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6 September 2013, 02:30 AM | #1 |
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The worst things about strap addiction...
The worst things about strap addiction...
10. Being able to guess the strap maker from pics 9. Looking at materials around you and thinking "that'd make a good strap" 8. Finding places to hide those new straps 7. Wanting to buy someone's dirty stained strap 6. Spending more time matching leather, string, and buckle than what you're wearing 5. Realizing you could have bought a new watch (or more) 4. Owning straps you've never worn yet wanting more 3. Caring more about the strap's looks than the watch it's attached to 2. Waiting months for that new strap to arrive 1. Needing to buy another strap while you wait for said new strap to arrive |
6 September 2013, 02:45 AM | #2 |
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Haha .. So true !! I am going to bookmark this thread ... I got this addiction bad ! Bad ! BAD !
But I love the texture, the straps, the more the merrier ... Super excited for having ordered two Zeugma straps last night that I ve been wanting for a while .. Think I need more PAMs to throw these straps on !!! ( my third PaM is waiting back home ) |
6 September 2013, 03:15 AM | #3 |
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I just stick with the Assolutamente and don't need anything else..........its the fix for this addiction!!!!!!
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6 September 2013, 04:12 AM | #4 |
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God mike, soooo true. Good to know i am not alone.
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6 September 2013, 04:35 AM | #5 |
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Not bad problems to have
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6 September 2013, 04:38 AM | #6 |
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LOL use to be obsessive with my straps as well, an addiction is right…
However as i've mentioned quite a lot recently, everything becomes boring after a while :( Thoughts? Is there any hope for me Mike? haha |
6 September 2013, 04:42 AM | #7 |
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Well Martin, it's happened to me as well. I ended up selling everything and starting over. Here's the kicker: don't use the proceeds from the sale.
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6 September 2013, 04:43 AM | #8 |
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Spot on!
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6 September 2013, 05:43 AM | #9 |
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I think it is a process. Once you really find what you like, you focus in on just those.
But then again, a new set of "shoes" and it makes you go "huh?" again. Maybe I need another strap......
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6 September 2013, 06:37 AM | #10 |
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I think there is a constant urge to explore .. newer designs, newer stitch patterns .. a peek at p.com and you ll find a new style every week if not every day .. think strapmakers are constantly experimenting as the market begins to get crowded .. imagine Dirk having all these sales .. unheard of.
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6 September 2013, 06:59 AM | #11 |
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Part of it is discovering what looks good IRL vs pictures. Everyone has differing opinions about what they like. I can't count how many times I've purchased a strap because it looked great in pictures but were so disappointing IRL. Just have to be willing to suck it up and sell it off.
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6 September 2013, 07:39 AM | #12 |
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6 September 2013, 09:01 AM | #13 |
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What model?
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6 September 2013, 09:03 AM | #14 |
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Welcome to the "SAA" Group (Strap Addict Anonymous)
"Hi my name is Anthony and I'm a Strap Addict"
I knew I had a problem when I ordered 3 straps before the watch arrived.
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6 September 2013, 11:17 AM | #15 |
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6 September 2013, 11:21 AM | #16 |
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Damn... A 243??
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6 September 2013, 11:25 AM | #17 |
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6 September 2013, 11:36 AM | #18 |
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Love the list. All true.
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6 September 2013, 03:18 PM | #19 |
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Lol... I'm guilty of all of those!
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Again Mike, your watch collection is more than the straps......? how come you got strap addition?
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So my only chance is to dazzle them with a nice strap.. or two (it's a two-night affair). So here's my strap - addiction packing sequence: 1. Select straps 2. Select belt & shoes matching said straps 3. Finally, find clothes that compliment them. I think I need help with my addiction... too, lol!!!
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hello, my name is cru, and i am a strapaholic.
(btw, nishant, congrats on the 243!! ) |
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Waiting for them to arrive.
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7 September 2013, 04:22 AM | #25 |
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im still waiting for my first one. ordered a tedsu strap. we'll see what happens to me after i get this one
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Have fun! Congrats!! I love the look of the Subs and this one just speaks volumes sitting on your wrist. Wear it in the best of health. Cheers!
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Yeah... I repeated a few of your points this past few days. Wife is not happy! |
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Sorry for a rather long response .. |
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