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7 July 2020, 03:58 AM | #1 |
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Explorer on a black alligator strap?
I’m thinking of a change of strap to my Explorer 214270....anyone got any pics or tried it on an alligator strap, I’m thinking black strap. What do you think before I steam in for one as they are a healthy price.
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7 July 2020, 04:18 AM | #2 |
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I tried an embossed alligator pattern leather strap and didn't really like the look. And I've worn a ton of different straps on the Explorer which look great. The other issue is you may need a curved spring bar to pull it off. Mine was scraped by the bezel as the lug holes are a bit too close to the case for some straps. Other straps have given me no issue, however.
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7 July 2020, 04:54 AM | #3 |
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I put a black Everest on mine, looks great (pic somewhere but can't find it). Actually the strap is for my GMT but identical fit on Explorer so it's like 2-for-1.
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7 July 2020, 05:44 AM | #4 |
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stick with the Oyster bracelet.
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7 July 2020, 07:12 AM | #5 |
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The Explorer looks great on any strap. It just depends on what you like. Just do a Google image search for Explorer leather straps.
While a black would look fine, I actually think a brown would look even better. It adds a little contrast. |
7 July 2020, 07:23 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the input folks....really appreciated
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7 July 2020, 07:27 AM | #7 |
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On leather and natos, I think it looks good. Putting alligator on an Explorer is like wearing dress shoes with Wranglers, IMO.
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I bet it would like nice but don't have any photos.
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8 July 2020, 12:05 PM | #9 |
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I have been looking for a good curved end leather too, but its challenging cos of the unique lug size and 39mm
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8 July 2020, 12:25 PM | #10 |
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Only one is everest i guess
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I agree with Rob - dress shoes and work pants.
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8 July 2020, 05:11 PM | #16 |
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Prefer bracelet. But if not, maybe a nato.
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8 July 2020, 06:37 PM | #18 |
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Not bad.....
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I think it looks good on the alligator strap. I prefer it on the bracelet or a NATO though.
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9 July 2020, 01:03 AM | #22 |
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That looks great to me.
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9 July 2020, 03:45 AM | #24 |
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The black leather looks really classy
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9 July 2020, 04:07 AM | #25 |
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Try it on a NATO
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The lugs on most Rolex are long due to the shape of the bracelet end links. There are companies that make end links to fill the space if you want a strap option. Everest seems to design curved end options that fill the space as shown above, and they have more options available for the ExplorerI
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