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The quest for the perfect strap
Oct 02, 2010,05:07 AM
for the Polaris, is a never ending story.
But I think I am as close to perfection as possible, at least for the winter.
For water activities, I have succesfully tried the Bond RAF, the tropic and the Kodiak.
@Graham: the shell cordovan nato is indeed a fantastic strap, for looks AND comfort. Thanks for your guidance
@Nicolas: you lead the way for all the polaristi. THANK YOU for all the feedback
@Matt:Thanks a lot. I LOVE your watches.By the way, Great thread you got there going
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Show your watch strap combos thread
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-06:07
Hi all, to answer to our dear moderator Andrew, here is a thread I would like to launch. I know that many of us enjoy playing with the the personality of a watch fitting it with different straps. There are numerous combinations, one can emphasize or smoot...
Snap!...
By: pplater : September 29th, 2010-07:29
Can do - and can match your stingray, your green ostrich, even your colour-coded rally strap (and raise you a frogskin) ; all for Panerai, of course: Cheers, pplater....
Super cool
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-07:33
exactly what I mean! thanks. Matt
Formal vs. informal
By: aaronm : September 29th, 2010-07:41
I have a plain brown cordovan strap on my Breguet La Tradition, you can sorta see it in the picture (sorry about the odd pic, not surprisingly all my Tradition pics are of the head, the movement is so fantastic as to overshadow the strap at all times) A...
nice one!
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-07:53
thanks for your contribution Art. Matt
. . . and whiskey . . .
By: Dr No : September 29th, 2010-07:55
. . . shell cordovan bund. Practically all my watches are now on shell cordovan straps, as it's by far the most supple leather in my experience . . . cordially, Art This message has been edited by Dr No on 2010-09-29 08:10:24...
beautiful Cordovan
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-08:35
very difficult leather to find down here, anything related to horses is quite sensitive in europe! Matt
with pleasure
By: MattS : October 1st, 2010-11:39
PM me please. THX. Matt
It's not even a customized strap, mrsnak . . .
By: Dr No : September 29th, 2010-13:30
. . . he just happened to have one that fit the Seiko 5 to a "T". Coincidentally, it's the very same one you saw on his vintage Connie a few months ago. Not only is it super comfy, but the newly visible scalloped section between the lugs adds a touch of c...
Great combo, Art... Now, I have to match your suggestion ...
By: amanico : September 29th, 2010-09:00
With a friendly combo... A great strap, offered to me by a very good friend, for one of my beloved Chrono. A Black Cordovan with red stitching for my ardur Chrono. Will have to find the pic in my HD, but will post it. Best, Nicolas
I love that look Art...
By: aboen : September 29th, 2010-10:54
Great watch and strap combo ! Can you PM me the maker info on that strap ? Best Drew
P.S....
By: pplater : September 29th, 2010-08:04
... the strap on the vintage Jaeger is an inspired match. Cheers, pplater.
+ 1
By: AndrewD : September 29th, 2010-16:23
It struck me from the first picture that was posted of it. Both on the wrist and static. Great combo. A
yeah...Nicolas...
By: ocwatching : September 29th, 2010-08:22
you probably take like what?...3 seconds to pick out a strap? LOL... nice collection...wow...
:) [nt]
By: VMM : September 29th, 2010-08:26
No message body
Ok but...
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-08:33
very brown and black master!...not very adventurous...Matt
You don't see them all, Matt...
By: amanico : September 29th, 2010-08:38
I have, indeed, a lot of brown and black straps, but I also have some green Khaki, Blue, Yellow and Blue, Burgundy and Blue, Red, Beige, Grey straps... But it is a matter of fact that my fav are the Brown, Black, Beige, and Khaki. Not too aventurous? What...
very cool...
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-10:37
I was just chasing you, of course I know you have some funky ones, I've seen this one on one of your pics before, didn't find a similar one yet! Matt
Imelda Marcos . . .
By: Dr No : September 29th, 2010-13:15
. . . could take lessons from you, Nicolas ;-) . . .
LOL, Art...
By: amanico : September 29th, 2010-23:20
Didn't know that Imelda Marcos was a Purist. Best, Nicolas
Some.
By: VMM : September 29th, 2010-08:33
Vte...
here we go...
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-08:37
very nice!...looks like Paneristis are specialists on this one! I don't have any PAM tough!...Matt
I have quite a few
By: mrsnak : September 29th, 2010-08:51
These are some of my favorites: Speedmaster 3570.50 on Hirsch Leonardo. It's usually on bracelet Omega Dynamic Chrono: Saw an Omega ad with Rolf Schumacher wearing one on a yellow strap. Found a Hirsch with deployant that fit the bill perfectly I switch i...
nice
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-10:40
thanks! Matt
definitely different!...
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-12:04
But really cool! I remember this one from friday wristshots. thx for your contribution, you're pretty sure to have a unique cool watch that stands out from the crowd with this combo! Matt
I think many of you know…
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 29th, 2010-12:02
I like colours! Here are a few examples… Best Blomman...
Wow Rainbow...
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-12:06
well done, thx for your colorful contribution, i remember the great shot with the oranges and the JLC in friday wristshots. Matt
My favourite combo…
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 30th, 2010-11:29
Is the MC on a red croco strap! I like how the strap picks up the small red details on the dial, crowns and second hand arrow. Thank you, Matt! Your sting ray is really cool! Best Blomman...
This works for me.
By: AndrewD : October 1st, 2010-04:45
As you say, there is enough red in the watch to draw the eye. Interesting choice. Andrew
Spices are great!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 30th, 2010-11:31
Both in watches and food! Thank you, Drew! Best Blomman
You too, my friend!
By: blomman Mr Blue : September 30th, 2010-11:33
Crazy stack of straps you got! Thank you, Nicolas! But I have to confess, mostly I wear black or brown straps… Best Blomman
Phwew!...
By: pplater : September 29th, 2010-18:11
For a moment there we were scared you were going to post the Greubel Forsey on NATO strap! All the best Craig, Cheers, pplater.
Now thats a GREAT idea!!!
By: Craig LA : September 29th, 2010-19:35
Actually, I have a grey croc for the GF that I will try one of these days. Craig
show us...
By: MattS : September 30th, 2010-01:57
anything is worth a try, sometimes nice surprises that work out, sometimes not!...Matt
superb starp...
By: MattS : September 29th, 2010-21:05
nice watch and picture! thx. Matt
i can join in on this
By: G99 : October 1st, 2010-11:26
a selection of different watches on the same python strap which is currently on the carlo ferrara. stingray not exotic, but unusual. as far as i'm aware, the only PPro watch on black steel mesh. again, not exotic in the strictest sense, but unusual. shell...
Very fancy
By: MattS : October 1st, 2010-11:37
Thanks Graham. Matt
if you like shell cordovan AND funky straps check this out
By: G99 : October 2nd, 2010-02:26
this pic has been shamelessly borrowed from the interweb and i love this strap. this is the underside of the Horween cordovan with its originality stamp, but used as the topside of the strap. wicked! Graham...
really cool...
By: MattS : October 2nd, 2010-02:32
love it, very inspiring!!!...thanks Graham. Matt
Mack, is the cordovan Nato...
By: G99 : October 2nd, 2010-02:21
Mack, is the cordovan Nato as good as i think it is or am i the only one who loves the feel and look combined ? best Graham
oh dear Polaris...
By: MattS : October 2nd, 2010-02:28
That's indeed a fantastic watch to play with strap combos...Matt
The quest for the perfect strap
By: mackgr : October 2nd, 2010-05:07
for the Polaris, is a never ending story. But I think I am as close to perfection as possible, at least for the winter. For water activities, I have succesfully tried the Bond RAF, the tropic and the Kodiak. @Graham: the shell cordovan nato is indeed a fa...