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Cru Jones · 17 January 2013, 03:17 AM

after seeing some amazing pix and reading up on john's website, i decided to take the highway to the danger zone.

after a few weeks of patiently waiting, the strap just arrived, and the craftsmanship seems exemplary, the color is perfect, the smells are wonderful and the feel of the strap is extraordinary. this really is on another level from my other straps, OEM included (we'll see how it ages, though).

john takes the time to work with you to find the exact specs you want and he seems to be a great guy. the level of customization is really cool.

after much back and forth, i ended up with tobacco alligator, hand antiquing, chocolate linen stitching, kangaroo lining, one fixed and one loose keeper, padding at the lugs, regular unbranded pre-V screw-in polished buckle and tubes. that's what worked for me, but, the combinations are seemingly limitless.

extra bonus: gummy bears!

here are some pix.....

thanks for looking.

malik713 · 17 January 2013, 03:47 AM

Sweet. D9 looks the best.

mfer · 17 January 2013, 05:25 AM

Looks good Cru. Looks firm.

drchuck72 · 17 January 2013, 05:56 AM

Stunning!

Travelller · 17 January 2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

...i ended up with tobacco alligator, hand antiquing, chocolate linen stitching, kangaroo lining, one fixed and one loose keeper, padding at the lugs, regular unbranded pre-V screw-in polished buckle and tubes...

Wow, great combination of materials and colors - just look at the results!!! Congratulations, having a custom D9 is indeed a big treat for you and your PAM!

Thanks for the eye candy too

nick c · 17 January 2013, 12:41 PM

Congrats

DoxaDavid · 17 January 2013, 01:03 PM

Very nice!

HDHNTER · 17 January 2013, 02:46 PM

That's looks really good, congrats!

luchiong · 17 January 2013, 03:16 PM

Amazing color!! Looks great on a PAM!

Cru Jones · 18 January 2013, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malik713

Sweet. D9 looks the best.

the "best"? dunno....but, he's really, really good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Looks good Cru. Looks firm.

actually, no, not at all. the strap does have some "form", but, that's from the padding. the leather itself is so incredibly butter soft and smells good. like no other strap i've felt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Wow, great combination of materials and colors - just look at the results!!! Congratulations, having a custom D9 is indeed a big treat for you and your PAM!

Thanks for the eye candy too

yeah, a treat for sure, but, the watch deserves it!

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Originally Posted by drchuck72

Stunning!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Very nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDHNTER

That's looks really good, congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by luchiong

Amazing color!! Looks great on a PAM!

thanks guys.

Passionata · 18 January 2013, 04:16 AM

What a great colour

Best
George

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Cru Jones · 18 January 2013, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

What a great colour

Best
George

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thanks!

the antiquing process adds to the overall look, i think. the strap is buttery smooth and new, but, it has the look of something that's been around the block. exactly what i was looking for with this strap.

HL65 · 18 January 2013, 09:07 AM

Looks nice Cru! Cheers,

Cru Jones · 18 January 2013, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Looks nice Cru! Cheers,

thanks, ken!

iDuc · 18 January 2013, 10:41 PM

Sweet strap... currently waiting on my D9 ammo :)

PanosI · 18 January 2013, 10:55 PM

Great strap, Cru

Matches perfect with the lume

dddrees · 18 January 2013, 11:01 PM

That's great looking strap Cru.

robin hood · 27 January 2013, 03:09 PM

WOW!! The strap is a scene stealer. Beautiful.

Psmith · 27 January 2013, 05:30 PM

Congrats - looks great

Cru Jones · 27 January 2013, 08:04 PM

guys, thanks. It's easily a top two or three strap in my collection. Great look, craftsmanship and feel.

bcacncnc · 28 January 2013, 12:09 PM

Lovely colour and croc pattern! But just one thing - and don't take this the wrong way Cru, the keepers seem to look a little more "matching" with the OEMs. Enjoy!

17 January 2013, 03:17 AM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	kenny loggins made me do it --- new strap ! after seeing some amazing pix and reading up on john's website, i decided to take the highway to the danger zone. after a few weeks of patiently waiting, the strap just arrived, and the craftsmanship seems exemplary, the color is perfect, the smells are wonderful and the feel of the strap is extraordinary. this really is on another level from my other straps, OEM included (we'll see how it ages, though). john takes the time to work with you to find the exact specs you want and he seems to be a great guy. the level of customization is really cool. after much back and forth, i ended up with tobacco alligator, hand antiquing, chocolate linen stitching, kangaroo lining, one fixed and one loose keeper, padding at the lugs, regular unbranded pre-V screw-in polished buckle and tubes. that's what worked for me, but, the combinations are seemingly limitless. extra bonus: gummy bears! here are some pix..... thanks for looking.

17 January 2013, 03:47 AM	#2
malik713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Sugarland,TX Watch: PAM 111 Posts: 165	Sweet. D9 looks the best. __________________ ____________________________ Panerai 1316 Panerai 1223

17 January 2013, 05:25 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Looks good Cru. Looks firm. __________________ member#3242

17 January 2013, 05:56 AM	#4
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	Stunning! __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

17 January 2013, 01:03 PM	#7
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Very nice! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

17 January 2013, 12:41 PM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

17 January 2013, 02:46 PM	#8
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	That's looks really good, congrats!

17 January 2013, 03:16 PM	#9
luchiong "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: TW Watch: 116660 Posts: 98	Amazing color!! Looks great on a PAM! __________________ ------------------------------------------- Because it's there Jeff

18 January 2013, 04:16 AM	#11
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	What a great colour Best George Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

18 January 2013, 09:07 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,004	Looks nice Cru! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 January 2013, 10:41 PM	#15
iDuc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Netherlands Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 37	Sweet strap... currently waiting on my D9 ammo :)

18 January 2013, 10:55 PM	#16
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Great strap, Cru Matches perfect with the lume

18 January 2013, 11:01 PM	#17
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	That's great looking strap Cru. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 January 2013, 03:09 PM	#18
robin hood "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Chuck Location: Kentucky Posts: 27	WOW!! The strap is a scene stealer. Beautiful.

27 January 2013, 05:30 PM	#19
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats - looks great __________________

27 January 2013, 08:04 PM	#20
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	guys, thanks. It's easily a top two or three strap in my collection. Great look, craftsmanship and feel.

28 January 2013, 12:09 PM	#21
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Lovely colour and croc pattern! But just one thing - and don't take this the wrong way Cru, the keepers seem to look a little more "matching" with the OEMs. Enjoy! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

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