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23 January 2010, 07:24 AM | #61 | |
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23 January 2010, 07:47 AM | #62 |
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KeyRiste!!! I flipped to Page 4 without looking and those big stinking fish scared the bejeebers out of me! LOLOL
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23 January 2010, 07:59 AM | #63 |
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23 January 2010, 08:02 AM | #64 |
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I had to play; cell phone picture be darned.
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23 January 2010, 08:27 AM | #65 |
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great pics guys!!!
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23 January 2010, 08:56 AM | #66 |
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I love the look of the Daytonas on leather straps, as long as you have a metal bracelet handy for every day wear, I think when you slap on the leather band, it is a really nice "Going Out" look!
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31 January 2010, 12:12 PM | #67 |
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Hello Gentlemen, i am looking to purchase a replacement bracelet for my 2008 Rolex Datejust. I am keen in getting a factory Black Leather Strap with genuine Rolex Deployment clasp? Please advise if anyone may know where i can get the set? Many thanks!
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31 January 2010, 12:46 PM | #68 |
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Sometimes wear this combo.
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31 January 2010, 01:21 PM | #69 |
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I don't know who you guys are anymore.
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31 January 2010, 02:53 PM | #70 |
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Quite a few Rolex look good on straps. I especially like the brown leather
with Explorer II White Dial shown by a couple of members. I have a DayDate and a Perpetual Date on black and dark brown leather straps respectively:
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31 January 2010, 03:11 PM | #71 |
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I think the Rolex is a little more versatile than we give it credit for. The leathers look very good!
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31 January 2010, 03:16 PM | #72 | |
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I still absolutely love Dan's GMT on that leather!!!!!!!
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31 January 2010, 03:17 PM | #73 |
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I like Rolexes on straps.....just got a new, minty-fresh Rolex made black Java lizard strap for my datejust..................
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31 January 2010, 05:07 PM | #74 | |
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I pretty much concur with your point of view. I know there are some models of the DJ to be had with leather, but very limited and only in white gold or yellow gold. For some reason, Rolex has decided to make their watches very proprietary when it comes to anything aftermarket, or altering a watch in any way, shape or form from the way it came from the watchmaker. I have to admit that I do totally concur with most of the Rolex method of preserving the integrity of the original watch, and keeping age old styles that still look the same after you have worn them for 20 years. I believe that there are even some warranty issues with the watch, if even the bracelet it changed. That is just one of the other exclusive features of Rolex. Indeed, if you like to change bracelets, straps or anything else on your watches, there are dozens of other makes out there that make it free to do so. I have to say that the one Rolex I have - the Milgauss - is the most comfortable watch I own. There has obviously been a lot of research and testing go into all the details, especially the bracelet. I personally have absolutely no interest in the pursuit of a new bracelet or strap for this watch. If you do want to have a Rolex, and show your individuality, there are 3200 combinations possible for the 170 models in the Oyster range. If that doesn't float your boat, then there are tons of options available outside of the Rolex world. I have found that it doesn't matter which make you choose, there is always something that you wish the watchmaker would do that isn't done, or that they would change. For example, I would like to be able to get an Oyster Perpetual NO DATE with a Jubilee bracelet. And maybe even at TT. The only thing I can get with those models is a fluted white gold bezel. So, I will have to go to the Datejust. Which is what I will probably do. Cheers, Carl
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25 March 2010, 04:48 PM | #75 | |
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Where did you get the original rolex strap?
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My first post but have been lurking for quite a while - great forum! I tried to get an original black leather strap from rolex for my explorer I but RSC wouldn't sell me a strap because explorer I was never issued by rolex with a leather strap! What size lug is it (19 or 20mm?) cos I'm thinking of bringing in my 1970s DJ to see if they'll sell me the strap (since I have seen DJ with leather straps in their catalogue) - would the strap fit both the explorer I and DJ? Where did you get your strap? It looks nice and thin, which is what I'm after. Many thanks for any advice. |
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25 March 2010, 08:44 PM | #76 |
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Im definitely a fan of the sub-on-leather.
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26 March 2010, 10:21 AM | #77 |
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..Some of these pieces on Leather look Fantastic.. Dresses then up further and allows the timepiece to shine...and not get distorted by the 'bracelet.
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31 March 2010, 03:38 AM | #80 |
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Posted these in another thread, but it fits here also. I frequently wear my Rolexes on leather. The datejust is classical on leather, but I also like my Sub 14060 on leather. I highly recommend Hirsch Liberty.
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31 March 2010, 03:49 AM | #81 |
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I love leather on Rolex.
My DJ.
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31 March 2010, 04:23 AM | #85 |
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Where to find a strap like Paul Newman's?
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31 March 2010, 04:26 AM | #86 |
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LOL...need to specify! It's actually a Stuller Crocodile Italian padded strap...in Bordeaux red. I just sold a vintage Day Date with a navy blue croc...and it was sweet!
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Here is another photo of my DateJust on the right with the Bordeaux Red Crocodile Italian strap. Keeping it company for the moment is a '64 18K Oyster Perpetual with a Gray Dial on the left and a '79 14K Gold Shell Date model in the middle with a brown lizard strap.
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. That.. is sweet... Kudos.!! |
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That is a beauty!
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