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5 October 2006, 04:13 AM

Well boys, got my much anticipated Gabomagic strap and I have to say I really, really dig this one. The colour is fabulous and Gabo says the leather will 'tan' with age, much the way louis vuitton leather does.

Also note... given the 'retro' look of the strap, I've gone with a pre-V style buckle. I'm invested in it, so I'm giving it a real try.

Launch Mini · 5 October 2006, 04:21 AM

Looks great

I'm looking for one like that for my 210 Rad.
Is that rain I see? You move to Vancouver?

actually has been very nice here the last week or so

5 October 2006, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Looks great

I'm looking for one like that for my 210 Rad.
Is that rain I see? You move to Vancouver?

actually has been very nice here the last week or so

Thanks John. This is a stunning strap, IMHO, but brand new they are US$170 shipped.

Yep, rain... for the past two days. Feels like I've been living in Vancouver for about a month now. LOL

roadcarver · 5 October 2006, 04:34 AM

Been a wet October so far here in Toronto. Heck, there was even a bunch of thunderstorms that rolled in early this morning. Woke my lil one up at 6:30am.

Rockrolex · 5 October 2006, 04:53 AM

OMG, John. That strap makes that watch look almost normal sized.

5 October 2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

OMG, John. That strap makes that watch look almost normal sized.

Huh? It IS normal sized. LOL

mamas · 5 October 2006, 04:56 AM

nice strap! but for $170!!!! you can buy a wtach with that!!! lolololol :)

5 October 2006, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mamas

nice strap! but for $170!!!! you can buy a wtach with that!!! lolololol :)

I know... that's why I bought used. LOLOL

mailman · 5 October 2006, 09:02 AM

I like it Johnny but I am more a fan of black. Never been much into brown. Even with my clothes. I like your darker colored straps much better.

5 October 2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I like it Johnny but I am more a fan of black. Never been much into brown. Even with my clothes. I like your darker colored straps much better.

Paul, I thought the same thing when I started out. Now I'm not running out to buy all brown-based straps, but the tan is VERY historic and looks amazing on.

I find when you wear a Panny with a black strap, the case really gets punched in terms of looks. But when you put a tan strap on it, the black dial really punches.

But the best thing is... when I get tired of tan, I can put on black, blue, brown.... Options are a good thing. ;~)

dman · 5 October 2006, 12:29 PM

Vintage baby!! On any historic model, the tan/brown is the way to fly mate. Looks great and will get better with age!!

5 October 2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Vintage baby!! On any historic model, the tan/brown is the way to fly mate. Looks great and will get better with age!!

Thanks Daren. I'm totally digging this strap. I find as I wear the watch, my tastes have totally changed. I wanted more gator straps and only wanted dark colours like black and blue.

Now I rarely wear the gators and basically keep it to my MP6 (black calf) and the OEM tan. However the Gabo will definetly split duties with the MP6. The OEM 'gold' looks positively brown compared to the Gabo. Maybe I won't dunk the OEM in gasoline, afterall. LOLOL

Launch Mini · 5 October 2006, 01:02 PM

And I was just about to ship you a Pam113 with a custom chocolate brown strap

mailman · 5 October 2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Paul, I thought the same thing when I started out. Now I'm not running out to buy all brown-based straps, but the tan is VERY historic and looks amazing on.

I find when you wear a Panny with a black strap, the case really gets punched in terms of looks. But when you put a tan strap on it, the black dial really punches.

But the best thing is... when I get tired of tan, I can put on black, blue, brown.... Options are a good thing. ;~)

Hmmm, never thought of the dial sticking out more with the brown. Good point.

And yes, options are a wonderful thing

hutchman · 5 October 2006, 11:31 PM

Awesome strap!

I own a few and they are definately worth 170. They are entirely hand made. The stitching is perfectly straight and even! No machine strap could ever compete with a Gabo! IMO!

padi56 · 5 October 2006, 11:42 PM

Reminds me a bit of this one John.

madformac · 6 October 2006, 12:50 AM

Nice strap John. Looks built to last!

I'm getting a couple of straps made by Greg, hopefully later this month. I'll post pics when they arrive.

Southern Jessie · 6 October 2006, 03:12 AM

Yeah!!! Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! See how awesome your watch looks with a distressed tan strap?

Great buy, great look.....'nuff said!

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Well boys, got my much anticipated Gabomagic strap and I have to say I really, really dig this one. The colour is fabulous and Gabo says the leather will 'tan' with age, much the way louis vuitton leather does.

Also note... given the 'retro' look of the strap, I've gone with a pre-V style buckle. I'm invested in it, so I'm giving it a real try.

5 October 2006, 04:13 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Gabo has landed Well boys, got my much anticipated Gabomagic strap and I have to say I really, really dig this one. The colour is fabulous and Gabo says the leather will 'tan' with age, much the way louis vuitton leather does. Also note... given the 'retro' look of the strap, I've gone with a pre-V style buckle. I'm invested in it, so I'm giving it a real try.

5 October 2006, 04:21 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Looks great I'm looking for one like that for my 210 Rad. Is that rain I see? You move to Vancouver? actually has been very nice here the last week or so __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

5 October 2006, 04:34 AM	#4
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Been a wet October so far here in Toronto. Heck, there was even a bunch of thunderstorms that rolled in early this morning. Woke my lil one up at 6:30am. __________________ I'm just a cook...

5 October 2006, 04:53 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	OMG, John. That strap makes that watch look almost normal sized. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 October 2006, 09:02 AM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I like it Johnny but I am more a fan of black. Never been much into brown. Even with my clothes. I like your darker colored straps much better. __________________ JJ

5 October 2006, 04:56 AM	#7
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	nice strap! but for $170!!!! you can buy a wtach with that!!! lolololol :)

5 October 2006, 12:29 PM	#11
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Vintage baby!! On any historic model, the tan/brown is the way to fly mate. Looks great and will get better with age!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 October 2006, 01:02 PM	#13
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	And I was just about to ship you a Pam113 with a custom chocolate brown strap __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

5 October 2006, 11:31 PM	#15
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Awesome strap! I own a few and they are definately worth 170. They are entirely hand made. The stitching is perfectly straight and even! No machine strap could ever compete with a Gabo! IMO! __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett

5 October 2006, 11:42 PM	#16
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Reminds me a bit of this one John. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 October 2006, 12:50 AM	#17
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	Nice strap John. Looks built to last! I'm getting a couple of straps made by Greg, hopefully later this month. I'll post pics when they arrive.

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