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Cru Jones · 15 March 2012, 11:54 PM

not only another black bay thread, but, another black bay poll, too!

yes, obviously need to see them in the flesh, but, looking at the pix that are available, do you have a preference between the strap and the bracelet?

to me, the strap really goes well with the watch, but, it would definitely tip the watch to a very casual watch.....plus, it's a diver, so, bracelet makes more sense.....but, that strap is so fine looking......

(pix from hodinkee)

mikkemus23 · 15 March 2012, 11:57 PM

I would get it with the bracelet and then source a strap from somewhere else. There are many makers of very nice leather straps.

wantonebad · 15 March 2012, 11:58 PM

Options, options, options always keep them open, get both and a few others to add to your choices!

Al1988 · 16 March 2012, 12:02 AM

I'd probably get it with the bracelet and try and buy the leather band by itself if that were possible.

witch watch · 16 March 2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkemus23

I would get it with the bracelet and then source a strap from somewhere else. There are many makers of very nice leather straps.

Best advice imo

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2012, 12:05 AM

Every available option..........and them some.

dP

WhatTheDeuce · 16 March 2012, 12:06 AM

Bracelet...

Cru Jones · 16 March 2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkemus23

I would get it with the bracelet and then source a strap from somewhere else. There are many makers of very nice leather straps.

aaaaaaaah, yes, good point, didn't think of that (and i'm a PAM strap addict, too

).

although i was thinking of the question in terms of "OEM out of the box", i think your response is the correct answer.

xhype · 16 March 2012, 12:07 AM

bracelet because you can always switch it up.

Porsche · 16 March 2012, 12:10 AM

I love that they are offering a nicely "aged" strap, BUT, do you think they could have done a little better with some kind of endlink? The pic above really highlights the gap I have seen in other pics. Maybe it's just me, and it's all part of the vintage aesthetic...

dalip · 16 March 2012, 12:14 AM

Strap for me...perfect combination and I have enough watches on bracelets! The BB belongs on a strap.

hitman23 · 16 March 2012, 12:14 AM

looks better with the strap, but makes more sense to get the bracelet first.

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2012, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porsche

I love that they are offering a nicely "aged" strap, BUT, do you think they could have done a little better with some kind of endlink? The pic above really highlights the gap I have seen in other pics. Maybe it's just me, and it's all part of the vintage aesthetic...

There's a great solution for that.

dP

xhype · 16 March 2012, 12:17 AM

that's why i'm saving for the tudor pelagos, the bracelet end link stays on so you can use it with the rubber strap or nato.

amvd · 16 March 2012, 12:21 AM

1st Bracelet, then strap

ecsub44 · 16 March 2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porsche

I love that they are offering a nicely "aged" strap, BUT, do you think they could have done a little better with some kind of endlink? The pic above really highlights the gap I have seen in other pics. Maybe it's just me, and it's all part of the vintage aesthetic...

I like the gap.

gargamel647 · 16 March 2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

There's a great solution for that.

dP

What's your solution to that Dan? I was thinking of a leather band for my Tiger Tudor.

DiamondJack · 16 March 2012, 01:58 AM

For me..... the strap by a country mile .....

Dr. Robert · 16 March 2012, 01:58 AM

It would look great on an Isofrane strap....perfect vintage old school look.

horseco · 16 March 2012, 01:59 AM

I am a bracelet fan...

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2012, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gargamel647

What's your solution to that Dan? I was thinking of a leather band for my Tiger Tudor.

Eugene [Etur] makes custom end links used w/ leather straps for many Rolex/ Tudor references to fill the gap, including Tudor chronos.

dP

gargamel647 · 16 March 2012, 02:02 AM

You the man! Thanks Dan!

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2012, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gargamel647

You the man! Thanks Dan!

Eugene is the man, I'm just the messenger.

dP

Cru Jones · 16 March 2012, 02:09 AM

personally, i think, for a watch like the black bay, the gap is appropriate. especially with the aged strap...a bit more "tool watch" looking.

Brisman · 16 March 2012, 02:10 AM

I think you should always buy the bracelet, order leather with it or buy an after market leather.

Have you ever tried to buy a bracelet after the fact, they cost a fortune. Just check the prices for Rolex, Tudor and Omega bracelets.

Buy the bracelet, you might be pleasantly surprised if/when you sell it

xhype · 16 March 2012, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisman

I think you should always buy the bracelet, order leather with it or buy an after market leather.

Have you ever tried to buy a bracelet after the fact, they cost a fortune. Just check the prices for Rolex, Tudor and Omega bracelets.

Buy the bracelet, you might be pleasantly surprised if/when you sell it

so true a leather strap can always be obtain. I've never seen a rolex sport model came out the box with a leather band.

TSW · 16 March 2012, 03:04 AM

Strap for me.

FremStar · 16 March 2012, 03:06 AM

Thanks for this poll Cru! I voted for like the strap, however, would most likely wind up with the bracelet version! There are way too many timepieces to pick up! My list should be shrinking not growing!

mikkemus23 · 16 March 2012, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

personally, i think, for a watch like the black bay, the gap is appropriate. especially with the aged strap...a bit more "tool watch" looking.

Agree. The endlinks look great, but it gives a kind of dressy look I think might conflict withe the spirit of the BB. But I`m not sure yet.

sierra11b · 16 March 2012, 03:14 AM

I voted bracelet but that distressed leather strap matches the dial perfectly. I'd eventually try to source the strap.

View Poll Results: black bay strap or bracelet?
prefer it with the strap	64	31.22%
like the strap more, but, would probably end up with bracelet	29	14.15%
prefer it with the bracelet	75	36.59%
no preference/get both!/need to wait and see	29	14.15%
what's a tudor black bay?	8	3.90%
Voters: 205. You may not vote on this poll

15 March 2012, 11:54 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Black Bay - strap or bracelet? not only another black bay thread, but, another black bay poll, too! yes, obviously need to see them in the flesh, but, looking at the pix that are available, do you have a preference between the strap and the bracelet? to me, the strap really goes well with the watch, but, it would definitely tip the watch to a very casual watch.....plus, it's a diver, so, bracelet makes more sense.....but, that strap is so fine looking...... (pix from hodinkee)

15 March 2012, 11:58 PM	#3
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15 March 2012, 11:57 PM	#2
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	I would get it with the bracelet and then source a strap from somewhere else. There are many makers of very nice leather straps.

16 March 2012, 12:02 AM	#4
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	I'd probably get it with the bracelet and try and buy the leather band by itself if that were possible.

16 March 2012, 12:06 AM	#7
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Bracelet...

16 March 2012, 12:07 AM	#9
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	bracelet because you can always switch it up.

16 March 2012, 12:14 AM	#11
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Strap for me...perfect combination and I have enough watches on bracelets! The BB belongs on a strap. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 March 2012, 12:14 AM	#12
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	looks better with the strap, but makes more sense to get the bracelet first.

16 March 2012, 12:17 AM	#14
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	that's why i'm saving for the tudor pelagos, the bracelet end link stays on so you can use it with the rubber strap or nato.

16 March 2012, 12:21 AM	#15
amvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Alejandro Location: uruguay Watch: your step! Posts: 430	1st Bracelet, then strap

16 March 2012, 01:58 AM	#18
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	For me..... the strap by a country mile .....

16 March 2012, 01:58 AM	#19
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	It would look great on an Isofrane strap....perfect vintage old school look. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 March 2012, 01:59 AM	#20
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I am a bracelet fan...

16 March 2012, 02:02 AM	#22
gargamel647 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: Las Vegas Watch: Ho Posts: 679	You the man! Thanks Dan!

16 March 2012, 02:09 AM	#24
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	personally, i think, for a watch like the black bay, the gap is appropriate. especially with the aged strap...a bit more "tool watch" looking.

16 March 2012, 02:10 AM	#25
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	I think you should always buy the bracelet, order leather with it or buy an after market leather. Have you ever tried to buy a bracelet after the fact, they cost a fortune. Just check the prices for Rolex, Tudor and Omega bracelets. Buy the bracelet, you might be pleasantly surprised if/when you sell it

16 March 2012, 03:04 AM	#27
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Strap for me. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

16 March 2012, 03:06 AM	#28
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Thanks for this poll Cru! I voted for like the strap, however, would most likely wind up with the bracelet version! There are way too many timepieces to pick up! My list should be shrinking not growing! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

16 March 2012, 03:14 AM	#30
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	I voted bracelet but that distressed leather strap matches the dial perfectly. I'd eventually try to source the strap.

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