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Aesthetically, curved strap ends are ******* horrible. A solution in a search of a problem.

I think it's highly dependent on the watch. On something like a Datejust it just looks like a bit of a fudge as you're only doing it because it will ruin a normal strap, but it lacks design cohesiveness.

Whereas on something like a Ming watch, where the curved strap is an intentional aspect of the design, it looks great.
 

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I think it's highly dependent on the watch. On something like a Datejust it just looks like a bit of a fudge as you're only doing it because it will ruin a normal strap, but it lacks design cohesiveness.

Whereas on something like a Ming watch, where the curved strap is an intentional aspect of the design, it looks great.

Meh. I’ve never seen a curved leather strap that I think looks anything but highly affected, fussy, and ill-conceived. Leather, as a traditional, imperfect material, doesn’t jive with the integrated strap/bracelet approach, which requires precision only possible with something like rubber or metal to pull off.

For example, Nautiluses and Royal Oaks on leather straps look ******* hideous. Without fail.
 

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Meh. I’ve never seen a curved leather strap that I think looks anything but highly affected, fussy, and ill-conceived. Leather, as a traditional, imperfect material, doesn’t jive with the integrated strap/bracelet approach, which requires precision only possible with something like rubber or metal to pull off.

For example, Nautiluses and Royal Oaks on leather straps look ******* hideous. Without fail.

I would agree with you on the Nautilus and Royal Oak front, those are more about integrating the leather rather than just making the ends curved. I don't think the curve on this Ming watch looks particularly fussy though, at least not more than the overall design as whole does.

 

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Don't use curved-leather straps when straight ones are more appropriate and don't use "jive" to mean "jibe" when trying to articulate the point.

Have a nice day!
 

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Does anyone have an opinion on the 5227, 5196, 5119, or 5146 as a first Patek? I’m mulling over simplicity vs complications. Also eyeing a Lange 1 moon phase.
 

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This is not terrible..."true" GMT, good size, cool lume/gas tubes.

Maybe a little derivative, but not an outright homage like the new Tudor.

 

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This is not terrible..."true" GMT, good size, cool lume/gas tubes.

Maybe a little derivative, but not an outright homage like the new Tudor.


Looks nice indeed.
 

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You got to sass it


haha…I love jive! I just understand it doesn’t mean “jibe”

wearing curved leather straps is jive! They don’t jibe with the majority of watches!
 

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Looks like new Speedy being introduced tomorrow for Speedy Tuesday is going to be an X-33.
 

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I would agree with you on the Nautilus and Royal Oak front, those are more about integrating the leather rather than just making the ends curved. I don't think the curve on this Ming watch looks particularly fussy though, at least not more than the overall design as whole does.


Agreed, the Nautilus and the Royal Oak were designed with an integrated bracelet and a leather strap looks inappropriate and somehow distorts the nature and style of those watches. Not so in the case of a Datejust.

I have this Eterna Vaughan Big Date, that looks gorgeous to me.


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Yawn. Is it NASA issued?
 

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