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Old 3 December 2017, 05:14 PM   #31
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737 on the Teju again. Loving this combo!
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Old 3 December 2017, 05:25 PM   #32
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I should leave the photography to Jocke and Ian but here’s a few more
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Old 3 December 2017, 06:02 PM   #33
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My 359 was upset at the lack of ‘cool’ comments so I ask you to indulge me again with a few shots on the Swiss ammo. For reasons I can’t explain, this piece is, quite bizzarely, my favourite in my Pamily
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Old 3 December 2017, 10:39 PM   #34
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737 on the Teju again. Loving this combo!
Wow, what a match!
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Old 3 December 2017, 11:55 PM   #35
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Mr Ruud, welcome back!!

Your watches and straps look spectacular.
Great choice!
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Old 4 December 2017, 12:22 AM   #36
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Wow, what a match!
Thank you, Nick. These photos are so much better

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Mr Ruud, welcome back!!

Your watches and straps look spectacular.
Great choice!
Thanks, T. Could use that new camera of yours to really show them in all their glory but these are not bad shots for a fruitPhone. Fact!
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Old 4 December 2017, 12:39 AM   #37
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Thanks, T. Could use that new camera of yours to really show them in all their glory but these are not bad shots for a fruitPhone. Fact!
Your photos are great, even if they came from a fruit phone. True story
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Old 4 December 2017, 12:40 AM   #38
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Hey Ruud!!
Glad you are back safe and sound! Oh... and I think you will be back on home soil just in time for the grand nuptials!

Love your story telling, forget the 'wobbling', no worries ... That strap history is remarkable - wear with pride and feel the angels that rode on that brave warrior's shoulders!

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(don't forget for the open subforum - you promised a few photos of your vacation.)
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Old 4 December 2017, 01:18 AM   #39
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737 on the Teju again. Loving this combo!
This strap would look great on my 372. I wonder if they make it in 26MM?
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Old 4 December 2017, 02:07 AM   #40
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Hey Ruud!!
Glad you are back safe and sound! Oh... and I think you will be back on home soil just in time for the grand nuptials!

Love your story telling, forget the 'wobbling', no worries ... That strap history is remarkable - wear with pride and feel the angels that rode on that brave warrior's shoulders!

Blessings,
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(don't forget for the open subforum - you promised a few photos of your vacation.)
Hey D, long time no speak. I’m confused about the grand nuptials though, I’m already married

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Get in touch with John, Dan. He can do it, no problem at all. Hit him up through his website:

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dangerous9straps@gmail.com.
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Old 4 December 2017, 03:03 AM   #41
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Hey D, long time no speak. I’m confused about the grand nuptials though, I’m already married
Prince Harry's wedding in May.
Aren't you invited?
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Old 4 December 2017, 03:11 AM   #42
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Aren't you invited?
Shouldn't we all go?
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Old 4 December 2017, 03:43 AM   #43
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Shouldn't we all go?

We need the 'royal pass' ... yes?
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Old 4 December 2017, 04:50 AM   #44
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Killer straps! This thread made my day. I have a black “million dollar” croc strap with Kangaroo lining on order through John as we speak. It’ll be paired with my 1665 Great White once it makes it states-side. After seeing these beauties, I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 4 December 2017, 11:59 AM   #45
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Prince Harry's wedding in May.
Aren't you invited?
His Royal Ruudness has been invited but I have a headache scheduled for that day. I’ve done enough royal weddings in my time and they drag on too much for my liking. Lady Van Driver’s not happy because she’d already bought a hat.

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Shouldn't we all go?
Sorry, Ed. Royalty and dignitaries only.

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Killer straps! This thread made my day. I have a black “million dollar” croc strap with Kangaroo lining on order through John as we speak. It’ll be paired with my 1665 Great White once it makes it states-side. After seeing these beauties, I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing!
Be sure to post some pics of that beauty when you get it!
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Old 4 December 2017, 12:05 PM   #46
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His Royal Ruudness has been invited but I have a headache scheduled for that day. I’ve done enough royal weddings in my time and they drag on too much for my liking. Lady Van Driver’s not happy because she’d already bought a hat.

Sorry, Ed. Royalty and dignitaries only.
If you go by my screen name, Paul, I'm both.
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Great looking straps Paul I'm going to contact him for some 690 options
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Old 5 December 2017, 11:52 AM   #48
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He's great to work with, Brian. I don't think you can go wrong with a Teju lizard in racing tan. You'll get a good idea of how it works looking at mine on my 689. I'll try and so a few more shots on the weekend with my 689 but better this time
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Old 5 December 2017, 12:41 PM   #49
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He's great to work with, Brian. I don't think you can go wrong with a Teju lizard in racing tan. You'll get a good idea of how it works looking at mine on my 689. I'll try and so a few more shots on the weekend with my 689 but better this time
Thanks Buddy, the shots above are really well done

I'm on his web site as I type this ... Lots of great looking options!
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Dangerous9’s Instagram just featured Ruud’s 689 and gave a shout out to TRF. Beautiful pics for sure.
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Old 5 December 2017, 04:18 PM   #51
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Thanks Buddy, the shots above are really well done

I'm on his web site as I type this ... Lots of great looking options!
You won’t be disappointed, my friend. Trust me

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Dangerous9’s Instagram just featured Ruud’s 689 and gave a shout out to TRF. Beautiful pics for sure.
It’s my 737 he’s posted but if the sun’s out this weekend, I’m going to try the same sort of shots with the Teju racing tan on my 689. I really don’t know which is the more killer combo

I still have this crazy-ass urge to have another Teju in emergency orange and then slap it on my 737. But that would be nuts, wouldn’t it? Of course it would. Wouldn’t it?
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Old 5 December 2017, 04:45 PM   #52
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The straps look excellent.

Was that what your post said......................?

I'll wait for the book to come out.
















..mate.

Ps. I like the makers stamp.
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Old 5 December 2017, 05:15 PM   #53
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The straps look excellent.

Was that what your post said......................?

I'll wait for the book to come out.
















..mate.

Ps. I like the makers stamp.
We need a face/palm smilie

I like that he puts his stamp on the underside of the strap in the lining skin
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Old 6 December 2017, 01:46 AM   #54
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I still have this crazy-ass urge to have another Teju in emergency orange and then slap it on my 737. But that would be nuts, wouldn’t it? Of course it would. Wouldn’t it?
Of course it would ... make sure you post pics when you get it!
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Beautiful watches on beautiful straps
Congratulations
I have several straps made by John, and I was always very happy with the whole process and final results :-)
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