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Launch Mini · 12 November 2006, 08:07 AM

I had ordered this Crazy Horse strap from Greg Stevens 2 weeks ago.
This was my first Paypal purchase, everything went fine, after the delay in setting up my account.
It arrived thursday night. The first night, I was a bit unsure of the thickness of the strap & how the buckle lay on the strap. But after a days wearing , it was broken in great

Extremely comfortable strap. I went with a 80mm x 125 mm. Next one might be the darker brown and go a bit shorter.
I don't think the OEM strap will be back on for quite a while now

Prince · 12 November 2006, 08:11 AM

Excellent strap on an excellent timepiece, John. Congrats!!!

I have used eBay with total success for many years now, including all three of my perfectly marvelous Rollies. Good job on this one for sure!

dman · 12 November 2006, 08:11 AM

One of my favorite straps that only gets better ad better with time mate!! Looks super on the Fiver, but can you imagine how great that would look on a BASE Logo?

Southern Jessie · 12 November 2006, 08:15 AM

Bloody 'ell - that's the John Holmes of straps!

Really nice and I've only heard good things about Greg's CH straps.

How are you doing with straps for your 98, John? It's one of my all-time favourite Panerai. The OEM gator looks great but can/have you bought 3rd party straps for the Radiomir?

dman · 12 November 2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Jessie

Bloody 'ell - that's the John Holmes of straps!

Really nice and I've only heard good things about Greg's CH straps.

How are you doing with straps for your 98, John? It's one of my all-time favourite Panerai. The OEM gator looks great but can/have you bought 3rd party straps for the Radiomir?

Another cool thing about the 98 is your 24mm straps fit the smaller Rad perfectly!

Launch Mini · 12 November 2006, 08:24 AM

I have not bought any other straps for the 98 yet.
I might try this CH on it later. Will post some pics if I do.

While in TO, the AD had a Base Logo in stock. I had to pass on it, but I still have mine on order with my local.
My wife really likes the CH also. I might just end up ordering another CH ( not sure if I will go white or brown stiching). She has the 219, currently only has a dark brown gator.
Greg also has a nice looking black with white stich that has caught my eye.

dman · 12 November 2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I have not bought any other straps for the 98 yet.
I might try this CH on it later. Will post some pics if I do.

While in TO, the AD had a Base Logo in stock. I had to pass on it, but I still have mine on order with my local.
My wife really likes the CH also. I might just end up ordering another CH ( not sure if I will go white or brown stiching). She has the 219, currently only has a dark brown gator.
Greg also has a nice looking black with white stich that has caught my eye.

As GREG about his new gator pattern calf for the Mrs. John, it is a knockout!!

Launch Mini · 12 November 2006, 08:57 AM

After a quick change, a computer crash, and an up load, here is the 98 on it's new Crazy Horse strap

C.J. · 12 November 2006, 09:00 AM

That's nice, John

I really like that one

Launch Mini · 12 November 2006, 09:19 AM

Things to look forward to , eh, Craig

C.J. · 12 November 2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Things to look forward to , eh, Craig

6 1/3 days

walds11 · 12 November 2006, 10:49 AM

I am definitely getting one of those bad boys for my 112.

Rockrolex · 12 November 2006, 12:41 PM

They both look good on you, John. What more can I say.

dman · 12 November 2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by walds11

I am definitely getting one of those bad boys for my 112.

I told you Adam, you won't be sorry pal.

Launch Mini · 12 November 2006, 03:54 PM

I just sent Greg an email, thanking him for the quick delivery of his strap & mentioned about TRF.
He asked about the forum & I invited him to come & check us out.

dman · 12 November 2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I just sent Greg an email, thanking him for the quick delivery of his strap & mentioned about TRF.
He asked about the forum & I invited him to come & check us out.

He will SHITE if he sees me here, he is sure to go away if he knows riff raff like me hang out here, LOL!

mailman · 13 November 2006, 12:48 AM

Nice strap John.

Can you wear a long sleeve shirt with it seeing how thick it is?

Launch Mini · 13 November 2006, 03:31 AM

The strap is 4 mm, so where the keeper is, it is close to 16 mm.
I only have a couple long sleeve shirts that even accomodate a Pan on a regualr strap.
I did have a jacket on last night, that worked.
Luckily I can wear SS Shirts to work.

13 November 2006, 08:52 AM

Looks great John. NOthing but good things are said about the CH.

Not sure I like it on the 98, personally, though. To me that's more a gator-all-the-way type watch. It would look yummy on a black gator with white stitch, really dress it up purdy!

13 November 2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Looks great John. NOthing but good things are said about the CH.

Not sure I like it on the 98, personally, though. To me that's more a gator-all-the-way type watch. It would look yummy on a black gator with white stitch, really dress it up purdy!

I agree - I think the 98 looked better on the strap you had it on.....of course whatever makes you happy is what is important.

Calogero1 · 14 November 2006, 02:27 AM

Hey Launch,

The strap is a perfect match for the Fiver as well as your awaited Logo.
I am not sure why I have yet to pull the trigger on 1, but it is something I should be doing very shortly.

Mixed on the looks of the 98 with the CH..agree the OEM strap is a match made in heaven.

(i have been dreaming about the PAM 98) ever since I was able to try yours on. Congrats on the strap!

Carlo

12 November 2006, 08:07 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Crazy Horse strap I had ordered this Crazy Horse strap from Greg Stevens 2 weeks ago. This was my first Paypal purchase, everything went fine, after the delay in setting up my account. It arrived thursday night. The first night, I was a bit unsure of the thickness of the strap & how the buckle lay on the strap. But after a days wearing , it was broken in great Extremely comfortable strap. I went with a 80mm x 125 mm. Next one might be the darker brown and go a bit shorter. I don't think the OEM strap will be back on for quite a while now __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 November 2006, 08:11 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Excellent strap on an excellent timepiece, John. Congrats!!! I have used eBay with total success for many years now, including all three of my perfectly marvelous Rollies. Good job on this one for sure! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 November 2006, 08:11 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	One of my favorite straps that only gets better ad better with time mate!! Looks super on the Fiver, but can you imagine how great that would look on a BASE Logo? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 November 2006, 08:24 AM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I have not bought any other straps for the 98 yet. I might try this CH on it later. Will post some pics if I do. While in TO, the AD had a Base Logo in stock. I had to pass on it, but I still have mine on order with my local. My wife really likes the CH also. I might just end up ordering another CH ( not sure if I will go white or brown stiching). She has the 219, currently only has a dark brown gator. Greg also has a nice looking black with white stich that has caught my eye. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 November 2006, 08:57 AM	#8
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	After a quick change, a computer crash, and an up load, here is the 98 on it's new Crazy Horse strap __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 November 2006, 08:15 AM	#4
Southern Jessie Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	Bloody 'ell - that's the John Holmes of straps! Really nice and I've only heard good things about Greg's CH straps. How are you doing with straps for your 98, John? It's one of my all-time favourite Panerai. The OEM gator looks great but can/have you bought 3rd party straps for the Radiomir?

12 November 2006, 09:00 AM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That's nice, John I really like that one __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

12 November 2006, 09:19 AM	#10
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Things to look forward to , eh, Craig __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 November 2006, 10:49 AM	#12
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	I am definitely getting one of those bad boys for my 112.

12 November 2006, 12:41 PM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	They both look good on you, John. What more can I say. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

12 November 2006, 03:54 PM	#15
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I just sent Greg an email, thanking him for the quick delivery of his strap & mentioned about TRF. He asked about the forum & I invited him to come & check us out. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 November 2006, 12:48 AM	#17
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	Nice strap John. Can you wear a long sleeve shirt with it seeing how thick it is? __________________ JJ

13 November 2006, 03:31 AM	#18
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	The strap is 4 mm, so where the keeper is, it is close to 16 mm. I only have a couple long sleeve shirts that even accomodate a Pan on a regualr strap. I did have a jacket on last night, that worked. Luckily I can wear SS Shirts to work. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 November 2006, 08:52 AM	#19
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Looks great John. NOthing but good things are said about the CH. Not sure I like it on the 98, personally, though. To me that's more a gator-all-the-way type watch. It would look yummy on a black gator with white stitch, really dress it up purdy!

14 November 2006, 02:27 AM	#21
Calogero1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	Greg's straps are Dynamite!! Hey Launch, The strap is a perfect match for the Fiver as well as your awaited Logo. I am not sure why I have yet to pull the trigger on 1, but it is something I should be doing very shortly. Mixed on the looks of the 98 with the CH..agree the OEM strap is a match made in heaven. (i have been dreaming about the PAM 98) ever since I was able to try yours on. Congrats on the strap! Carlo

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