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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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The Watch Strap Recommendation Thread!

I figure with all the buying and selling some of Teamspeed does, there is bound to be a time when we don't like, or want another strap for the watch.

First up is my 3572.50 Speedmaster.

I love the CF Leather strap it came with, along with the 1499/842 Bracelet, but want to add something in the medium brown, or honey brown colour for it.

I'm unsure if I want a calfskin, or a croc strap yet. What do you guys suggest?




Any other suggestions are of course welcome.
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Cool thread. I'm not a big leather strap guy. I dig canvas type straps.

I have one of these... Ted Su kevlar dive buckle


And a Rob Montana alcantara strap...
Alcantara
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Love this thread!!

the rubber strap on my Lum-Tec is going to shit and I was just thinking of a new strap! That kevlar strap loose gorgeous!
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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That Kevlar strap is hot. Is that your Panerai that you wear it with, Axxlrod?
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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I'm thinking about sailcloth strap for one of my seikos.

anyone ever tried BradyStraps?
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Axxlrod
Cool thread. I'm not a big leather strap guy. I dig canvas type straps.

I have one of these... Ted Su kevlar dive buckle


And a Rob Montana alcantara strap...
Alcantara
That looks awesome!
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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Craigger I suggest croc.
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:10 AM
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Yes, there is an OEM black croc strap with deployant that looks amazing on the speedy. Real dressy.
 
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i think steel or any coffee shade strap will look much better in it.
 
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Axxlrod
Cool thread. I'm not a big leather strap guy. I dig canvas type straps.

I have one of these... Ted Su kevlar dive buckle


And a Rob Montana alcantara strap...
Alcantara
That's nice!
 



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