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lawwailok · 5 January 2014, 06:34 PM

when i came to the dark side, i was aware that buying straps maybe a bad habit. i told myself i should not buy extra strap at one point. but on the same day i made the purchase of my first pam, i've already ordered the rubber strap and deploy buckle. and then after 2 weeks, my itch made me uncontrollably browsing through all strap vendors for a few days straight. ended up i made the first handmade strap order from Drew, Europelli. after a month of waiting, my strap finally delivered yesterday. Amazing is all i can say.

it is the Antique Maduro Calfskin from 1966. compare to the oem rubber and the stainless band came with the watch, this vintage strap really brings out a whole new character of the watch. love it! i guess this is going to be my new hobby now.

sorry about the big size picture, too lazy to resize them :p

Babolat · 5 January 2014, 10:26 PM

That's is one superb looking strap !!!

nick c · 6 January 2014, 01:01 AM

nauticajoe · 6 January 2014, 07:54 AM

Nice combo.

lapince · 29 January 2014, 01:07 PM

Very nice, i got myself 4 aftermarket straps, 2 of them waterproof leather, so appart from the rubber ones I have 5 nice ones, the alligator that comes with the 82 is really nice, the 233 and 28 OEM are really shit, anyways it seems to do it for me, don't have any desire or intention to buy any more

Cru Jones · 29 January 2014, 04:36 PM

Looks great!

It gets worse (lots and lots of straps) before it gets better (you find the ones you really like).

lawwailok · 5 January 2015, 07:44 PM

couple updates through the year...

traded the 050 to a 392. and bought a gator strap from Mican, which is a very nice strap. then in the meanwhile, surprised the wife a IWC as her bday gift, as usual, got her a nice strap from Drew, and then i saw the review from Paneraicentral and gave this Stoner strap a try from Pulcher, this Stoner is amazing! love the color!

Wife's on the Horween Natural Chromexcel from Drew, as always, Drew's craftsmanship is unbeatable!

392 on the 1966 Antique Maduro (my all time favorite)

the latest Stoner from Pulcher, unbelievable amazing color!

Cru Jones · 5 January 2015, 08:29 PM

very nice!!

PeteM · 9 January 2015, 06:48 AM

Nice mate...

I think the Fiddy styled case offers more options than the Bettarini type case...

But of course that in turn means more expense as the eye wanders... :)

SUBversive · 9 January 2015, 11:53 AM

Very nice. Have you checked gunny out?

lawwailok · 10 January 2015, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Very nice. Have you checked gunny out?

yes in fact i have a strap made from gunny. he makes good strap but IMO Drew still holding the top trophy in my book. his craftsmanship and quality just can't beat!

Psmith · 10 January 2015, 09:16 AM

Very nice

TopNotchChach · 10 January 2015, 10:52 AM

just bought two straps from the Firenze store. amazing. golf calf and original brown

5 January 2014, 06:34 PM	#1
lawwailok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Eric Location: Sacramento CA Watch: porn Posts: 40	The strap game has begun.... when i came to the dark side, i was aware that buying straps maybe a bad habit. i told myself i should not buy extra strap at one point. but on the same day i made the purchase of my first pam, i've already ordered the rubber strap and deploy buckle. and then after 2 weeks, my itch made me uncontrollably browsing through all strap vendors for a few days straight. ended up i made the first handmade strap order from Drew, Europelli. after a month of waiting, my strap finally delivered yesterday. Amazing is all i can say. it is the Antique Maduro Calfskin from 1966. compare to the oem rubber and the stainless band came with the watch, this vintage strap really brings out a whole new character of the watch. love it! i guess this is going to be my new hobby now. sorry about the big size picture, too lazy to resize them :p

10 January 2015, 09:16 AM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice __________________

5 January 2014, 10:26 PM	#2
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	That's is one superb looking strap !!!

6 January 2014, 01:01 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846

6 January 2014, 07:54 AM	#4
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice combo.

29 January 2014, 01:07 PM	#5
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Very nice, i got myself 4 aftermarket straps, 2 of them waterproof leather, so appart from the rubber ones I have 5 nice ones, the alligator that comes with the 82 is really nice, the 233 and 28 OEM are really shit, anyways it seems to do it for me, don't have any desire or intention to buy any more

29 January 2014, 04:36 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,294	Looks great! It gets worse (lots and lots of straps) before it gets better (you find the ones you really like).

5 January 2015, 07:44 PM	#7
lawwailok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Eric Location: Sacramento CA Watch: porn Posts: 40	couple updates through the year... traded the 050 to a 392. and bought a gator strap from Mican, which is a very nice strap. then in the meanwhile, surprised the wife a IWC as her bday gift, as usual, got her a nice strap from Drew, and then i saw the review from Paneraicentral and gave this Stoner strap a try from Pulcher, this Stoner is amazing! love the color! Wife's on the Horween Natural Chromexcel from Drew, as always, Drew's craftsmanship is unbeatable! 392 on the 1966 Antique Maduro (my all time favorite) the latest Stoner from Pulcher, unbelievable amazing color!

5 January 2015, 08:29 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,294	very nice!!

9 January 2015, 06:48 AM	#9
PeteM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Posts: 11	Nice mate... I think the Fiddy styled case offers more options than the Bettarini type case... But of course that in turn means more expense as the eye wanders... :)

9 January 2015, 11:53 AM	#10
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Very nice. Have you checked gunny out?

10 January 2015, 10:52 AM	#13
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	just bought two straps from the Firenze store. amazing. golf calf and original brown

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