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12 December 2006, 12:42 AM

Launch Mini posted some pix of his Greg Stevens strap a few days back. I shot a couple of pix of mine, that arrived the day before his (heh, heh, heh).

Look how thick this badboy is:

montecristo · 12 December 2006, 12:45 AM

Thats almost as thick as my belt on my pants.

Calogero1 · 12 December 2006, 12:55 AM

Very Very Nicce John.

I really need to pick 1 of those up!!!

Congrats..

Carlo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Launch Mini posted some pix of his Greg Stevens strap a few days back. I shot a couple of pix of mine, that arrived the day before his (heh, heh, heh).

Look how thick this badboy is:

12 December 2006, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calogero1

Very Very Nicce John.

I really need to pick 1 of those up!!!

Congrats..

Carlo

You won't be sorry Carlo... I think it's right up your alley. BTW, I have 'your' strap incoming this week.

hutchman · 12 December 2006, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

You won't be sorry Carlo... I think it's right up your alley. BTW, I have 'your' strap incoming this week.

Please no more strap pictures! I'm going to have to buy more watches for all my extra straps!

12 December 2006, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by hutchman

Please no more strap pictures! I'm going to have to buy more watches for all my extra straps!

You can always send a few this way for safe keeping, Mike. Then when I send them back, they'll seem all brand new again.

JJ Irani · 12 December 2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calogero1

Very Very Nicce John.

I really need to pick 1 of those up!!!

Congrats..

Carlo

Sorry, guys....don't mean to sound rude at all, but that big fat loop just about makes the strap look fugly!!

12 December 2006, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry, guys....don't mean to sound rude at all, but that big fat loop just about makes the strap look fugly!!

In your opinion, perhaps it does. That is why this hobby is great though... there is something for everyone. This is one of the most sought after straps among hard-core paneristi, so you, as a die-hard rolex guy may think its ugly but among the ones who get it, its as good as it gets.

Launch Mini · 12 December 2006, 04:30 AM

They actually suit the size of the strap very nicely, IMHO

Alone, like above, yeah, they looky freaky big.

12 December 2006, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

They actually suit the size of the strap very nicely, IMHO

Alone, like above, yeah, they looky freaky big.

Plus, it isnt sewn-in like so many keepers on straps, so it sits differently. I wasnt sure if I would like a floating keeper, but I quite like it.

mikey · 12 December 2006, 04:47 AM

Thats a meat and potata strap!!!!!!!!!

amanda · 12 December 2006, 01:59 PM

They look awesome

Guys how do they wear tho? Do they feel heavy or bulky on the wrist? Maybe for me its not the best idea... might be too thick for me! But I sure like how they look.

Are Gabomagic's as thick as the crazy horse?

Launch Mini · 12 December 2006, 02:36 PM

I think the CH is a tiny bit thicker than the Gabo.
Both are wonderful straps.
I don't think they would be too big for you.
THey are very comfortable. Only issue is with sleeves as there is about 8+mm on the underside of your wrist.

miner · 12 December 2006, 03:17 PM

I put the Drunken Cobbler Gabo from Atomic on another watch while the Missus and Kids play silly buggers with the new Pam164 and it is really really comfortable. The fit is great much better than the bracelet on the sd and the leather does not dig in like steel does. The thickness is not a worry for me either (the flip lock on the sd is about 6mm).

I have an order in with Greg for a CH. Another wait, this is frustrating.

amanda · 12 December 2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Only issue is with sleeves as there is about 8+mm on the underside of your wrist.

Yeh thats going to be a pain for me in general, as I had trouble with most of my sleeves with the GMT Master 2 and the profile of that watch is really low in comparison to the Panerai. I'll have to be careful with it when I get it, not too catch it on sleeves etc I can see how gatorgal lost her Rolex when trying on clothes, it's easy to tug at the watch with jackets.

Launch Mini · 12 December 2006, 03:39 PM

Miner, you are going to love the CH if you like the Gabo.
I think I should be asking Greg for a discount on my next strap LOL

miner · 12 December 2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Miner, you are going to love the CH if you like the Gabo.
I think I should be asking Greg for a discount on my next strap LOL

Judging by a recent email, Greg is swamped at the moment. Build time is 4 weeks, don't think I'll get it by Christmas.

walds11 · 12 December 2006, 06:37 PM

I ordered a Greg Crazy Horse for my 112H mid November and got it about 3 weeks later.

Awesome strap. One of my favorite historic style straps.

13 December 2006, 01:56 AM

The Gabo isn't nearly as thick as the CH. Comfortwise, the CH really is very comfortable, but it's not a strap I would wear with certain shirts because of the size... even with long sleeve Tshirts/sweatshirts it could be tight.

But the CH is very comfortable even when brand new, so I can only see it feeling better and better with time.

amanda · 13 December 2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

The Gabo isn't nearly as thick as the CH. Comfortwise, the CH really is very comfortable, but it's not a strap I would wear with certain shirts because of the size... even with long sleeve Tshirts/sweatshirts it could be tight.

But the CH is very comfortable even when brand new, so I can only see it feeling better and better with time.

Cool, thanks Atomic - when the time comes I think I'll make my first historic type strap a Gabo then.... and see how I go with that. Have to say the exotic leathers appeal to me more than anything, those pythons, gator and creatures of the deep (shark, stingray etc) are really coool.

I'd also like a OEM Bright Red strap too...... red is my fav colour

Launch Mini · 13 December 2006, 09:50 AM

One like this

amanda · 16 December 2006, 03:05 PM

Yeh Mini exactly like that one! cooool :)

12 December 2006, 12:42 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Pssst, wanna see a really thick strap? Launch Mini posted some pix of his Greg Stevens strap a few days back. I shot a couple of pix of mine, that arrived the day before his (heh, heh, heh). Look how thick this badboy is:

12 December 2006, 04:30 AM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	They actually suit the size of the strap very nicely, IMHO Alone, like above, yeah, they looky freaky big. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 December 2006, 02:36 PM	#13
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I think the CH is a tiny bit thicker than the Gabo. Both are wonderful straps. I don't think they would be too big for you. THey are very comfortable. Only issue is with sleeves as there is about 8+mm on the underside of your wrist. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 December 2006, 03:39 PM	#16
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Miner, you are going to love the CH if you like the Gabo. I think I should be asking Greg for a discount on my next strap LOL __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 December 2006, 09:50 AM	#21
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	One like this __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 December 2006, 12:45 AM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Thats almost as thick as my belt on my pants.

12 December 2006, 04:47 AM	#11
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Thats a meat and potata strap!!!!!!!!!

12 December 2006, 01:59 PM	#12
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	They look awesome Guys how do they wear tho? Do they feel heavy or bulky on the wrist? Maybe for me its not the best idea... might be too thick for me! But I sure like how they look. Are Gabomagic's as thick as the crazy horse?

12 December 2006, 03:17 PM	#14
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	I put the Drunken Cobbler Gabo from Atomic on another watch while the Missus and Kids play silly buggers with the new Pam164 and it is really really comfortable. The fit is great much better than the bracelet on the sd and the leather does not dig in like steel does. The thickness is not a worry for me either (the flip lock on the sd is about 6mm). I have an order in with Greg for a CH. Another wait, this is frustrating.

12 December 2006, 06:37 PM	#18
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	I ordered a Greg Crazy Horse for my 112H mid November and got it about 3 weeks later. Awesome strap. One of my favorite historic style straps.

13 December 2006, 01:56 AM	#19
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	The Gabo isn't nearly as thick as the CH. Comfortwise, the CH really is very comfortable, but it's not a strap I would wear with certain shirts because of the size... even with long sleeve Tshirts/sweatshirts it could be tight. But the CH is very comfortable even when brand new, so I can only see it feeling better and better with time.

16 December 2006, 03:05 PM	#22
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Yeh Mini exactly like that one! cooool :)

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