The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[Ambulance Chaser]

No to rubber on any watch with less than 100 meter water resistance.

 

[Neville Southall]

Thinking about throwing it on rubber. I think it would look cool or really horrid.

If you put a rubber strap on that please delete your account. Thanks.

 

[d4nimal]

Actually, if you can jury rig a steel bracelet onto it it will suddenly become a sports watch.



In all seriousness, if you don't mind potentially ending up w/ something "really horrid" (my guess), it's your watch and you should enjoy it how you like it.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Here's where I got the idea. Datograph on rubber looks weirdly cool?

 

[Dino944]

Sorry, but it detracts from the watch. It’s more like wearing a beautiful suit with rubber boots..

You could get a great custom strap for your watch in a variety of materials and colors...skip rubber.

 

[am55]

Thick black rubber with square punched holes and a brushed finish Panerai style square-ish buckle, if you want to match the dial. Rubber like plastic has a reputation as a modern material but vulcanization dates from 1844 and rubber is definitely more of an Industrial Revolution material that befits the neo-Decadent fin de siecle steampunk of ALS.

 

[NakedYoga]

Felt cute. IDK might delete later.

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"Choose one."

 

[ducatiti]

For those who are interested, I finally found reasonably priced Bordeaux Alligator straps to closely match Burgundy shell cordovan....

 

[Viral]

^^^ very nice!

link?

 

[AriGold]

New strap for the snowflake.

The snowflake is pretty versatile when it comes to straps. Any spring drive fans here or haters?

Strap from Aussie maker: www.artisanstraps.com.au

Thinking of alternating between another strap too... thoguhts on Burgundy vs Olive?

 

[CBrown85]

Thinking about throwing it on rubber. I think it would look cool or really horrid.

I see that the bottom hand is for seconds, is the top hand the power reserve?

 

[Ebitdaddy]

I see that the bottom hand is for seconds, is the top hand the power reserve?

Yup!

 

[SonnyUte]

I see that the bottom hand is for seconds, is the top hand the power reserve?

In German, literally “up” and “down,” for fully wound and unwound.

 

[am55]

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New strap for the snowflake.

The snowflake is pretty versatile when it comes to straps. Any spring drive fans here or haters?

Strap from Aussie maker: www.artisanstraps.com.au

Thinking of alternating between another strap too... thoguhts on Burgundy vs Olive?

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I'm not sure how appropriate it'd be for this GS, but if you are thinking of olive:

 

[ducatiti]

For those who are interested, I finally found reasonably priced Bordeaux Alligator straps to closely match Burgundy shell cordovan....

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Here are the straps installed to match burgundy shell shoes...