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Bryan23N · 21 September 2016, 02:42 PM

Hi Everyone. Just wanted to see how many 44mm AP owners have hornback straps fitted to their watches? I've got the 44 SS on a rubber atm.. but I'm definitely looking to switch it up to some sort of leather.

I've checked with the boutique here in Singapore.. they told me they've stopped production for hornbacks for 44s. And if they had any left in stock it would be over $1,000 Singapore dollars! That is just madness.

Anyone has comments over the worth of the hornbacks for 44? Or any 3rd party leather makers who make great aftermarket hornbacks? I'm open to other leather... but I'm not sure which would look best.

Or better yet... anyone with a nice 44mm Hornback they'd like to sell?

Here's a pic for the day.

benlee · 21 September 2016, 02:45 PM

No idea about horn back straps but for 44mm ROOs, so far I find the rubber strap to be the most comfy. I guess that is why it is fitted as such by AP. I think you can also get a non-horn back strap for much less. Also, I recommend the GP strap. It fits very well with the S44.

BTW Nice pic!

Bryan23N · 21 September 2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

No idea about horn back straps but for 44mm ROOs, so far I find the rubber strap to be the most comfy. I guess that is why it is fitted as such by AP. I think you can also get a non-horn back strap for much less. Also, I recommend the GP strap. It fits very well with the S44.

BTW Nice pic!

Thanks Ben! The boutique staff had recommended me the GP strap as well. I've not actually seen the GP strap in person, but I've seen the matte croco strap. That particular one however, only seems to go well with the RG44 so I'm at a loss. How does the GP strap wear though? I do use my 44 every other day, and I'm not sure how calf leather holds up to that amount of use.

thewatchcollections · 21 September 2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

Hi Everyone. Just wanted to see how many 44mm AP owners have hornback straps fitted to their watches? I've got the 44 SS on a rubber atm.. but I'm definitely looking to switch it up to some sort of leather.

I've checked with the boutique here in Singapore.. they told me they've stopped production for hornbacks for 44s. And if they had any left in stock it would be over $1,000 Singapore dollars! That is just madness.

Anyone has comments over the worth of the hornbacks for 44? Or any 3rd party leather makers who make great aftermarket hornbacks? I'm open to other leather... but I'm not sure which would look best.

Or better yet... anyone with a nice 44mm Hornback they'd like to sell?

Here's a pic for the day.

Damn for real? the 44mm hornbacks are not produced anymore? I remembered the last time I bought them for just a little over $800. Why would they even stopped producing them? Anyone knows?

Bryan23N · 21 September 2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thewatchcollections

Damn for real? the 44mm hornbacks are not produced anymore? I remembered the last time I bought them for just a little over $800. Why would they even stopped producing them? Anyone knows?

I'm guessing it just wasn't too popular given the size of the already gigantic 44mm casing, not to mention the flare the hornback would give to the case. Just my 2 cents. But I'd definitely get my hands on them if I could. Speaking of which, how do they fit for you?

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nikpah · 19 July 2017, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

I'm guessing it just wasn't too popular given the size of the already gigantic 44mm casing, not to mention the flare the hornback would give to the case. Just my 2 cents. But I'd definitely get my hands on them if I could. Speaking of which, how do they fit for you?

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Bryan which strap did you finally get for your 44MM AP ROO SS? Please let me know. Looking for the same.

s14roller · 19 July 2017, 09:22 AM

I had the leather croc pattern strap (I believe off the plat 44) as well as the GP strap and still found the rubber looked best on the SS.

FC however, the GP strap looked killer on.

Manofsteelpt · 19 July 2017, 10:19 AM

Can someone please post a pic of a 44mm with hornback? I never saw one, or even knew they had them.

aleeboy · 19 July 2017, 12:58 PM

I have seen the hornback. Black with white stitching?

This does not look good on the watch. I hate to be honest here, but I wouldn't spend 1,000+ to make my watch look worse.

Stick with the original black rubber that the watch came with.

tyler1980 · 19 July 2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Can someone please post a pic of a 44mm with hornback? I never saw one, or even knew they had them.

+1

Im curious as well

Bryan23N · 19 July 2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nikpah

Bryan which strap did you finally get for your 44MM AP ROO SS? Please let me know. Looking for the same.

I ended up with a few straps to just mix it up once in awhile. Blue hornback with white stitch, GP strap with red sides and white rubber. Let me know if you guys want some pics!

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Bryan23N · 19 July 2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

+1

Im curious as well

From your picture, I'm guessing you have the 2017 RG. This is how it looks. Absolutely sick.

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Bryan23N · 19 July 2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Can someone please post a pic of a 44mm with hornback? I never saw one, or even knew they had them.

Not the best pics mike, but I know you got the pt so this it what a blue hornback looks like against a white metal. Let me know if you want more pics I'll snap em and post it!

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aleeboy · 19 July 2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

I ended up with a few straps to just mix it up once in awhile. Blue hornback with white stitch, GP strap with red sides and white rubber. Let me know if you guys want some pics!

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Blue hornback! That's adventurous. Please do share some pics

Muzz · 19 July 2017, 04:06 PM

I have a horned back on my Shaq lol. Looks great on the 44mm though.

code. · 19 July 2017, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

From your picture, I'm guessing you have the 2017 RG. This is how it looks. Absolutely sick.

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I like it, and wonder how the yellow stitch would look also. Does anybody else have more pics of different straps on the RG , preferably the 2017 model? Options are fairly limited, I can only envision yellow stitch, red stitch, and GP (no red) for the 2017

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tyler1980 · 19 July 2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by code.

I like it, and wonder how the yellow stitch would look also. Does anybody else have more pics of different straps on the RG , preferably the 2017 model? Options are fairly limited, I can only envision yellow stitch, red stitch, and GP (no red) for the 2017

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ordered the GP (not the one with the red on the side, the black/grey one). No pics yet as the watch is in for service but I'm sure it will look great.

Bryan23N · 19 July 2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by code.

I like it, and wonder how the yellow stitch would look also. Does anybody else have more pics of different straps on the RG , preferably the 2017 model? Options are fairly limited, I can only envision yellow stitch, red stitch, and GP (no red) for the 2017

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tyler1980 · 19 July 2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

From your picture, I'm guessing you have the 2017 RG. This is how it looks. Absolutely sick.

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the red looks really great on that. I was a little hesitant on the GP with the red but that is awesome. Never seen a hornback on a RG 44 before

Manofsteelpt · 19 July 2017, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

From your picture, I'm guessing you have the 2017 RG. This is how it looks. Absolutely sick.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan23N

Not the best pics mike, but I know you got the pt so this it what a blue hornback looks like against a white metal. Let me know if you want more pics I'll snap em and post it!

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Those straps are AWESOME!!!!!!!

That RG is the best combo Ive seen thus far, very sharp! And I can't help but think that blue wouldve looked great on my 44.

Thank you VERY much, Bryan, for sharing!

Gemballa · 19 July 2017, 11:24 PM

Hi.. I got my double hornback from Analog Strap.

conkers · 19 July 2017, 11:49 PM

That blue hornback with white stitching would look awesome on a platinum 44!

code. · 19 July 2017, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

ordered the GP (not the one with the red on the side, the black/grey one). No pics yet as the watch is in for service but I'm sure it will look great.

Please be sure to post when you get it back! Contemplating on the same combo

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tyler1980 · 19 July 2017, 11:54 PM

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Please be sure to post when you get it back! Contemplating on the same combo

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will do

lapince · 20 July 2017, 12:53 AM

Not a very big hornback fan, but it does look sweet on 44 RG's, don't like them much on SS, go figure...

Tomas Eriksson · 20 July 2017, 01:05 AM

If all else fails: http://www.apbands.com/PROD/ROO44-PARTCAPO-BLK.html

imperio · 20 July 2017, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Not a very big hornback fan, but it does look sweet on 44 RG's, don't like them much on SS, go figure...

100% with ya on this!

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CSY · 20 July 2017, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

Hi Everyone. Just wanted to see how many 44mm AP owners have hornback straps fitted to their watches? I've got the 44 SS on a rubber atm.. but I'm definitely looking to switch it up to some sort of leather.

I've checked with the boutique here in Singapore.. they told me they've stopped production for hornbacks for 44s. And if they had any left in stock it would be over $1,000 Singapore dollars! That is just madness.

Anyone has comments over the worth of the hornbacks for 44? Or any 3rd party leather makers who make great aftermarket hornbacks? I'm open to other leather... but I'm not sure which would look best.

Or better yet... anyone with a nice 44mm Hornback they'd like to sell?

Here's a pic for the day.

tyler1980 · 20 July 2017, 01:55 AM

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photobucket strikes again

nikpah · 20 July 2017, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan23N

I ended up with a few straps to just mix it up once in awhile. Blue hornback with white stitch, GP strap with red sides and white rubber. Let me know if you guys want some pics!

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Please post pictures with the white rubber & GP STRAP. Love the blue hornback with white stitch.

Where did you order/purchase these from?

21 September 2016, 02:45 PM	#2
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	No idea about horn back straps but for 44mm ROOs, so far I find the rubber strap to be the most comfy. I guess that is why it is fitted as such by AP. I think you can also get a non-horn back strap for much less. Also, I recommend the GP strap. It fits very well with the S44. BTW Nice pic! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

19 July 2017, 10:19 AM	#8
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Can someone please post a pic of a 44mm with hornback? I never saw one, or even knew they had them. __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

20 July 2017, 01:05 AM	#26
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,985	If all else fails: http://www.apbands.com/PROD/ROO44-PARTCAPO-BLK.html __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

19 July 2017, 09:22 AM	#7
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,245	I had the leather croc pattern strap (I believe off the plat 44) as well as the GP strap and still found the rubber looked best on the SS. FC however, the GP strap looked killer on.

19 July 2017, 12:58 PM	#9
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	I have seen the hornback. Black with white stitching? This does not look good on the watch. I hate to be honest here, but I wouldn't spend 1,000+ to make my watch look worse. Stick with the original black rubber that the watch came with.

19 July 2017, 04:06 PM	#15
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I have a horned back on my Shaq lol. Looks great on the 44mm though.

19 July 2017, 11:24 PM	#21
Gemballa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 2	Hi.. I got my double hornback from Analog Strap.

19 July 2017, 11:49 PM	#22
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,994	That blue hornback with white stitching would look awesome on a platinum 44!

20 July 2017, 12:53 AM	#25
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Not a very big hornback fan, but it does look sweet on 44 RG's, don't like them much on SS, go figure...

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