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Old 12 June 2015, 05:19 PM   #1
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Anthracite ceramic novelty on alligator

Was experimenting today. What do we think?
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Old 12 June 2015, 06:36 PM   #2
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do you have more pics roger? but I think it still looks better with the rubber strap
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Old 12 June 2015, 07:12 PM   #3
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Another.
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Old 12 June 2015, 07:14 PM   #4
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And Another.
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Old 12 June 2015, 07:19 PM   #5
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Standard here.
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Old 12 June 2015, 07:22 PM   #6
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Looks good Roger but for me prefer the rubber.
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Old 12 June 2015, 07:37 PM   #7
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Looks good Roger but for me prefer the rubber.
I agree
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Old 12 June 2015, 07:40 PM   #8
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The logic was that the stitching picks up the red needles. It definitely looks better in the flesh to my eyes but I will probably revert to rubber.
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Old 12 June 2015, 08:04 PM   #9
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The combo looks a little off to me. Have to see in real life.

PS, on second looks ... it's getting better :)
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Old 12 June 2015, 09:52 PM   #10
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It is growing on me! It makes it feel a bit more like a limited piece. Stupid I know.
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Old 12 June 2015, 09:59 PM   #11
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Wonder what a gray rubber strap would look like?
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Old 12 June 2015, 10:23 PM   #12
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lookin' good.

i'd also be tempted to use grey stitching to bring out the dial and let the red hands "pop" on their own....
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Old 12 June 2015, 10:47 PM   #13
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Wonder what a gray rubber strap would look like?
Not a real comparison point, but I tried the Schumi gray on the 44 SS and it looked a little muted ... it might be a nice match for the anthracite dial / black case.
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Old 12 June 2015, 11:01 PM   #14
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I love it. I think a nice contrast stitch goes a long way. I love to swap straps for fun.

Put a bright red strap on it. Heck, put it on a lime green strap. OK maybe not green......

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Old 12 June 2015, 11:13 PM   #15
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Side by side, I prefer the rubber.
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Old 12 June 2015, 11:50 PM   #16
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Roger, I prefer rubber. Maybe a dark grey hornback with black or red stitch would be nicer :)
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Old 13 June 2015, 12:01 AM   #17
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Prefer original rubber
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Old 13 June 2015, 12:32 AM   #18
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Rubber !
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Old 13 June 2015, 12:33 AM   #19
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I think it works!
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:15 AM   #20
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It works but I love rubber straps so I would lean that way.
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:31 AM   #21
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Thanks guys appreciate the feedback!
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:33 AM   #22
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I'm going to say that they work equally well, so if you were to alternate between the rubber and the alligator straps, you'd be all set.

I think it would be a nice rotational permutation.


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Old 13 June 2015, 03:45 AM   #23
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Too glossy. I think the black/grey/red GP strap would look perfect on that watch!
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Old 13 June 2015, 04:24 AM   #24
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i think the grey schumi strap would look perfect, matching the dial and pushers

the hard lines of the rubber strap match the case
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Old 13 June 2015, 04:28 AM   #25
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Love the stitching. Really brings out the red. Did the same with my GP and it worked great. Trust your gut.
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Old 13 June 2015, 04:58 AM   #26
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I like it for a change up, but prefer the rubber.
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Old 13 June 2015, 05:38 AM   #27
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Rubber looks better IMO
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Old 13 June 2015, 06:00 AM   #28
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Rubber looks way better... the only non rubber strap I like on 44 mm is blue croco on 44 platinum... this one and others I saw on 44 mm models looks too thick...
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Old 13 June 2015, 08:13 AM   #29
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I like it. Also think Carbon GP strap would look great & possibly Grey Schumi. Lots of great options 😄


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Old 13 June 2015, 08:57 AM   #30
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Red edged GP strap is a good idea. Will ascertain if it fits the novelty's lugs.
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