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vjb.knife · 16 July 2008, 06:22 AM

I picked up this a 1990 Submariner last week and since it has the drilled lugs it is really easy to change out the bracelet to a strap. And I will admit that this black bezel Sub looks better with a leather strap than my Sub LV (I won't be getting any green leather straps). I like it on this matte Alligator strap for a change of pace. What do you guys think?

pwrslider · 16 July 2008, 06:27 AM

Interesting....gives it a whole different look!!

me personally...I have a hard time with a Rolex on anything other than a metal bracelet....or a Panerai on anything other than leather!

that been said...I like your gator!!....but you have to come up with a good story...ie: lost my subby in the pond..went to get it..fought with a 8 ft. gator..he lost and now I have a new strap!!!

Ed Rooney · 16 July 2008, 06:29 AM

Funny, I thought I would like black gator on a Sub, but I really don't. Sorry. It looks very out of place, kind of like when I put an orange NATO on a Sub.

Any sort of strap besides a rubber diver or a NATO is tough to pull off on a Sub.

spogehead · 16 July 2008, 06:37 AM

Looks cool Vince!

I pefer it on steel but thats a very nice alternative.

dkpw · 16 July 2008, 06:40 AM

Sorry Vince I'm with Ed. It's the gap between the strap and the lugs that I find disconcerting. Your black strap seems to magnify the distance when compared to your skin behind. All this seems less of an issue with a NATO which shows and goes behind the case.

But hey what do I know - it's your watch! Many congratulations on giving it a new home!

erwin · 16 July 2008, 07:29 AM

No offense but...well, it's unique I guess!

Tools · 16 July 2008, 07:32 AM

I don't think you can make a Sub look bad.........

.....Well, except for adding a green bezel.......

Nigel Tufnel · 16 July 2008, 07:52 AM

I think this is the first time I have seen a Sub on an alligator strap, and I must say it looks nice.

jdc · 16 July 2008, 07:57 AM

I think it gives it a retro kinda 60's look............I am a bracelet fan myself but think I could get used to that

BTW nice pun

Cmaster03 · 16 July 2008, 08:10 AM

Very nice, I like it.

Genevapics · 16 July 2008, 08:11 AM

That's a nice look...

jasper · 16 July 2008, 08:28 AM

Big fan of straps but I have to say that any kind of leather is out of place on a diving watch. Kinda says "hey I paid extra for the best diving watch in the world, but have no intention of ever using it for it's intended purpose" A NATO or a rubber strap would make more sense.

But it looks fine aesthetically.

carlyman · 16 July 2008, 08:40 AM

Phew, for a moment I thought you were going to engrave the UF logo on your watch!

I love alligator/croc straps and a black one with the submariner is definitely an eye-catcher.

Jealous,
JC

marshallr47 · 16 July 2008, 10:58 AM

I like it. I think white threading would look great as well.

wdrazek · 16 July 2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think you can make a Sub look bad.........

.....Well, except for adding a green bezel.......

Personal opinion only.... add a nato strap and it looks very questionable. Now don't kill me!!

Z-Sub · 16 July 2008, 02:22 PM

Still prefer the oyster bracelet that gives the sporty and rugged look.
Nice shiny leather strap to me is better fit for dressy watches.
Still has not warmed up to Panerai that much.

jasonbellevue · 16 July 2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

Interesting....gives it a whole different look!!

me personally...I have a hard time with a Rolex on anything other than a metal bracelet....

x2 , but it's your watch and if it makes you happy then that's all it matters. Thanks for sharing, Vince!

sfrolex · 16 July 2008, 03:46 PM

My opinion applies to the top picture:

When my eye is focused at the top-half of the watch face, it looks uniquely handsome. When my eye is focused at the bottom lug (top of the bottom strap) it looks mis-matched.

Just my $.02.

Lol-x · 16 July 2008, 04:10 PM

I agree it does give it a kind of retro look, but I enjoy that.

I think it does look cool on black leather

I am a steel bracelet kind of guy so yeah

but thanks for sharing, I do like the way it looks, that is for sure

Andad · 16 July 2008, 05:49 PM

I like the strap - saves the bracelet for 'best'.

mickeydainish · 16 July 2008, 05:52 PM

Classic vince.... well done mate!! :-)

JJ Irani · 16 July 2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

x2 , but it's your watch and if it makes you happy then that's all it matters. Thanks for sharing, Vince!

Agreed. If you're happy, then we're all happy, Vince!!

16 July 2008, 06:22 AM	#1
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	Submarigator I picked up this a 1990 Submariner last week and since it has the drilled lugs it is really easy to change out the bracelet to a strap. And I will admit that this black bezel Sub looks better with a leather strap than my Sub LV (I won't be getting any green leather straps). I like it on this matte Alligator strap for a change of pace. What do you guys think?

16 July 2008, 06:27 AM	#2
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Interesting....gives it a whole different look!! me personally...I have a hard time with a Rolex on anything other than a metal bracelet....or a Panerai on anything other than leather! that been said...I like your gator!!....but you have to come up with a good story...ie: lost my subby in the pond..went to get it..fought with a 8 ft. gator..he lost and now I have a new strap!!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

16 July 2008, 06:37 AM	#4
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	Looks cool Vince! I pefer it on steel but thats a very nice alternative. __________________ Cheers Ryan

16 July 2008, 06:40 AM	#5
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Sorry Vince I'm with Ed. It's the gap between the strap and the lugs that I find disconcerting. Your black strap seems to magnify the distance when compared to your skin behind. All this seems less of an issue with a NATO which shows and goes behind the case. But hey what do I know - it's your watch! Many congratulations on giving it a new home! __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

16 July 2008, 07:29 AM	#6
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	No offense but...well, it's unique I guess! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

16 July 2008, 06:29 AM	#3
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Funny, I thought I would like black gator on a Sub, but I really don't. Sorry. It looks very out of place, kind of like when I put an orange NATO on a Sub. Any sort of strap besides a rubber diver or a NATO is tough to pull off on a Sub.

16 July 2008, 07:32 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,302	I don't think you can make a Sub look bad......... .....Well, except for adding a green bezel....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 July 2008, 07:52 AM	#8
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	I think this is the first time I have seen a Sub on an alligator strap, and I must say it looks nice.

16 July 2008, 07:57 AM	#9
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I think it gives it a retro kinda 60's look............I am a bracelet fan myself but think I could get used to that BTW nice pun

16 July 2008, 08:10 AM	#10
Cmaster03 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 167	Very nice, I like it.

16 July 2008, 08:11 AM	#11
Genevapics "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Andre Location: Delaware Watch: Submariner Posts: 296	That's a nice look... __________________ *–Andre´*

16 July 2008, 08:28 AM	#12
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	Big fan of straps but I have to say that any kind of leather is out of place on a diving watch. Kinda says "hey I paid extra for the best diving watch in the world, but have no intention of ever using it for it's intended purpose" A NATO or a rubber strap would make more sense. But it looks fine aesthetically. __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

16 July 2008, 08:40 AM	#13
carlyman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Seattle Watch: Milgauss (white) Posts: 74	Phew, for a moment I thought you were going to engrave the UF logo on your watch! I love alligator/croc straps and a black one with the submariner is definitely an eye-catcher. Jealous, JC

16 July 2008, 10:58 AM	#14
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I like it. I think white threading would look great as well. __________________ Ron

16 July 2008, 02:22 PM	#16
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Still prefer the oyster bracelet that gives the sporty and rugged look. Nice shiny leather strap to me is better fit for dressy watches. Still has not warmed up to Panerai that much. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

16 July 2008, 03:46 PM	#18
sfrolex Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: sf Posts: 235	My opinion applies to the top picture: When my eye is focused at the top-half of the watch face, it looks uniquely handsome. When my eye is focused at the bottom lug (top of the bottom strap) it looks mis-matched. Just my $.02.

16 July 2008, 04:10 PM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,334	I agree it does give it a kind of retro look, but I enjoy that. I think it does look cool on black leather I am a steel bracelet kind of guy so yeah but thanks for sharing, I do like the way it looks, that is for sure __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 July 2008, 05:49 PM	#20
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,164	I like the strap - saves the bracelet for 'best'. __________________ E

16 July 2008, 05:52 PM	#21
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Classic vince.... well done mate!! :-)

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