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Old 12 August 2011, 02:35 AM   #1
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My late grandfather's 40's Lanco Swiss watch got a makeover last night. I put a Brown Crocodile Leather Strap with gold buckle on it! It looks amazing. Gives the watch a totally different look! Feel great too! It used to be on a gold metal stretch band. Here's some pics.
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Old 12 August 2011, 06:10 AM   #2
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Old 12 August 2011, 06:40 AM   #3
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Thanks mate! I still can't believe it's the same watch!

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Old 12 August 2011, 01:05 PM   #4
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Beautiful! It fits you really well and has a value beyond money.
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Old 12 August 2011, 01:30 PM   #5
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Old 12 August 2011, 01:40 PM   #6
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Old 12 August 2011, 01:58 PM   #7
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I think the strap makes a world of difference. Very nice.
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Old 12 August 2011, 11:12 PM   #8
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Awesome color band!!! I like the look!
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Old 12 August 2011, 11:28 PM   #9
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I think the strap makes a world of difference. Very nice.
Thanks mates! Yes it does for sure! My dad said as soon as he saw the the watch (being his father's watch) "Your grandfather would be proud".
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Old 12 August 2011, 11:31 PM   #10
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That band is a great touch; transformed the piece into a totally different, classy look.
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Old 12 August 2011, 11:48 PM   #11
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That band is a great touch; transformed the piece into a totally different, classy look.
Yes for sure! It'll defiantly be on my wrist more often now!!!
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Old 13 August 2011, 12:44 AM   #12
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The strap really makes the watch. Well done.
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Old 13 August 2011, 01:24 AM   #13
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Old 13 August 2011, 03:42 AM   #14
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Very nice Adam!
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Old 13 August 2011, 03:45 AM   #15
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Old 13 August 2011, 03:51 AM   #16
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The new strap makes a world of difference. That looks awesome Be careful, straps can be addictive
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Old 13 August 2011, 06:17 AM   #17
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Thanks mate! Yes it does make a really big difference. I think I'm staying with this strap for a long time!
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Old 15 August 2011, 06:44 AM   #18
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It looks great and I especially like the history behind it too!

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Old 15 August 2011, 07:16 AM   #19
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Old 15 August 2011, 10:55 AM   #20
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YEs, that totally changed that watch. It was very nice before, but it really made it a more modern dress piece. Enjoy it!
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Old 15 August 2011, 11:37 AM   #21
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YEs, that totally changed that watch. It was very nice before, but it really made it a more modern dress piece. Enjoy it!
Thanks mate, I'll enjoy it for as long as I possibly can! It will most likely need a service in the near future. But, it doesn't run fast, doesn't run slow. Just right.
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Old 16 August 2011, 01:06 AM   #22
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Where did you get the strap?
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Old 16 August 2011, 01:14 AM   #23
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At Sears!!
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Old 25 September 2011, 02:49 PM   #24
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Gold watch with a brown band, what a great combination!
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Old 25 September 2011, 03:23 PM   #25
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The watch looks really nice with the brown leather
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Old 25 September 2011, 05:03 PM   #26
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Looks great!!!! Can't bean a family heirloom!!!
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Old 26 September 2011, 04:32 AM   #27
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looks absolutely stunning on the new strap...lovely watch with a great history
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Old 26 September 2011, 04:55 AM   #28
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Thanks everyone! I'm wearing it today!
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Old 20 October 2011, 04:12 AM   #29
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A strap change can make a huge difference. It looks great!
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Old 20 October 2011, 07:55 AM   #30
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