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Jedi · 12 August 2008, 07:57 PM

I know I am courting controversy with this one, but what the heck

It fits comfortably and makes for a nice refreshing change. I picked up this strap back in February when in Italy when I met a friend wearing his vintage GMT Master with a similar strap, using the ss buckle in a deployant fashion.

What do you guys think?... And sorry about the pic, but it was taken on my Sony Ericsson C902 phone. Supposed to be 5MP with macro, but phoooey.

MAXI DIAL · 12 August 2008, 08:28 PM

Naaah! sorry, but first impression was

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Hey maybe a brighter picture will do the combo justice.

mickeydainish · 12 August 2008, 08:33 PM

hey... you dig it right... I like that you are enjoyin your Rollie and mixin' it up!! :-)

marshallr47 · 12 August 2008, 09:29 PM

It definitely changes the look around. I like it and what's more important, you like it.

buz-lh · 12 August 2008, 10:19 PM

I like it. I'm currently trying to find a Hirsch Leonardo in that same combination. Jocke has one he showed in a thread recently and it looks great.

tphan · 12 August 2008, 10:40 PM

NATO strap would look better IMO.

Jedi · 13 August 2008, 01:43 AM

I agree, a brighter picture would be better. Will see what I can do tomorrow morning.

NATO doesn't come in that combo far as I remember., but it really is more fetching in real life. Will use my regular camera in the morning and post again.

Thanks Ron and Michael for your kind words!

Buz, I got this one custom made for me, with a plain steel buckle. Will take more shots of the combo.

Tools · 13 August 2008, 02:38 AM

Enjoying your watch is what it's all about..........

harvey · 13 August 2008, 03:08 AM

lee its your watch... its your choose...

personally i think it lacks the gmt charm...

HDHNTER · 13 August 2008, 03:31 AM

Since you asked.....it doesn't do a thing for me.

But the only opinion that should carry any weight is your own.

SLS · 13 August 2008, 03:33 AM

I am not crazy about it, but if you like it, that's all that matters!

~Scott

pwrslider · 13 August 2008, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Enjoying your watch is what it's all about..........

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

lee its your watch... its your choose...

personally i think it lacks the gmt charm...

Exactly....not for me...but then again....that's why there a ton of watches, models and bands........

Jedi · 13 August 2008, 03:45 AM

I haven't worn this watch since February and when I got it out yesterday, I was completely smitten once again.

Appreciate everyone's comments, and I really just wanted to share how I enjoy my watches. Next I'm gonna put MrsJedi's Coke GMTII on a black leather/red stitch strap just to see how it looks

Jimbits76 · 13 August 2008, 04:12 AM

Lee I like it...I think it makes the watch a little lighter and more 'summery' (is that a word?)

It reminds me of some of the root beers I've seen on vintage brown leather...absolutely stunning!

Nice work

J

mailman · 13 August 2008, 05:21 AM

I like the way the red stitching picks up the red 24 hr hand

Z-Sub · 13 August 2008, 11:00 AM

on a Pepsi. The blue and red combo may compliment better with the color scheme of your strap

scottschoe · 13 August 2008, 11:26 AM

Not a huge fan of that look, especially with the gap.

ttannert · 13 August 2008, 11:31 AM

That photo is really not clear. It looks like a coke to me.

therolexguy · 13 August 2008, 11:37 AM

As Rodney Dangerfield said in Caddyshack, "Hey but it looks good on YOU, though"

Jedi · 13 August 2008, 11:42 AM

But it is a Pepsi

I'll snap another shot later!

springer · 13 August 2008, 12:52 PM

Could work, but the red stitching puts it over the edge for me!

Jedi · 13 August 2008, 01:04 PM

But John, you see, the blue leather goes with the blue part of the bezel, and the red stitching highlights the red portion of the bezel. If it were the other way around, the red would over power the whole combo...

Jedi · 13 August 2008, 01:14 PM

Here's a fresh pic... same camera but better lighting. Without a doubt this watch is a Pepsi

Now if y'all excuse me, I need to go make a living

ashu2289 · 13 August 2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi

Here's a fresh pic... same camera but better lighting. Without a doubt this watch is a Pepsi

Now if y'all excuse me, I need to go make a living

I like it

Dan Pierce · 13 August 2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashu2289

I like it

I like it too.

dP

Leighton · 13 August 2008, 04:00 PM

Edgy, but alright by me!

12 August 2008, 08:28 PM	#2
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	Naaah! sorry, but first impression was. Hey maybe a brighter picture will do the combo justice. __________________ SS Explorer II SS Submariner C LV - SS DATEJUST II - MILGAUSS GV - SS GMT-MASTER II C - SS/P YACHT-MASTER

12 August 2008, 09:29 PM	#4
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	It definitely changes the look around. I like it and what's more important, you like it. __________________ Ron

12 August 2008, 10:19 PM	#5
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I like it. I'm currently trying to find a Hirsch Leonardo in that same combination. Jocke has one he showed in a thread recently and it looks great. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

13 August 2008, 01:43 AM	#7
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I agree, a brighter picture would be better. Will see what I can do tomorrow morning. NATO doesn't come in that combo far as I remember., but it really is more fetching in real life. Will use my regular camera in the morning and post again. Thanks Ron and Michael for your kind words! Buz, I got this one custom made for me, with a plain steel buckle. Will take more shots of the combo. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

13 August 2008, 02:38 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,420	Enjoying your watch is what it's all about.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 August 2008, 08:33 PM	#3
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	hey... you dig it right... I like that you are enjoyin your Rollie and mixin' it up!! :-)

12 August 2008, 10:40 PM	#6
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	NATO strap would look better IMO.

13 August 2008, 03:08 AM	#9
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,415	lee its your watch... its your choose... personally i think it lacks the gmt charm... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

13 August 2008, 03:31 AM	#10
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Since you asked.....it doesn't do a thing for me. But the only opinion that should carry any weight is your own. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

13 August 2008, 03:33 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I am not crazy about it, but if you like it, that's all that matters! ~Scott

13 August 2008, 03:45 AM	#13
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I haven't worn this watch since February and when I got it out yesterday, I was completely smitten once again. Appreciate everyone's comments, and I really just wanted to share how I enjoy my watches. Next I'm gonna put MrsJedi's Coke GMTII on a black leather/red stitch strap just to see how it looks __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

13 August 2008, 04:12 AM	#14
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Lee I like it...I think it makes the watch a little lighter and more 'summery' (is that a word?) It reminds me of some of the root beers I've seen on vintage brown leather...absolutely stunning! Nice work J

13 August 2008, 05:21 AM	#15
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,479	I like the way the red stitching picks up the red 24 hr hand __________________ JJ

13 August 2008, 11:00 AM	#16
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Try that on a Pepsi. The blue and red combo may compliment better with the color scheme of your strap __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

13 August 2008, 11:26 AM	#17
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Not a huge fan of that look, especially with the gap. __________________ __________________

13 August 2008, 11:31 AM	#18
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	That photo is really not clear. It looks like a coke to me. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

13 August 2008, 11:37 AM	#19
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,527	As Rodney Dangerfield said in Caddyshack, "Hey but it looks good on YOU, though"

13 August 2008, 11:42 AM	#20
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	But it is a Pepsi I'll snap another shot later! __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

13 August 2008, 12:52 PM	#21
springer 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,281	Could work, but the red stitching puts it over the edge for me! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

13 August 2008, 01:04 PM	#22
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	But John, you see, the blue leather goes with the blue part of the bezel, and the red stitching highlights the red portion of the bezel. If it were the other way around, the red would over power the whole combo... __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

13 August 2008, 04:00 PM	#26
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Edgy, but alright by me! __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

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