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dman · 4 October 2005, 01:50 PM

...and I was bored so I decided to darken and distress one of my straps. I was going after the vintage look and I am quite pleased with the results. I am wearing the strap as I type. It is super soft and very comfortable.
The light tan strap in the back in the project.

Here is the first stage, some baseball glove oil, a few seconds in the microwave and overnight to dry. Still not dark enough to really go with.

After drying it was ready so I got a bit a sandpaper, then more oil and finally a coat of mink oil to seal and waterproof it. The finished product, VIOLA. It is now an instant favorite of my collection. It is amazing what I do when I am bored, maybe I should start drinking again.

JJ Irani · 4 October 2005, 04:28 PM

I think it's now time for an original SS bracelet, Daren. That should just about complete and compliment the entire ensemble.

JJ

padi56 · 4 October 2005, 05:06 PM

Nice pictures Daren but IMO even Panerai dont look right crown
down,for taking picture .

Seadweller · 4 October 2005, 05:07 PM

Daren, I love those Pams and the straps. One day....one day...

padi56 · 4 October 2005, 05:07 PM

Nice pictures Daren but IMO even Panerai dont look right crown
down,for taking pictures,I like the strap .

BruceS · 4 October 2005, 08:08 PM

Good job Daren. I like it! Excellent pics too mate. You're getting good

4 October 2005, 08:57 PM

Hey Daren, that strap looks really sweet after your work on it - much improved! Great job!

dman · 4 October 2005, 11:44 PM

Thanks alot guys, appreciate the kind words. I really do like this strap and I forsee it getting alot of playing time, although I do have a couple more coming in this week.

Good to see you Bruce and JJ, these watches look good on bracelets but are meant to be worn on straps, MHO.

SLRdude · 5 October 2005, 12:20 AM

I like picture number 3.
It looks like a snake. Or something.

5 October 2005, 01:55 AM

Daren, good job and great pix.

Funny... there is a HUGE difference between owning a Rolex and owning a Panny. Most Rolex owners (myself included) want to ensure the thing stays as pristine as possible. Yet Panny owners will go out of their way to um... modify their straps to look worn and patinaed (while trying to keep the highly polished case as pristine as possible).

Just a funny observation.

4 October 2005, 01:50 PM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	So Andie and Dylan were out of town....(Modem Burner) ...and I was bored so I decided to darken and distress one of my straps. I was going after the vintage look and I am quite pleased with the results. I am wearing the strap as I type. It is super soft and very comfortable. The light tan strap in the back in the project. Here is the first stage, some baseball glove oil, a few seconds in the microwave and overnight to dry. Still not dark enough to really go with. After drying it was ready so I got a bit a sandpaper, then more oil and finally a coat of mink oil to seal and waterproof it. The finished product, VIOLA. It is now an instant favorite of my collection. It is amazing what I do when I am bored, maybe I should start drinking again. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 October 2005, 04:28 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I think it's now time for an original SS bracelet, Daren. That should just about complete and compliment the entire ensemble. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 October 2005, 05:06 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Nice pictures Daren but IMO even Panerai dont look right crown down,for taking picture . __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 October 2005, 05:07 PM	#4
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	Daren, I love those Pams and the straps. One day....one day... __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

4 October 2005, 05:07 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Nice pictures Daren but IMO even Panerai dont look right crown down,for taking pictures,I like the strap . __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 October 2005, 08:08 PM	#6
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Good job Daren. I like it! Excellent pics too mate. You're getting good

4 October 2005, 08:57 PM	#7
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Daren, that strap looks really sweet after your work on it - much improved! Great job!

4 October 2005, 11:44 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks alot guys, appreciate the kind words. I really do like this strap and I forsee it getting alot of playing time, although I do have a couple more coming in this week. Good to see you Bruce and JJ, these watches look good on bracelets but are meant to be worn on straps, MHO. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 October 2005, 12:20 AM	#9
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Good Job! I like picture number 3. It looks like a snake. Or something. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

5 October 2005, 01:55 AM	#10
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Daren, good job and great pix. Funny... there is a HUGE difference between owning a Rolex and owning a Panny. Most Rolex owners (myself included) want to ensure the thing stays as pristine as possible. Yet Panny owners will go out of their way to um... modify their straps to look worn and patinaed (while trying to keep the highly polished case as pristine as possible). Just a funny observation.

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