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mataylor1977 · 19 June 2013, 12:27 AM

Team

I'm getting my grandfather's old 1950's era 18K model 6285 back from servicing shortly. It is currently mounted on a vintage gold bracelet, but that's not really my style right now and I was trying to figure out an alternative and wondered if anyone had any suggestions for specifics, or general manufacturers I could look at.

I'm not concerned about the strap being rolex - I'll keep the gold bracelet for use in future. I was somewhat thinking about a leather cuff of some sort, but not sure if that would be a huge faux pas for such a watch. Any ideas/suggestions from you all would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
MT

adam78 · 19 June 2013, 12:49 PM

Either tan ostrich, croco, or alligator would be perfect. Here is my 6085:

On Hirsch classic alligator:

On ostrich:

powerfunk · 20 June 2013, 12:16 AM

I love Horween shell cordovan leather straps; they just become more comfortable as you wear them. I recently bought 2 excellent custom shell cordovan straps from jankoxxx on this forum.

GS on jankoxx strap:

Root Beer on a shell cordovan strap from EuropeanWatch.com, and custom endlinks from Etur:

19 June 2013, 12:27 AM	#1
mataylor1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5	Leather Strap - Vintage Rolex Team I'm getting my grandfather's old 1950's era 18K model 6285 back from servicing shortly. It is currently mounted on a vintage gold bracelet, but that's not really my style right now and I was trying to figure out an alternative and wondered if anyone had any suggestions for specifics, or general manufacturers I could look at. I'm not concerned about the strap being rolex - I'll keep the gold bracelet for use in future. I was somewhat thinking about a leather cuff of some sort, but not sure if that would be a huge faux pas for such a watch. Any ideas/suggestions from you all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! MT

19 June 2013, 12:49 PM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Either tan ostrich, croco, or alligator would be perfect. Here is my 6085: On Hirsch classic alligator: On ostrich: __________________ Cheers, Adam

20 June 2013, 12:16 AM	#3
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I love Horween shell cordovan leather straps; they just become more comfortable as you wear them. I recently bought 2 excellent custom shell cordovan straps from jankoxxx on this forum. GS on jankoxx strap: Root Beer on a shell cordovan strap from EuropeanWatch.com, and custom endlinks from Etur:

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