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richard371 · 21 January 2016, 10:55 AM

Well after 2 years of ownership I'm getting board of the nylon strap and tang buckle and would like to spif up the watch a bit. I'm looking at the alligator leather or the black calf. My friend just got the black alligator and swears by it. Which do you think looks better go the 2?

Thanks

richard371 · 21 January 2016, 10:57 AM

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Fleetlord · 21 January 2016, 12:08 PM

Gator

jnelson3097 · 21 January 2016, 01:08 PM

Another vote for the gator

NicheRotors · 21 January 2016, 05:27 PM

And another vote for the gator.

Bernie.H. · 21 January 2016, 07:37 PM

Gator looks good !

john_s4 · 21 January 2016, 11:55 PM

I wore a Hirsch TIGER on mine for a while and then changed it to a Red and Black Nato, I've never worn it with the original. The calf looks the better of the two.

jinikari01 · 22 January 2016, 01:33 AM

gator ftw

richard371 · 22 January 2016, 04:44 AM

The pic of the alligator makes it look much better as the other pic looks washed out. I'm pretty torn. I like the contrast of the white stitching but the alligator looks classier. I know when I had panerai I always ditched the alligator for a leather. Both beat the nylon strap in my opinion which I've never liked on a watch this nice.

KBM · 22 January 2016, 07:57 AM

I like the calf, but LOVE the gator!

guelerct · 22 January 2016, 09:46 AM

Gator for sure!
Are those oem straps?

subtona · 22 January 2016, 09:49 AM

I like em both.

mps354 · 25 January 2016, 05:14 AM

I prefer the gator, looks great!

GB-man · 25 January 2016, 12:31 PM

Preference to the oem strap but gator amongst these two!

Dismount · 31 January 2016, 10:26 AM

Gator looks sharp.

levessh · 7 February 2016, 09:34 AM

Gator

sensui · 7 February 2016, 11:13 AM

I'm biased with my Grey Side......so definitely the alligator. Looks spectacular with your Dark Side.

SUPERDOC · 7 February 2016, 01:48 PM

Gator... no contest... now that there are official DS straps...I may go that route... but for the last while I've gone with Gator integrated and have loved it!!

SUPERDOC · 7 February 2016, 01:55 PM

Sorry, useless without pics...
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Matt C · 7 February 2016, 03:02 PM

They both look good but the gator just kills it perfectly.

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Rogdogg · 7 February 2016, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

Sorry, useless without pics...
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That looks very nice. To the OP I vote gator by a mile. The other is nice too though

richard371 · 8 February 2016, 03:48 AM

Went with the calm and I think it looks much better.

Hairdude1 · 8 February 2016, 04:36 AM

Gator

1William · 8 February 2016, 09:38 PM

Alligator.

ROLEX2447 · 9 February 2016, 05:06 AM

I do not have the same model,but i find the average size and depth of the Omega models just look great with leather straps.

I opted for a blue crocodile style on this one..

richard371 · 9 February 2016, 01:27 PM

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carreramay · 9 February 2016, 02:24 PM

Both look awesome, but I prefer the gator. Have you tried a dark brown gator?

Where are you getting the gator strap from? I'm looking for one for my Speedy Pro (when I get it).

asadtiger · 9 February 2016, 04:11 PM

I prefer the calf

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richard371 · 10 February 2016, 02:03 AM

I compared them both in the shop and just not a fan of the scaley lizard skin look on such a high tech watch. I felt the calf looked far better and more suited for the watch in person. The white stitching really works with the white on the tach and dial.

WyoWatch · 10 February 2016, 02:03 AM

Black Gator every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

22 January 2016, 09:49 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	I like em both. __________________

7 February 2016, 01:48 PM	#18
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	Gator... no contest... now that there are official DS straps...I may go that route... but for the last while I've gone with Gator integrated and have loved it!! __________________ @RJKAMA on Instagram

7 February 2016, 03:02 PM	#20
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	They both look good but the gator just kills it perfectly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

8 February 2016, 04:36 AM	#23
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Gator __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

21 January 2016, 10:57 AM	#2
richard371 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,844	image.jpg

21 January 2016, 12:08 PM	#3
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,915	Gator

21 January 2016, 01:08 PM	#4
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Another vote for the gator

21 January 2016, 05:27 PM	#5
NicheRotors "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: John Location: England Posts: 101	And another vote for the gator.

21 January 2016, 07:37 PM	#6
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	Gator looks good !

21 January 2016, 11:55 PM	#7
john_s4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 25	I wore a Hirsch TIGER on mine for a while and then changed it to a Red and Black Nato, I've never worn it with the original. The calf looks the better of the two.

22 January 2016, 01:33 AM	#8
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 636	gator ftw

22 January 2016, 04:44 AM	#9
richard371 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,844	The pic of the alligator makes it look much better as the other pic looks washed out. I'm pretty torn. I like the contrast of the white stitching but the alligator looks classier. I know when I had panerai I always ditched the alligator for a leather. Both beat the nylon strap in my opinion which I've never liked on a watch this nice.

22 January 2016, 07:57 AM	#10
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,389	I like the calf, but LOVE the gator!

22 January 2016, 09:46 AM	#11
guelerct "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CT Watch: Omega Grey Side Posts: 395	Gator for sure! Are those oem straps?

25 January 2016, 05:14 AM	#13
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	I prefer the gator, looks great!

25 January 2016, 12:31 PM	#14
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	Preference to the oem strap but gator amongst these two!

31 January 2016, 10:26 AM	#15
Dismount "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: California Posts: 126	Gator looks sharp.

7 February 2016, 09:34 AM	#16
levessh "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Watch: GMT II BLNR Posts: 40	Gator

7 February 2016, 11:13 AM	#17
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I'm biased with my Grey Side......so definitely the alligator. Looks spectacular with your Dark Side.

7 February 2016, 01:55 PM	#19
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	Sorry, useless without pics... image.jpg

8 February 2016, 03:48 AM	#22
richard371 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,844	Went with the calm and I think it looks much better.

8 February 2016, 09:38 PM	#24
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Alligator.

9 February 2016, 05:06 AM	#25
ROLEX2447 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: A.J. Location: USA Watch: TT Yachtmaster II Posts: 347	I do not have the same model,but i find the average size and depth of the Omega models just look great with leather straps. I opted for a blue crocodile style on this one..

9 February 2016, 01:27 PM	#26
richard371 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,844	image.jpg

9 February 2016, 02:24 PM	#27
carreramay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 227	Both look awesome, but I prefer the gator. Have you tried a dark brown gator? Where are you getting the gator strap from? I'm looking for one for my Speedy Pro (when I get it).

9 February 2016, 04:11 PM	#28
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	I prefer the calf Sent from my SM-N920S using Tapatalk

10 February 2016, 02:03 AM	#29
richard371 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,844	I compared them both in the shop and just not a fan of the scaley lizard skin look on such a high tech watch. I felt the calf looked far better and more suited for the watch in person. The white stitching really works with the white on the tach and dial.

10 February 2016, 02:03 AM	#30
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	Black Gator every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

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