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Time-After-Time · 10 July 2021, 06:22 AM

Greetings folks. I'm not that versed on strap, lug sizes and do's and don'ts so thought I would come here for a recommendation.

I've always stayed away from gold watches as they remind me of my dad and his style was very different than my style. I mostly wear SS chrono's like a Daytona.

Lately I've been noticing a lot of gold rolex's making a comeback and I like the way they look on other people but it feels weird when I put one on, especially my dads watch.

Thought I would ask for some strap suggestions that might make this watch a little more sporty and to my taste.

Time-After-Time · 10 July 2021, 06:33 AM

I was thinking a BLACK rubber strap to go with the black face.. But wouldn't know what to order. I called one of those companies that makes custom colored rubber bracelets but they don't have anything that fits this watch...

Loevhagen · 10 July 2021, 06:34 AM

You need a classic black alligator strap to that DD.

Rubber on a DD? No - that will cheapen the DD.

Time-After-Time · 10 July 2021, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

You need a classic black alligator strap to that DD.

Rubber on a DD? No - that will cheapen the DD.

I'm not an alligator guy. Too fancy. I want to make it a little sportier. I'm a jeans a t-shirt guy so alligator, etc. doesn't fit my style.

Loevhagen · 10 July 2021, 06:49 AM

There is really only a few choices:

- Leather
- Rubber/silicone
- Alligator
- Nato/perlon/MN-strap

Many watches suits all of these, but a YG DD...it will not suit all of these. IMHO.

If alligator nor a leather strap is you style, then you are left with only synthetic or rubber. Personally these will not suit a YG DD - but follow your heart here.

dannyp · 10 July 2021, 06:55 AM

So, while I’d never wear it either, I think a matte white would be the perfect “look” for that watch. Deep red, too.

Light brown ostrich could work as well.

Don’t go rubber, as others have said. If you want synthetic perhaps there’s a textile strap that would work?

Watchdoyouwant? · 10 July 2021, 08:19 AM

Let me propose something different:

The presidential bracelet on the day data is something special and quintessential to the watch. Kind of like the red stitching on a baseball. I'd though have the bracelet repaired since it's looking stretched.

What I'd do instead is a dial swap to a lighter, more sporty face and a hands swap to lumed hands. The world is your oyster in that regard.

ChipotleBanana · 10 July 2021, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time-After-Time

I'm not an alligator guy. Too fancy. I want to make it a little sportier. I'm a jeans a t-shirt guy so alligator, etc. doesn't fit my style.

Putting anything other than leather on this watch would be violently sacrilegious. Spend some with wearing it on the bracelet and you'll soon fall in love!!!!

J-rob · 10 July 2021, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchdoyouwant?

Let me propose something different:

The presidential bracelet on the day data is something special and quintessential to the watch. Kind of like the red stitching on a baseball. I'd though have the bracelet repaired since it's looking stretched.

What I'd do instead is a dial swap to a lighter, more sporty face and a hands swap to lumed hands. The world is your oyster in that regard.

This is the ticket!

Kliminator · 10 July 2021, 08:25 AM

That’s a beautiful day date! I guarantee you that you can dress down a YG day Date. Nothing like the president bracelet IMO

If you’re open to it, I agree - try it out for awhile. You might find out you like it?

Stan Cooper · 10 July 2021, 08:30 AM

I put a Barton Racing Horween Leather strap on my GMT for a change. They have a huge selection and are reasonably priced.

Barton Watch Bands

Jackie Daytona · 10 July 2021, 08:44 AM

Nice Day Date. I would try it out as is

polaris72 · 10 July 2021, 08:57 AM

Black canvas, possibly?

Kliminator · 10 July 2021, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

I put a Barton Racing Horween Leather strap on my GMT for a change. They have a huge selection and are reasonably priced.

Barton Watch Bands

I was actually looking into their rubber / silicon straps. Do you own any of those and if so would you recommend? (Sorry OP don’t mean to thread jack). Feel free to PM me separately to keep the thread on topic if necessary

Stan Cooper · 10 July 2021, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliminator

I was actually looking into their rubber / silicon straps. Do you own any of those and if so would you recommend? (Sorry OP don’t mean to thread jack). Feel free to PM me separately to keep the thread on topic if necessary

PM'd you.

Time-After-Time · 14 July 2021, 08:08 AM

Since a few of you suggested I have the bracelet "repaired".... Do I need to bring it to an AD? Or can I bring it to a reputable watch place like Feldmar (If you are in LA)?
Does the cost of service with an AD make sense?

Time-After-Time · 14 July 2021, 08:08 AM

Since a few of you suggested I have the bracelet "repaired".... Do I need to bring it to an AD? Or can I bring it to a reputable watch place like Feldmar (If you are in LA)?
Does the cost of service with an AD make sense?

Also, what else should I have done to it while it's in for service?
Should I also drop off my SS Daytona and have them clean it up? It runs fine.

Isn't there also a difference between a cleaning they do on site and the type of cleaning they do when it goes to the factory?

irate.alien · 14 July 2021, 08:40 AM

My favorite strapmaker is Atelier Romane in France. Shipping takes forever but totally worth it.

Number3 · 14 July 2021, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time-After-Time

Since a few of you suggested I have the bracelet "repaired".... Do I need to bring it to an AD? Or can I bring it to a reputable watch place like Feldmar (If you are in LA)?
Does the cost of service with an AD make sense?

Also, what else should I have done to it while it's in for service?
Should I also drop off my SS Daytona and have them clean it up? It runs fine.

Isn't there also a difference between a cleaning they do on site and the type of cleaning they do when it goes to the factory?

For a bracelet repair you have LA Watch Works locally. They have a great reputation.

Mal H. · 14 July 2021, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number3

For a bracelet repair you have LA Watch Works locally. They have a great reputation.

Or Rolliworks.

johnorpheus · 14 July 2021, 09:33 AM

leather is the only suitable option for than one, IMO

Wcdhtwn · 14 July 2021, 10:23 AM

Get something custom. There are lots of options, I’ve had excellent experience with combat-straps.com.

GradyPhilpott · 14 July 2021, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnorpheus

leather is the only suitable option for than one, IMO

I agree with this.

There are a lot of choices in terms of style to either dress up or dress down with leather options.

I personally think that alligator is an excellent choice, as it is durable and there are options in terms of stitching that would make the watch dressier or sportier.

dawalsh · 14 July 2021, 11:50 AM

Your watch is so beautiful. Start wearing it in and around the house, you’ll love how it wear and feel. Stunning watch.

GradyPhilpott · 14 July 2021, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number3

For a bracelet repair you have LA Watch Works locally. They have a great reputation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal H.

Or Rolliworks.

More good advice.

BDII · 14 July 2021, 11:58 AM

Only one way to go IMO: black unlined shell cordovan. Let it be what it is, which is a stone cold killer dress watch you can wear with a suit or jeans and a t-shirt.

I believe yours is a 20mm.

Onyx datejust for reference:
1975 Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 In Yellow Gold With Black Onyx Dial

10 July 2021, 06:22 AM	#1
Time-After-Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	What strap to modernize? Greetings folks. I'm not that versed on strap, lug sizes and do's and don'ts so thought I would come here for a recommendation. I've always stayed away from gold watches as they remind me of my dad and his style was very different than my style. I mostly wear SS chrono's like a Daytona. Lately I've been noticing a lot of gold rolex's making a comeback and I like the way they look on other people but it feels weird when I put one on, especially my dads watch. Thought I would ask for some strap suggestions that might make this watch a little more sporty and to my taste.

10 July 2021, 08:25 AM	#10
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,367	What strap to modernize? That’s a beautiful day date! I guarantee you that you can dress down a YG day Date. Nothing like the president bracelet IMO If you’re open to it, I agree - try it out for awhile. You might find out you like it?

10 July 2021, 08:30 AM	#11
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,889	I put a Barton Racing Horween Leather strap on my GMT for a change. They have a huge selection and are reasonably priced. Barton Watch Bands __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

10 July 2021, 08:44 AM	#12
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,622	Nice Day Date. I would try it out as is __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

14 July 2021, 08:40 AM	#18
irate.alien "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 102	My favorite strapmaker is Atelier Romane in France. Shipping takes forever but totally worth it. __________________ Bell & Ross 123; LeCoultre Master Mariner; NOMOS Metro Datum Gangreserve; Omega 145.022-69, 2234.50.00; Rolex 116500-0002; Sinn 104, 856, U1; Grand Seiko SBGN003.

10 July 2021, 06:33 AM	#2
Time-After-Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	I was thinking a BLACK rubber strap to go with the black face.. But wouldn't know what to order. I called one of those companies that makes custom colored rubber bracelets but they don't have anything that fits this watch...

10 July 2021, 06:34 AM	#3
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	You need a classic black alligator strap to that DD. Rubber on a DD? No - that will cheapen the DD.

10 July 2021, 06:49 AM	#5
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	There is really only a few choices: - Leather - Rubber/silicone - Alligator - Nato/perlon/MN-strap Many watches suits all of these, but a YG DD...it will not suit all of these. IMHO. If alligator nor a leather strap is you style, then you are left with only synthetic or rubber. Personally these will not suit a YG DD - but follow your heart here.

10 July 2021, 06:55 AM	#6
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	So, while I’d never wear it either, I think a matte white would be the perfect “look” for that watch. Deep red, too. Light brown ostrich could work as well. Don’t go rubber, as others have said. If you want synthetic perhaps there’s a textile strap that would work?

10 July 2021, 08:19 AM	#7
Watchdoyouwant? "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: My office. Posts: 410	Let me propose something different: The presidential bracelet on the day data is something special and quintessential to the watch. Kind of like the red stitching on a baseball. I'd though have the bracelet repaired since it's looking stretched. What I'd do instead is a dial swap to a lighter, more sporty face and a hands swap to lumed hands. The world is your oyster in that regard.

10 July 2021, 08:57 AM	#13
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Black canvas, possibly?

14 July 2021, 08:08 AM	#16
Time-After-Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	Since a few of you suggested I have the bracelet "repaired".... Do I need to bring it to an AD? Or can I bring it to a reputable watch place like Feldmar (If you are in LA)? Does the cost of service with an AD make sense?

14 July 2021, 09:33 AM	#21
johnorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: all of them Posts: 1,259	leather is the only suitable option for than one, IMO __________________ Rolex Sub 116613LB; Rolex DJ azzurro blue; Omega Worldtimer; Omega Plant Ocean 42 black; Breitling Superocean Heritage blue/rose gold; Tudor Black Bay ETA blue

14 July 2021, 10:23 AM	#22
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	Get something custom. There are lots of options, I’ve had excellent experience with combat-straps.com.

14 July 2021, 11:50 AM	#24
dawalsh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Midwest Posts: 364	Your watch is so beautiful. Start wearing it in and around the house, you’ll love how it wear and feel. Stunning watch.

14 July 2021, 11:58 AM	#26
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 786	Only one way to go IMO: black unlined shell cordovan. Let it be what it is, which is a stone cold killer dress watch you can wear with a suit or jeans and a t-shirt. I believe yours is a 20mm. Onyx datejust for reference: 1975 Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 In Yellow Gold With Black Onyx Dial

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