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9 August 2011, 12:59 AM
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233 on JV
Hi guys - got a call from OP that my order for the JV had arrived. I've been eagerly awaiting this for some time now.
Does any one know what the safest/best way to darken it and get some patina on it artificially? Here's some (crappy iphone) pics.
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9 August 2011, 01:28 AM
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Looks great, Congrats.
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9 August 2011, 01:53 AM
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Love that JV. 233 isn't bad either! ;-)
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9 August 2011, 04:59 AM
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Bryan - great combo!
I would think that natural skin oils imparted to the JV by rubbing it with your hands will darken it. It should darken up pretty quickly just by wearing it, however. good luck, Jim |
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9 August 2011, 05:42 AM
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Water will darken it believe it or not. I used a really fine spray mister on mine along with just natural age.
Do NOT use any oils. It will REALLY darken it. 
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9 August 2011, 05:50 AM
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It looks great Brian. I have a JV on the way for my 351. The JV along with the Cashmere "Blackseal" strap are my two all time favorite OEM straps. Just let it age naturally. OEM straps are steep in price, but definitely worth it.
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9 August 2011, 07:46 AM
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Looks great mate! Congrats!
By the way... what size strap did you get?
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9 August 2011, 08:29 AM
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Great strap, great combo, enjoy.
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9 August 2011, 08:33 AM
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Two of the finest from the Pam world !!! Congrats
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9 August 2011, 09:25 AM
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Looks nice, congrats!!
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9 August 2011, 09:33 AM
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The 233 on a JV looks sweet. |
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9 August 2011, 09:54 AM
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Absolutely stunning
got to get me one for my 176
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9 August 2011, 11:50 AM
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Very nice!
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9 August 2011, 12:55 PM
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Quite nice!
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9 August 2011, 06:05 PM
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Thanks guys. Interesting thing is that Panerai (at least in HKG) have NOT increased the price on gators, but the calf straps have gone up by HKD$100 (about USD$15) recently.
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9 August 2011, 08:15 PM
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Me too. It should be arriving today
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11 August 2011, 01:42 AM
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I received my JV in the mail this morning. My crappy pics do not do justice for this amazing strap. It has to be the most amazing strap out there. It looks killer on my 351. It's such a nice strap that I am afraid to strap it on :)
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11 August 2011, 04:09 AM
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Beautiful strap on your 351, Adam!
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11 August 2011, 04:36 AM
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Thanks Jay. It's mounted. I plan on straping it on this evening. The color and soft suede texture are so amazing. It's a work of art. Can't you tell that I am excited? :)
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11 August 2011, 06:05 AM
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Congrats on the JV! its one of the best OEM straps...
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11 August 2011, 06:56 AM
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The JV looks amazing strapped on the 351 with Ti case, tobacco dial and gold hands. It's the perfect combo for me.
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11 August 2011, 08:27 AM
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11 August 2011, 08:43 AM
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Official description and part number...
Alligator Nubuck Gold, Ecru stitch Standard 115/75: MX003863 Be prepared for sticker shock...MSRP $370 (price increased from $320 on 8/1/2011). Quote:
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11 August 2011, 06:17 PM
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Use water to spray it all over the strap evenly, and then use a piece of tissue paper and wipe it to one side over and over until the water dries up. Do this with just enough pressure.
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12 August 2011, 01:54 AM
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12 August 2011, 10:47 AM
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Thanks. The JV has to be the best match for the 351. Well worth the price of admission. I don't know what else to say.
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12 August 2011, 10:49 AM
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12 August 2011, 10:55 AM
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Wait...you guys WANT your JVs to get dark?!?
Not me! ;-) Heh heh |
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12 August 2011, 12:24 PM
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Hey Bill. Did you end up getting the black JV? It's quite a rarity here.
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