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Humble michael · 5 December 2018, 11:34 PM

I have a 5327 G and dearly love it. The blue strap doesn’t seem to be as shiny as when I got it a month ago. :-( . Does anyone know how to make it nice and shiny?? Thanks

jd57 · 6 December 2018, 06:38 AM

I believe that glossy straps tend to become duller and matte straps tend to become shiny - not sure there is any way around it.

MCMartiny · 6 December 2018, 07:10 AM

Have you tried polishing with a tiny amount of a beeswax based cream / polish for shiny leather? I use normal leather cream to touch up my matte leather strap.

Humble michael · 6 December 2018, 01:26 PM

Thanks I will try it :-)

AlexWazo · 6 December 2018, 02:46 PM

Even that may only be a temporary solution, from my understanding no matter what you do the shiny alligator strap will dull.

But, in my opinion, the shiny straps that have dulled look beautiful, very classic looking. I have the 5327j and the now dull shiny brown strap looks great with the ivory dial and yellow gold. Looks like a true old age perpetual I love it.

Calatrava r · 7 December 2018, 09:06 AM

Shiny straps can take on a dull look fairly quickly. Matte is the better way to go next time. Some shiny PP straps hold their finish better depending on which vendor they use for that strap.

5 December 2018, 11:34 PM	#1
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	5327 Question I have a 5327 G and dearly love it. The blue strap doesn’t seem to be as shiny as when I got it a month ago. :-( . Does anyone know how to make it nice and shiny?? Thanks

6 December 2018, 06:38 AM	#2
jd57 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 564	I believe that glossy straps tend to become duller and matte straps tend to become shiny - not sure there is any way around it.

6 December 2018, 07:10 AM	#3
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	Have you tried polishing with a tiny amount of a beeswax based cream / polish for shiny leather? I use normal leather cream to touch up my matte leather strap.

6 December 2018, 01:26 PM	#4
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	Thanks I will try it :-)

6 December 2018, 02:46 PM	#5
AlexWazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: United States Watch: Patek Posts: 137	Even that may only be a temporary solution, from my understanding no matter what you do the shiny alligator strap will dull. But, in my opinion, the shiny straps that have dulled look beautiful, very classic looking. I have the 5327j and the now dull shiny brown strap looks great with the ivory dial and yellow gold. Looks like a true old age perpetual I love it.

7 December 2018, 09:06 AM	#6
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,596	Shiny straps can take on a dull look fairly quickly. Matte is the better way to go next time. Some shiny PP straps hold their finish better depending on which vendor they use for that strap.

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