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Old 24 September 2012, 07:01 PM   #1
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Strap goodness
Went crazy and ordered 3 straps in very close succession. I think I might be strapped out for the next while!

Anyhow, got a couple from GSD and one from Micah. I killed my camera taking it for a swim, so iphone (4 only) pics will have to do....

First up, GSD Gustav. Tapering slightly from 27 to 24. Running this with very little tail.



Second, GSD Black horween. Smooth, flexible, nice and thin and bulletproof. Also 27x24 for a semi-neat look.



Third is a bit special. Metta Catherina from Micah. This strap (well the leather at least) is well over 200 years old. And the smell is fantastic. Great texture too.



That is all. Now go get yourself more straps. You know you need to.

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Old 25 September 2012, 01:04 AM   #2
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Very nice.
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Old 25 September 2012, 01:07 AM   #3
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Nice trio Greg
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Old 25 September 2012, 01:15 AM   #4
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Nice Greg! 3 different looks and one great watch.
Cheers!
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Old 25 September 2012, 01:17 AM   #5
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great straps! nice idea with the taper.

i would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the metta strap.....ignoring the historical connection, how is the strap itself? color, feel, texture, etc...
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Old 25 September 2012, 04:11 AM   #6
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Awesome Greg

All three are so nice, I can't even figure out which one I like best
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Old 25 September 2012, 09:43 AM   #7
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very nice
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Old 25 September 2012, 09:50 AM   #8
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Those all look great
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Old 25 September 2012, 10:44 AM   #9
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very cool on the 190!
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Old 25 September 2012, 12:51 PM   #10
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Great straps Greg!
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Old 25 September 2012, 01:10 PM   #11
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Great bunch of straps there, all three truly compliment the watch.
The two brown ones especially.

Thanks for sharing the goodness.

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Old 25 September 2012, 07:59 PM   #12
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Metta Catherina is of the most beautiful I've seen. Most straps I see are "dead" looking, if u know what I mean. This one has depth, as is only one of Mario Paci's and one Ted Su Swiss Ammo.
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Old 25 September 2012, 08:16 PM   #13
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i would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the metta strap.....ignoring the historical connection, how is the strap itself? color, feel, texture, etc...
Ignoring everything historical, the Metta is really something special. Firstly, Micah's work is flawless and even though this is a custom strap, I can't find any asymmetry or flaw. It is beautifully made. What jumps out at you straight away is the texture: it looks like a diamond like pattern covers the entire surface. It isn't very deep, but very noticeable. Apparently that's how the Russians did it - they hand stamped the texture onto the leather.

The color is a very deep brown. It looks almost artificial. It goes very well with a black dial and makes gold hands absolutely pop.

In terms of feel - it is very similar in thickness and feel to the GSD ammo. It is about 4 mm thick, bends relatively easily, but is not floppy.

The interesting thing is the smell. Smells very different to the other leathers and the OEM smell comparitvely seems dead.

I got this one tapered 27x22 and made to OEM dimensions. It will look as good in 27x27 though.

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Old 25 September 2012, 08:35 PM   #14
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After looking and looking and... My Conclusion is that the OEM on the 372 makes u unable to find anything better and worth $200! Except maybe Ted Su's Swiss!
And this one... http://www.manifatturefirenze.it/hom...t/67/idart/175
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Old 28 September 2012, 02:30 PM   #15
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Nice straps Greg. I really like the first one, accentuates the beauty of the watch IMHO.
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Old 29 September 2012, 02:03 AM   #16
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I think you're still alright mate..I ordered almost 50 straps in 2 weeks
Must...convince self...got enough straps...
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Old 29 September 2012, 05:10 AM   #17
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I think you're still alright mate..I ordered almost 50 straps in 2 weeks...
Yeah he's still alright, but as for you...

50 in two weeks...
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Old 29 September 2012, 11:01 AM   #18
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Nice straps.
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Old 29 September 2012, 12:41 PM   #19
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Yeah he's still alright, but as for you...

50 in two weeks...
I have a sickness

Happens to me all the time: OK, this is gonna be my last one! *clicks buy*..

A few moments later: Hey that one looks kinda nice as well..
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Old 29 September 2012, 03:06 PM   #20
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I have a sickness

Happens to me all the time: OK, this is gonna be my last one! *clicks buy*..

A few moments later: Hey that one looks kinda nice as well..
Before you know it, you will need another watch for th straps......
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Old 29 September 2012, 03:55 PM   #21
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Great choices!
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Old 29 September 2012, 05:09 PM   #22
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A very dangerous loop! It does after all involve wives, school fees, rent etc etc.. those very secondary things!
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Old 29 September 2012, 09:50 PM   #23
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Beautiful watch- the gold hands on that dial, and the simplicity.
I think the different colour straps give the watch a subtly different look.

Also 50 straps!!!! Eeeek!
I feel better now just ordered two yesterday.....
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Old 30 September 2012, 03:45 AM   #24
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Before you know it, you will need another watch for th straps......
You're right..I'm already thinking of getting another one..

Careful guys..the internet can be mean sometimes! Oh the ease of pressing that 'buy' button and then realizing you just purchased another strap!
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Old 30 September 2012, 03:47 AM   #25
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Beautiful watch- the gold hands on that dial, and the simplicity.
I think the different colour straps give the watch a subtly different look.

Also 50 straps!!!! Eeeek!
I feel better now just ordered two yesterday.....
Killer 312 you just got there Jeremy :)
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