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Old 18 July 2017, 08:04 AM   #1
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New Shoes for the 16570 Polar
Got this idea from Adam. So I hopped onto WatchGecko and ordered their traditional leather with red stitching. I am very pleased!

One consideration: The tops of the strap where the spring bars go in, they will rub up against the case. The marks will be quite apparent at first but will patina nicely with some leather care. (I have had this issue with other straps)
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Old 18 July 2017, 08:44 AM   #2
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Rob, that looks great. I'm partial to Zulus, but you've started me thinking about leather.
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Old 18 July 2017, 09:32 AM   #3
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Rob,

I really like that, I have my polar on either a leather or canvas NATO, but I really like that strap....which color was that?

I hopped over to Watch Gecko the other day after reading Adam's post as well.
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Old 18 July 2017, 09:38 AM   #4
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Old 18 July 2017, 10:06 AM   #5
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Nice strap! Did you also consider a rubber strap?


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Old 18 July 2017, 10:41 AM   #6
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[QUOTE=tomilg;7762405]Rob,
I really like that, I have my polar on either a leather or canvas NATO, but I really like that strap....which color was that?QUOTE]

I'm very happy with it. It's the simple Italian Light Brown with red stitching.
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Old 18 July 2017, 10:43 AM   #7
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Nice strap! Did you also consider a rubber strap?


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I have a Hirsch rubber strap but haven't pulled the trigger on one of theirs. They do look nice though. I like the classic look of them.
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Old 18 July 2017, 10:44 AM   #8
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Looks great Rob. Good choice
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Old 18 July 2017, 12:23 PM   #9
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Looks great Rob. Good choice
You listened to Adam and got off with just buying a strap? You're lucky, every time I follow him it cost me a watch. My wife made me block him on the forum.

Great looking strap!
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Old 18 July 2017, 12:36 PM   #10
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Looks good Rob. I have a couple similar straps from Artisan Strap Co. love how flexible and comfortable they are to wear.



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Old 18 July 2017, 12:38 PM   #11
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You listened to Adam and got off with just buying a strap? You're lucky, every time I follow him it cost me a watch. My wife made me block him on the forum.

Great looking strap!
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Old 18 July 2017, 01:09 PM   #12
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Looks great Rob. Good choice
Thanks, Adam! I follow great taste when I see it!
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Old 18 July 2017, 03:11 PM   #13
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Old 18 July 2017, 03:12 PM   #14
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Looks good!
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Old 18 July 2017, 03:57 PM   #15
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Great choice! It really makes the white dial pop!
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Old 18 July 2017, 03:57 PM   #16
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love the contrast!
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Old 18 July 2017, 11:39 PM   #17
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I love all the strap options for the ExpII. However, my first choice would be a Everest or Rubber B.
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Old 18 July 2017, 11:59 PM   #18
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I think the polar explorer is a great on leather
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Old 19 July 2017, 01:51 AM   #19
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Nice strap!
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Old 20 July 2017, 12:16 AM   #20
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Looking good
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