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Formulansx · 6 December 2013, 01:45 PM

I seem to be working very hard to find exactly the band I want and retain a signed 16mm buckle that I have picked up. If I said screw it and just went with an 18mm buckle from the band manufacturer, my life would be easy. How much value does TRF place on Rolex signed buckles? I'm thinking I'm working too hard here.

Dan Pierce · 6 December 2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

I seem to be working very hard to find exactly the band I want and retain a signed 16mm buckle that I have picked up. If I said screw it and just went with an 18mm buckle from the band manufacturer, my life would be easy. How much value does TRF place on Rolex signed buckles? I'm thinking I'm working too hard here.

I've done both. Depends on the strap.

The 16mm buckle does limit your choices but the choices are still pretty nice.

dP

Laszlo · 6 December 2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've done both. Depends on the strap.

The 16mm buckle does limit your choices but the choices are still pretty nice.

dP

That black perforated strap is amazing looking.

Dan Pierce · 6 December 2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

That black perforated strap is amazing looking.

Thanks!

That's a rubber lined Hirsch Golfer.

dP

Laszlo · 6 December 2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks!

That's a rubber lined Hirsch Golfer.

dP

It's amazing. Nicest band I've seen and works flawlessly on that piece.

Cc1966 · 7 December 2013, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

It's amazing. Nicest band I've seen and works flawlessly on that piece.

I agree, it looks OEM!

rmfnla · 7 December 2013, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

I seem to be working very hard to find exactly the band I want and retain a signed 16mm buckle that I have picked up. If I said screw it and just went with an 18mm buckle from the band manufacturer, my life would be easy. How much value does TRF place on Rolex signed buckles? I'm thinking I'm working too hard here.

I'd put on what you want and not worry so much about what others think, even TRF...

Tools · 7 December 2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

I seem to be working very hard to find exactly the band I want and retain a signed 16mm buckle that I have picked up. If I said screw it and just went with an 18mm buckle from the band manufacturer, my life would be easy. How much value does TRF place on Rolex signed buckles? I'm thinking I'm working too hard here.

Yes, you are working too hard... Nobody on TRF is likely to see your buckle or comment on it.. Put on what you want, not what you may think that others may like..

roger0770 · 7 December 2013, 08:30 AM

It's nice, but not necessary. I wear what looks good, and it makes me happy.

Formulansx · 7 December 2013, 02:55 PM

I think I've found what I'm looking for. I ordered a navy blue Hirsch London strap today. I had a navy blue strap come in yesterday that I had ordered but it just wasn't the right color. The Hirsch is almost twice as much as the other strap but I'm pretty sure it's the band I'm looking for. One of the only bands I can find with a taper from 20mm to 16mm in navy blue even though they don't tell you this immediately in the descriptions. I emailed rios1931 about a strap that kilyung suggested but they never wrote me back. I'll post pics when the hirsch comes in. I'll be sure to leave the buckle out of it.

Touring · 8 December 2013, 02:23 AM

You'd pay a little more, but I thought that one could order custom Hirsch straps.

Formulansx · 8 December 2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Touring

You'd pay a little more, but I thought that one could order custom Hirsch straps.

This is true but I'm not entirely sure I'm going down the right road by going with a navy strap on YG with a white dial just yet. I can still return the strap if it doesn't look right. If I go with a custom band I'm stuck if the color is not right for the watch. Also I've been told the wait is about 12 weeks or so. I don't think I have that kind of patience.

Formulansx · 8 December 2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've done both. Depends on the strap.

The 16mm buckle does limit your choices but the choices are still pretty nice.

dP

BTW Dan you have an awesome collection!

77T · 8 December 2013, 02:33 PM

There are many bespoke handcrafted straps made to your specs. The original Rolex buckle has more value than other generics.

Dan Pierce · 8 December 2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Formulansx

BTW Dan you have an awesome collection!

Thanks!

dP

Cesium133 · 8 December 2013, 11:35 PM

Are all Rolex buckles 16mm? Or can you source another one at 18mm-20mm to widen your strap options? Sounds like you may have already found you strap, just curious if larger buckles are an option.

Dan Pierce · 9 December 2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cesium133

Are all Rolex buckles 16mm? Or can you source another one at 18mm-20mm to widen your strap options? Sounds like you may have already found you strap, just curious if larger buckles are an option.

16mm.
dP

6 December 2013, 01:45 PM	#1
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Thoughts on signed buckles and leather bands I seem to be working very hard to find exactly the band I want and retain a signed 16mm buckle that I have picked up. If I said screw it and just went with an 18mm buckle from the band manufacturer, my life would be easy. How much value does TRF place on Rolex signed buckles? I'm thinking I'm working too hard here. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

7 December 2013, 02:55 PM	#10
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	I think I've found what I'm looking for. I ordered a navy blue Hirsch London strap today. I had a navy blue strap come in yesterday that I had ordered but it just wasn't the right color. The Hirsch is almost twice as much as the other strap but I'm pretty sure it's the band I'm looking for. One of the only bands I can find with a taper from 20mm to 16mm in navy blue even though they don't tell you this immediately in the descriptions. I emailed rios1931 about a strap that kilyung suggested but they never wrote me back. I'll post pics when the hirsch comes in. I'll be sure to leave the buckle out of it. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

8 December 2013, 02:33 PM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	There are many bespoke handcrafted straps made to your specs. The original Rolex buckle has more value than other generics. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 December 2013, 08:30 AM	#9
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	It's nice, but not necessary. I wear what looks good, and it makes me happy.

8 December 2013, 02:23 AM	#11
Touring 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,243	You'd pay a little more, but I thought that one could order custom Hirsch straps.

8 December 2013, 11:35 PM	#16
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Are all Rolex buckles 16mm? Or can you source another one at 18mm-20mm to widen your strap options? Sounds like you may have already found you strap, just curious if larger buckles are an option.

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