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Cru Jones · 27 August 2013, 08:51 PM

What is cognac?

As the saying goes, all Cognac is Brandy, but not all Brandy is Cognac. Cognac is a distilled spirit (eau-de-vie) made from fermented white grapes, and aged for at least two years. The spirit can only originate from the town of Cognac, France, and its six surrounding viticultural areas. Cognac is unique because of its renowned quality, which is in turn a result of centuries-old techniques that have preserved the identity of the spirit. The process of creating Cognac is extremely controlled, and it adheres to strict rules and regulations. For instance, only natural grape presses can be used to make the spirit. The grapes themselves are special because of the chalky soil where they grow, and the soil is in turn special because of the unique climate created as a result of the Atlantic Ocean. Also, because the aging process is just as important as the actual distillation of the grapes, even the type of wood used for the storage barrels is predetermined and controlled. Only the 60-100 year-old Oak trees in France are deemed worthy for the job. Lastly, tradition and culture play a huge role in the process because each Cognac house has preserved its family secrets for generations.

Where does cognac come from?

Where do cognac alligators come from?

Yes, that's right. A new strap with the color and name of one of my favorite drinks has arrived from the man of Napa, Micah. I'm very happy that he has started with gator straps, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary, IMO.

Here are some pix:

Thanks for looking.

FeelingTheBlues · 27 August 2013, 08:54 PM

Cru, mon ami, you have such amazing tastes when it comes to leather bands! I've started to collect quite a few for my watches and it goes without saying that you are one of my mentors!

Congratulations my friend, enjoy that beauty.

steveclocks · 27 August 2013, 08:57 PM

Very nice post man!!!! enjoyed that

advocatia · 27 August 2013, 10:29 PM

Beauty!!!!!!! I'm ordering one. I hate you.

Cru Jones · 27 August 2013, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Cru, mon ami, you have such amazing tastes when it comes to leather bands! I've started to collect quite a few for my watches and it goes without saying that you are one of my mentors!

Congratulations my friend, enjoy that beauty.

thanks for the compliments, carl! much appreciated. transforming a watch with a fine piece of leather is good fun (the hunt, the ordering, the waiting, the putting it on, and the, relatively speaking, inexpensive way to have a "new" watch).

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Originally Posted by steveclocks

Very nice post man!!!! enjoyed that

many thanks. looking forward to getting home and pouring myself a cognac to celebrate.

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Originally Posted by advocatia

Beauty!!!!!!! I'm ordering one. I hate you.

Ray6Chan8 · 28 August 2013, 12:15 AM

that's a good looking strap

Looking forward to your review on the strap, in the meantime enjoy

:cheers.

mfer · 28 August 2013, 12:29 AM

Congrats Cru.

Always fun to get a new strap.

kilyung · 28 August 2013, 12:59 AM

Damn. That's the thickest croc I've ever seen! Nice.

B. Doggy · 28 August 2013, 01:06 AM

Awesome, man

Alexth1 · 28 August 2013, 01:18 AM

Lol

How inexpensive is it if you don't mind me asking?

Looks great!

SixPak · 28 August 2013, 01:50 AM

Looks amazing.....

Cru Jones · 28 August 2013, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray6Chan8

that's a good looking strap

Looking forward to your review on the strap, in the meantime enjoy

:cheers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Congrats Cru.

Always fun to get a new strap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Awesome, man

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Originally Posted by SixPak

Looks amazing.....

, guys.

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Damn. That's the thickest croc I've ever seen! Nice.

i definitely like 'em thick!

that being said, this cognac gator isn't too thick, with it being defined more by the color, the supple feel and the smell. so far, so good.

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Originally Posted by Alexth1

Lol

How inexpensive is it if you don't mind me asking?

Looks great!

click here.

nishant · 28 August 2013, 04:16 AM

Great Look ... I am not the biggest fan of Micah's straps but that indeed looks tempting

TSW · 28 August 2013, 04:24 AM

Looks great!

travisb · 28 August 2013, 05:56 AM

Great looking strap and cool post too.

Congrats on the shoes!

nauticajoe · 28 August 2013, 07:25 AM

Nice combo.

Congrats!

One Ping Only · 28 August 2013, 07:58 AM

Very nice, and great post!

Travelller · 28 August 2013, 08:13 AM

That's a beautiful strap, really sweet, congrats

Alors, moi aussi, j'aime le cognac

Hairdude1 · 28 August 2013, 11:20 AM

Looks great man!

red1108nyc · 28 August 2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

What is cognac?

As the saying goes, all Cognac is Brandy, but not all Brandy is Cognac. Cognac is a distilled spirit (eau-de-vie) made from fermented white grapes, and aged for at least two years. The spirit can only originate from the town of Cognac, France, and its six surrounding viticultural areas. Cognac is unique because of its renowned quality, which is in turn a result of centuries-old techniques that have preserved the identity of the spirit. The process of creating Cognac is extremely controlled, and it adheres to strict rules and regulations. For instance, only natural grape presses can be used to make the spirit. The grapes themselves are special because of the chalky soil where they grow, and the soil is in turn special because of the unique climate created as a result of the Atlantic Ocean. Also, because the aging process is just as important as the actual distillation of the grapes, even the type of wood used for the storage barrels is predetermined and controlled. Only the 60-100 year-old Oak trees in France are deemed worthy for the job. Lastly, tradition and culture play a huge role in the process because each Cognac house has preserved its family secrets for generations.

Where does cognac come from?

Where do cognac alligators come from?

Yes, that's right. A new strap with the color and name of one of my favorite drinks has arrived from the man of Napa, Micah. I'm very happy that he has started with gator straps, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary, IMO.

Here are some pix:

Thanks for looking.

Class! and, thank you for sharing the cognac tid bit.. I love it.

Best,

Fred

Glenn422 · 28 August 2013, 11:49 AM

beautiful! :)

Cru Jones · 28 August 2013, 06:46 PM

Thanks all for the comments. Day two with the strap and I am loving the feel of the leather and the look.

Also, I tried oval holes instead of round holes this time, since the oval holes are spaced more closely together, because with a couple of recent straps I've been slightly annoyed with being in between holes. I'm happy to say that I have a perfect fit!

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Originally Posted by nishant

Great Look ... I am not the biggest fan of Micah's straps but that indeed looks tempting

If you feel like sharing what you don't like, I'd be interested to know. I've heard only good things about his straps, and I'm quite happy with my three (cognac gator, mauser and French canvas).

alexlt730512 · 29 August 2013, 05:04 AM

looks great. congrat

Urosfan · 3 September 2013, 09:37 AM

That's looks super, I think I know which gator to grab from micah now thanks for sharing

Rex312 · 4 September 2013, 04:00 AM

Great strap!

P.S. See you at Hell Track!

broker · 4 September 2013, 05:12 AM

Awesome!

Psmith · 4 September 2013, 06:01 AM

Very nice - seems to make the dial 'pop' nicely

Cru Jones · 4 September 2013, 06:07 PM

thanks, guys.

it's been on my wrist for over a week now and i haven't been tempted to switch to another strap. very rare for me! couldn't be happier.

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Originally Posted by Rex312

Great strap!

P.S. See you at Hell Track!

mikkolopez · 5 September 2013, 11:37 PM

Intoxicating shade.

27 August 2013, 08:51 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,495	Tasty cognac....cheers! What is cognac? As the saying goes, all Cognac is Brandy, but not all Brandy is Cognac. Cognac is a distilled spirit (eau-de-vie) made from fermented white grapes, and aged for at least two years. The spirit can only originate from the town of Cognac, France, and its six surrounding viticultural areas. Cognac is unique because of its renowned quality, which is in turn a result of centuries-old techniques that have preserved the identity of the spirit. The process of creating Cognac is extremely controlled, and it adheres to strict rules and regulations. For instance, only natural grape presses can be used to make the spirit. The grapes themselves are special because of the chalky soil where they grow, and the soil is in turn special because of the unique climate created as a result of the Atlantic Ocean. Also, because the aging process is just as important as the actual distillation of the grapes, even the type of wood used for the storage barrels is predetermined and controlled. Only the 60-100 year-old Oak trees in France are deemed worthy for the job. Lastly, tradition and culture play a huge role in the process because each Cognac house has preserved its family secrets for generations. Where does cognac come from? Where do cognac alligators come from? Yes, that's right. A new strap with the color and name of one of my favorite drinks has arrived from the man of Napa, Micah. I'm very happy that he has started with gator straps, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary, IMO. Here are some pix: Thanks for looking.

27 August 2013, 08:54 PM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Cru, mon ami, you have such amazing tastes when it comes to leather bands! I've started to collect quite a few for my watches and it goes without saying that you are one of my mentors! Congratulations my friend, enjoy that beauty. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

28 August 2013, 12:15 AM	#6
Ray6Chan8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Raymond Location: Sunny Island Posts: 604	that's a good looking strap Looking forward to your review on the strap, in the meantime enjoy :cheers. __________________ Don't Worry Be Happy!! IG: @Arteray

28 August 2013, 12:29 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Congrats Cru. Always fun to get a new strap. __________________ member#3242

28 August 2013, 01:06 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Awesome, man __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 August 2013, 08:57 PM	#3
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Very nice post man!!!! enjoyed that

27 August 2013, 10:29 PM	#4
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	Beauty!!!!!!! I'm ordering one. I hate you.

28 August 2013, 12:59 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Damn. That's the thickest croc I've ever seen! Nice.

28 August 2013, 01:18 AM	#10
Alexth1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: 116234 Posts: 144	Lol How inexpensive is it if you don't mind me asking? Looks great!

28 August 2013, 01:50 AM	#11
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Looks amazing.....

28 August 2013, 04:16 AM	#13
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	Great Look ... I am not the biggest fan of Micah's straps but that indeed looks tempting

28 August 2013, 04:24 AM	#14
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Looks great! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

28 August 2013, 05:56 AM	#15
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Great looking strap and cool post too. Congrats on the shoes!

28 August 2013, 07:25 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice combo. Congrats!

28 August 2013, 07:58 AM	#17
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Very nice, and great post! __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

28 August 2013, 08:13 AM	#18
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,064	That's a beautiful strap, really sweet, congrats Alors, moi aussi, j'aime le cognac __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

28 August 2013, 11:20 AM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Looks great man!

28 August 2013, 11:49 AM	#21
Glenn422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TRF Posts: 721	beautiful! :)

29 August 2013, 05:04 AM	#23
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	looks great. congrat

3 September 2013, 09:37 AM	#24
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	That's looks super, I think I know which gator to grab from micah now thanks for sharing

4 September 2013, 04:00 AM	#25
Rex312 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT Master Posts: 129	Great strap! P.S. See you at Hell Track!

4 September 2013, 05:12 AM	#26
broker "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SP-SP-BRAZIL Posts: 71	Awesome!

4 September 2013, 06:01 AM	#27
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice - seems to make the dial 'pop' nicely __________________

5 September 2013, 11:37 PM	#29
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Intoxicating shade.

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