Laura says Thanks plus a big hug!!

[miner]

This has to be the best hijack
on my own post!!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by miner

This has to be the best hijack
on my own post!!

Well not really a hijack,just a double interest.

[miner]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well not really a hijack,just a double interest.

Padi you're the BEST!

[walds11]

Love that strap. I have one for my 112H. Thick and soft baby!!! I like the way it gets a darkish patina through aging.

Hey Hey Clive my man! Congrats on the CH! It's a cracker strap for sure.

Since you also have the Drunken Cobbler Gabo, how do you think the two compare?

Glad to see the passion burning strong, my friend. That PAM is gorgeous!

[Rockrolex]

All I can say is big watch, big strap, big buckle.

[miner]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Hey Hey Clive my man! Congrats on the CH! It's a cracker strap for sure.

Since you also have the Drunken Cobbler Gabo, how do you think the two compare?

Glad to see the passion burning strong, my friend. That PAM is gorgeous!

Atomic
It's a tough choice, at the moment the Crazy horse wins, thicker strap, but I'm going to hold the Gabo because it's also really comfortable. I'll just flip between the two...

Because I can

Fokler on the way.. now things really will get interesting!!

Originally Posted by miner

Atomic
It's a tough choice, at the moment the Crazy horse wins, thicker strap, but I'm going to hold the Gabo because it's also really comfortable. I'll just flip between the two...

Because I can

Fokler on the way.. now things really will get interesting!!

Hey, I resemble that remark.

I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Folkler. I find it's a fabulous strap and for me the hole spacing is perfect. I wasn't thrilled with their GPF buckle, which I sold and replaced with a screw-in pre-V type from waccex.de. The cool thing about SC straps is they come with tubes and the screw-in GPF. Normally that would set you back another $35-50.

I find that hole spacing is the key to a good fit. I got my Strap Works Navy on blue stitch yesterday and the hole spacing isn't quite 100% perfect (for me). Since my wrist expands in the warmer months, I know it'll be a good fit in the summer, but right now it's either too tight or a tad too loose.

Another really nice strap worth looking at is Mario Paci from timeconnection.com. I have an MP6, which is a waterproof calf and it's just a great strap. Hole positioning is perfect for me. I probably wear this one the msot right now. MPs are pricey BNIB (like US$200) but can be picked up regularly for much less on viapaneristi.com.

[miner]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Hey, I resemble that remark.

I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Folkler. I find it's a fabulous strap and for me the hole spacing is perfect. I wasn't thrilled with their GPF buckle, which I sold and replaced with a screw-in pre-V type from waccex.de. The cool thing about SC straps is they come with tubes and the screw-in GPF. Normally that would set you back another $35-50.

I find that hole spacing is the key to a good fit. I got my Strap Works Navy on blue stitch yesterday and the hole spacing isn't quite 100% perfect (for me). Since my wrist expands in the warmer months, I know it'll be a good fit in the summer, but right now it's either too tight or a tad too loose.

Another really nice strap worth looking at is Mario Paci from timeconnection.com. I have an MP6, which is a waterproof calf and it's just a great strap. Hole positioning is perfect for me. I probably wear this one the msot right now. MPs are pricey BNIB (like US$200) but can be picked up regularly for much less on viapaneristi.com.

Atomic
At the moment the hole spacing on the CH is perfect, but that will change as the strap wears in, now the Gabo is more worn in, and the drunk cobbler (put those daft holes just in the right place) fits like a glove..

I changed the CH buckle for the one you sent (which I prefer) CH buckle too big but give it a month and the CH strap on the Atomic buckle will be good, the "perfect match" ??

Originally Posted by miner

Atomic
At the moment the hole spacing on the CH is perfect, but that will change as the strap wears in, now the Gabo is more worn in, and the drunk cobbler (put those daft holes just in the right place) fits like a glove..

I changed the CH buckle for the one you sent (which I prefer) CH buckle too big but give it a month and the CH strap on the Atomic buckle will be good, the "perfect match" ??

I had an issue with my CH and so did Launch Mini (we ordered together) in that the buckle side was too short for me, and too long for John. So we mailed each other our buckle sides, and we both got a perfect fit. Hole placing is paramount, but it helps when you get the right length too.

Glad the Gabo spacing is right. The drunken cobbler put the holes in, but I told him where to put them, so it would work for me. I guess we have similar wrists.

I'm surprised you find the CH buckle too big. Normally I remove my sewn-in buckles and put in a screw-in, but I decided to give the CH buckle a chance and I quite like it. But the one I sent you is a great one as well. I tell you, waccex.de (run by a guy named Mac) sells the best screw-in buckles that aren't OEM. Plus, I believe he's the only guy who sells 24 and 26mm thumbnail buckles.

Glad you're loving your PAM, Clive. Seems you're waist deep in the strap fetish and guess what my friend, it only gets worse.

[miner]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Seems you're waist deep in the strap fetish and guess what my friend, it only gets worse.

Mate
Explorer1 plus leather strap = Lots
Then reading TRF = Lots times numbers you haven't even thought of yet
Then = Launch Minis 104. 2 days too late.

Mate I am so deep in the strap fetish, the house is up for sale.

AND IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!!!!!!!.

How about a gtg in where you are?

Cheers Buddy and Happy New Year

Originally Posted by miner

Mate

Cheers Buddy and Happy New Year

Clive anytime you decide to swim across the big pond, and trek cross-country, I'll roll out the red carpet for you.

[amanda]

Originally Posted by miner

Then = Launch Minis 104. 2 days too late.

The same thing happened to me. Mini put his 104 up days after I had put down payment on my Panerai, otherwise I'd have gone the 104 and just tried out the 44mm

Miner, that CH looks awesome! I'll have to get a 22mm for my Power Reserve when I get it..... can hardly wait!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

All I can say is big watch, big strap, big buckle.

...and a big wrist too!!

Looking good on you, Clive!!

Originally Posted by amanda

The same thing happened to me. Mini put his 104 up days after I had put down payment on my Panerai, otherwise I'd have gone the 104 and just tried out the 44mm

Miner, that CH looks awesome! I'll have to get a 22mm for my Power Reserve when I get it..... can hardly wait!

Clive and Amada, Greg also makes some other nice straps like the vintage brown that LM has on his 114, an embossed carbon fibre calf strap and he now has some horween hides he's turning into straps. Awesome stuff!

[Launch Mini]

I just received the Black Horween. another terrific Greg Strap.
Thick as the CH, just as comfortable. Now all my Luminors have new shoes.
Pick to follow.
Been laid up last few days.