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Friedl41 · 7 September 2013, 10:14 PM

As you can see below, i am wearing my 210 on a black alligator .... Awhile ago I saw a OEM darkbrown 27/22 alligator with darkbrown stitching on ebay .... I was clumsy and pressed the wrong button, not confirming my bid ... Did not notice and when I was still under the impression i had the highest bid, i in fact had not ... I did not win.

Now i am obsessing about the strap .... Do I need darkbrown, should i go the Panerai boutique and buy at retail ... Or should i stay black .... Please help.

mborkow · 7 September 2013, 10:34 PM

In for a penny, in for a pound; no point in fighting :-)

kilyung · 7 September 2013, 11:41 PM

I'd keep it on black.

mborkow · 8 September 2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd keep it on black.

You, of all people, are discouraging someone buying a new strap!? Shame on you

kilyung · 8 September 2013, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mborkow

You, of all people, are discouraging someone buying a new strap!? Shame on you

It's step 3 of the SA (Strapaholics Anonymous) program.

Friedl41 · 8 September 2013, 05:28 AM

Yes, encourage me not to get the brown .... I don't even know if it would look better than the black ... And i wear my 372 on all different kinds/shades of brown ...

I could get a tedsu gold croc ... Or a watch boys custom brown croc with brown stitching ...

subtona · 8 September 2013, 05:45 AM

simple and my easy favorite for my 210...cordovan with off white stitch

kilyung · 8 September 2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Yes, encourage me not to get the brown .... I don't even know if it would look better than the black ... And i wear my 372 on all different kinds/shades of brown ...

I could get a tedsu gold croc ... Or a watch boys custom brown croc with brown stitching ...

The OEM JV is hot.

mborkow · 8 September 2013, 07:28 AM

Ted Su has Golden Baby Hornback straps in his outlet section: $99 with your choice of buckle. At that price, you really can't go wrong :-)

mfer · 8 September 2013, 09:45 AM

Golden looks better. I had the dark brown gator at one time.

OEM dark brown 2nd from left.

mfer · 8 September 2013, 09:48 AM

Here's one in my 190

Friedl41 · 8 September 2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mborkow

Ted Su has Golden Baby Hornback straps in his outlet section: $99 with your choice of buckle. At that price, you really can't go wrong :-)

Yes, would have been great, but it is out of stock ...

In general i would prefer a darkbrown with barkbrown, matching stitching, not contrast ....

Black or brown, black or brown ... Black or brown?

Cru Jones · 8 September 2013, 08:45 PM

To change things up a little more, Micah Cognac for a greater contrast and a little less dressy (but still gator)? He also has two other shades of brown (including a dark brown).

SearChart · 8 September 2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Golden looks better. I had the dark brown gator at one time.

OEM dark brown 2nd from left.

Golden is very very beautiful

kilyung · 9 September 2013, 12:44 AM

Ah next question... Tapered or not?

Friedl41 · 10 September 2013, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Ah next question... Tapered or not?

Yes, looks more elegant. 26/22 please

mborkow · 10 September 2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Yes, looks more elegant. 26/22 please

Agreed...but sometimes elegance is not the #1 priority. I think the straight straps have sportier, tool, look.

kilyung · 10 September 2013, 03:33 AM

I think for a Rad, the 26/24 taper is a good compromise between sporty and dressy. 26/26 being totally sport and 26/22 being dressy IMO.

dman · 10 September 2013, 07:04 AM

Use the WTB section here or on Paneristi and I am sure you will find it cheaper than at the boutique. Just my .02 pesos.

Friedl41 · 11 September 2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I think for a Rad, the 26/24 taper is a good compromise between sporty and dressy. 26/26 being totally sport and 26/22 being dressy IMO.

Agree, but ... I dont have a 24 OEM buckle ... But 2 x 22 and 1 x 26

Friedl41 · 28 September 2013, 02:13 AM

Ordered a dark tabacco alligator from di stefani ... Can't wait .... Will post pictures

broker · 28 September 2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Ah next question... Tapered or not?

I like 26/22.

8 September 2013, 05:28 AM	#6
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Yes, encourage me not to get the brown .... I don't even know if it would look better than the black ... And i wear my 372 on all different kinds/shades of brown ... I could get a tedsu gold croc ... Or a watch boys custom brown croc with brown stitching ... __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

8 September 2013, 09:45 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Golden looks better. I had the dark brown gator at one time. OEM dark brown 2nd from left. __________________ member#3242

8 September 2013, 09:48 AM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Here's one in my 190 __________________ member#3242

10 September 2013, 07:04 AM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Use the WTB section here or on Paneristi and I am sure you will find it cheaper than at the boutique. Just my .02 pesos. __________________ 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.

28 September 2013, 02:13 AM	#21
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Ordered a dark tabacco alligator from di stefani ... Can't wait .... Will post pictures __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

7 September 2013, 10:34 PM	#2
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	In for a penny, in for a pound; no point in fighting :-)

7 September 2013, 11:41 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I'd keep it on black.

8 September 2013, 07:28 AM	#9
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	Ted Su has Golden Baby Hornback straps in his outlet section: $99 with your choice of buckle. At that price, you really can't go wrong :-)

8 September 2013, 08:45 PM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	To change things up a little more, Micah Cognac for a greater contrast and a little less dressy (but still gator)? He also has two other shades of brown (including a dark brown).

9 September 2013, 12:44 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Ah next question... Tapered or not?

10 September 2013, 03:33 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I think for a Rad, the 26/24 taper is a good compromise between sporty and dressy. 26/26 being totally sport and 26/22 being dressy IMO.

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