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WWIIBuff · 25 January 2010, 05:25 AM

What do you guys think?

Gerardus · 25 January 2010, 05:26 AM

Not my cup of tea, i am sorry.

beerformeplz · 25 January 2010, 05:53 AM

Looks good to me.

acce1999 · 25 January 2010, 06:07 AM

Looks good. The polished lugs, bezel edges, and bezel numbers goes nicely with the leather strap!

Best,

A

cornerstore · 25 January 2010, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by WWIIBuff

What do you guys think?

Looks great!

poppydog · 25 January 2010, 06:13 AM

Sorry mate, but no leather on a sports Rolex. Bracelet only unless it's a SS dive watch, then a NATO is okay. However, go for what pleases you and good luck with it.

ParisDakarBmw · 25 January 2010, 06:16 AM

Looks pretty good!

Yoreese · 25 January 2010, 06:18 AM

Actually looks good, it would be cracking with a leather Daytona strap and clasp!

buz-lh · 25 January 2010, 06:49 AM

It amazes me how so many people don't like straps on "sport watches" when the ultimate sports watch, 18kt Daytona is offered with a strap from Rolex. I think it looks great and I compliment you for giving it a shot.

Tools · 25 January 2010, 06:52 AM

Looks good...........

CPTL · 25 January 2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by buz-lh

It amazes me how so many people don't like straps on "sport watches" when the ultimate sports watch, 18kt Daytona is offered with a strap from Rolex. I think it looks great and I compliment you for giving it a shot.

Buz: how bout your GMT-II black/red on that black strap with red stitching? That should silence the critics.

sturgeon123456 · 25 January 2010, 08:01 AM

Wow, that is really really nice! I would be proud to wear that!!

Sonny Crockett · 25 January 2010, 09:25 AM

Sorry Buy I think it takes away from the watch. to me it just doesn't go.. That's probably because I am a bracelet guy. But wear what makes you happy

bluemartinifan · 25 January 2010, 09:29 AM

nice as a change of pace

JJ Irani · 25 January 2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WWIIBuff

What do you guys think?

You guys are going to be surprised, but I'll go against my own grain and say that actually looks good.

The picture is not doing it any justice, but the black strap and Platinum make for a good combo.

JJ

jmed · 25 January 2010, 11:18 AM

I like it have been thinking about doing the same with my Plat. Yachtie, I have a navy blue carbon fiber hirsch that might look good. Your strap looks like it has curved ends at the case, where did you find such a strap?

John

dman · 25 January 2010, 11:20 AM

I can understand when people say it's not for me or I like it but I don't understand when people tell the OP he's right or wrong like there are rules or a code to these watches.

FWIW, and being a Panerai guy I love the look of that and the ability to change up on the fly. I laugh at the notion that people need to keep Sport Rolex watches tough looking but won't even shower with them on.

Great pic and nice strap choice and for the record, I've worn my GMT2C on a rubber strap the last 4 days and don't have any plans on changing back to the bracelet anytime soon.

Iphone pic on the fly today:

WWIIBuff · 25 January 2010, 11:20 AM

It does have curved end lugs. I will pm you where I got it

ersnyder · 25 January 2010, 11:21 AM

Looks great! Thanks for the shot.

JBat · 25 January 2010, 11:21 AM

Not feeling it. It looks pretty good, but I prefer the bracelet. Maybe some more shots at different angles would change my mind.

WWIIBuff · 25 January 2010, 11:25 AM

sorry, I am not a great photo taker

dman · 25 January 2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WWIIBuff

sorry, I am not a great photo taker

Pic looks good mate, question for ya. What type of buckle/clasp combo are you using, deployant?

dalip · 25 January 2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You guys are going to be surprised, but I'll go against my own grain and say that actually looks good.

The picture is not doing it any justice, but the black strap and Platinum make for a good combo.

JJ

holy cow c*ap

amazing.....

I always like to see what others do with changes like this...I think it looks good mate and adds an interesting dimension to the watch

rmcarlton · 25 January 2010, 11:51 AM

Nor my favorite, but enjoy!

WWIIBuff · 25 January 2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Pic looks good mate, question for ya. What type of buckle/clasp combo are you using, deployant?

Standard buckle

dman · 25 January 2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WWIIBuff

Standard buckle

Very cool, thanks!

carlhaluss · 25 January 2010, 01:10 PM

Yes!

With the curved end lugs, looks like it is an OEM for the watch! I really think your good taste shines through here. I'm pretty new to Rolex, and pretty shy of making any changes, but I think you did a good job here.
By the photos, the strap looks to be of very high quality. Any chance of some shots of the clasp/buckle? That is my favourite YM, and I was pretty skeptical when I read the title of your post, but I take it all back.
Cheers,
Carl

Bisquitlips · 25 January 2010, 01:31 PM

I think its a good choice for a change. Not a permanent change though.

donas · 25 January 2010, 04:23 PM

Not for me, but hope you love it

caballero · 25 January 2010, 04:36 PM

Looks good to me ! Is it a hirsch strap ? If so which model.

25 January 2010, 05:25 AM	#1
WWIIBuff Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Tampa, FL Watch: JLC Master Moon Posts: 35	Put a strap on my YM What do you guys think?

25 January 2010, 05:26 AM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Not my cup of tea, i am sorry. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

25 January 2010, 06:49 AM	#9
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	It amazes me how so many people don't like straps on "sport watches" when the ultimate sports watch, 18kt Daytona is offered with a strap from Rolex. I think it looks great and I compliment you for giving it a shot. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

25 January 2010, 06:52 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Looks good........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 January 2010, 11:20 AM	#17
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I can understand when people say it's not for me or I like it but I don't understand when people tell the OP he's right or wrong like there are rules or a code to these watches. FWIW, and being a Panerai guy I love the look of that and the ability to change up on the fly. I laugh at the notion that people need to keep Sport Rolex watches tough looking but won't even shower with them on. Great pic and nice strap choice and for the record, I've worn my GMT2C on a rubber strap the last 4 days and don't have any plans on changing back to the bracelet anytime soon. Iphone pic on the fly today: __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

25 January 2010, 05:53 AM	#3
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	Looks good to me.

25 January 2010, 06:07 AM	#4
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Looks good. The polished lugs, bezel edges, and bezel numbers goes nicely with the leather strap! Best, A

25 January 2010, 06:13 AM	#6
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	Sorry mate, but no leather on a sports Rolex. Bracelet only unless it's a SS dive watch, then a NATO is okay. However, go for what pleases you and good luck with it.

25 January 2010, 06:16 AM	#7
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Looks pretty good!

25 January 2010, 06:18 AM	#8
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	Actually looks good, it would be cracking with a leather Daytona strap and clasp!

25 January 2010, 08:01 AM	#12
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Wow, that is really really nice! I would be proud to wear that!!

25 January 2010, 09:25 AM	#13
Sonny Crockett Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fla Watch: TT Yacht Master Posts: 309	Sorry Buy I think it takes away from the watch. to me it just doesn't go.. That's probably because I am a bracelet guy. But wear what makes you happy

25 January 2010, 09:29 AM	#14
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	nice as a change of pace

25 January 2010, 11:18 AM	#16
jmed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 249	I like it have been thinking about doing the same with my Plat. Yachtie, I have a navy blue carbon fiber hirsch that might look good. Your strap looks like it has curved ends at the case, where did you find such a strap? John

25 January 2010, 11:21 AM	#19
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Looks great! Thanks for the shot.

25 January 2010, 11:21 AM	#20
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Not feeling it. It looks pretty good, but I prefer the bracelet. Maybe some more shots at different angles would change my mind.

25 January 2010, 11:25 AM	#21
WWIIBuff Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Tampa, FL Watch: JLC Master Moon Posts: 35	sorry, I am not a great photo taker

25 January 2010, 11:51 AM	#24
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Nor my favorite, but enjoy!

25 January 2010, 01:10 PM	#27
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Yes! With the curved end lugs, looks like it is an OEM for the watch! I really think your good taste shines through here. I'm pretty new to Rolex, and pretty shy of making any changes, but I think you did a good job here. By the photos, the strap looks to be of very high quality. Any chance of some shots of the clasp/buckle? That is my favourite YM, and I was pretty skeptical when I read the title of your post, but I take it all back. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

25 January 2010, 01:31 PM	#28
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I think its a good choice for a change. Not a permanent change though. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

25 January 2010, 04:23 PM	#29
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Not for me, but hope you love it

25 January 2010, 04:36 PM	#30
caballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Japan / Australia Watch: LV/116520/118238 Posts: 471	Looks good to me ! Is it a hirsch strap ? If so which model.

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