Strap color, brown to black?

[997.2TTS]

I know this is highly subjective. Was wondering what your thoughts are on going with a black strap instead of the existing brown on my beloved ALS Datograph in pink gold. I'd be sticking to the same crocodile hide.

Welcome your opinions!




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[moyski]

The pink gold case looks better with the existing brown strap. The black dial would still compliment a black strap though.


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[nick c]

Leave it as is it's nice.

[997.2TTS]

Thanks for the input guys. The idea is to tone it down a bit so that it's a bit more casual.


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[moyski]

Originally Posted by 997.2TTS

Thanks for the input guys. The idea is to tone it down a bit so that it's a bit more casual.


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How about changing to a lighter shade of brown then? I feel a black strap would actually make it more of a formal look.

[997.2TTS]

That sounds like a great idea...!


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[mps354]

I think you can go black, dark brown, or light brown

[vman]

The current setup combines warm colors and it will look less formal (or more joyful). You can wear a black leather strap w/o issues, but it will change the nature of the setup to a more formal one.

[regnant]

I think it look fine as is

[yoast]

I'd give black a try...

[Wedders]

Have you thought of Burgundy it is a nice luxurious different strap.


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[lapince]

Black with white metal, brown with YG or RG IMHO

[PJ S]

You can also include a charcoal/dark grey option instead of just black.
Buy a couple of cheap straps from eBay or the likes of Strapcode, and see which you feel works for you.
After that you can buy a custom or oem one without worrying you've wasted a fair bit of money to satisfy your curiosity.

[997.2TTS]

Originally Posted by PJ S

You can also include a charcoal/dark grey option instead of just black.
Buy a couple of cheap straps from eBay or the likes of Strapcode, and see which you feel works for you.
After that you can buy a custom or oem one without worrying you've wasted a fair bit of money to satisfy your curiosity.

Excellent advise!

Appreciate all the helpful feedback guys!


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[1William]

I think any of the above listed straps will work and give the watch a completely different look. Great watch.

[chessebj]

Originally Posted by 997.2TTS

Thanks for the input guys. The idea is to tone it down a bit so that it's a bit more casual.


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A black strap is going to do the opposite of making it more casual.

[997.2TTS]

Originally Posted by chessebj

A black strap is going to do the opposite of making it more casual.

Agreed. The plan is to go with perhaps a lighter shade of brown.

Thanks again for all the helpful suggestions.


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[Hairdude1]

I think black would work

[Abdullasaif]

Black would make this a lot more dressier, it has a casual feel to it on brown


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[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by 997.2TTS

Thanks for the input guys. The idea is to tone it down a bit so that it's a bit more casual.


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Black is less casual. If anything, get a lighter tan strap with some funky off-color stitching (like blue).

[997.2TTS]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Black is less casual. If anything, get a lighter tan strap with some funky off-color stitching (like blue).

Nice.. will definitely be experimenting with the stitching! Black on lighter tan perhaps?


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[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by 997.2TTS

Nice.. will definitely be experimenting with the stitching! Black on lighter tan perhaps?


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Tan on black might be nice. Another this is moving away from croc, which is inherently dressy. Maybe buffalo or shell cordovan?

[997.2TTS]

I may need to play experiment with a few different hides. Another great idea in moving away from croc...

Thanks again for the great suggestions.


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[Le Chef]

If you're familiar with the Pantone Color reference system then you will understand the differences between "Warm" and "Cool" color shades. A RG watch leads to warm shades. I would skim through different fora for pics of rg watches and see what strap variations appeal. Then go to an AD or Boutique to see what's available. A friend with the 1st generation Data in pt found an amazing cognac croc strap sold by IWC. Lots out there to discover!

[jackjack305]

I think dark brown would actually look nice!

[chessebj]

Personally, if that were my watch (and boy I wish it were!) I would get a strap made from blue Horween shell and a strap made from #8 shell. In fact, that's not my watch, and I have blue and #8 Horween shell straps. ;)

[wach16]

I am a big fan of switching up the straps to get a different look. A lot cheaper than buying a new watch. I say go for it!

[Abdullasaif]

Try something like a tan colored strap but check it in person before you buy it


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[tyler1980]

i would change it, but for me i really struggle with straps in any other color besides black. browns are particularly hard as i don't really wear brown at all.

If it wasn't for the strap i would probably already have a 5524g. I still may, but its the strap color that has been the hang up thus far.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by PJ S

You can also include a charcoal/dark grey option instead of just black.

pretty sure the Dato in Pt i recently tried on has that strap and i really liked it. It was not a deep black for sure and struck me as more toward the charcoal color.

That is what i would get.