Colareb Leather Straps

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Two more

Beautiful watch.

I've been eyeing that one for the last couple of months and I think those pictures just might put me over the edge.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

That is just perfect. Beautiful texture and color on the Spoleto.

Is that the brown or dark brown?

It is the Brown.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

It is the Brown.

Thanks. I can’t decide on a color.
I also like the Venezia Tobacco.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Beautiful watch.

I've been eyeing that one for the last couple of months and I think those pictures just might put me over the edge.

Thanks.
It is a beautiful watch.
I’m sure you will enjoy it if you do get one.
I’m in Australia and was able to get mine from the Aus agent who has a great store featuring German and Austrian watches.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Thanks. I can’t decide on a color.
I also like the Venezia Tobacco.

Just looked at the Holben site. The Venezia Tobacco looks good, appears to be a little darker than mine.
Sure you couldn’t go wrong with either.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Just looked at the Holben site. The Venezia Tobacco looks good, appears to be a little darker than mine.
Sure you couldn’t go wrong with either.

Thanks. Your input helps.
One last question. Your Spoleto appears to be textured. Do you own a similar color with a smoother surface?

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

That is just perfect. Beautiful texture and color on the Spoleto.

Is that the brown or dark brown?

That is the only Colareb that I have.
The appearance is not actually textured but rather rustic looking like a natural hide. It is certainly not smooth.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

That is the only Colareb that I have.

The appearance is not actually textured but rather rustic looking like a natural hide. It is certainly not smooth.

Okay, got it.

[maylebox]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Which style and color is that one?

Found it in my 2017 eBay purchase history:

22mm ColaReb SPOLETO STITCHING brown Italian Vintage genuine leather watch band

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by maylebox

Found it in my 2017 eBay purchase history:

22mm ColaReb SPOLETO STITCHING brown Italian Vintage genuine leather watch band

Thanks for checking.

[SemperFi]

I decided to go with the Colareb Spoleto in brown but if I like it, and I think I will, I can see getting a few more.
Since I probably will not have the Stowa for a few more weeks I may try it on my Nomos Club first.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I decided to go with the Colareb Spoleto in brown but if I like it, and I think I will, I can see getting a few more.
Since I probably will not have the Stowa for a few more weeks I may try it on my Nomos Club first.

Good choice Angelo, sure it will look good on your Stowa.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Good choice Angelo, sure it will look good on your Stowa.

Well, the Stowa hasn’t arrived yet so I tried it on the Nomos. It works pretty darn well on this one too and I’m tempted to just leave it on and get another strap for the Stowa.
By the way, the comfort is amazing, like I’ve been wearing it for years.

[maylebox]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Well, the Stowa hasn’t arrived yet so I tried it on the Nomos. It works pretty darn well on this one too and I’m tempted to just leave it on and get another strap for the Stowa.
By the way, the comfort is amazing, like I’ve been wearing it for years.

It looks great on your NOMOS. I recall mine being very comfortable out of the box too. Now you've got me thinking of ordering one for my 5 digit root beer.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Well, the Stowa hasn’t arrived yet so I tried it on the Nomos. It works pretty darn well on this one too and I’m tempted to just leave it on and get another strap for the Stowa.
By the way, the comfort is amazing, like I’ve been wearing it for years.

Hi Angelo,
The Colareb looks great on your Nomos, glad you are pleased with the comfort.
Hope the Stowa arrives soon.
I also have a Sinn strap on my Sinn 356Sa, which is a different look to the Colareb. I actually prefer it on my watch. But, it is much more expensive than the Colareb.
Let me know if you would like to see a photo and I will swap it over and post one.
Cheers
Wayne

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Hi Angelo,
The Colareb looks great on your Nomos, glad you are pleased with the comfort.
Hope the Stowa arrives soon.
I also have a Sinn strap on my Sinn 356Sa, which is a different look to the Colareb. I actually prefer it on my watch. But, it is much more expensive than the Colareb.
Let me know if you would like to see a photo and I will swap it over and post one.
Cheers
Wayne

Thank Wayne.
There’s no need to go through the trouble of swapping the strap. Just post a photo of the strap by itself.

I’ve also been looking at the Worn & Wound Model 2 strap.
https://windupwatchshop.com/collecti...12482941222978

[SemperFi]

Well I’m all over the map on a strap for the Stowa.
Now I’m thinking that gray leather would also look really good.

https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/co...b-venezia-grey

https://windupwatchshop.com/products/model-2-premium

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Thank Wayne.
There’s no need to go through the trouble of swapping the strap. Just post a photo of the strap by itself.

I’ve also been looking at the Worn & Wound Model 2 strap.
https://windupwatchshop.com/collecti...12482941222978

This is probably a different look to what you are after, but It works for me.Have included a few photos from different angles to give you a feel for it.

[Oldfellow]

One more.

[Oldfellow]

Sorry last one was duplicate.

[SemperFi]

Thanks for taking the trouble Wayne. Not exactly what I’m looking for but I appreciate the effort.

What’s your opinion of those gray straps that I posted? With the Stowa having a brushed case I think a gray strap would really look nice.

[Oldfellow]

I think the grey Colareb would look pretty good.

[JohnAndrew]

Originally Posted by R!$

Just cannot see the point of these straps. Rolex watches always look best on their bracelets. If guys want straps then buy a Rolex with its own fitted strap as standard.

Thank goodness we all don't have the same point of view.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

Thank goodness we all don't have the same point of view.

I agree. In fact my second Colareb arrived yesterday.
It’s changes up the look of the watch entirely.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I agree. In fact my second Colareb arrived yesterday.
It’s changes up the look of the watch entirely.

Looks great Angelo.
Glad your Stowa finally arrived.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Looks great Angelo.
Glad your Stowa finally arrived.

Thanks Wayne.
The gray leather strap I ordered was returned because it just didn’t work with the Stowa. This one’s a keeper though.

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Thanks Wayne.
The gray leather strap I ordered was returned because it just didn’t work with the Stowa. This one’s a keeper though.

Well done.