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Old 25 September 2013, 06:33 AM   #1
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New favorite strap!

Just got my Gunny Dark Oil strap. Love it!!! I had it customized a little. Custom hole locations, 4mm thickness throughout, dead end stitching. I'll test its water resistance later.



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Old 25 September 2013, 06:37 AM   #2
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Congrats Mike, how many straps do you have so far?
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Old 25 September 2013, 06:39 AM   #3
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Nice. I like. Is it soft?
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Old 25 September 2013, 06:43 AM   #4
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Despite being 4mm, it's VERY soft and pliable.
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Old 25 September 2013, 06:44 AM   #5
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Maybe the only thing I'd change is a brushed buckle but some sandpaper can fix that.
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Old 25 September 2013, 06:54 AM   #6
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Congrats Mike, how many straps do you have so far?
Ummm. No comment.
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Old 25 September 2013, 07:01 AM   #7
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Oh no ... Went on distefano site ... Saw a darkbrown (dark tabacco) alligator for my 210 ... Could not resist and ordered it .... Mike it is you fault!!!

But it looks soooo nice .... My prrrrrecious.

http://www.distefanostraps.com/prodo...dcategoriab=3#
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Old 25 September 2013, 09:16 AM   #8
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I wanted to say it looks great but I don't want to encourage you to buy more straps...

argh, what the heck... it looks GREAT!! like the vintage feel it adds to 372!
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Old 25 September 2013, 11:45 AM   #9
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looking good!
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Old 25 September 2013, 12:00 PM   #10
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it looks great, but i have a question about the buckle; i keep shying away from flat buckles like that because it always looks like they stick out a bit and will catch on things or scratch against things...are they comfortable? Do you have any problem with them?
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Old 25 September 2013, 12:06 PM   #11
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it looks great, but i have a question about the buckle; i keep shying away from flat buckles like that because it always looks like they stick out a bit and will catch on things or scratch against things...are they comfortable? Do you have any problem with them?
I had similar reservations long time ago. However they are not only vintage appearance correct, they are very comfortable as they stick out and don't dig into your wrist. I haven't had issues with it scratching anything yet. They work well as a bottle opener also.
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Old 25 September 2013, 12:14 PM   #12
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They work well as a bottle opener also.
Just hope TSA doesn't try to confiscate it next time you fly
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Old 25 September 2013, 12:28 PM   #13
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looks very sexy. very nice.
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Old 25 September 2013, 12:28 PM   #14
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Well done buddy
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Old 25 September 2013, 12:53 PM   #15
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Congrats mike
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Old 25 September 2013, 01:07 PM   #16
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Very nice. I'm digging it.
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Old 25 September 2013, 02:05 PM   #17
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Very good looking strap, Mike. Good choice!
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Old 25 September 2013, 02:33 PM   #18
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Peter has done it again! And I can't wait to copy it. Ha Ha Ha (just kidding)
What was the turn around time on this strap with the custom items?
You really did a great job with you choices.
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Old 25 September 2013, 02:43 PM   #19
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Peter has done it again! And I can't wait to copy it. Ha Ha Ha (just kidding)
What was the turn around time on this strap with the custom items?
You really did a great job with you choices.
From my initial inquiry on 9/4 to 9/24, only took 3 weeks.
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Old 25 September 2013, 02:54 PM   #20
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Nicely done. Love the color and sheen. Looks comfortable.
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Old 25 September 2013, 05:04 PM   #21
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Wow that looks great!
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Old 26 September 2013, 08:50 AM   #22
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Beautiful strap!
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Old 26 September 2013, 09:50 AM   #23
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A great match for my favorite bracelet.



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Old 26 September 2013, 09:52 AM   #24
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Kilyung,

Who made that strap it's bad ass
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Old 26 September 2013, 10:02 AM   #25
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I like it better in the second set of pics you posted .. Dark patina !!! Mmm ...
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Old 26 September 2013, 11:40 AM   #26
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Kilyung,

Who made that strap it's bad ass
It's a Gunny Dark Oil strap.
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Old 26 September 2013, 11:57 AM   #27
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Looks great! Love that combo!
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Old 26 September 2013, 01:51 PM   #28
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I can see how that can be a one strap watch. That strap looks like it was designed to go with your watch. Nice job, I feel that you can truly put away the changing tools on this one.
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Old 26 September 2013, 01:59 PM   #29
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Peter makes some of the most comfortable ones I've ever worn. Look great Mike. Congrats and wear it in good health.
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Old 26 September 2013, 06:32 PM   #30
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