Straps for the Daytona C

[phrede]

So the Daytona C is a fantastic watch. Had it with a black dial, which in my eyes was missing some contrast (or something) to make it even a little legible.

The “Polar Daytona” is a whole other ball game, and could become a keeper-until-the-ref116519LN is within reach :-)

Now, my SD 116600 is on its natural born bracelet, I want to be able to put my Daytona on a strap.

I got the great Smarty End Links, but any ideas on straps (and clasps and/ or buckle!?)

Here is some of my attemps so far:









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[Chadridv]

love it! Looks great for some variety. So the strap in the first pic is not the gator strap pin the second?

Can we see more pics? Thanks.

[phrede]

Thanks!
No, the strap in the first is a calf DiModell

The one in the two others is a Rios1931 aligator








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[joerivers1961]

The first picture has a very good look, would look even better if you could use the original deployant clasp instead of tang. I just posted on someone else's thread about this. It's very inconvenient for me to use leather on my watches. But a great look nonetheless.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by phrede

Thanks!
No, the strap in the first is a calf DiModell

The one in the two others is a Rios1931 aligator








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I like it a lot!

my next little project is to achieve this look using the OEM clasp. Still working on it. Might have to have something custom made...

[fleabag]

This looks awesome


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[jrs146]

Love all these pics! I really need to get up the courage to try this to my own. I’ve always loved the Daytona on a leather strap


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[Yuri.Popov]

Red accents are always a great match!

[phrede]

Originally Posted by joerivers1961

The first picture has a very good look, would look even better if you could use the original deployant clasp instead of tang. I just posted on someone else's thread about this. It's very inconvenient for me to use leather on my watches. But a great look nonetheless.

Exactly, but there is no clasp in stainless, right?


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[Mr_Pacman]

Those straps look great!

Are they 20mm x 18mm or 20mm x 16mm?

I've been trying to find aftermarket 20mm x 16mm straps for my Tudor Chrono (in order to use the 16mm deployant) but I'm having a very difficult time find them. Most are 20mm x 18mm.

Hirsch makes a few Alligator straps in the 20mm x 16mm size. I hadn't really considered alligator until I saw your pictures.

The other challenge is, my Tudor has the end links (similar to your "smarty endlinks") and most straps I've seen are thick and it's a very tight fit under the endlinks.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by fleabag

This looks awesome


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Perforated looks great, also a Racing strap with three holes and no end links for the rugged look.

[joerivers1961]

Do you have your original?

Originally Posted by phrede

Exactly, but there is no clasp in stainless, right?


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