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Professor
·This strap came with the watch and suits it perfectly. I have a near identical, perhaps better quality strap on my Paul Peugeot.
Similar to an alligator pattern these are described as a Bamboo pattern.
While a very cheap band these are much nicer and more comfortable than you'd expect. It takes only a little work to give the band a set that conforms to the shape of the wrist.
Similar to an alligator pattern these are described as a Bamboo pattern.
While a very cheap band these are much nicer and more comfortable than you'd expect. It takes only a little work to give the band a set that conforms to the shape of the wrist.
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptVery nice! @Syrte
I have a couple of these «bund style» straps, but I have never
found a nos specimen. Would love too see the reverse side of the
strap👍
This strap is supposed to be designed for an 18mm lug but it works fine on this watch whose lug is 16mm.
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François Pépin
·I like that your watch has its own carpet.
Matching the watch, the band AND the carpet is the real stuff. Syrte’s touch.
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptI like that your watch has its own carpet.
Matching the watch, the band AND the carpet is the real stuff. Syrte’s touch.
The carpet is a mousepad- but it’s safer and a fun exotic touch for pictures of course.
It’s also much more interesting after having traveled to tge areas in Central Asia where those are made.
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wagudc
·I thought I would resurrect this thread for an opinion. What strap would be good for this:
It came on a crusty worn out tan strap. The chocolate was what I had laying around. I was thinking of something like this:
It came on a crusty worn out tan strap. The chocolate was what I had laying around. I was thinking of something like this:
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JwRosenthal
·Thumbs up on the tan suede- would make it slightly more casual.
Green suede with a tan stich would make it a little more fun.
https://www.watchgecko.com/chedwort...MIz6-E0f7Y7wIVrSCtBh0pdgnZEAQYBCABEgKIjPD_BwE
A cognac pebble grain would really snaz it up.
https://www.milanostraps.com/products/cognac-hammered-calfskin-watch-strap
Green suede with a tan stich would make it a little more fun.
https://www.watchgecko.com/chedwort...MIz6-E0f7Y7wIVrSCtBh0pdgnZEAQYBCABEgKIjPD_BwE
A cognac pebble grain would really snaz it up.
https://www.milanostraps.com/products/cognac-hammered-calfskin-watch-strap
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SkunkPrince
·In my opinion, it wouldn't be suede, if you want to be period correct. That were mine to choose, I would put on a unpadded, shiny alligator/crocodile. Unpadded calf would be good too. Stitched for sure. Black is my choice.
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JwRosenthal
·In my opinion, it wouldn't be suede, if you want to be period correct. That were mine to choose, I would put on a unpadded, shiny alligator/crocodile. Unpadded calf would be good too. Stitched for sure. Black is my choice.
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SkunkPrince
·Agree with period correct. But sometimes it’s fun to play with vintage pieces to liven them up. Like a pair of tan suede brogues with a grey flannel suit as opposed to a plain black Oxford.
(Burgundy is killer with grey. F--- the browns!)
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JwRosenthal
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SkunkPrince
·Oh- I do love my Alden #8 shell brogues with a grey suit. You love me again? 😉
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JwRosenthal
·Conditionally, reluctantly... you didn't say Allen Edmonds, so my trust is not 100%.
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SkunkPrince
·Alden my friend, Alden.
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wagudc
·In my opinion, it wouldn't be suede, if you want to be period correct. That were mine to choose, I would put on a unpadded, shiny alligator/crocodile. Unpadded calf would be good too. Stitched for sure. Black is my choice.
Since you brought up period correct, I thought you and others here might be interested to see the strap that came on the watch. I doubt it is original, but it is clearly quite old.
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JwRosenthal
·Since you brought up period correct, I thought you and others here might be interested to see the strap that came on the watch. I doubt it is original, but it is clearly quite old.
