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Bama · 23 January 2008, 06:43 AM

I committed Rolex blasphemy today and took the original bracelet off for a leather strap. I wanted to see what it would look like and it's a nice change of pace. The strap I have is plain. I plan on buying a nicer one, probably a brown one and a black one. My AD took the bracelet off for free. I also picked up a couple of free Rolex goodies - a magazine devoted to Rolex and a Rolex catalog. I'm sure it won't be long before I'm missing that great jubilee bracelet and then I'll be right back down there to have it switched again. This is just temporary, but I don't think its a bad look.

SSonly · 23 January 2008, 06:47 AM

Looks nice!Even better with the hat on the photo.It will make your bracelet last longer.

firewalkwithme · 23 January 2008, 06:48 AM

Mike,

I think the leather strap looks wonderful. It is nice to know that you have your option to change back to the original if you wanted. Kudos on the goodies. But nothing is free.

Kyle

JostheBoss · 23 January 2008, 06:49 AM

I'd agree! Not a bad look at all :) It opens up more dress options I would say. Someone posted a thread a while back with pics of a SS GMTIIc with a black strap...

Rather the surprise hey?

Thani · 23 January 2008, 06:51 AM

Looks really nice Bama !!

Otto · 23 January 2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama

I committed Rolex blasphemy today and took the original bracelet off for a leather strap. I wanted to see what it would look like and it's a nice change of pace. The strap I have is plain. I plan on buying a nicer one, probably a brown one and a black one. My AD took the bracelet off for free. I also picked up a couple of free Rolex goodies - a magazine devoted to Rolex and a Rolex catalog. I'm sure it won't be long before I'm missing that great jubilee bracelet and then I'll be right back down there to have it switched again. This is just temporary, but I don't think its a bad look.

Looks good. I'd bet a tan croc strap would look great, too!

JBat · 23 January 2008, 07:01 AM

Looks good Bama. A nice strap always lends a real dressy feel to a watch. I wish I hadn't missed that issue of Watch Time. That would be one of those cover to cover reads.

AGENT4734 · 23 January 2008, 07:09 AM

I love the way that looks! OMG! I need to find a DJ and put a leather band on it! Great watch!

Texsubmariner · 23 January 2008, 07:12 AM

Wow, I like the GMT with leather! I definitely will look into it! Thanks, Jos.

JostheBoss · 23 January 2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Texsubmariner

Wow, I like the GMT with leather! I definitely will look into it! Thanks, Jos.

it really picks it up and kicks it into a new place doesn't it! I'd look into it too. And you save the life of your bracelet for a year or two.

Sorry Bama, I don't be meaning to hijack your thread here..I love the look of yours but I'd go with a better quality stitched strap to meet the standards of that awesome watch!

Scooby · 23 January 2008, 07:28 AM

Like the DJ with the strap Bama. Looks real classy.

As to the GMT - no, just something oddly out of place. Supercase is too big for the narrow band.

Bama · 23 January 2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JostheBoss

it really picks it up and kicks it into a new place doesn't it! I'd look into it too. And you save the life of your bracelet for a year or two.

Sorry Bama, I don't be meaning to hijack your thread here..I love the look of yours but I'd go with a better quality stitched strap to meet the standards of that awesome watch!

You're right. That's just a cheap strap to try out the look. My AD sells some nice straps and I've looked at a couple of sites online. I'd like to have a brown one and black one to really give myself some options, but I'm planning on getting a nice one. The Rolex deserves some quality company. Hopefully I'll have it by next week.

AGENT4734 · 23 January 2008, 07:49 AM

Would a Daytona leather strap fit a DJ? A nice deployment Rolex buckle would look great!

Dan Pierce · 23 January 2008, 07:50 AM

Michael,
Always great to change things around a bit.

That looks good. Think of ALL the possiblities in front of you NOW!

You've got decisions to make. Jos's GMT is a great example!

That looks freakin' stunning.

dP

Perdu · 23 January 2008, 07:53 AM

A nice gator will really make that look stunning.

Teofilo · 24 January 2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Perdu

A nice gator will really make that look stunning.

That would be such a good look.....

Lubrifar · 24 January 2008, 06:15 AM

Genuine Rolex croc straps cost approximately $300-400. Most AD will have them in stock and glad to sell them to you, but the challenge is to find a genuine tang buckle or deployant clasp to go along with the straps; I was told that a solid YG tang buckle cost around $600. Rolex loves to control their inventory, and will not supply any ADs with buckle/clasp for public sell. You only option, if you choose to have a geniune Rolex strap/buckle or tang combo, is to send your watch in.

The cost is one thing, but not being able to see the options in person from an AD really blows!

Thomas · 23 January 2008, 07:57 AM

Really like the look, real sharp. Considering doing the same to my DateJust. Just put a honey colored croc stap with deployant buckle on my stainless steel vintage Girard Perregaux Gyromatic, it really changed the look of the watch which will now get worn a bit more. For a few bucks it's almost like getting a new watch.

Ed Rooney · 23 January 2008, 09:23 AM

That's a great look. I'm getting a black croc for my sub.

and a bezel protector.

BuffaloRolex · 23 January 2008, 09:27 AM

That's very sharp!

Zilla99 · 23 January 2008, 11:19 AM

Looks very nice IMO!

Alcan · 23 January 2008, 11:39 AM

A good strap with a deployant would be a be a great makeover.

portable75 · 23 January 2008, 11:47 AM

I like!

Lubrifar · 23 January 2008, 12:56 PM

If money...cough...is not an issue...cough again, then look into a genuine Rolex strap with either a buckle tang or a deployant clasp. Only the best for the best! Great stuff!

[edit] oh, and you have to have two; croc straps in black and brown. :)

Bama · 23 January 2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

If money...cough...is not an issue...cough again, then look into a genuine Rolex strap with either a buckle tang or a deployant clasp. Only the best for the best! Great stuff!

[edit] oh, and you have to have two; croc straps in black and brown. :)

Now you know police officers are well paid so why would money ever be an issue for me

I thought about that. Forgot to ask the AD about purchasing a genuine Rolex strap. I do want a nice brown or black croc though.

XELOR · 23 January 2008, 01:59 PM

About how much money is the real thing?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

If money...cough...is not an issue...cough again, then look into a genuine Rolex strap with either a buckle tang or a deployant clasp. Only the best for the best! Great stuff!

[edit] oh, and you have to have two; croc straps in black and brown. :)

buz-lh · 23 January 2008, 02:12 PM

Looks great Bama. I'm looking at straps for both watches right now. I think it's a great switchup from the usual.

CPCC · 23 January 2008, 02:45 PM

Wow, the leather band does great things for the watch.

JJ Irani · 23 January 2008, 02:46 PM

I'm not into straps, Michael....but if it makes you happy, then that's all that really matters, my friend!!

CPTL · 23 January 2008, 06:27 PM

Michael,

Great look. I'm intending to get a croc for my DJ soon as well. Please keep us posted on how it turns out.

I'll probably be looking for a nice black croc with a deployant. Ideally an original Rolex, but I understand those are really expensive.

What's a very good quality non-Rolex strap and clasp? Looking for black and brown, dress strap (no white stitching) to fit a 36mm SS/WG DJ. What's a good brand? What size? How much to expect to pay?

Tell us how it turns out!!!

23 January 2008, 06:43 AM	#1
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	DateJust on leather strap I committed Rolex blasphemy today and took the original bracelet off for a leather strap. I wanted to see what it would look like and it's a nice change of pace. The strap I have is plain. I plan on buying a nicer one, probably a brown one and a black one. My AD took the bracelet off for free. I also picked up a couple of free Rolex goodies - a magazine devoted to Rolex and a Rolex catalog. I'm sure it won't be long before I'm missing that great jubilee bracelet and then I'll be right back down there to have it switched again. This is just temporary, but I don't think its a bad look. Attached Images

23 January 2008, 06:48 AM	#3
firewalkwithme "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kyle Location: USA Watch: ss GMT IIc Posts: 127	Mike, I think the leather strap looks wonderful. It is nice to know that you have your option to change back to the original if you wanted. Kudos on the goodies. But nothing is free. Kyle __________________ Poverbs 13:3 "He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction."

23 January 2008, 06:49 AM	#4
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	I'd agree! Not a bad look at all :) It opens up more dress options I would say. Someone posted a thread a while back with pics of a SS GMTIIc with a black strap... Rather the surprise hey? Attached Images __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

23 January 2008, 07:09 AM	#8
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	I love the way that looks! OMG! I need to find a DJ and put a leather band on it! Great watch! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

23 January 2008, 07:12 AM	#9
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Wow, I like the GMT with leather! I definitely will look into it! Thanks, Jos. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

23 January 2008, 06:47 AM	#2
SSonly Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rafael Location: Puerto Rico Watch: SS Daytona,LV Sub Posts: 77	Looks nice!Even better with the hat on the photo.It will make your bracelet last longer.

23 January 2008, 06:51 AM	#5
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	Looks really nice Bama !!

23 January 2008, 07:01 AM	#7
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Looks good Bama. A nice strap always lends a real dressy feel to a watch. I wish I hadn't missed that issue of Watch Time. That would be one of those cover to cover reads.

23 January 2008, 07:28 AM	#11
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Like the DJ with the strap Bama. Looks real classy. As to the GMT - no, just something oddly out of place. Supercase is too big for the narrow band.

23 January 2008, 07:49 AM	#13
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Rolex leather band? Would a Daytona leather strap fit a DJ? A nice deployment Rolex buckle would look great! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

23 January 2008, 07:50 AM	#14
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,348	Michael, Always great to change things around a bit. That looks good. Think of ALL the possiblities in front of you NOW! You've got decisions to make. Jos's GMT is a great example! That looks freakin' stunning. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

23 January 2008, 07:53 AM	#15
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	A nice gator will really make that look stunning. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

24 January 2008, 06:15 AM	#17
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	Genuine Rolex croc straps cost approximately $300-400. Most AD will have them in stock and glad to sell them to you, but the challenge is to find a genuine tang buckle or deployant clasp to go along with the straps; I was told that a solid YG tang buckle cost around $600. Rolex loves to control their inventory, and will not supply any ADs with buckle/clasp for public sell. You only option, if you choose to have a geniune Rolex strap/buckle or tang combo, is to send your watch in. The cost is one thing, but not being able to see the options in person from an AD really blows!

23 January 2008, 07:57 AM	#18
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	Really like the look, real sharp. Considering doing the same to my DateJust. Just put a honey colored croc stap with deployant buckle on my stainless steel vintage Girard Perregaux Gyromatic, it really changed the look of the watch which will now get worn a bit more. For a few bucks it's almost like getting a new watch.

23 January 2008, 09:23 AM	#19
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	That's a great look. I'm getting a black croc for my sub. and a bezel protector.

23 January 2008, 09:27 AM	#20
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	That's very sharp!

23 January 2008, 11:19 AM	#21
Zilla99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: LD Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 382	Looks very nice IMO!

23 January 2008, 11:39 AM	#22
Alcan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	A good strap with a deployant would be a be a great makeover. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

23 January 2008, 11:47 AM	#23
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	I like! __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

23 January 2008, 12:56 PM	#24
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	If money...cough...is not an issue...cough again, then look into a genuine Rolex strap with either a buckle tang or a deployant clasp. Only the best for the best! Great stuff! [edit] oh, and you have to have two; croc straps in black and brown. :)

23 January 2008, 02:12 PM	#27
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Looks great Bama. I'm looking at straps for both watches right now. I think it's a great switchup from the usual. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

23 January 2008, 02:45 PM	#28
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Wow, the leather band does great things for the watch. __________________

23 January 2008, 02:46 PM	#29
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	I'm not into straps, Michael....but if it makes you happy, then that's all that really matters, my friend!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 January 2008, 06:27 PM	#30
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Michael, Great look. I'm intending to get a croc for my DJ soon as well. Please keep us posted on how it turns out. I'll probably be looking for a nice black croc with a deployant. Ideally an original Rolex, but I understand those are really expensive. What's a very good quality non-Rolex strap and clasp? Looking for black and brown, dress strap (no white stitching) to fit a 36mm SS/WG DJ. What's a good brand? What size? How much to expect to pay? Tell us how it turns out!!!

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