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martinr · 11 November 2019, 07:23 AM

Just received a letter from my AD regarding Patek gator or croc straps. Beginning in 2020 they won’t be allowed in California. Patek is working on an alternative strap but you won’t be able to order them delivered to California and the pieces in the display case and the AD’s safe won’t have them on the watch. It’s a new law on the books going into effect January 1st.

Fat_ninja · 11 November 2019, 07:33 AM

Yeah people been driving over to Vegas to get them...from CA

Calatrava r · 11 November 2019, 08:31 AM

I would not sweat it until they ban the watches there unless you can be cited for wearing a reptile strap you already have after Jan 1.

Michael T · 11 November 2019, 09:51 AM

I almost thought this was a spoof, but sure enough there is California law taking effect 1/1/2020. Short Camille Fournet (sic).

tchaic · 11 November 2019, 09:58 AM

Live free or die!

locutus49 · 11 November 2019, 10:08 AM

I have four alligator belts. Yeah, I know, weird. But will they be confiscated?

martinr · 11 November 2019, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by michael T

I almost thought this was a spoof, but sure enough there is California law taking effect 1/1/2020. Short Camille Fournet (sic).

Can’t get fois gras in a restaurant either.

Fat_ninja · 11 November 2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Can’t get fois gras in a restaurant either.

What?!?!??!

martinr · 11 November 2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

What?!?!??!

It’s the law. I’m not kidding. The great state of California. You can shoot heroin in the subway stations with impunity. So it’s not all bad.

Brew · 11 November 2019, 11:29 AM

ibtl

martinr · 11 November 2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

ibtl

Lol. San Francisco has more drug addicts than high school students. Not making that up either.

PatekSF · 11 November 2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Just received a letter from my AD regarding Patek gator or croc straps. Beginning in 2020 they won’t be allowed in California. Patek is working on an alternative strap but you won’t be able to order them delivered to California and the pieces in the display case and the AD’s safe won’t have them on the watch. It’s a new law on the books going into effect January 1st.

Typical of the commies in CA ... Big Brother at its finest.

Completely and utterly ludicrous, but not surprising.

ThinWhiteDuke · 12 November 2019, 01:45 AM

First the came for our straws, then they came for our watch straps. ��

Cesium137 · 12 November 2019, 04:17 AM

The people’s republic of California

Greenp · 12 November 2019, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ThinWhiteDuke

First the came for our straws, then they came for our watch straps. ��

You also forgot free shopping bags with purchases and plastic food take out boxes. Paper food take boxes get as soggy as wet newspaper.

Mbbgysam · 12 November 2019, 05:32 AM

It's not a new law. The law was passed back in the 70s, but its implementation failed to get "delayed" again this year.

Back when the law was originally passed, the American Alligator was headed toward extinction. New regulations from the Endangered Species Act helped to re-populate the species to the point where it was de-listed from the endangered species list in the late 80s. The alligator is a great example of how regulation worked to rehabilitate and create a sustainable industry, and I believe the original CA law from the 70s was in earnest trying to conserve an endangered species.

The only ones to blame for the situation CA is in now are our friends at PeTA who launched a campaign of misinformation and scare tactics that ultimately pressured lawmakers into letting the law go into full effect next year.

porschehobbyist · 12 November 2019, 08:22 AM

Ridiculous. I received same letter from my AD Saturday and coincidentally received my new Croc strap from Camille Fournet this afternoon. I suppose friends and family in other states will be receiving shipments next year,

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porschehobbyist · 12 November 2019, 08:28 AM

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martinr · 12 November 2019, 09:07 AM

I wonder if you can still get gator on a stick in Louisiana?

Fat_ninja · 12 November 2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

I wonder if you can still get gator on a stick in Louisiana?

I’d like to try it one day

golfski · 12 November 2019, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Can’t get fois gras in a restaurant either.

I don't mind this! I have never seen something look so delicious, yet taste so disgusting!

Fat_ninja · 12 November 2019, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by golfski

I don't mind this! I have never seen something look so delicious, yet taste so disgusting!

What?!?!?

El Cascarrabias · 12 November 2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mbbgysam

Back when the law was originally passed, the American Alligator was headed toward extinction. New regulations from the Endangered Species Act helped to re-populate the species to the point where it was de-listed from the endangered species list in the late 80s. The alligator is a great example of how regulation worked to rehabilitate and create a sustainable industry, and I believe the original CA law from the 70s was in earnest trying to conserve an endangered species.

Gators are almost as plentiful as roaches in some parts of the South!

jcoltrane · 12 November 2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Can’t get fois gras in a restaurant either.

Lots of chefs still serve it.

Vipes · 12 November 2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by martinr

I wonder if you can still get gator on a stick in Louisiana?

Mmmm....gator.

GB-man · 12 November 2019, 12:59 PM

Patek going to use fake gators now? Lol embossed!

Fat_ninja · 12 November 2019, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Patek going to use fake gators now? Lol embossed!

Bearxj86 can now buy fake straps without everyone getting on his case. Great!

7sins · 12 November 2019, 05:04 PM

Ridiculous liberal state. First started with paper straws and now no croc straps. Is there an article or link to this ban?

AshAP · 12 November 2019, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by martinr

It’s the law. I’m not kidding. The great state of California. You can shoot heroin in the subway stations with impunity. So it’s not all bad.

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gunhose · 12 November 2019, 07:59 PM

American gators are farmed raised republic of cali then should band all leather from cows and pigs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11 November 2019, 07:23 AM	#1
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	No more gator or croc straps Just received a letter from my AD regarding Patek gator or croc straps. Beginning in 2020 they won’t be allowed in California. Patek is working on an alternative strap but you won’t be able to order them delivered to California and the pieces in the display case and the AD’s safe won’t have them on the watch. It’s a new law on the books going into effect January 1st.

12 November 2019, 12:59 PM	#26
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	Patek going to use fake gators now? Lol embossed! __________________

12 November 2019, 05:04 PM	#28
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,343	Ridiculous liberal state. First started with paper straws and now no croc straps. Is there an article or link to this ban? __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

11 November 2019, 07:33 AM	#2
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Yeah people been driving over to Vegas to get them...from CA

11 November 2019, 08:31 AM	#3
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,596	I would not sweat it until they ban the watches there unless you can be cited for wearing a reptile strap you already have after Jan 1.

11 November 2019, 09:51 AM	#4
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,154	I almost thought this was a spoof, but sure enough there is California law taking effect 1/1/2020. Short Camille Fournet (sic).

11 November 2019, 09:58 AM	#5
tchaic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Tag Heuer 2000 Posts: 490	Live free or die!

11 November 2019, 10:08 AM	#6
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I have four alligator belts. Yeah, I know, weird. But will they be confiscated?

11 November 2019, 11:29 AM	#10
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	ibtl

12 November 2019, 01:45 AM	#13
ThinWhiteDuke Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: US Watch: 5522 Posts: 14	First the came for our straws, then they came for our watch straps. ��

12 November 2019, 04:17 AM	#14
Cesium137 Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 450	The people’s republic of California

12 November 2019, 05:32 AM	#16
Mbbgysam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,027	It's not a new law. The law was passed back in the 70s, but its implementation failed to get "delayed" again this year. Back when the law was originally passed, the American Alligator was headed toward extinction. New regulations from the Endangered Species Act helped to re-populate the species to the point where it was de-listed from the endangered species list in the late 80s. The alligator is a great example of how regulation worked to rehabilitate and create a sustainable industry, and I believe the original CA law from the 70s was in earnest trying to conserve an endangered species. The only ones to blame for the situation CA is in now are our friends at PeTA who launched a campaign of misinformation and scare tactics that ultimately pressured lawmakers into letting the law go into full effect next year.

12 November 2019, 08:22 AM	#17
porschehobbyist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Ryan Location: NorCal Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 11	Ridiculous. I received same letter from my AD Saturday and coincidentally received my new Croc strap from Camille Fournet this afternoon. I suppose friends and family in other states will be receiving shipments next year, . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 November 2019, 08:28 AM	#18
porschehobbyist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Ryan Location: NorCal Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 11	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 November 2019, 09:07 AM	#19
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	I wonder if you can still get gator on a stick in Louisiana?

12 November 2019, 07:59 PM	#30
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	American gators are farmed raised republic of cali then should band all leather from cows and pigs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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