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jesper451 · 9 January 2008, 05:10 AM

I have never tried the combination before. Anyone here who have tried it? Any pictures? Found these pictures at timezone.uk, I think it looks really nice.What do you think?

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic...=394224#394224

DSJ · 9 January 2008, 05:17 AM

Not half bad!

Arrows58 · 9 January 2008, 05:20 AM

I have to agree, that looks really good.

Defiancekofb · 9 January 2008, 05:21 AM

Wow before clicking the link I was going to say a GMT-IIc w/ leather strap made me throw up in my mouth alittle bit. But, after clicking the link it looks really good. Croc strap, if it was plain leather I don't think it would look that good.

PS - That guy has some really filthy photography skills. The photos look like they are destined for the Rolex catalogue.

seantk · 9 January 2008, 05:22 AM

I know people here have mixed feelings about replacing the original bracelet with a strap. I have been considering doing this on my GMT II c as well.

I personally like the look

Sean

Leighton · 9 January 2008, 05:41 AM

Not bad at all. As one of the posters said, "The black makes that watch look dangerous."

f16570 · 9 January 2008, 05:46 AM

Nice looking watch and a good review. Thanks for posting.

Tareg · 9 January 2008, 05:47 AM

looks very good!!
now considering a strap like that for my SD

GreatGreen · 9 January 2008, 06:10 AM

I'd rather wear the black croc leather than the current polished-center-link bracelet trend Rolex seems to be galloping towards.

ChronoDate · 9 January 2008, 06:54 AM

Looks nice.

mullman · 9 January 2008, 09:42 AM

Here is a shot from TZ.

Currently have this same Hirsch Carbon black strap on my 16710 GMT.
My 116710 (GMT-IIc) is sporting its heavy factory bracelet.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 January 2008, 09:54 AM

Terrific look!

I actually like it despite the fact that I personally am normally against adding non-Rolex straps and other parts on a Rolex.

A natural rubber strap could also be cool on it, IMHO.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 January 2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Not half bad!

So, is that like for instance 40 % bad??

TheDude · 9 January 2008, 10:10 AM

These look very nice, but I think the white stitching on both straps make them look narrower than they really are.

Given the bulky lug housing, I'd say this is the opposite of the effect you'd want to strive for.

Perhaps try a strap that isn't stitched, or if stitched - stitched with the same color?

BLSampson · 9 January 2008, 11:09 AM

I'm a conservative watch guy and don't think leather looks good on a tool watch but that looks quite good.

Robb · 9 January 2008, 11:15 AM

I guess im the different one in the group but I think it looks TERRIBLE!!!!! jmo

Letsgodiving · 9 January 2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

These look very nice, but I think the white stitching on both straps make them look narrower than they really are.

Given the bulky lug housing, I'd say this is the opposite of the effect you'd want to strive for.

Perhaps try a strap that isn't stitched, or if stitched - stitched with the same color?

Good point. I like the strap and even the white stitching but it does give it the illusion of being much slimmer and almost too small for the watch.

BuffaloRolex · 9 January 2008, 12:18 PM

Looks nice. Still, prefer the original.

satisfied1999 · 9 January 2008, 12:26 PM

I dig the strap look...I plan on getting one for my sub.

9 January 2008, 05:10 AM	#1
jesper451 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sweden Watch: 16600 5513 Posts: 74	GMT 2 c with a leather strap? I have never tried the combination before. Anyone here who have tried it? Any pictures? Found these pictures at timezone.uk, I think it looks really nice.What do you think? http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic...=394224#394224

9 January 2008, 05:17 AM	#2
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Not half bad! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

9 January 2008, 05:22 AM	#5
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I know people here have mixed feelings about replacing the original bracelet with a strap. I have been considering doing this on my GMT II c as well. I personally like the look Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

9 January 2008, 05:46 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Nice looking watch and a good review. Thanks for posting. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

9 January 2008, 09:42 AM	#11
mullman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Grey Location: NC Posts: 268	Here is a shot from TZ. Currently have this same Hirsch Carbon black strap on my 16710 GMT. My 116710 (GMT-IIc) is sporting its heavy factory bracelet. __________________ Best, -Grey

9 January 2008, 05:20 AM	#3
Arrows58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: England Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 273	I have to agree, that looks really good.

9 January 2008, 05:21 AM	#4
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Wow before clicking the link I was going to say a GMT-IIc w/ leather strap made me throw up in my mouth alittle bit. But, after clicking the link it looks really good. Croc strap, if it was plain leather I don't think it would look that good. PS - That guy has some really filthy photography skills. The photos look like they are destined for the Rolex catalogue.

9 January 2008, 05:41 AM	#6
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Not bad at all. As one of the posters said, "The black makes that watch look dangerous."

9 January 2008, 05:47 AM	#8
Tareg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LNDN/Turks&Caicos Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 212	looks very good!! now considering a strap like that for my SD

9 January 2008, 06:10 AM	#9
GreatGreen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 44	I'd rather wear the black croc leather than the current polished-center-link bracelet trend Rolex seems to be galloping towards.

9 January 2008, 06:54 AM	#10
ChronoDate Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: US Watch: SS DateJust Posts: 31	Looks nice.

9 January 2008, 09:54 AM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Terrific look! I actually like it despite the fact that I personally am normally against adding non-Rolex straps and other parts on a Rolex. A natural rubber strap could also be cool on it, IMHO. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 January 2008, 10:10 AM	#14
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	These look very nice, but I think the white stitching on both straps make them look narrower than they really are. Given the bulky lug housing, I'd say this is the opposite of the effect you'd want to strive for. Perhaps try a strap that isn't stitched, or if stitched - stitched with the same color?

9 January 2008, 11:09 AM	#15
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	I'm a conservative watch guy and don't think leather looks good on a tool watch but that looks quite good. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

9 January 2008, 11:15 AM	#16
Robb 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,942	I guess im the different one in the group but I think it looks TERRIBLE!!!!! jmo __________________ Sport watch collector

9 January 2008, 12:18 PM	#18
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Looks nice. Still, prefer the original.

9 January 2008, 12:26 PM	#19
satisfied1999 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GA - USA Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 48	I dig the strap look...I plan on getting one for my sub.

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