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hooliganhooker · 22 February 2009, 09:47 PM

My wife has decided that we need his and hers Explorers. That's good news for me cuz I have the blessing to get a new watch. Bad news for my bank account...

Anyhoo, I have seen a few "Explore-style" watches on distressed leather aviator style straps with the big white stitching and was wondering if anyone can donate a picture and/or strap maker.

I've been surfing some of the recommended sites from other threads but really haven't come up with anything that fits the bill.

G.J · 22 February 2009, 09:57 PM

Yep, I ''borrowed'' some pics in the past from wthe www, so excuses up front.
I dunno who made these pictures, exept that one is named Hary..

But I kind of like the NATO on a Explorer, gives it a whole different look..

Or indeed on leather, looks great as well..

Till now I prefer mine on Oyster..

hooliganhooker · 22 February 2009, 10:00 PM

GJ,

Nice pics. I saw the first and third pic on one of your other posts but not the leather. Where did you find the strap?

G.J · 22 February 2009, 10:05 PM

Well, only the last picture is my Explorer, the two other pictures I found on the internet..

I do think that a honey brown croc would look awesome on the Explorer, someday I will try that combo myself..

G.J · 22 February 2009, 10:06 PM

BTW, maybe you could try a Hirsch strap first, they are cheap and strong.
You should be able to get one for about $35,- or so..

hooliganhooker · 22 February 2009, 11:00 PM

Sounds good. TX

louie · 4 March 2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.J

Yep, I ''borrowed'' some pics in the past from wthe www, so excuses up front.
I dunno who made these pictures, exept that one is named Hary..

But I kind of like the NATO on a Explorer, gives it a whole different look..

Or indeed on leather, looks great as well..

Till now I prefer mine on Oyster..

Hary is a member at my local watch forum...seen you there before.

MrCowboy99 · 22 February 2009, 11:13 PM

nice...

rkb · 4 March 2009, 01:13 AM

Love the NATO strap, I will order one. Can someone verify that the bracelet is 20mm, I haven't received my watch yet.

arkwhaler · 5 March 2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkb

Love the NATO strap, I will order one. Can someone verify that the bracelet is 20mm, I haven't received my watch yet.

yes it's 20mm

Rebel · 4 March 2009, 02:00 AM

I love the OD strip. Looks best to me.

bodybump · 4 March 2009, 02:02 AM

Thats a cool looking strap you got there for the expy Robert!!!

AstroBoy · 4 March 2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooliganhooker

My wife has decided that we need his and hers Explorers. That's good news for me cuz I have the blessing to get a new watch. Bad news for my bank account...

.

Robert, please have your wife talk to my wife. I can put some of our mattress money to use! - Thanks.

hwilsdorf · 5 March 2009, 12:31 AM

The Explorer1 on NATO looks fantastic.

kyle L · 5 March 2009, 05:35 AM

What about a carbon? Leather should also look good.

zak98 · 17 May 2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

What about a carbon? Leather should also look good.

love the carbon look!

rkb · 20 March 2009, 04:35 AM

Just got my leather strap today for the Exp.

hooliganhooker · 20 March 2009, 06:30 AM

Russell,

Awesome strap!!! Who did you purchase from? P/N?

kyle L · 20 March 2009, 06:34 AM

Very nice. It looks great!

Bisquitlips · 20 March 2009, 06:35 AM

Superb!!! Just exactly where that timepiece needs to be.

rkb · 20 March 2009, 06:43 AM

Thanks guys, I got it off eBay for about 20 bucks from this guy-

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/holbensattic

Now that I like the look I'm thinking of scoring a crocodile strap to try.

kyle L · 20 March 2009, 06:54 AM

Lol, now you have the strap addiction!

ghostzapper · 18 May 2009, 12:37 AM

+1 on the striped nato - they're really a natural combination. The Sub is based on the early explorer design, so I guess it makes sense that they would both work on the nylon strap.

Ronnie Rolex · 17 May 2009, 03:16 AM

The Explorer, of all the Rolex sport watch line, looks the best with aftermarket straps, IMHO.

djhiram · 17 May 2009, 03:21 AM

Louie, I LOVE that light brown strap...so classy

crombie · 17 May 2009, 03:25 AM

That Explorer sure looks sharp with the carbon strap! Where was it picked up at?

dentman · 17 May 2009, 04:39 AM

1958 Explorer with new Hirsch Liberty (Golden Brown) Strap...

hooliganhooker · 17 May 2009, 04:49 AM

Sweet!!!

arkwhaler · 17 May 2009, 06:44 AM

More pictures please!!

hooliganhooker · 17 May 2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkwhaler

More pictures please!!

By your command...

Since I started this post, I'll show you one of my experiments.

22 February 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	Explorer with leather strap? My wife has decided that we need his and hers Explorers. That's good news for me cuz I have the blessing to get a new watch. Bad news for my bank account... Anyhoo, I have seen a few "Explore-style" watches on distressed leather aviator style straps with the big white stitching and was wondering if anyone can donate a picture and/or strap maker. I've been surfing some of the recommended sites from other threads but really haven't come up with anything that fits the bill.

22 February 2009, 09:57 PM	#2
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Yep, I ''borrowed'' some pics in the past from wthe www, so excuses up front. I dunno who made these pictures, exept that one is named Hary.. But I kind of like the NATO on a Explorer, gives it a whole different look.. Or indeed on leather, looks great as well.. Till now I prefer mine on Oyster.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

22 February 2009, 10:05 PM	#4
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Well, only the last picture is my Explorer, the two other pictures I found on the internet.. I do think that a honey brown croc would look awesome on the Explorer, someday I will try that combo myself.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

22 February 2009, 10:06 PM	#5
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	BTW, maybe you could try a Hirsch strap first, they are cheap and strong. You should be able to get one for about $35,- or so.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

22 February 2009, 11:13 PM	#8
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	nice... __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

22 February 2009, 10:00 PM	#3
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	GJ, Nice pics. I saw the first and third pic on one of your other posts but not the leather. Where did you find the strap?

22 February 2009, 11:00 PM	#6
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	Sounds good. TX

4 March 2009, 01:13 AM	#9
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Love the NATO strap, I will order one. Can someone verify that the bracelet is 20mm, I haven't received my watch yet.

4 March 2009, 02:00 AM	#11
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I love the OD strip. Looks best to me. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

4 March 2009, 02:02 AM	#12
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Thats a cool looking strap you got there for the expy Robert!!! __________________

5 March 2009, 12:31 AM	#14
hwilsdorf Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 106	The Explorer1 on NATO looks fantastic.

5 March 2009, 05:35 AM	#15
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	What about a carbon? Leather should also look good.

20 March 2009, 04:35 AM	#17
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Just got my leather strap today for the Exp. Attached Images __________________

20 March 2009, 06:30 AM	#18
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	Russell, Awesome strap!!! Who did you purchase from? P/N?

20 March 2009, 06:34 AM	#19
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Very nice. It looks great!

20 March 2009, 06:35 AM	#20
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Superb!!! Just exactly where that timepiece needs to be. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

20 March 2009, 06:43 AM	#21
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Thanks guys, I got it off eBay for about 20 bucks from this guy- http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/holbensattic Now that I like the look I'm thinking of scoring a crocodile strap to try. __________________

20 March 2009, 06:54 AM	#22
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Lol, now you have the strap addiction!

18 May 2009, 12:37 AM	#23
ghostzapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 142	+1 on the striped nato - they're really a natural combination. The Sub is based on the early explorer design, so I guess it makes sense that they would both work on the nylon strap.

17 May 2009, 03:16 AM	#24
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	The Explorer, of all the Rolex sport watch line, looks the best with aftermarket straps, IMHO.

17 May 2009, 03:21 AM	#25
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Louie, I LOVE that light brown strap...so classy

17 May 2009, 03:25 AM	#26
crombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 246	That Explorer sure looks sharp with the carbon strap! Where was it picked up at?

17 May 2009, 04:39 AM	#27
dentman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: kenny Location: uk Watch: This Space! Posts: 158	1958 Explorer with new Hirsch Liberty (Golden Brown) Strap... Attached Images

17 May 2009, 04:49 AM	#28
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	Sweet!!!

17 May 2009, 06:44 AM	#29
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	More pictures please!!

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