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bluemartinifan · 31 October 2011, 12:36 AM

Hi All!
A few weeks ago I sought your advice to buy a black or brown hand made vintage leather nato from Peter Gunny. Of course you said BOTH!!!
I went for black - and after 3 days of wear:
It's nice to give the 93150 a rest and have a different look - it feels like a different watch without spending for one.
Peter Gunny is quality, easy to deal with and fast (about 2.5 weeks). I would buy from him again. I paid $75 + an extra $20 for priority shipping to the US. I may try a cheaper alternative for my next strap - but I am pleased with the quality and my experience with Gunny.

This is new leather, conditioned to look vintage - he pulled it off.
I did not want "left over tail" folded at the end - so I asked him to make it with just enough "tail" to fit under the 12:00 keeper - he did well!
Hardware is brushed and matches well with the case.
I wanted a thin, hi quality leather to reduce bulkiness - it is about 1.8 mm thick and feels great on my wrist.
Only issues (not significant but worth pointing out) are the double strap under the caseback makes the watch sit a little high and wide on the wrist - and if you have a superdome - the overall look is higher - but having a superdome is a good problem to have

I am glad I went with the black and would do business with Gunny again. I will consider brown for my next nato.
Have a great football Sunday!
Russ

YetiBiker · 31 October 2011, 12:58 AM

Looks super Russ. Well done!

HL65 · 31 October 2011, 01:02 AM

Very nice Russ!!! Vijay my man--good to see you!!!

gregmoeck · 31 October 2011, 01:04 AM

I ordered a gunny strap last week. I got the padded one, I will post a pic when it comes in next month

matt4hand · 31 October 2011, 01:04 AM

I think I know what I am about to order!
Very nice and thanks for the write up!

Beaumont Miller II · 31 October 2011, 04:26 AM

Thanks for the report on the Gunny Strap. The distressed black/grey looks great. I can't wait to see what the brown looks like.

RC2 · 31 October 2011, 05:11 AM

Russ, nice vintage look!

jhupp · 31 October 2011, 06:03 AM

Wow, awesome look!!

skyedog · 31 October 2011, 07:25 AM

looking good!

springer · 31 October 2011, 10:05 AM

Nice strap Russ. Now, what's up with the Sinn?

bluemartinifan · 31 October 2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Nice strap Russ. Now, what's up with the Sinn?

Passing on the Sinn John. He is referring to a very interesting Sinn for sale (ending today) - 40 pieces were issued to to the GSG9 German Anti Terrorist unit. I thought about it hard. Interesting opportunity here to own a watch with 8 years of GSG9 training and ops history.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinn-EZM2-wa...#ht_817wt_1059

yannis · 31 October 2011, 10:11 AM

Looks good Russ!!

Michael M. · 31 October 2011, 10:25 AM

Looking good Russ. Nice 5513 Meters First!!!!

31 October 2011, 12:36 AM	#1
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Gunny Strap now on my 5513 Hi All! A few weeks ago I sought your advice to buy a black or brown hand made vintage leather nato from Peter Gunny. Of course you said BOTH!!! I went for black - and after 3 days of wear: It's nice to give the 93150 a rest and have a different look - it feels like a different watch without spending for one. Peter Gunny is quality, easy to deal with and fast (about 2.5 weeks). I would buy from him again. I paid $75 + an extra $20 for priority shipping to the US. I may try a cheaper alternative for my next strap - but I am pleased with the quality and my experience with Gunny. This is new leather, conditioned to look vintage - he pulled it off. I did not want "left over tail" folded at the end - so I asked him to make it with just enough "tail" to fit under the 12:00 keeper - he did well! Hardware is brushed and matches well with the case. I wanted a thin, hi quality leather to reduce bulkiness - it is about 1.8 mm thick and feels great on my wrist. Only issues (not significant but worth pointing out) are the double strap under the caseback makes the watch sit a little high and wide on the wrist - and if you have a superdome - the overall look is higher - but having a superdome is a good problem to have I am glad I went with the black and would do business with Gunny again. I will consider brown for my next nato. Have a great football Sunday! Russ Attached Images

31 October 2011, 01:02 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very nice Russ!!! Vijay my man--good to see you!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 October 2011, 04:26 AM	#6
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Thanks for the report on the Gunny Strap. The distressed black/grey looks great. I can't wait to see what the brown looks like. __________________

31 October 2011, 05:11 AM	#7
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Russ, nice vintage look! __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

31 October 2011, 10:05 AM	#10
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Nice strap Russ. Now, what's up with the Sinn? __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

31 October 2011, 12:58 AM	#2
YetiBiker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Vijay Location: Louisiana, USA Watch: ..sure, why not? Posts: 368	Looks super Russ. Well done!

31 October 2011, 01:04 AM	#4
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	I ordered a gunny strap last week. I got the padded one, I will post a pic when it comes in next month

31 October 2011, 01:04 AM	#5
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	I think I know what I am about to order! Very nice and thanks for the write up!

31 October 2011, 06:03 AM	#8
jhupp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ / PA / FL Watch: Exp 1 and 2 Posts: 284	Wow, awesome look!!

31 October 2011, 07:25 AM	#9
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	looking good!

31 October 2011, 10:11 AM	#12
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Looks good Russ!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

31 October 2011, 10:25 AM	#13
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looking good Russ. Nice 5513 Meters First!!!!

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