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steveng01 · 26 October 2016, 02:39 PM

After getting a SD 4000, figured I could change my old explorer 1 by adding a leather strap to tune down the metal look. But can't decide which style looks the best.
Searched the web, basically there are two types of leather straps people chose for the explorer 1, the distressed brown or the croc style dress strap. If I had a 114270 , I would definitely go for the vintage look. For the 214270, I am not sure.

What would you guys pick?

Cru Jones · 26 October 2016, 02:54 PM

#1

F1polesitter · 26 October 2016, 03:02 PM

First pic looks stunning.

rolehex · 26 October 2016, 03:27 PM

#1

Gomler · 26 October 2016, 03:39 PM

First....

japenney · 26 October 2016, 03:45 PM

First pic is a beauty.

PaulChronometer · 26 October 2016, 05:55 PM

#1

KenNethcole · 26 October 2016, 06:09 PM

Number one.

osamu · 26 October 2016, 06:09 PM

vintage for sure

juliet · 26 October 2016, 06:45 PM

I'm looking for a strap as per the first or second photo for mine. Started a thread on here asking about the Hodinkee ones but no posts! If yo go the vintage style let me know where you find a good one. Cheers

steveng01 · 26 October 2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by juliet

I'm looking for a strap as per the first or second photo for mine. Started a thread on here asking about the Hodinkee ones but no posts! If yo go the vintage style let me know where you find a good one. Cheers

If you searched the web or here, there was a thread complaining about quality of hodinkee. A guy claimed what he received was totally different than the pic shown.

The first and second pic are actually the same strap. I found it on the web, the OP said he got it from ColaReb. I looked it up but don't like what I saw.

There's a shop, originally hand making leather straps for Panerai watches call Wotancraft. You can google it or contact them on FB. I will pay them a visit today to see what they got for Rolex.

Cru Jones · 26 October 2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by steveng01

The first and second pic are actually the same strap. I found it on the web, the OP said he got it from ColaReb. I looked it up but don't like what I saw.

not sure about that.....look at the stitching - clearly different straps. also, the leather seems different, too, with the 1st being more vintage and the 2nd seeming like a simple calf?

steveng01 · 26 October 2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

not sure about that.....look at the stitching - clearly different straps. also, the leather seems different, too, with the 1st being more vintage and the 2nd seeming like a simple calf?

Oops you are right pal. I messed it up. Thanks for the correction. Here is for the reference http://forums.watchuseek.com/f23/exp...3586?_k=ef1xvr

juliet · 27 October 2016, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveng01

If you searched the web or here, there was a thread complaining about quality of hodinkee. A guy claimed what he received was totally different than the pic shown.

The first and second pic are actually the same strap. I found it on the web, the OP said he got it from ColaReb. I looked it up but don't like what I saw.

There's a shop, originally hand making leather straps for Panerai watches call Wotancraft. You can google it or contact them on FB. I will pay them a visit today to see what they got for Rolex.

Thanks Steven.

Just had a look at Wotancraft, they look great but obviously geared towards Panerai in sizing for the most part.

Does anyone know if those leather NATOs actually fit on an Explorer ok?

Any other good quality strap brand recommendations?

Cheers

steveng01 · 27 October 2016, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by juliet

Thanks Steven.

Just had a look at Wotancraft, they look great but obviously geared towards Panerai in sizing for the most part.

Does anyone know if those leather NATOs actually fit on an Explorer ok?

Any other good quality strap brand recommendations?

Cheers

I saw their leather natos. Unlike regular Panerai straps, they are quite thin and should fit the explorer 1 perfectly. I will get you some pic of their natos tomorrow.

juliet · 27 October 2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by steveng01

I saw their leather natos. Unlike regular Panerai straps, they are quite thin and should fit the explorer 1 perfectly. I will get you some pic of their natos tomorrow.

Thanks Steven.

Liking the look of these, just want to make sure they will fit ok.

http://www.jankoxxx.eu/?42,20-16mm-h...rap-dark-brown

http://www.jankoxxx.eu/?65,20mm-horw...ch-strap-brown

Rocco21 · 26 October 2016, 08:30 PM

Distressed brown.

GradyPhilpott · 26 October 2016, 08:46 PM

I like this one.

MATCH1969 · 27 October 2016, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I like this one.

+1

ajn3323 · 26 October 2016, 08:56 PM

Here (was) mine.

Ended up permanently lending to the Mrs. She put a black alligator leather strap on it.

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steveng01 · 26 October 2016, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajn3323

Here (was) mine.

Ended up permanently lending to the Mrs. She put a black alligator leather strap on it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

May I ask where you got the Rolex buckle? Is it genuine OEM? I can't find them.

travisb · 26 October 2016, 09:22 PM

Numero uno!

ajn3323 · 27 October 2016, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveng01

May I ask where you got the Rolex buckle? Is it genuine OEM? I can't find them.

OEM is 16mm and can be found among WIS. I have also used an 18mm which is a replica from eBay. Haven't looked at any other sizes.

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Castor · 10 April 2017, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveng01

May I ask where you got the Rolex buckle? Is it genuine OEM? I can't find them.

This one!! That is a beautiful strap!

actionkwj · 28 October 2016, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajn3323

Here (was) mine.

Ended up permanently lending to the Mrs. She put a black alligator leather strap on it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This does the trick! Vintage style but modern version... just like the watch!

1William · 26 October 2016, 08:59 PM

I like it.

rmlovett1 · 26 October 2016, 09:05 PM

#1 looks beautiful!! :)

giskard · 26 October 2016, 09:36 PM

It's worth hanging around Panerai forums for some inspiration on straps. It's a cottage industry for Panerai. Most of the good custom makers would do something bespoke for a Rolex.

Ammo bag straps are great for the distressed look. Or shell cordovan for 100% class meets function. ;)

steveng01 · 26 October 2016, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by giskard

It's worth hanging around Panerai forums for some inspiration on straps. It's a cottage industry for Panerai. Most of the good custom makers would do something bespoke for a Rolex.

Ammo bag straps are great for the distressed look. Or shell cordovan for 100% class meets function. ;)

The shop does have a strap made from ammo bags which costs a little more.

tifosi · 26 October 2016, 10:07 PM

None of them.

The first strap is too chunky for that watch. The gator with curved ends is too dressy. I would go for a padded calf strap, personally. Contrasting stitching may help dress it down a bit, but tone stitching will work, too.

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tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	None of them. The first strap is too chunky for that watch. The gator with curved ends is too dressy. I would go for a padded calf strap, personally. Contrasting stitching may help dress it down a bit, but tone stitching will work, too. __________________ Russ

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steveng01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: taipei Posts: 83	Decided to add some color to explorer 1, need opinions After getting a SD 4000, figured I could change my old explorer 1 by adding a leather strap to tune down the metal look. But can't decide which style looks the best. Searched the web, basically there are two types of leather straps people chose for the explorer 1, the distressed brown or the croc style dress strap. If I had a 114270 , I would definitely go for the vintage look. For the 214270, I am not sure. What would you guys pick? Attached Images

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juliet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Zealand Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 116	I'm looking for a strap as per the first or second photo for mine. Started a thread on here asking about the Hodinkee ones but no posts! If yo go the vintage style let me know where you find a good one. Cheers

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ajn3323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 158	Here (was) mine. Ended up permanently lending to the Mrs. She put a black alligator leather strap on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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giskard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 72	It's worth hanging around Panerai forums for some inspiration on straps. It's a cottage industry for Panerai. Most of the good custom makers would do something bespoke for a Rolex. Ammo bag straps are great for the distressed look. Or shell cordovan for 100% class meets function. ;)

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