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miner · 22 September 2006, 11:44 PM

I reckon this might look quite good in leather..

What do you all reckon?? Or may a nice carbon strap

22 September 2006, 11:47 PM

One of our members, BruceS, posted some pix of his Explorer on a carbon strap last year and it looked great! Colemanitis recently posted pix of his GMTII on a strap I sold him... have a look. It was on Tuesday I think.

Rockrolex · 22 September 2006, 11:54 PM

Not a great fan of carbon straps, but I do think it would look great on leather.

Goodwatch · 22 September 2006, 11:56 PM

Carbon! Mono colour, no alternate stitching. Awesome! Do it

miner · 22 September 2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

One of our members, BruceS, posted some pix of his Explorer on a carbon strap last year and it looked great! Colemanitis recently posted pix of his GMTII on a strap I sold him... have a look. It was on Tuesday I think.

It was Colemanitis' pics that gave me the idea. I've checked a few links posted here for suppliers and I fancy leather with a deployment clasp. BTW where did you (or do you) go for these items??

23 September 2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by miner

It was Colemanitis' pics that gave me the idea. I've checked a few links posted here for suppliers and I fancy leather with a deployment clasp. BTW where did you (or do you) go for these items??

Check out www.mywatchmaker.net and www.watchprince.com for straps and deployments.

I think theres a bunch of links on the resources section.

miner · 23 September 2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Check out www.mywatchmaker.net and www.watchprince.com for straps and deployments.

I think theres a bunch of links on the resources section.

Thanks

colemanitis · 23 September 2006, 12:07 AM

I think a black leather strap would look GREAT on your Explorer!

Gedanken · 23 September 2006, 12:23 AM

I'm gonna rock the boat here and opine that the Explorer's clean dial is better complemented by the Oyster.

23 September 2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

I'm gonna rock the boat here and opine that the Explorer's clean dial is better complemented by the Oyster.

Bah! What do you know?

No question the oyster looks best on any Rolex, but with the strap you can change the look and feel of your watch. Whenever I changed to a strap, it was like looking at a brand new watch on my wrist.

Gedanken · 23 September 2006, 12:34 AM

I just never got into the Blue Oyster leather fetish thing ...

Seriously, much as I try I just can't seem to take to straps. A good part of that is that I'm pretty careless when it comes to water and watches, and I've never liked the feeling of a damp strap.

miner · 23 September 2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

I just never got into the Blue Oyster leather fetish thing ...

Seriously, much as I try I just can't seem to take to straps. A good part of that is that I'm pretty careless when it comes to water and watches, and I've never liked the feeling of a damp strap.

Ahh but Gedanken if I want to get wet I wear my SD

The explorer is for the ballet and stuff like that when I'm hoping things will stay dry

C.J. · 23 September 2006, 02:33 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, pal. Give it a shot and post some pics

JJ Irani · 23 September 2006, 05:18 AM

Leather, shmeather....I'd just stick with the original SS bracelet!

Goodwatch · 23 September 2006, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Leather, shmeather....I'd just stick with the original SS bracelet!

But with a strap you can have 2 watches: 1 for going out to a cocktail bar to have a drink and 1 to conquer the Everest!

JJ Irani · 23 September 2006, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

But with a strap you can have 2 watches: 1 for going out to a cocktail bar to have a drink and 1 to conquer the Everest!

Don't drink (much anyway)....don't have the time or inclination (LOL) for Everest!!

Shall stick with the bracelet!!

Goodwatch · 23 September 2006, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Don't drink (much anyway)....don't have the time or inclination (LOL) for Everest!!

Shall stick with the bracelet!!

You're like an eel in a bucket of snot! I will convert to strap, if it's the last thing I'll do

JJ Irani · 23 September 2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

You're like an eel in a bucket of snot! I will convert to strap, if it's the last thing I'll do

Go ahead, punk....make yourself miserable!! See if I care!!!

miner · 23 September 2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, pal. Give it a shot and post some pics

Will do, leather strap in the post

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

But with a strap you can have 2 watches: 1 for going out to a cocktail bar to have a drink and 1 to conquer the Everest!

Not sure I'm ready for Everest yet, I'll decide over a couple of drinks in the cocktail bar

C.J. · 23 September 2006, 12:01 PM

[QUOTE=miner;114976]Will do, leather strap in the post

I'm sure it will look great

amanda · 23 September 2006, 04:37 PM

I think it would loook great on a nice leather strap, or a Nato too is pretty nice!

JJ Irani · 23 September 2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda

I think it would loook great on a nice leather strap, or a Nato too is pretty nice!

You too, Amanda?

Otis · 23 September 2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You too, Amanda?

Just wait until they make a yellow & blue nato.....I want to see that on the new sub!

BTW...Nice new avatar

JJ Irani · 23 September 2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Just wait until they make a yellow & blue nato.....I want to see that on the new sub!

BTW...Nice new avatar

Yeah, I thought that pic was nice for an avatar as it shows up the gold crown on the box.

Future avatar might change....if you know what I mean. Ahem!! Ahem!!

Goodwatch · 23 September 2006, 08:20 PM

JJ's next avatar:

JJ Irani · 23 September 2006, 08:23 PM

22 September 2006, 11:44 PM	#1
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22 September 2006, 11:56 PM	#4
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Carbon! Mono colour, no alternate stitching. Awesome! Do it __________________ Member# 127

23 September 2006, 12:07 AM	#8
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I think a black leather strap would look GREAT on your Explorer! __________________ Member #471

23 September 2006, 12:23 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I'm gonna rock the boat here and opine that the Explorer's clean dial is better complemented by the Oyster. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

22 September 2006, 11:47 PM	#2
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	One of our members, BruceS, posted some pix of his Explorer on a carbon strap last year and it looked great! Colemanitis recently posted pix of his GMTII on a strap I sold him... have a look. It was on Tuesday I think.

23 September 2006, 12:34 AM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I just never got into the Blue Oyster leather fetish thing ... Seriously, much as I try I just can't seem to take to straps. A good part of that is that I'm pretty careless when it comes to water and watches, and I've never liked the feeling of a damp strap. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

23 September 2006, 02:33 AM	#13
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, pal. Give it a shot and post some pics __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

23 September 2006, 05:18 AM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Leather, shmeather....I'd just stick with the original SS bracelet! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 September 2006, 12:01 PM	#20
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	[QUOTE=miner;114976]Will do, leather strap in the post I'm sure it will look great __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

23 September 2006, 04:37 PM	#21
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	I think it would loook great on a nice leather strap, or a Nato too is pretty nice!

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Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	JJ's next avatar: __________________ Member# 127

23 September 2006, 08:23 PM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	__________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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