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post #15001 of 21162
10/29/12 at 8:13pm
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ABP is great, but what kinda money are you wanting to spend, and what kind of quality?
well, i was just on ABP now, and the MTM croc straps are 280 euro!! i don't remember them being anywhere close to that much.

looking for and willing to pay for quality, but maybe i can do better on the price...?
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post #15002 of 21162
10/29/12 at 8:16pm
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Originally Posted by HRoi View Post

well, i was just on ABP now, and the MTM croc straps are 280 euro!! i don't remember them being anywhere close to that much.
looking for and willing to pay for quality, but maybe i can do better on the price...?

Maybe Camille Fournet? Some of the Hirsch gators aren't too shabby either, especially the nicer stuff. Unfortunately, for the best straps though you are kind of relegated to CF and ABP.

For example:

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/HIRSCH-Watch-Straps/HIRSCH-Watch-Straps-Exotic-Skin
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post #15003 of 21162
10/29/12 at 8:49pm
those Hirschs are indeed nice, at least from the photos. same ballpark as ABP (marginally cheaper), who i'm quite happy with. i was also thinking that i could just save myself the wait and pick up an OEM from an AD, but OEM croc is $400+ now?!?!
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post #15004 of 21162
10/29/12 at 8:57pm
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Originally Posted by HRoi View Post

those Hirschs are indeed nice, at least from the photos. same ballpark as ABP (marginally cheaper), who i'm quite happy with. i was also thinking that i could just save myself the wait and pick up an OEM from an AD, but OEM croc is $400+ now?!?!

I am not overly surprised. It seems about that way for damn near everything. Omega Croc and Deployant was almost $500 I think (because I thought about tossing it in). I find that absolutely absurd. I cannot even fathom the mark-up.

And I have only heard good things about the Hirsch's, especially the contrast stitching ones.
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post #15005 of 21162
10/29/12 at 9:25pm
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Just for fun, decided to take a couple of pictures tonight. This was the only one that turned out even moderately well. I am an abysmal photographer. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

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Originally Posted by HRoi View Post

hi gaiz. my brown calf OEM Panerai strap literally fell apart today. after years of use, so it did its time.
where are all the Paneristi getting their straps now? i've only ever used ABP in Paris, but i dunno if there's someone better/more convenient these days. looking for a croc in the brown family with interesting details like contrast stitching, etc...

PM gdl, he has plenty. smile.gif
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I am not overly surprised. It seems about that way for damn near everything. Omega Croc and Deployant was almost $500 I think (because I thought about tossing it in). I find that absolutely absurd. I cannot even fathom the mark-up.
And I have only heard good things about the Hirsch's, especially the contrast stitching ones.

yeah, i recall looking into one for my JLS, something obscene like that.
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post #15006 of 21162
10/29/12 at 9:31pm
I think Di-Modell is slightly better than Hirsh - the croc ages a more nicely.

I got an ABP shark strap for my 111 but didn't like it. The edge finishing was pretty amateurish.
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post #15007 of 21162
10/29/12 at 11:33pm

Good Morning my new born baby!

 

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post #15008 of 21162
10/30/12 at 2:56am
These kind of threads bring the viewer a lot of close-ups of hairy arms.
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post #15009 of 21162
10/30/12 at 4:01am
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Originally Posted by CDFS View Post

These kind of threads bring the viewer a lot of close-ups of hairy arms.

If you were admiring the hairy arms instead of the watches, I have news for you...
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post #15010 of 21162
10/30/12 at 7:40am
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These kind of threads bring the viewer a lot of close-ups of hairy arms.

just wait for my chest shot!
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If you were admiring the hairy arms instead of the watches, I have news for you...

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post #15011 of 21162
10/30/12 at 10:23am

Here is a less hairy arm, with a new acquisition

 

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post #15012 of 21162
10/30/12 at 10:29am
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Here is a less hairy arm, with a new acquisition

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Nice. Where is the strap from?
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post #15013 of 21162
10/30/12 at 10:45am
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Originally Posted by Hayward View Post

Rolex' new styling actually works well on the GMT. Wish they used that case on the new Sub. Also if it were me I'd get the bracelet brushed, but all round it's a beautiful watch.

Just curious, how is the case different?  I haven't compared them side by side, but I was under the impression the current Sub C and GMT II use the same case.  I know the case is different on the current Explorer II as the lugs are a bit more tapered than on the Sub C or GMT ,and the case is larger. 

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Good Morning my new born baby!

 

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Great choice.  The RO is one of my all time favorite watches.  It puts a smile on my face everytime I see it on my wrist.

Hope you are really enjoying your beautiful RO Chrono.

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post #15014 of 21162
10/30/12 at 10:46am
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Here is a less hairy arm, with a new acquisition

 

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

 

 

 

A real classic Rolex.  Congrats and enjoy!

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post #15015 of 21162
10/30/12 at 10:53am
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Great choice.  The RO is one of my all time favorite watches.  It puts a smile on my face everytime I see it on my wrist.

Hope you are really enjoying your beautiful RO Chrono.

It really does. Thanks Dino. 

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