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7 November 2011, 08:00 AM
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Real Name: Phil
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New combo for the 339 courtesy of a fellow TRFer!
When I saw Drew's "aboen" post on TRF of his base with the awesome homemade strap last month, I instantly thought that this strap would look awesome with my 339 with the strap's brownish-olive-black tones.
Here is Drew's post from last month: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199416 I PM'd Drew and asked if he would be interested in making a fellow TRF Risti a strap from his awesome hide. Drew agreed and he refuses to take any payment for it. WHAT A GUY! and the true risti spirit! I found out more about the leather...(from our PM): Hi Phil, The leather I use is a horween chromexcel that I distressed myself. Its color is like super dark olive or black-brownish-greenish color, don’t really know what to call it but it’s really cool color though. I have some this leather to make about two or three straps left, I can make you one in my spare time for sure. Best Drew Anyhow, after a couple of weeks, the Drew emailed and shipped the strap. I will let the photos do the talking for Drew's great talents as a strap maker (and really, these phone shots do not do the strap justice): Received the strap on a glorious Saturday here in SoCal  I tore into the package like a kid in a candy store..wow..I was impressed.. First impressions, the leather is soft and buttery and quality is superb! (and Drew claims to be an amateur...NOT) Stitching is nice and neat! Great job Drew!  Quick strap change later:      I have been hunting a nice calf strap for the 339 and being a dark brown shade, the watch has been difficult to find the right combo. I think I found it with Drew's awesome work! The strap takes on different colors in different lighting. LOVE IT   Thank you Drew! True Risti spirit at work! And might I add, a great future in strap making my friend!  Ocwatching (Phil)
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7 November 2011, 08:03 AM
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Beautiful combo Phil!
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7 November 2011, 08:37 AM
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Nice looking watch and strap!
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7 November 2011, 09:17 AM
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Phil, that REALLY does compliment that watch. Nicely done! Waiting on my Piotr's, but they should be here in just a few short weeks. Now I need the freakin' watch to put them on.
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7 November 2011, 11:00 AM
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wow! Sharp Phil!
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7 November 2011, 11:46 AM
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Damn!!!!
 Ok, I just need to get a 339 and then I just need to get someone to send me a strap for it! ;-0
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7 November 2011, 12:45 PM
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Nice!! Congrats!!
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8 November 2011, 02:43 AM
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thanks guys! love this combo and love the fact that its horween so I am not worried about the occasional dip in the water...
Thanks again DREW!
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8 November 2011, 02:44 AM
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them new 3day movements...
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8 November 2011, 03:00 AM
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you were right, phil, that strap goes GREAT with the 339.
nice gesture from drew, too.  this thread is a nice and welcome antidote to the 318 thread going on....
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8 November 2011, 03:57 AM
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Nice strap... Is he taking orders ??? I just purchased a 380 & that would look great.
William 
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8 November 2011, 05:19 AM
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Awesome combo!!
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8 November 2011, 05:38 AM
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Best looking combo I have seen on the 339, top notch, what a top guy that drew seem to be...
/masterkiller
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Thanks guys for the kind words!
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8 November 2011, 09:14 AM
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It’s my pleasure, Phil. It was fun to make and I appreciated the challenge.
Good call on the color, it does look great on your 339. Best Drew |
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8 November 2011, 09:18 AM
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DREW...you rock...
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Thanks again! if you ever in LA again, drop me a PM!
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8 November 2011, 10:18 AM
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That looks great - thanks for sharing and congrats!
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8 November 2011, 12:14 PM
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Looks very nice. Good score. The case color makes for some really interesting straps combos. I've seen them look really nice with an olive/green tinge and also with a purple tinge.
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8 November 2011, 12:51 PM
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Great looking strap and a nice match for the PAM 339! Thanks for sharing!
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my first olive tone and I love it...
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If you ever decide to start taking orders let me know for sure... 
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9 November 2011, 04:47 AM
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nice combo!
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11 November 2011, 11:18 AM
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That's a hot one Phil--great combo for sure
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13 November 2011, 06:53 PM
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Agreed on both points! Very cool...!! Congrats.
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