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Cru Jones · 27 July 2012, 08:14 PM

i've been hunting for a burgundy gator for some time and have also wanted to finally pick up a di stefano (simona) strap, so, i took the plunge and killed two birds with one stone.

first impression: the SMELL of the leather! intoxicating.

second impression: truly sensational work that just oozes quality. also, simona custom built this one for me, as i wanted a polished buckle instead of the standard brushed available on her site.

third impression: the strap is a bit thicker and a tad longer than my other gators, so, it's striking me as hybrid dress & casual strap. didn't realize there was such a niche, but, now that it's filled, i'm quite happy about it.

the strap changes from almost a brown color in low light to a vibrant burgundy in the light.

and, last, but not least, this strap comes complete with "TRF insides". as simona doesn't provide tubes with her straps (why, i will never know), i posted another thread here asking about whether tubes were needed for quick change system PAMs, and phil (ocwatching) so very kindly sent me a pair of tubes all the way from california. thanks again, phil. you're a class act.

thanks for looking.

nauticajoe · 27 July 2012, 09:17 PM

Nice combo Cru.

rulessapt · 27 July 2012, 09:53 PM

Beautifully finished strap Cru, lovely.
The grain/pattern is very striking.

I have a strap, similar colour from another maker, but whilst the patterns are very even, it doesn't have the life your strap exhibits.
Congratulations.

cheers
richard

dalip · 27 July 2012, 09:59 PM

Very nice Cru...& a great gesture by Phil

nick c · 27 July 2012, 10:48 PM

nice

Psmith · 27 July 2012, 11:14 PM

Nice combo, Simona straps are great - and well done to Phil for kindly supplying the tubes

However, imho the GSD suits your 164 a bit better, at least in the photos you posted

mfer · 27 July 2012, 11:20 PM

Add another one to the collection. Looks great Cru.

p_mcgee · 27 July 2012, 11:52 PM

Looks great, congrats! Gotta get a Simona strap sometime...

B. Doggy · 27 July 2012, 11:56 PM

Lookin' good!

Cru Jones · 27 July 2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Nice combo Cru.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rulessapt

Beautifully finished strap Cru, lovely.
The grain/pattern is very striking.

I have a strap, similar colour from another maker, but whilst the patterns are very even, it doesn't have the life your strap exhibits.
Congratulations.

cheers
richard

thanks very much. the pattern and the feel of the leather are particularly strong with this one. i'm happily impressed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Very nice Cru...& a great gesture by Phil

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

nice

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Nice combo, Simona straps are great - and well done to Phil for kindly supplying the tubes

However, imho the GSD suits your 164 a bit better, at least in the photos you posted

thanks! i can see what you mean re: the GSD, but, it's also a little borderline for work. i prefer gators for the week, but, on the weekend, anything goes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Add another one to the collection. Looks great Cru.

will it ever end?

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

Looks great, congrats! Gotta get a Simona strap sometime...

so far, well worth the price point, IMHO. go for it.

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Lookin' good!

ocwatching · 28 July 2012, 12:29 AM

sweet combo Cru!

and again...no worries about the tubes..

I have always been a fan of Simona's gators..one of my very first strap purchases after I got my 312K...312 is gone..but the strap is still here...

You are right in that its not really a dressy strap but it sure feels a lot more "durable" compared to the OEM croc..

here is mine from a while back...

ENJOY!

Cru Jones · 28 July 2012, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

sweet combo Cru!

and again...no worries about the tubes..

I have always been a fan of Simona's gators..one of my very first strap purchases after I got my 312K...312 is gone..but the strap is still here...

You are right in that its not really a dressy strap but it sure feels a lot more "durable" compared to the OEM croc..

here is mine from a while back...

ENJOY!

i can see why you held on to the strap, for sure. it gives the feeling of being able to last for a long, long time.

andrew79 · 30 July 2012, 11:59 AM

that's very nice !

yakmeister · 30 July 2012, 01:53 PM

Excellent choice. As soon as my Pan 359 arrives I am going to look into one myself.

Cru Jones · 30 July 2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew79

that's very nice !

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakmeister

Excellent choice. As soon as my Pan 359 arrives I am going to look into one myself.

the stitching should go great with your ecru lume. i'm impressed so far with the quality, too.

27 July 2012, 08:14 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	** New strap alert: vintage burgundy gator * i've been hunting for a burgundy gator for some time and have also wanted to finally pick up a di stefano (simona) strap, so, i took the plunge and killed two birds with one stone. first impression: the SMELL of the leather! intoxicating. second impression: truly sensational work that just oozes quality. also, simona custom built this one for me, as i wanted a polished buckle instead of the standard brushed available on her site. third impression: the strap is a bit thicker and a tad longer than my other gators, so, it's striking me as hybrid dress & casual strap. didn't realize there was such a niche, but, now that it's filled, i'm quite happy about it. the strap changes from almost a brown color in low light to a vibrant burgundy in the light. and, last, but not least, this strap comes complete with "TRF insides". as simona doesn't provide tubes with her straps (why, i will never know), i posted another thread here asking about whether tubes were needed for quick change system PAMs, and phil (ocwatching) so very kindly sent me a pair of tubes all the way from california. thanks again, phil. you're a class act. thanks for looking.

27 July 2012, 11:14 PM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice combo, Simona straps are great - and well done to Phil for kindly supplying the tubes However, imho the GSD suits your 164 a bit better, at least in the photos you posted __________________

27 July 2012, 11:20 PM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Add another one to the collection. Looks great Cru. __________________ member#3242

27 July 2012, 11:56 PM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Lookin' good! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

28 July 2012, 12:29 AM	#11
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	sweet combo Cru! and again...no worries about the tubes.. I have always been a fan of Simona's gators..one of my very first strap purchases after I got my 312K...312 is gone..but the strap is still here... You are right in that its not really a dressy strap but it sure feels a lot more "durable" compared to the OEM croc.. here is mine from a while back... ENJOY! __________________ too much into watches...

27 July 2012, 09:17 PM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice combo Cru.

27 July 2012, 09:53 PM	#3
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Beautifully finished strap Cru, lovely. The grain/pattern is very striking. I have a strap, similar colour from another maker, but whilst the patterns are very even, it doesn't have the life your strap exhibits. Congratulations. cheers richard

27 July 2012, 09:59 PM	#4
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Very nice Cru...& a great gesture by Phil

27 July 2012, 10:48 PM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	nice

27 July 2012, 11:52 PM	#8
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	Looks great, congrats! Gotta get a Simona strap sometime...

30 July 2012, 11:59 AM	#13
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	that's very nice ! __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

30 July 2012, 01:53 PM	#14
yakmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Leon Location: San Ramon, CA Watch: 116613 LN Posts: 410	Excellent choice. As soon as my Pan 359 arrives I am going to look into one myself.

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