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11 March 2007, 03:56 AM
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Non- original straps
Do any of you put leather straps on a watch which are not from the manufacturer of that watch?
Case in point - I have a black dial Tag Heuer Carrera which comes on a steel bracelet. I can't help thinking how great it would look on a black calf strap. However, the only one that TH puts out for this watch is a sporty kind of black strap with large round holes and buckle, costing $250. I don't really care for it. Any thoughts? Larry |
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11 March 2007, 03:58 AM
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NEVER! I stick with the original bracelets only!!
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11 March 2007, 04:15 AM
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As a Panerai owner I already have quite a few aftermarket straps and they are generally better than any OEM one IMHO of course comfort is the main objective I believe as well as good looks!!!
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11 March 2007, 04:30 AM
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IMHO i think the OEM straps and bracelets just look right [unless cost is a consideration] "Panerai is the exception" with a market producing straps specifically for and part of "The Experience" and cult
steve
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11 March 2007, 05:12 AM
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I say put on whatever strap you like and wear it loud and proud!!!!!!
Its your watch do what ever you want with it and dont worry about the rest of the world, we will keep on complaining no matter what.... |
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11 March 2007, 05:16 AM
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How about on a non-"cult" watch... I've got a Glycine w/ orange dial. It came with an orange strap, which I wore for a while. THEN I put on a jet-black leather strap and it is now an OMG look! I love it, wear it all the time now.
Can't wait for Halloween... Larry. |
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11 March 2007, 05:18 AM
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11 March 2007, 05:20 AM
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11 March 2007, 05:26 AM
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11 March 2007, 05:52 AM
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I say add any band you like. You deserve it.
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11 March 2007, 06:02 AM
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11 March 2007, 06:05 AM
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11 March 2007, 06:24 AM
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11 March 2007, 10:38 AM
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13 March 2007, 03:23 AM
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Most aftermarket straps are just as good or even better than the real straps you buy from the watch manufacturer.
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