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CorruptedSanity · 11 February 2010, 10:25 PM

Ted Su big hornback in grayish blue.

Its a very nice strap. Well built and nicely proportioned taper from 24 to 22. Just wish the strap was a little thinner as I requested.

Psmith · 11 February 2010, 11:55 PM

Looks good Saif - doesn't appear overly thick in your pics

Cheers

CorruptedSanity · 12 February 2010, 12:00 AM

thanks Clive.

Trurolexer · 12 February 2010, 12:55 AM

Nice Combo!!!

CorruptedSanity · 12 February 2010, 05:47 AM

thhhhaanks heru

zlin08033 · 12 February 2010, 06:19 AM

and it does not look too thick at all. Since 312 watch is thick, too thin strap wouldn't look good

Seems like you love your car...

CorruptedSanity · 12 February 2010, 06:55 AM

zlin, its not my car. its a rental cayenne till my car is done with servicing :)

but yeah I usually take pictures of my new straps in my car on the way home from work when I have a few minutes to kill at traffic signals & the sun is bright so mobile camera pictures turn out pretty good.

bcdunham · 12 February 2010, 07:45 AM

Nice color. Subtle but nice pop from the typical blacks and browns. That blue will look perfect on vacation with a nice tan on your arms and crisp white shirt and khaki shorts/pants.

As to the thickness, that watch (and Panerai in general) need a thick strap to make it look balanced. I think the thickness looks perfect. Enjoy.

CorruptedSanity · 12 February 2010, 08:30 AM

very inspiring post dunham.
you guys are right, its not thick. Its correctly proportioned to the watch case.

thanks for the encouragement :D

rfknauss · 12 February 2010, 10:07 AM

Saif, very nice!

Nica64 · 12 February 2010, 10:40 AM

Great strap from Ted Su

, like the color of your strap, I love mine here is a picture on the 104!!

CorruptedSanity · 12 February 2010, 06:58 PM

Thanks Richard.

Nica, thats an excellent color. Is it the golden brown?

ocwatching · 13 February 2010, 02:08 AM

Saif..looks pretty nice..I must admit..I am less adventurous with my strap combos...(boring is another word for it)...I should branch out...these colors look good...
congrats!

CorruptedSanity · 13 February 2010, 02:40 AM

Thanks Phil.
Well there are drawbacks to being adventorous. You remember my orange'y strap from the same vendor. Ill wear it and maybe even rub it down with some sort of oil to darken it.

But Ted's quality is superb. I love this grayish blue and waiting for the vintage green (imagine a pastel green) to come in stock again.

ocwatching · 13 February 2010, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaifAlSuwaidi

But Ted's quality is superb. I love this grayish blue and waiting for the vintage green (imagine a pastel green) to come in stock again.

Vintage Green...wow you are brave!

looking forward to that combo...

I may check Ted out when I am in Taiwan later next month...

CorruptedSanity · 13 February 2010, 03:03 AM

You definitely should commission Ted to make you a completely custom strap. have the thickness tapered . Have it thicker at the lugs and thins as it gets towards the buckle.

idesign · 16 February 2010, 11:57 PM

one of the most beautiful straps i have ever seen!!
you wear it in good health

CorruptedSanity · 17 February 2010, 01:08 AM

thanks idesign.

i specifically requested the strap maker to find the most obtrusive horns from his hornback leathers for this strap. Luckily for me and kind of him that it worked out.

That must have been one masculine alligator

Zirotti · 17 February 2010, 01:23 AM

Ted Su's hornbacks are surprisingly comfortable. You don't appreciate how amazing they are until you try them on!

CorruptedSanity · 17 February 2010, 01:30 AM

Yes they are supple not stiff but unfortunately the bottom side that is layered with (calf?) kinda sticks to your wrist in room temperature. Other leather straps kinda glide over the wrist whereas this one sticks a little. Its not tight on me but that material he uses seems to stick.

Joey_V · 17 February 2010, 11:26 AM

Man Saif... you're collecting straps at an amazing rate. And all are beautiful!

How do you end up choosing which you go with in the morning?

Do you have a picture of all your straps?

HL65 · 17 February 2010, 01:34 PM

I like the combo--had a hornback on my old AP Safari--loved it. Looks nice!

NavitimerNut · 17 February 2010, 01:47 PM

That Ted Su strap looks great

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CorruptedSanity · 17 February 2010, 01:53 PM

Joey, because I dont have much time to swap out straps in the morning I will wear what I had on from the night before. I usually wear the same strap for a couple of weeks before swapping for another, with the guidance of my wife of course

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I do not have a group shot but I have been meaning to get one.

Ken, no matter how nice third party hornback straps are, the AP ROO hornback straps look the nicest and ooze quality. The way horn rises out of the strap and steeps at the top is something else.

Thanks Navitimer.

11 February 2010, 10:25 PM	#1
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	pam312 big hornback strap Ted Su big hornback in grayish blue. Its a very nice strap. Well built and nicely proportioned taper from 24 to 22. Just wish the strap was a little thinner as I requested.

11 February 2010, 11:55 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Looks good Saif - doesn't appear overly thick in your pics Cheers __________________

12 February 2010, 06:19 AM	#6
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,036	Good looking and it does not look too thick at all. Since 312 watch is thick, too thin strap wouldn't look good Seems like you love your car...

12 February 2010, 10:07 AM	#10
rfknauss 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,500	Saif, very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

12 February 2010, 10:40 AM	#11
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Great strap from Ted Su , like the color of your strap, I love mine here is a picture on the 104!! Attached Images __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

12 February 2010, 12:00 AM	#3
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	thanks Clive.

12 February 2010, 12:55 AM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Nice Combo!!!

12 February 2010, 05:47 AM	#5
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	thhhhaanks heru

12 February 2010, 06:55 AM	#7
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	zlin, its not my car. its a rental cayenne till my car is done with servicing :) but yeah I usually take pictures of my new straps in my car on the way home from work when I have a few minutes to kill at traffic signals & the sun is bright so mobile camera pictures turn out pretty good.

12 February 2010, 07:45 AM	#8
bcdunham "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 126	Nice color. Subtle but nice pop from the typical blacks and browns. That blue will look perfect on vacation with a nice tan on your arms and crisp white shirt and khaki shorts/pants. As to the thickness, that watch (and Panerai in general) need a thick strap to make it look balanced. I think the thickness looks perfect. Enjoy.

12 February 2010, 08:30 AM	#9
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	very inspiring post dunham. you guys are right, its not thick. Its correctly proportioned to the watch case. thanks for the encouragement :D

12 February 2010, 06:58 PM	#12
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Thanks Richard. Nica, thats an excellent color. Is it the golden brown?

13 February 2010, 02:08 AM	#13
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Saif..looks pretty nice..I must admit..I am less adventurous with my strap combos...(boring is another word for it)...I should branch out...these colors look good... congrats! __________________ too much into watches...

13 February 2010, 02:40 AM	#14
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Thanks Phil. Well there are drawbacks to being adventorous. You remember my orange'y strap from the same vendor. Ill wear it and maybe even rub it down with some sort of oil to darken it. But Ted's quality is superb. I love this grayish blue and waiting for the vintage green (imagine a pastel green) to come in stock again.

13 February 2010, 03:03 AM	#16
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	You definitely should commission Ted to make you a completely custom strap. have the thickness tapered . Have it thicker at the lugs and thins as it gets towards the buckle.

16 February 2010, 11:57 PM	#17
idesign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new york, usa Posts: 16	one of the most beautiful straps i have ever seen!! you wear it in good health

17 February 2010, 01:08 AM	#18
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	thanks idesign. i specifically requested the strap maker to find the most obtrusive horns from his hornback leathers for this strap. Luckily for me and kind of him that it worked out. That must have been one masculine alligator

17 February 2010, 01:23 AM	#19
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	Ted Su's hornbacks are surprisingly comfortable. You don't appreciate how amazing they are until you try them on!

17 February 2010, 01:30 AM	#20
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Yes they are supple not stiff but unfortunately the bottom side that is layered with (calf?) kinda sticks to your wrist in room temperature. Other leather straps kinda glide over the wrist whereas this one sticks a little. Its not tight on me but that material he uses seems to stick.

17 February 2010, 11:26 AM	#21
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Man Saif... you're collecting straps at an amazing rate. And all are beautiful! How do you end up choosing which you go with in the morning? Do you have a picture of all your straps? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

17 February 2010, 01:34 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,628	I like the combo--had a hornback on my old AP Safari--loved it. Looks nice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 February 2010, 01:47 PM	#23
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	That Ted Su strap looks great!

17 February 2010, 01:53 PM	#24
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Joey, because I dont have much time to swap out straps in the morning I will wear what I had on from the night before. I usually wear the same strap for a couple of weeks before swapping for another, with the guidance of my wife of course . I do not have a group shot but I have been meaning to get one. Ken, no matter how nice third party hornback straps are, the AP ROO hornback straps look the nicest and ooze quality. The way horn rises out of the strap and steeps at the top is something else. Thanks Navitimer.

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