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marsan · 1 November 2015, 05:00 AM

Hello from Long Island, NY:

I have a Rolex 18K Gold DayDate Model 1803/8. I had a Factory Service done at Rolex in NYC in 2012 for $871.00 and paid it because I knew it was needed and my watch was a gift from my Father. My watch still looks like new and is as accurate as ever. It is 44 years old. They even asked me if I ever wear the watch because it looked so new. I wear it every day and only take it off while playing golf, swimming, yard work, etc.

For some unexplained reason, I will pay for that service (Even though I don't get it done every 5 years like they say) but I draw the line at paying what they want for a leather strap. I have 5 extra Rolex gold buckles and buy replacement straps at jewelry stores. We're having a big fancy family black tie wedding in 2 weeks, and I need to replace the summer brown strap with a new black one. Any suggestions before I run down to the local jewelry store? I believe the last one that I bought was Hirsch and I could use a Rolex buckle with it. Thanks.

Tools · 1 November 2015, 06:34 AM

Hirsch does make good straps..

Straps are available everywhere - find one you like and get it..

Spoonage · 1 November 2015, 08:01 AM

Aaron at Combat Straps. Great guy and can do wonders with leather.

MythbusterPDX · 1 November 2015, 08:02 AM

We definitely need some pictures of your DD!

Rags · 1 November 2015, 08:13 AM

Hadley Roma or Hirsch will do nicely & it they won't break the bank..

Lordofrolex · 1 November 2015, 08:29 AM

Ted su and de Luca straps are super high end and nice. They can do anything custom as well.

HogwldFLTR · 1 November 2015, 08:56 AM

Shopping eBay can net some nice straps as well at reasonable prices.

theprocess · 1 November 2015, 11:57 AM

Check out Fluco straps, especially thier horween which is reasonably priced. Holbens carries a wide selection.

rollee1 · 1 November 2015, 01:56 PM

I use Drew Straps, love his personalized service and high quality of workmanship. Each strap is custom hand stitched by himself for each watch, it takes 6 weeks turnaround.
This will not make it to your fancy event.

arguetaoscar · 1 November 2015, 03:19 PM

Post some pictures, I have a 1960's DayDate as well. It was my fathers watch and now I wear it on special occasions. I currently have it on a Ostrich strap, Camille Fournet has some nice straps.

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HogwldFLTR · 1 November 2015, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

I use Drew Straps, love his personalized service and high quality of workmanship. Each strap is custom hand stitched by himself for each watch, it takes 6 weeks turnaround.
This will not make it to your fancy event.

Nor does it sound like much of a thrift purchase.

1 November 2015, 05:00 AM	#1
marsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: ny Posts: 10	Leather Straps Hello from Long Island, NY: I have a Rolex 18K Gold DayDate Model 1803/8. I had a Factory Service done at Rolex in NYC in 2012 for $871.00 and paid it because I knew it was needed and my watch was a gift from my Father. My watch still looks like new and is as accurate as ever. It is 44 years old. They even asked me if I ever wear the watch because it looked so new. I wear it every day and only take it off while playing golf, swimming, yard work, etc. For some unexplained reason, I will pay for that service (Even though I don't get it done every 5 years like they say) but I draw the line at paying what they want for a leather strap. I have 5 extra Rolex gold buckles and buy replacement straps at jewelry stores. We're having a big fancy family black tie wedding in 2 weeks, and I need to replace the summer brown strap with a new black one. Any suggestions before I run down to the local jewelry store? I believe the last one that I bought was Hirsch and I could use a Rolex buckle with it. Thanks.

1 November 2015, 06:34 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,389	Hirsch does make good straps.. Straps are available everywhere - find one you like and get it.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 November 2015, 08:13 AM	#5
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,195	Hadley Roma or Hirsch will do nicely & it they won't break the bank.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

1 November 2015, 08:29 AM	#6
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Ted su and de Luca straps are super high end and nice. They can do anything custom as well. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

1 November 2015, 08:56 AM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,520	Shopping eBay can net some nice straps as well at reasonable prices. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 November 2015, 08:01 AM	#3
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,118	Aaron at Combat Straps. Great guy and can do wonders with leather.

1 November 2015, 08:02 AM	#4
MythbusterPDX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Oregon Watch: 214270, Pelagos Posts: 3	We definitely need some pictures of your DD!

1 November 2015, 11:57 AM	#8
theprocess "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hogtown Posts: 212	Check out Fluco straps, especially thier horween which is reasonably priced. Holbens carries a wide selection.

1 November 2015, 01:56 PM	#9
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	I use Drew Straps, love his personalized service and high quality of workmanship. Each strap is custom hand stitched by himself for each watch, it takes 6 weeks turnaround. This will not make it to your fancy event. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

1 November 2015, 03:19 PM	#10
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Post some pictures, I have a 1960's DayDate as well. It was my fathers watch and now I wear it on special occasions. I currently have it on a Ostrich strap, Camille Fournet has some nice straps. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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