2 weeks ago I was wanting to sell my tri compax and then last week I was wanting to change the dial. In one last attempt to love this amazing watch I removed a vintage brown leather and bought a black leather strap. And wow, to me anyway the watch has just popped- I love it now and wouldn't change it for the world. Is a personal opinion and some of you may prefer the brown, but black all the way for me- here's a before and after