Matte vs. shiny black OEM Patek alligator strap for 2002 5035-P annual calendar

[dannyboy2233]

Hi,

Title says it all; I sent my newly purchased 5035-P annual calendar in to Patek for a service, and am getting the strap replaced with either shiny or matte black OEM alligator strap. Does anyone have pictures of the two together/have suggestions either way? I'm leaning toward matte because it looks more intriguing, but I haven't actually seen it on the watch. Thanks in advance!

Danny

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by dannyboy2233

Hi,



Title says it all; I sent my newly purchased 5035-P annual calendar in to Patek for a service, and am getting the strap replaced with either shiny or matte black OEM alligator strap. Does anyone have pictures of the two together/have suggestions either way? I'm leaning toward matte because it looks more intriguing, but I haven't actually seen it on the watch. Thanks in advance!



Danny

Not in black but in other coulours i have blue brown and green ,i think the shiny isn t that loud rather it has some extra gloss what is really pleasing ,as you may know with over the time the shine gets dimmer and the matte gets shinier.

Found a pic ,these were freshly waxed the green is shiny the rest are matte obviously after drying a couple of hours those getting back their original finish

[dannyboy2233]

Originally Posted by Passionata

Not in black but in other coulours i have blue brown and green ,i think the shiny isn t that loud rather it has some extra gloss what is really pleasing ,as you may know with over the time the shine gets dimmer and the matte gets shinier.

Found a pic ,these were freshly waxed the green is shiny the rest are matte obviously after drying a couple of hours those getting back their original finish

Got it. I'll primarily be wearing mine to work, where I generally wear chinos and a collared shirt (but no tie or jacket). In that context, is there one you'd prefer over the other? Thanks for your response.

Danny

[tchaic]

Buy both and get the easy release pins to do your own strap changes. If just one matte.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by dannyboy2233

Got it. I'll primarily be wearing mine to work, where I generally wear chinos and a collared shirt (but no tie or jacket). In that context, is there one you'd prefer over the other? Thanks for your response.



Danny

I really like the shiny one ,that gloss just not screaming loud ,can u check in the store somewhere?

[tyler1980]

im not a fan of shiny straps at all so i would get matte

[Tan]

I would go with matte

[Michael T]

The matte makes the texture stand out more and have a richer appearance.

[peterlicht1]

I also recommend the matte straps - replaced the shiny bracelet with the matte one on my 5146 and 5196