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Racer X · 19 June 2011, 12:28 PM

Hey all,

Decided to change things up and try some new straps for my 1680s. I really like them so I thought I'd post in case anyone is looking for leather. The strap on the red sub is calfskin and the strap on the gold sub is alligator skin. Both straps are "padded" and therefore have a thickness that seems appropriate for the chunky 1680 case. I also like the look of the course stitching, which prevents the straps from looking too dressy. I purchased both straps from watchbandworld.com. Their customer service is a bit lacking (they called to clarify my order three times), but I am happy with the workmanship. I also bought a black with red stitching strap for the red sub and a black alligator strap for the gold sub.

Cheers

HL65 · 19 June 2011, 12:31 PM

Very cool Dave! I like them!!

Rickster · 19 June 2011, 12:32 PM

looks great! Sporty but dressy. Great for every day use

cruvon · 19 June 2011, 12:33 PM

They really standout in a good way, well done. Would also love to see the one with the red stiches on the red sub.

Michael M. · 19 June 2011, 12:42 PM

Very nice duo, lovely straps! Love the 1680/8!!

drockadam · 19 June 2011, 02:52 PM

The gold 1680 looks amazing with the brown leather strap!

dalip · 19 June 2011, 03:06 PM

They both look made for those straps...very, very nice

sleddog · 19 June 2011, 04:27 PM

They work very well Dave....

I'm interested to see the black with red stitching!

johnbeth · 19 June 2011, 04:44 PM

They look great!

PhilM · 19 June 2011, 05:18 PM

The gold on brown really does work

adt · 19 June 2011, 06:49 PM

Very nice!

apeogre · 19 June 2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

The gold 1680 looks amazing with the brown leather strap!

+1 that is one classy 1680

KarlFr · 19 June 2011, 09:01 PM

Nice straps and great color choices!

dddrees · 19 June 2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

they work very well dave....

I'm interested to see the black with red stitching!

x2

RLX-lvr · 19 June 2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by apeogre

+1 that is one classy 1680

Yep, that combo is striking!

Super gold 1680. Just amazing.

Frogman4me · 19 June 2011, 10:54 PM

Wow Dave that is a great looking combo. I like the contrast white stitching it adds a sporty touch. I might have to stop with the bund strap and get one of these for my sub. Thanks for sharing.

lhanddds · 19 June 2011, 11:17 PM

Nice versatile duo Dave. It's hard to beat black with white stitching on a sub.

I wear straps more commonly in the winter, too hot in the south, as you know.

Racer X · 20 June 2011, 12:28 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. A few of you requested pics of the black/red strap, so I snapped a couple. I think I may prefer the white stitching (actually "ecru" stitching), but let me know what you think.

Chris B · 20 June 2011, 12:31 AM

Great pics Dave

Jason71 · 20 June 2011, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer X

Thanks for the responses guys. A few of you requested pics of the black/red strap, so I snapped a couple. I think I may prefer the white stitching (actually "ecru" stitching), but let me know what you think.

I prefer the RED stitching. That just looks VERY NICE

DiamondJack · 20 June 2011, 03:05 AM

The red looks very cool

I really like leather with stitching, pattern or colour of the leather accentuating the watch. Very individual and thanks for sharing

Check out the ABP website for examples of some amazing straps, everything from stingray to elephant!!!

Frogman4me · 20 June 2011, 04:29 AM

Its an MKI Red! It would look good on any strap even one made from chickens feet!

Racer X · 20 June 2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Its an MKI Red! It would look good on any strap even one made from chickens feet!

Haha, I'll have to keep an eye out for a chicken-feet strap.

DiamondJack · 20 June 2011, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Its an MKI Red! It would look good on any strap even one made from chickens feet!

Chicken's feet eh??? Mmmmnn have run that by ABP

But each to their own

19 June 2011, 12:28 PM	#1
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	1680s, strapped Hey all, Decided to change things up and try some new straps for my 1680s. I really like them so I thought I'd post in case anyone is looking for leather. The strap on the red sub is calfskin and the strap on the gold sub is alligator skin. Both straps are "padded" and therefore have a thickness that seems appropriate for the chunky 1680 case. I also like the look of the course stitching, which prevents the straps from looking too dressy. I purchased both straps from watchbandworld.com. Their customer service is a bit lacking (they called to clarify my order three times), but I am happy with the workmanship. I also bought a black with red stitching strap for the red sub and a black alligator strap for the gold sub. Cheers Attached Images

19 June 2011, 12:31 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,012	Very cool Dave! I like them!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 June 2011, 03:06 PM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	They both look made for those straps...very, very nice __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

19 June 2011, 04:27 PM	#8
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	They work very well Dave.... I'm interested to see the black with red stitching! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

20 June 2011, 12:28 AM	#18
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Thanks for the responses guys. A few of you requested pics of the black/red strap, so I snapped a couple. I think I may prefer the white stitching (actually "ecru" stitching), but let me know what you think. Attached Images

19 June 2011, 12:32 PM	#3
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	looks great! Sporty but dressy. Great for every day use

19 June 2011, 12:33 PM	#4
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	They really standout in a good way, well done. Would also love to see the one with the red stiches on the red sub.

19 June 2011, 12:42 PM	#5
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Very nice duo, lovely straps! Love the 1680/8!!

19 June 2011, 02:52 PM	#6
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	The gold 1680 looks amazing with the brown leather strap!

19 June 2011, 04:44 PM	#9
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	They look great!

19 June 2011, 05:18 PM	#10
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	The gold on brown really does work

19 June 2011, 06:49 PM	#11
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	Very nice!

19 June 2011, 09:01 PM	#13
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Nice straps and great color choices!

19 June 2011, 10:54 PM	#16
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Wow Dave that is a great looking combo. I like the contrast white stitching it adds a sporty touch. I might have to stop with the bund strap and get one of these for my sub. Thanks for sharing.

19 June 2011, 11:17 PM	#17
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Nice versatile duo Dave. It's hard to beat black with white stitching on a sub. I wear straps more commonly in the winter, too hot in the south, as you know.

20 June 2011, 12:31 AM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics Dave

20 June 2011, 03:05 AM	#21
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	The red looks very cool I really like leather with stitching, pattern or colour of the leather accentuating the watch. Very individual and thanks for sharing Check out the ABP website for examples of some amazing straps, everything from stingray to elephant!!!

20 June 2011, 04:29 AM	#22
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Its an MKI Red! It would look good on any strap even one made from chickens feet!

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