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Alex_sks · 23 November 2009, 10:51 PM

Beeing at Paris this month, i went to ABP shop and order a custom made gator strap for my 312.
They did a really great job, the strap was done with perfection. If you need an exotic leather strap, i think that ABP is a top choice.

Here are some pics, enjoy...

mrh1797 · 24 November 2009, 12:17 AM

Sweet!!!!!

dalip · 24 November 2009, 12:25 AM

looks good....what does the strap the 312 come with look like?
I only say that because the strap in your pics looks "similar" to the standard 104 strap...

mike · 24 November 2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

Sweet!!!!!

I'll say!

Nice job.

sandytn · 24 November 2009, 12:35 AM

Very nice looking combo.

Trurolexer · 24 November 2009, 01:08 AM

Perfect Combo!!!

JF23 · 24 November 2009, 02:02 AM

Looks fantastic Alex! I love the 312, any chance for a complete shot of the watch and strap with dial showing?

ABP makes a great strap, one of these days going to order a special tanning.

TswaneNguni · 24 November 2009, 04:39 AM

ABP sure makes some nice straps !!

Love the large scale part of the hide they use.

The Special Tan my favourite !!

Joey_V · 24 November 2009, 08:47 AM

Very nice strap.... can we order ABP from the US?

Alex_sks · 24 November 2009, 09:41 AM

Of course you can make an online order.

hflee55 · 24 November 2009, 11:34 AM

Very nice!

Psmith · 24 November 2009, 12:21 PM

Looks great - a perfect match for the 312

Cheers

Nica64 · 24 November 2009, 12:43 PM

Beautiful strap congrats!!

CorruptedSanity · 24 November 2009, 01:49 PM

I like how it bulges in the middle while the stitching section is sewn in deeply. Reminds me of Cartier straps. The OEM Panerai crocodile strap is flat from edge to edge.

Joey_V · 24 November 2009, 05:17 PM

I just checked the ABP custom site... these straps get expensive real quick!

CorruptedSanity · 24 November 2009, 05:39 PM

A little tip on posh cities like Paris.

An espresso in a cafe directly on the Champs-Élysées costs about 5 Euro. Walk down the little by-street that kinda disects the Champs-Élysées and you could find better coffee for half the price. Point? Price is not directly related to quality all the time.

Im not saying this strap is not worth it's price (as value is relative to each human individual), in fact its look like true workmanship which is evident around the edges of the strap. But what do I know, I paid Rob Montana an extra $ 70 (42% of strap cost) for expedited shipping as I wanted the strap for an upcoming trip and then decided it is not suitable for the trip. Value is relative and ultimately decided by the end user but there are methods of measuring it.

mfer · 25 November 2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I just checked the ABP custom site... these straps get expensive real quick!

You get what you pay for and in this case, you ARE paying for the best. Makes the OEM straps look like just ok...

xbox · 25 November 2009, 01:52 AM

Looks very nice - proper good quality

Maybe I'll get into this strap changing thing after all

Alex_sks · 25 November 2009, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

You get what you pay for and in this case, you ARE paying for the best. Makes the OEM straps look like just ok...

Yes, you are absolutly right, the leather quality is a bit better than the original Oem strap. We can't see it on the pic, but when you get it on hand you can fell the difference.

CorruptedSanity · 25 November 2009, 10:46 PM

Alex, can we see some higher quality images please. Like Chris I also like the wide scale part of the alligator that they used.

Alex_sks · 26 November 2009, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaifAlSuwaidi

Alex, can we see some higher quality images please. Like Chris I also like the wide scale part of the alligator that they used.

Hi

i am sorry but i can't take any better pic right now because i don't have a good cam on hand. Anyway for your information when you order a custom gator strap in the shop, you can choose exactely the portion of the leather that you want (large scale, small scale or a mix of both...).

24 November 2009, 12:25 AM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	looks good....what does the strap the 312 come with look like? I only say that because the strap in your pics looks "similar" to the standard 104 strap... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

24 November 2009, 08:47 AM	#9
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Very nice strap.... can we order ABP from the US? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

24 November 2009, 12:21 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Looks great - a perfect match for the 312 Cheers __________________

24 November 2009, 12:43 PM	#13
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Beautiful strap congrats!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

24 November 2009, 05:17 PM	#15
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I just checked the ABP custom site... these straps get expensive real quick! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

24 November 2009, 12:17 AM	#2
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	Sweet!!!!!

24 November 2009, 12:35 AM	#5
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	Very nice looking combo.

24 November 2009, 01:08 AM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Perfect Combo!!!

24 November 2009, 02:02 AM	#7
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Looks fantastic Alex! I love the 312, any chance for a complete shot of the watch and strap with dial showing? ABP makes a great strap, one of these days going to order a special tanning.

24 November 2009, 04:39 AM	#8
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	ABP sure makes some nice straps !! Love the large scale part of the hide they use. The Special Tan my favourite !!

24 November 2009, 09:41 AM	#10
Alex_sks Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong & Paris Watch: Rollie and Pam Posts: 58	Of course you can make an online order.

24 November 2009, 11:34 AM	#11
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Very nice!

24 November 2009, 01:49 PM	#14
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	I like how it bulges in the middle while the stitching section is sewn in deeply. Reminds me of Cartier straps. The OEM Panerai crocodile strap is flat from edge to edge.

24 November 2009, 05:39 PM	#16
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	A little tip on posh cities like Paris. An espresso in a cafe directly on the Champs-Élysées costs about 5 Euro. Walk down the little by-street that kinda disects the Champs-Élysées and you could find better coffee for half the price. Point? Price is not directly related to quality all the time. Im not saying this strap is not worth it's price (as value is relative to each human individual), in fact its look like true workmanship which is evident around the edges of the strap. But what do I know, I paid Rob Montana an extra $ 70 (42% of strap cost) for expedited shipping as I wanted the strap for an upcoming trip and then decided it is not suitable for the trip. Value is relative and ultimately decided by the end user but there are methods of measuring it.

25 November 2009, 01:52 AM	#18
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Looks very nice - proper good quality Maybe I'll get into this strap changing thing after all

25 November 2009, 10:46 PM	#20
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Alex, can we see some higher quality images please. Like Chris I also like the wide scale part of the alligator that they used.

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