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Straps For Black Dials

  1. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    Just got a gator strap from Lou's source...it looks great! I'll try to take some pics.
     
  2. MSNWatch Ω 2

    MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    Yes have already purchased several gator straps from Lou's source - a good one I agree.
     
  3. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    What are the details on Lou's strap guy? I might need a few more
     
  4. MSNWatch Ω 2

    MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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  5. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    Only ships to the USA, probably due to CITES laws. But I'm sure you may be accomodated.
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  6. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Dec 3, 2012

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    PM me Ashley. ;)
     
  7. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    How flexible are the gators though? My biggest problem is every gator strap I buy ends up keeping its original straight shape and being stiff as a piece of cardboard.
     
  8. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Dec 3, 2012

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    Buy better ones. They're worth it. ;):p

    You could also treat them with Hydrophane. It softens and waterproofs leather. Works on croc too from what I'm told, especially since the backing is usually leather of some type.
     
  9. MSNWatch Ω 2

    MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    No problem with these gators and that's why I loved the hirsch artisanal gators from James Rust - beautiful and soft. If you want a higher grade strap and are willing to pay buy the sirtoli straps - first rate ones as well.
     
  10. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    Ugly pic, but it looks good in real life. For me, finding nice short 18mm straps is a problem...but I really like this one. :)

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    Nice change from the lizards:

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  11. Gavin

    Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Dec 3, 2012

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    Love how you store them.:D
     
  12. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    are those...em...magnets? you don't have trouble with the movements?
     
  13. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Dec 3, 2012

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    Well they're just hanging from the buckles, so nope. I moved them down to the last row just in case though.