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Old 14 April 2008, 04:15 PM   #1
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My new strap is quite nice

I wanted a GS Crazy Horse version 1.

Unfortunately they are no longer made.

So I got one used but in VGC. I do prefer to get my leather straps new.

Anyway, here it is:

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Old 14 April 2008, 04:22 PM   #2
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Nice strap

It's so cool to be able to change the style of your watch whenever you get bored
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Old 14 April 2008, 06:00 PM   #3
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Old 14 April 2008, 08:19 PM   #4
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Old 15 April 2008, 02:06 AM   #5
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Nice looking strap steve! the great thing about the brushed case and black dial on your pam is you can get away with just about any color.
I'm wearing the black and blue diving velcro strap on mine as we speak for everyday work that is

looks new to me inless there is a little wear around the tang buckle or one of the strap holes?
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Old 15 April 2008, 03:32 AM   #6
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Old 15 April 2008, 03:53 AM   #7
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Solid looking strap, Steve. Congrats!!
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Old 15 April 2008, 05:19 AM   #8
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Old 15 April 2008, 05:41 AM   #9
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Looks great, Steve!
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Old 15 April 2008, 09:56 AM   #10
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Thanks guys. I do like the lighter colour tan straps.
There are these straps made out of baseball glove leather. I don't know if any of you guys have seen those before, but they look pretty awesome. So you know what I need to get.
I promise that will be my last strap.
Dammmnn Jocke you are so funny
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Old 15 April 2008, 05:01 PM   #11
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I promise that will be my last strap.
Steve, be careful with that sentence... straps are endless :D
Great strap btw... nice choice!
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Old 15 April 2008, 05:28 PM   #12
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Steve, be careful with that sentence... straps are endless :D
Great strap btw... nice choice!
I may live to regret that statement.
I reserve the right to to buy maybe one more.
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Old 16 April 2008, 12:18 AM   #13
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I may live to regret that statement.
I reserve the right to to buy maybe one more.


Mate, the Crazy Horse was the first strap I bought...



The strap box has 30+ straps in it now!!

There's always one more.

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Old 15 April 2008, 11:35 AM   #14
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Hey steve, do tell about the baseball leather straps? who makes em and where to find em! ASAP!
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Old 15 April 2008, 12:08 PM   #15
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Hey SubKing you sound desparate

O.K. here's your fix:

http://www.europelli.com/VitelloSeries.html

Blow up the photos. I really like the 'slightly distressed' and 'natural'. The site says that they are out of stock, but I'm hoping they will have them in again in the next few days.
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Old 16 April 2008, 10:34 AM   #16
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Hi Miner (Clive) that is a great looking CH

Just to give you guys the heads up. The dude that makes the Baseball Glove leather staps is a really nice guy.

He gets the best of the best leather used by the main glove manufacturers i.e. Spalding, Rawlings etc. He has been out of stock, as the manufacturer will not supply during the baseball pre-season. However, he has purchased new stock of leather and the new straps will be released in the next 5-6 weeks.

If you shoot Drew Watson, the strap manufacturer an e-mail he will put you on the pre-order list. He already has 200 pre-orders.

Check out this photo of the natural strap (my favourite) the back has a special black leather that protects the strap from the effects of perspiration.

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Old 16 April 2008, 11:29 AM   #17
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does he make them for a daytona?
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Old 16 April 2008, 12:04 PM   #18
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Mark, I don't know the answer to that.
But you can call the manufacturer, Drew or e-mail to him.
[email protected] Telephone: (219) 309-9694
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Old 16 April 2008, 02:50 PM   #19
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email sent; we will see what he has

thanks for the info!
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Old 16 April 2008, 04:02 PM   #20
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steve what are you doing to me!?!?!?
I felt sweat drop down my face as soon as i clicked that linked and laid my eye's on one of the most slick strap's i have seen yet.. I wonder how those straps are priced?
judging by the pic you posted it seems to be of high quality and the edges are sealed which is nice. Do you think this guy would let me choose my own color stiching like brown to match my dial? now that would be un real.. but as you said he already has them made up?
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Old 16 April 2008, 05:07 PM   #21
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Just to let you guys know, I don't get any personal benefit from the seller of these straps.

I just spoke to the guy Drew today for the first time, he sounds like a nice obliging guy so if you want a custom strap made, I'd say you have a good chance, just give him a telephone call, as that is the best way to make contact with him and get your queries answered. The prices are stated on his website.

I do like the look of his stuff, and I hope to try his baseball glove strap sooon
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Old 17 April 2008, 03:09 AM   #22
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Steve, I have seen so many guys doing awesome custom bands for the pani and the crazy horse is nice. I seen some guys do very thick 1 inch horseback saddle leather type straps. Wish I had a Pani!
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Old 18 April 2008, 01:20 AM   #23
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Just a quick introduction of myself...

Hello gentlemen!

I had the pleasure of sharing a nice phone conversation with Steve the other day, but wanted to officially introduce myself to your community.

I've been a Panerai enthusiast and collector for the past 4 or 5 years, meeting hundreds of outstanding people along the way. That, in iteself, has been my greatest fringe benefit from this wacky little world we know as watch collecting. The friendships made during this journey have been truly remarkable. I'm sure many of you feel the same way.

That said, Rolex is the brand that really started my passion for mechanical watches. This was probably, oh, 8 or 9 years ago. My first Rolex was a white-dialed Explorer II, then a 16610 Sub Date, then a 16613 TT Blue Sub, then a Red/Black GMT Master II. A fairly reasonable sampling of their sport models, with the exception of a Dayona and a Seadweller. I've never owned either, but the new Deep Sea looks very interesting. I suppose this one may fall within the love it or hate it category - but I think it's a nice step forward.

Today, in terms of Rolex, I'm left with only one: The GMTII-C, which I wear at least once or twice a week. Personally, I find it to be the perfect blend of their classic sports watch, combined with a fresh and substantial look. I included a few quick shots of it below.

I'm afraid I won't be able to answer many questions about Rolex, as I have much to still learn. Particularly when it comes to the vintage models. However, I do look forward to contributing to your Panerai forum, as that's where my knowledge is far greater.

Thanks very much for allowing me to introduce myself to your fine community!

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Old 18 April 2008, 05:01 PM   #24
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Welcome to TRF Drew

Nice pics, the GMT C is my favourite Rolex

You might want to repost here

http://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17

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Old 18 April 2008, 08:08 PM   #25
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Welcome Drew

Man you have some cool Panerai's I'm sure about that

So I'm hoping to see you around here more often now that you are registered
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