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Ragna · 27 October 2016, 12:42 AM

I think Explorer I on Croc is like Indiana Jones with a tuxedo in the jungle.

Distressed brown is the Indy way to go

visualplane · 27 October 2016, 12:55 AM

#1 or 2, thicker straps work better on the Explorer 1 in my opinion.

ajn3323 · 27 October 2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by steveng01

May I ask where you got the Rolex buckle? Is it genuine OEM? I can't find them.

OEM is 16mm and can be found among WIS. I have also used an 18mm which is a replica from eBay. Haven't looked at any other sizes.

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sea-dweller · 27 October 2016, 02:00 AM

#3...

brucethemanlee · 27 October 2016, 04:36 AM

#1

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juliet · 27 October 2016, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by steveng01

If you searched the web or here, there was a thread complaining about quality of hodinkee. A guy claimed what he received was totally different than the pic shown.

The first and second pic are actually the same strap. I found it on the web, the OP said he got it from ColaReb. I looked it up but don't like what I saw.

There's a shop, originally hand making leather straps for Panerai watches call Wotancraft. You can google it or contact them on FB. I will pay them a visit today to see what they got for Rolex.

Thanks Steven.

Just had a look at Wotancraft, they look great but obviously geared towards Panerai in sizing for the most part.

Does anyone know if those leather NATOs actually fit on an Explorer ok?

Any other good quality strap brand recommendations?

Cheers

KrismanX · 27 October 2016, 05:08 AM

#1 is a great casual look; but #3 is oozing class.

aekdb · 27 October 2016, 05:28 AM

I like the first one as well

MATCH1969 · 27 October 2016, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I like this one.

+1

steveng01 · 27 October 2016, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juliet

Thanks Steven.

Just had a look at Wotancraft, they look great but obviously geared towards Panerai in sizing for the most part.

Does anyone know if those leather NATOs actually fit on an Explorer ok?

Any other good quality strap brand recommendations?

Cheers

I saw their leather natos. Unlike regular Panerai straps, they are quite thin and should fit the explorer 1 perfectly. I will get you some pic of their natos tomorrow.

The Libertine · 27 October 2016, 07:42 AM

Very nice!

AgentHsu · 27 October 2016, 09:20 AM

#1. Best looking explorer i've seen

Sjmoore11 · 27 October 2016, 10:11 AM

Love the vintage look strap in photo 1. I have a similar looking strap on my 1680

southcarolina1801 · 27 October 2016, 10:15 AM

I'm usually not a fan of leather bands on a Rolex but that first picture is gorgeous... it really looks great on the Explorer!

Majin Buu · 27 October 2016, 11:09 AM

At OP, 1 and 2

Cheers

juliet · 27 October 2016, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveng01

I saw their leather natos. Unlike regular Panerai straps, they are quite thin and should fit the explorer 1 perfectly. I will get you some pic of their natos tomorrow.

Thanks Steven.

Liking the look of these, just want to make sure they will fit ok.

http://www.jankoxxx.eu/?42,20-16mm-h...rap-dark-brown

http://www.jankoxxx.eu/?65,20mm-horw...ch-strap-brown

gregmoeck · 28 October 2016, 01:39 AM

First one, the dressier ones look bad

rmlovett1 · 28 October 2016, 05:27 AM

I Went leather NATO

cinciwatch · 28 October 2016, 05:53 AM

I like the first one the best,

rollee1 · 28 October 2016, 06:21 AM

Bond NATO is a must for 114270 / 214270

#1 will look better with simple stitch instead.

ajn3323 · 28 October 2016, 07:20 AM

Hey OP, one more thing. Due to lug configuration and sharpness of metal case after removal of bracelet, it can chew on your leather strap. I put a piece of well cut clear packing tape on the case between the lugs. And , Voila. Strap protected.

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steveng01 · 28 October 2016, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the heads up about the rubbing. I will tape it if rubbing is very serious.

I contacted the seller for the strap of the first pic I posted. Here's the info for anyone who is also interested.

CLTRolex · 28 October 2016, 10:40 AM

Black on brown

steveng01 · 28 October 2016, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juliet

Thanks Steven.

Liking the look of these, just want to make sure they will fit ok.

http://www.jankoxxx.eu/?42,20-16mm-h...rap-dark-brown

http://www.jankoxxx.eu/?65,20mm-horw...ch-strap-brown

Here you go. Pic of NATO from Wotancraft.

actionkwj · 28 October 2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ajn3323

Here (was) mine.

Ended up permanently lending to the Mrs. She put a black alligator leather strap on it.

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This does the trick! Vintage style but modern version... just like the watch!

steveng01 · 28 October 2016, 05:44 PM

Is it true that Rolex doesn't make buckles size greater than 16mm?

Shaky · 28 October 2016, 07:05 PM

That first pic looks stunning.

For anyone thinking about a leather strap look at Toshi straps. Real nice bits of kit and plenty of choice.

For you guys in the USA, the price should work out nice as well, what with the state of the GBP

steveng01 · 28 October 2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

That first pic looks stunning.

For anyone thinking about a leather strap look at Toshi straps. Real nice bits of kit and plenty of choice.

For you guys in the USA, the price should work out nice as well, what with the state of the GBP

Looks very professional.

rmlovett1 · 28 October 2016, 08:45 PM

went with this one...

dbluevette · 28 October 2016, 09:08 PM

That looks great ^^^^

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rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Bond NATO is a must for 114270 / 214270 #1 will look better with simple stitch instead. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

28 October 2016, 10:40 AM	#53
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Black on brown __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

27 October 2016, 12:42 AM	#31
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	I think Explorer I on Croc is like Indiana Jones with a tuxedo in the jungle. Distressed brown is the Indy way to go

27 October 2016, 12:55 AM	#32
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,169	#1 or 2, thicker straps work better on the Explorer 1 in my opinion.

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27 October 2016, 05:28 AM	#38
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	I like the first one as well

27 October 2016, 07:42 AM	#41
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Very nice!

27 October 2016, 10:11 AM	#43
Sjmoore11 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 684	Love the vintage look strap in photo 1. I have a similar looking strap on my 1680

27 October 2016, 10:15 AM	#44
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 734	I'm usually not a fan of leather bands on a Rolex but that first picture is gorgeous... it really looks great on the Explorer!

27 October 2016, 11:09 AM	#45
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 918	At OP, 1 and 2 Cheers

28 October 2016, 01:39 AM	#47
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	First one, the dressier ones look bad

28 October 2016, 05:27 AM	#48
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,457	I Went leather NATO

28 October 2016, 05:53 AM	#49
cinciwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Josh Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: 114060 Posts: 52	I like the first one the best,

28 October 2016, 07:20 AM	#51
ajn3323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 158	Hey OP, one more thing. Due to lug configuration and sharpness of metal case after removal of bracelet, it can chew on your leather strap. I put a piece of well cut clear packing tape on the case between the lugs. And , Voila. Strap protected. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2016, 05:44 PM	#56
steveng01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: taipei Posts: 83	Is it true that Rolex doesn't make buckles size greater than 16mm?

28 October 2016, 07:05 PM	#57
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	That first pic looks stunning. For anyone thinking about a leather strap look at Toshi straps. Real nice bits of kit and plenty of choice. For you guys in the USA, the price should work out nice as well, what with the state of the GBP

28 October 2016, 09:08 PM	#60
dbluevette "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TEXAS Posts: 302	That looks great ^^^^

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