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Old 6 October 2013, 11:36 PM   #1
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Pic request - may I see your vintage Subs on natos, vintage leather, etc.?
Thinking of strapping my 5513 on something other than a bracelet and would like to get some ideas. Thanks in advance.
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Old 6 October 2013, 11:44 PM   #2
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5513 on Hodinkee strap
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Old 8 October 2013, 03:28 AM   #3
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5513 on Hodinkee strap
Love that strap!
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Old 8 October 2013, 04:52 AM   #4
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Great Tudors Mr Craniotes .....
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Old 8 October 2013, 05:29 AM   #5
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Ha! Yeah, I got lucky with this one, no doubt about it. The condition of the case is nothing short of stunning, and then there's the faded ice blue ghost bezel...

This one is definitely a keeper.

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Old 6 October 2013, 11:47 PM   #6
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5513 on shell cordovan
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Old 7 October 2013, 12:01 AM   #7
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Snowflake on a Roverhaven Horween Shell Cordovan strap




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Old 7 October 2013, 12:35 AM   #8
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Loving the leather (Toshi straps):
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Old 7 October 2013, 12:42 AM   #9
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Old 7 October 2013, 12:45 AM   #10
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1680 RED on various:
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Old 10 October 2013, 02:44 AM   #11
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1680 RED on various:
Python hide looks gr8 on yr red Vincent bro!!
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Old 11 October 2013, 06:25 AM   #12
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Python hide looks gr8 on yr red Vincent bro!!
Thanks Bro - I like it, too! Kind of funky, and matches patina!
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Old 31 October 2013, 03:23 AM   #13
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Old 7 October 2013, 12:48 AM   #14
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Here's another - vintage German leather flying jacket NATO:
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Old 7 October 2013, 12:59 AM   #15
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Old 10 October 2013, 02:47 AM   #16
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All nice mate:)
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Old 29 October 2013, 04:31 PM   #17
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Damn that sueded leather on the nipple dial is awesome. I am getting one now.

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Old 7 October 2013, 01:21 AM   #18
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Holy smokes! What a vintage and straps porn!!!!!! All so nice and fine examples. TFS guys!
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Old 7 October 2013, 04:02 AM   #19
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definitely some nice combos so far!
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Old 8 October 2013, 02:34 AM   #20
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Doing the NATO-thing:




Some vintage leather for you:




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Old 8 October 2013, 05:41 AM   #21
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Old 8 October 2013, 07:26 AM   #22
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Here's some bracelet variety ..........
...... including an after-market bracelet on my super rare 5513 small-crown
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Old 8 October 2013, 09:35 AM   #23
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Old 8 October 2013, 12:55 PM   #24
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Old 9 October 2013, 12:28 AM   #25
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Thanks again guys! I ordered 2 Cordovan NATO straps in Natural and No.8 colors. I'll post pics when they arrive later in the week.
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Old 9 October 2013, 12:48 AM   #26
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Old 9 October 2013, 02:07 AM   #27
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great pics - love the vintage pieces. thanks for sharing everyone!
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Old 9 October 2013, 11:20 PM   #28
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Here they are, pics from the lighting fast strapmaker. Can't wait to try them on my 5513.
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Old 10 October 2013, 12:58 AM   #29
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So wrong... Submariners should be on bracelets!
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Old 10 October 2013, 01:48 AM   #30
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So wrong... Submariners should be on bracelets!
Thank you for sharing those beauties, Mike. Amazing collection
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