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6 June 2012, 05:18 AM
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New HEROIC 18 Strap Review
Hi guys...
I just received this new Heroic 18 strap from the Poseidon Series in Italian Sandy Tan (135/80). It is hand-stitched with a transparent edge coat, which gives it a great vintage look. It includes two floating keepers and I ordered it with a brushed Titanium-finish buckle (with engraved logo) to match my 177. This is my first Heroic 18, so I thought I would post this short review.  First, the strap was in-stock and arrived about 7 days after I placed my order. It was shipped registered mail and arrived in a really cool foam/aluminum case that doubles as a travel case for your PAM. Very cool...  Second, the buckle is absolutely the best PAM buckle I have ever encountered. It is thick, well-finished with a very nice engraved logo that looks amazing. In fact, I am going to order a few more buckles (including a PIG-style) for some of my other straps...  The leather is soft to the touch, pliable and firm. It will probably need a few days to break-in, but right out of the box it is already comfortable and the thickness is just right. The color of the strap is a really nice natural tan that will patina with age. It has a slight caramel/almond tone and reminds me of the Toshi Almond...  I am extremely pleased with this strap and plan to order a few more soon. Both the strap and the buckle exceeded my expectations and for the price ($108) and the quality, it is an absolute bargain. 
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6 June 2012, 05:28 AM
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Looks great
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6 June 2012, 05:32 AM
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Nice combo Charles.
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6 June 2012, 06:36 AM
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Very nice combo
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6 June 2012, 06:52 AM
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Looks great. I like the way they finish the edge. Considering a tan strap for my 177 as well, thanks for the pics & review! They have a nice website & the straps seem pretty well priced.
Are the keepers upside down or is that how they are supposed to be worn? |
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6 June 2012, 07:28 AM
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Nice work, Charles, great combo. Very nice and a good price, too. Thanks for the review.
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6 June 2012, 07:50 AM
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6 June 2012, 08:52 AM
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nice combo...great review...thanks! I have been looking for a review of Heroic18
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6 June 2012, 09:36 AM
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Congrats. I have a heroic18 strap too but in a lighter tan. I suspect they are not truly hand stitched. Still great value.
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6 June 2012, 09:52 AM
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Looks great Charles - I've had H18 straps in the past and liked them (& the buckles) very much
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6 June 2012, 11:19 AM
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Nice strap!
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6 June 2012, 11:47 AM
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stunning
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7 June 2012, 12:08 AM
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Looks good, I just got in some new straps for my 177, but haven't had a chance to try them out yet.
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7 June 2012, 12:20 AM
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you're right, charles, the colors are pretty similar. your stitching is a bit bolder and the strap is a bit thicker, giving a more casual cool look. i like it very much. btw, it was dalip who first enabled me to get the almond, as he had it on his 24. a pic to compare.... 
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7 June 2012, 01:35 AM
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Great Looking Strap!
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7 June 2012, 05:58 AM
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well played, sir!
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7 June 2012, 09:47 AM
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It looks like a very good fit on you Charles - what size is your wrist?
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7 June 2012, 09:53 AM
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Nice Charles...I like the bold stitching. Great color and suits the watch well. Congrats!
Good to see your toshi also Cru....!
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7 June 2012, 10:48 AM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words.
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8 June 2012, 01:57 PM
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Very nice Charles! I just received 2 from Heroic 18 last week myself! Their customer service is second to none and I have enjoyed working with Donald there. For being in Hong Kong I could not believe how quick they responded to my email as well as receiving my straps in a week or so too
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8 June 2012, 02:45 PM
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I am placing another order tomorrow for a couple more and a pig buckle.
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8 June 2012, 03:51 PM
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the logo engrave on the buckle is so cool...
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8 June 2012, 04:27 PM
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I love your strap, your review will help me when I decide to purchase a strap from this vendor as I am new to purchasing the bigger Panerai straps. Great choice.
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