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Old 19 June 2011, 12:28 PM   #1
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1680s, strapped

Hey all,

Decided to change things up and try some new straps for my 1680s. I really like them so I thought I'd post in case anyone is looking for leather. The strap on the red sub is calfskin and the strap on the gold sub is alligator skin. Both straps are "padded" and therefore have a thickness that seems appropriate for the chunky 1680 case. I also like the look of the course stitching, which prevents the straps from looking too dressy. I purchased both straps from watchbandworld.com. Their customer service is a bit lacking (they called to clarify my order three times), but I am happy with the workmanship. I also bought a black with red stitching strap for the red sub and a black alligator strap for the gold sub.


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Old 19 June 2011, 12:31 PM   #2
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Very cool Dave! I like them!!
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Old 19 June 2011, 12:32 PM   #3
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looks great! Sporty but dressy. Great for every day use
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Old 19 June 2011, 12:33 PM   #4
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They really standout in a good way, well done. Would also love to see the one with the red stiches on the red sub.
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Old 19 June 2011, 12:42 PM   #5
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Very nice duo, lovely straps! Love the 1680/8!!
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Old 19 June 2011, 02:52 PM   #6
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The gold 1680 looks amazing with the brown leather strap!
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Old 19 June 2011, 03:06 PM   #7
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They both look made for those straps...very, very nice
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Old 19 June 2011, 07:28 PM   #8
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The gold 1680 looks amazing with the brown leather strap!
+1 that is one classy 1680
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Old 19 June 2011, 10:48 PM   #9
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+1 that is one classy 1680
Yep, that combo is striking!

Super gold 1680. Just amazing.
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Old 19 June 2011, 04:27 PM   #10
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They work very well Dave....
I'm interested to see the black with red stitching!
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Old 19 June 2011, 09:03 PM   #11
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they work very well dave....
I'm interested to see the black with red stitching!
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Old 19 June 2011, 04:44 PM   #12
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They look great!
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Old 19 June 2011, 05:18 PM   #13
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The gold on brown really does work
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Old 19 June 2011, 06:49 PM   #14
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Old 19 June 2011, 09:01 PM   #15
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Nice straps and great color choices!
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Old 19 June 2011, 10:54 PM   #16
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Wow Dave that is a great looking combo. I like the contrast white stitching it adds a sporty touch. I might have to stop with the bund strap and get one of these for my sub. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 19 June 2011, 11:17 PM   #17
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Nice versatile duo Dave. It's hard to beat black with white stitching on a sub. I wear straps more commonly in the winter, too hot in the south, as you know.
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Old 20 June 2011, 12:28 AM   #18
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Thanks for the responses guys. A few of you requested pics of the black/red strap, so I snapped a couple. I think I may prefer the white stitching (actually "ecru" stitching), but let me know what you think.
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Old 20 June 2011, 02:43 AM   #19
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Thanks for the responses guys. A few of you requested pics of the black/red strap, so I snapped a couple. I think I may prefer the white stitching (actually "ecru" stitching), but let me know what you think.
I prefer the RED stitching. That just looks VERY NICE
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Old 20 June 2011, 12:31 AM   #20
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Old 20 June 2011, 03:05 AM   #21
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The red looks very cool

I really like leather with stitching, pattern or colour of the leather accentuating the watch. Very individual and thanks for sharing

Check out the ABP website for examples of some amazing straps, everything from stingray to elephant!!!
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Old 20 June 2011, 04:29 AM   #22
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Its an MKI Red! It would look good on any strap even one made from chickens feet!
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Old 20 June 2011, 05:35 AM   #23
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Its an MKI Red! It would look good on any strap even one made from chickens feet!
Haha, I'll have to keep an eye out for a chicken-feet strap.
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Old 20 June 2011, 05:47 AM   #24
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Its an MKI Red! It would look good on any strap even one made from chickens feet!
Chicken's feet eh??? Mmmmnn have run that by ABP But each to their own
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