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Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 03:05 AM

Ordered a dark tabacco desert alligator strap from Di Stefano for my Radomir 210 ... Which i was wearing on a black alligator from TWB .... Now the strap arrived yesterday and also it smells great and is butter soft ... I like the look and structure of the TWB strap better .... I now fitted it on my 372 ...

What do you think?

I regret i bought it ... Will it grow on me?

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 03:08 AM

One more ... The TWB is a bit padded, while the Di Stefano is flat.

kilyung · 9 October 2013, 03:09 AM

I like it.

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I like it.

Thanks Mike. On the 210 or on the 372?

kilyung · 9 October 2013, 03:39 AM

On the 210. IMO the 372 needs thicker straps.

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 04:02 AM

Hm. One more thing that bothers me ... How can you tell that it is true alligator ... When i look at both straps, one looks a bit odd ... Also they would not do that, right?

kilyung · 9 October 2013, 04:09 AM

Hard to tell from the pics but the TWB strap looks like croc while DS looks like embossed leather?

Travelller · 9 October 2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Hm. One more thing that bothers me ... How can you tell that it is true alligator ... When i look at both straps, one looks a bit odd ... Also they would not do that, right?

Destefano? I doubt it. Keep in mind that there's different grades of alligator hides, ditto for croc (caiman). Imho the Radiomir looks good with the Destefano

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Travelller

Destefano? I doubt it. Keep in mind that there's different grades of alligator hides, ditto for croc (caiman). Imho the Radiomir looks good with the Destefano

Yes, i agree it is a good brand and company ... I refuse to believe that it is not alligator, but it crossed my mind, looking at the structure compared to the TWB strap.

Destefano states it is the best and softest hide, also used for gloves.

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Hard to tell from the pics but the TWB strap looks like croc while DS looks like embossed leather?

Yes, it does a bit look like embossed leather when next to the TWB strap ... But i have compared it now to 2 straps i had for my IWC which are embossed leather and there is a huge difference ... So i am 100% sure the distefano and the TWB are both genuine alligator, also from a different hide. Distefano super soft and not padded, the TWB not really soft also I used it for quite a bit now and it is padded ...

Distefano is growing on me now ...

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 05:55 AM

Ok, i changed it back on the 210 ...

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 05:56 AM

...

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 05:58 AM

And one more

Travelller · 9 October 2013, 06:32 AM

I'll have to admit that the pattern is unique, but the description...
"Grade 1 “super soft” Alligator. An expensive Gator hide also used by Italian glove manufactures here in Florence"
..sounds good to me

This is all I've got in alligator:

Friedl41 · 9 October 2013, 06:44 AM

Nice watches and nice straps.

I guess the distefano strap has been flattened or pressed or polished down, and they wanted to show less profile to have it softer and dressier ....

Would i have bought it in a shop, seeing it in front of me: no

But now i have it and i will wear it for a bit and then we see ... If it does not grow on me, i get a golden baby croc from tedsu .... Or a custom made chocolate brown from TWB .... Or a darkbrown OEM alligator or JV .... There are some options.

Cru Jones · 9 October 2013, 05:58 PM

there is just simply no way that that strap from simona is anything but gator, no worries. if you want a rougher style, try one of her vintage alligator straps.

i'm glad you like your watch boy strap, but, there is no comparison between these two makers. distefano straps are handcrafted straps made from the finest leathers and legendary among paneristi.

pegaki · 9 October 2013, 09:16 PM

simona is genuine gator
twb looks like printed on calf

Friedl41 · 10 October 2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pegaki

simona is genuine gator
twb looks like printed on calf

So which one is which. Left or right?

Friedl41 · 10 October 2013, 03:42 AM

I had the new strap on the whole day ... And yes, it is growing on me ...

DONGinsler · 10 October 2013, 09:38 AM

TWB is a larger grain material with a domed padded look. Other is small grain gator in a flat style.

Difficult to make domed straps, so most sellers make them in the flat style as domed models require that the material be thinned enough to not create pressure on the edges and start to lift on domed designs. Also have to shape the padding and thin it down on the ends and edges.

TWB's is made from the same supplier I used to get my straps from

DON

sea-dweller · 10 October 2013, 10:52 AM

Looks great!

Hairdude1 · 10 October 2013, 02:50 PM

I like it!

Ray6Chan8 · 11 October 2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Ok, i changed it back on the 210 ...

I like this strap better

p_mcgee · 11 October 2013, 12:34 AM

I like the Simona better

Gerry62 · 11 October 2013, 05:20 AM

very nice !!!!!!

Friedl41 · 11 October 2013, 05:44 AM

Thank you guys, now i start to like it, too. Needed a little encouragment...

9 October 2013, 04:02 AM	#6
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Hm. One more thing that bothers me ... How can you tell that it is true alligator ... When i look at both straps, one looks a bit odd ... Also they would not do that, right? __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

9 October 2013, 06:32 AM	#14
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,064	I'll have to admit that the pattern is unique, but the description... "Grade 1 “super soft” Alligator. An expensive Gator hide also used by Italian glove manufactures here in Florence" ..sounds good to me This is all I've got in alligator: __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

9 October 2013, 06:44 AM	#15
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Nice watches and nice straps. I guess the distefano strap has been flattened or pressed or polished down, and they wanted to show less profile to have it softer and dressier .... Would i have bought it in a shop, seeing it in front of me: no But now i have it and i will wear it for a bit and then we see ... If it does not grow on me, i get a golden baby croc from tedsu .... Or a custom made chocolate brown from TWB .... Or a darkbrown OEM alligator or JV .... There are some options. __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

10 October 2013, 03:42 AM	#19
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	I had the new strap on the whole day ... And yes, it is growing on me ... __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

11 October 2013, 05:20 AM	#25
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,130	very nice !!!!!! __________________

9 October 2013, 03:09 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I like it.

9 October 2013, 03:39 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	On the 210. IMO the 372 needs thicker straps.

9 October 2013, 04:09 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Hard to tell from the pics but the TWB strap looks like croc while DS looks like embossed leather?

9 October 2013, 05:58 PM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	there is just simply no way that that strap from simona is anything but gator, no worries. if you want a rougher style, try one of her vintage alligator straps. i'm glad you like your watch boy strap, but, there is no comparison between these two makers. distefano straps are handcrafted straps made from the finest leathers and legendary among paneristi.

9 October 2013, 09:16 PM	#17
pegaki Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 13	simona is genuine gator twb looks like printed on calf

10 October 2013, 09:38 AM	#20
DONGinsler "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 85	TWB is a larger grain material with a domed padded look. Other is small grain gator in a flat style. Difficult to make domed straps, so most sellers make them in the flat style as domed models require that the material be thinned enough to not create pressure on the edges and start to lift on domed designs. Also have to shape the padding and thin it down on the ends and edges. TWB's is made from the same supplier I used to get my straps from DON

10 October 2013, 10:52 AM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great!

10 October 2013, 02:50 PM	#22
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I like it!

11 October 2013, 12:34 AM	#24
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	I like the Simona better

11 October 2013, 05:44 AM	#26
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Thank you guys, now i start to like it, too. Needed a little encouragment... __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

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