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Impressed with new Hadley-Roma watch bands!

  1. Hijak Oct 16, 2013

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    Some old friends received some new straps. Just arrived in the mail from Strapped for Time two Hadley-Roma straps for these bad boys...

    Ref. 168.005 Cal.561 with serial # from ~1963 on Hadley-Roma Genuine Crocodile (MS822 CHT 18R)
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    And this Lemania 9337 Chronograph Cal. 1275 from ~1955 on Matte Crocodile (MS822 BRN 20R)
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    Both strap are lined with very soft leather on the inside...a nice touch...for crock straps these were inexpensive and made in the good Ol' USA.
    Rather impressed with the quality of these straps...would certainly buy Hadley-Roma products again!:thumbsup:
     
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  2. ulackfocus Oct 16, 2013

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    Nice. :thumbsup:

    I'm a Hadley-Roma fan too.
     
  3. Hijak Oct 16, 2013

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    Dennis, you mentioned these a while ago (about being made in Florida I think) and they certainly don't disappoint!:thumbsup: What a value they are.:cool:
     
  4. Dablitzer Oct 16, 2013

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    Very nice pair! :cool:
     
  5. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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  6. ulackfocus Oct 16, 2013

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    I think you'd be surprised which brands stamp their name on H-R straps and resell them for double the price.

    Had a custom H-R strap made for my VC and one of my AP's. Will be getting more, including one for my LeCoultre Powermatic (18 mm lugs but a 13 mm buckle) and my ΩAT.
     
  7. CdnWatchDoc Oct 16, 2013

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    Great looking straps Dennis! Love what H-R has to offer but it's hard getting croc or gator straps from the US, as some sellers can't export the "exotic skins". I have had to go to the UK for mine...or sneak a few over the border on those business trips. Any tips for those of us outside of the US?
     
  8. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 16, 2013

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    I have the same difficulty in Australia, you'd be surprised how much genuine "faux" crocodile gets to my house.
     
  9. ulackfocus Oct 16, 2013

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    Get a friend in the US to send you "watch parts". ;)

    Fauxcodile? Allifauxtor?


    ..... which reminds me that H-R's and Kelaran's straps say Genuine Alligator on the backing. :oops: Better pack them with stealth technology next time!
     
  10. CdnWatchDoc Oct 16, 2013

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    My brother-in-law has been helpful as a partner in "crime"...Whoops! Now we're in for it-Damn those NAS fiends!

    Crocofaux?
     
  11. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 17, 2013

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    Yeap, nothing looks better on the wrist than a nice faux crocodile. :thumbsup:
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