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jvo300 · 24 January 2013, 06:38 AM

The honeymoon ain't over! I love this one so very much. Highlights for me:

- 8 day manual wind movement (love that the second hand resets to zero when crown is pulled out)
- Curved sapphire crystal
- The very subtle and hidden (until you want it) GMT hand
- Slim case (I was used to the automatic 1950s cases)

Here are some strap changes:

OEM Tunnel

OEM Gold Calf (well worn and oiled)

OEM Antique Gator

OEM Honey Gator

OEM Rubber Accordian

OEM JV

OEM Black Buffalo

WotanCraft

Wotancraft

GSD Crazy Horse 2

Micah Canvas

Micah Ammo

Dirk

mfer · 24 January 2013, 07:03 AM

Damn that's hot.

RUpanerai · 24 January 2013, 07:08 AM

Love the 233.. nice strap choices.

B. Doggy · 24 January 2013, 07:24 AM

Boom!

Travelller · 24 January 2013, 07:25 AM

WOT! 15 straps for your 233...

...that's one lucky 233...

... and you're one happy owner

Nice photo "sequence" - give me some great strap ideas for my own 233, thanks

Cru Jones · 24 January 2013, 07:31 AM

They all look SO GOOD!!!

wingku · 24 January 2013, 07:55 AM

The strap obsession certainly grew very quickly on you.

Retail therapy is needed....more straps!

masterserg · 24 January 2013, 08:12 AM

FANTASTIC!!!!

Can I ask for a wristshot with the OEM accordion? I've been debating that one.

Thanks!

rockmastermike · 24 January 2013, 08:21 AM

daaaaaamn, that is hot!

One Ping Only · 24 January 2013, 09:10 AM

Holy straps Batman!

Nice group, something for any occasion.

kilyung · 24 January 2013, 09:11 AM

Someone had some free time.

most excellent post! JV and calf are my favorites.

nick c · 24 January 2013, 09:17 AM

Very nice

jvo300 · 24 January 2013, 10:05 AM

Thanks everyone. I hope you enjoyed the snaps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

FANTASTIC!!!!

Can I ask for a wristshot with the OEM accordion? I've been debating that one.

Thanks!

I prefer the accordian to the regular rubber strap.

However, my favorite summer time strap is the OEM Velcro dive strap (yes, I have even more straps).

bcacncnc · 24 January 2013, 10:53 AM

Wow! Great collection... you have some really nice straps there....

Time Collector · 24 January 2013, 02:47 PM

Wow! for a second there, I thought I was browsing a custom strap website looking for new shoes for my own 233. Thanks for sharing!

kevbm · 24 January 2013, 04:19 PM

One of the best 233 threads that I've seen. Such a versatile piece. Thanks for tempting me to pull the trigger on one!

Psmith · 24 January 2013, 07:11 PM

Great pics, thanks!

masterserg · 25 January 2013, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

Thanks everyone. I hope you enjoyed the snaps.

I prefer the accordian to the regular rubber strap.

However, my favorite summer time strap is the OEM Velcro dive strap (yes, I have even more straps).

Thank you! Melikes!

sea-dweller · 26 January 2013, 11:34 AM

Very nice!

p_mcgee · 26 January 2013, 01:43 PM

How'd you get the gold calf to turn that color?

After trying about 10 different straps on my PAM 233 I'm back to the OEM tunnel most of the time. Good thing flipping straps is way cheaper than flipping watches!

CMT · 26 January 2013, 01:59 PM

Gorgeous.

Watchdog · 26 January 2013, 09:56 PM

Gorgeous watch and straps!!

jvo300 · 26 January 2013, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

How'd you get the gold calf to turn that color?

Lots of oiling and setting in the sun. I wouldn't recommend it though, as it's hard to know what will happen. I'm happy with the way this one came out. Look forward to getting that OEM black croc strap!

jvo300 · 31 January 2013, 06:21 AM

And here's another (thanks again, Paul). I love the OEM straps!

ROLEX2447 · 31 January 2013, 07:05 AM

I'm starting to realize that some of your camera's must be as nice as your watches..

Beautiful pics man!!

TSW · 31 January 2013, 07:11 AM

You been busy

jvo300 · 31 January 2013, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX2447

I'm starting to realize that some of your camera's must be as nice as your watches..

Beautiful pics man!!

Thanks! It's just a camera phone though (iPhone 5)!

jvo300 · 31 January 2013, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

You been busy

Quick change strap system makes it a breeze!

24 January 2013, 06:38 AM	#1
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	8 Days Later: Lotso Pics The honeymoon ain't over! I love this one so very much. Highlights for me: - 8 day manual wind movement (love that the second hand resets to zero when crown is pulled out) - Curved sapphire crystal - The very subtle and hidden (until you want it) GMT hand - Slim case (I was used to the automatic 1950s cases) Here are some strap changes: OEM Tunnel OEM Gold Calf (well worn and oiled) OEM Antique Gator OEM Honey Gator OEM Rubber Accordian OEM JV OEM Black Buffalo WotanCraft Wotancraft GSD Crazy Horse 2 Micah Canvas Micah Ammo Micah Ammo Dirk Dirk

24 January 2013, 07:03 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Damn that's hot. __________________ member#3242

24 January 2013, 07:24 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Boom! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

24 January 2013, 07:25 AM	#5
Travelller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,103	WOT! 15 straps for your 233... ...that's one lucky 233... ... and you're one happy owner Nice photo "sequence" - give me some great strap ideas for my own 233, thanks __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

24 January 2013, 08:12 AM	#8
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	FANTASTIC!!!! Can I ask for a wristshot with the OEM accordion? I've been debating that one. Thanks! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

24 January 2013, 07:08 AM	#3
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	Love the 233.. nice strap choices.

24 January 2013, 07:31 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,335	They all look SO GOOD!!!

24 January 2013, 07:55 AM	#7
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	The strap obsession certainly grew very quickly on you. Retail therapy is needed....more straps!

24 January 2013, 08:21 AM	#9
rockmastermike 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 4,732	daaaaaamn, that is hot!

24 January 2013, 09:10 AM	#10
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Holy straps Batman! Nice group, something for any occasion. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

24 January 2013, 09:11 AM	#11
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,962	Someone had some free time. most excellent post! JV and calf are my favorites.

24 January 2013, 09:17 AM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845	Very nice

24 January 2013, 10:53 AM	#14
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Wow! Great collection... you have some really nice straps there.... __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

24 January 2013, 02:47 PM	#15
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Wow! for a second there, I thought I was browsing a custom strap website looking for new shoes for my own 233. Thanks for sharing! __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

24 January 2013, 04:19 PM	#16
kevbm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex \| AP \| PF Posts: 221	One of the best 233 threads that I've seen. Such a versatile piece. Thanks for tempting me to pull the trigger on one!

24 January 2013, 07:11 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Great pics, thanks! __________________

26 January 2013, 11:34 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,017	Very nice!

26 January 2013, 01:43 PM	#20
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	How'd you get the gold calf to turn that color? After trying about 10 different straps on my PAM 233 I'm back to the OEM tunnel most of the time. Good thing flipping straps is way cheaper than flipping watches!

26 January 2013, 01:59 PM	#21
CMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 600	Gorgeous.

26 January 2013, 09:56 PM	#22
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,852	Gorgeous watch and straps!!

31 January 2013, 06:21 AM	#24
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	And here's another (thanks again, Paul). I love the OEM straps!

31 January 2013, 07:05 AM	#25
ROLEX2447 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: A.J. Location: USA Watch: TT Yachtmaster II Posts: 347	I'm starting to realize that some of your camera's must be as nice as your watches.. Beautiful pics man!!

31 January 2013, 07:11 AM	#26
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	You been busy __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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