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floz00 · 27 August 2010, 11:40 AM

I recently acquired an S series Sea Dweller, which came as head only. I can't afford to buy a 93610 bracelet at the moment, and really want to put it on a black leather strap. Does anyone have any recommendations? Pictures would be appreciated as well. *Note* I'm not interested in any other materials, such as rubber, etc.-I really just want a nice black leather strap.
I tried to purchase one from a seller on another forum, and the thick spring bars don't fit!!!! Essentially, I would need a strap that is black leather, and has larger lug holes to fit the larger spring bars...any suggestions?
Thanks,
Ron

mjm800 · 27 August 2010, 11:45 AM

Sure you don't want NATO? I can understand not wanting rubber, but I am not sure that leather is going to look good on a on a SD.

I have never used these guys but I have heard they make great straps

http://www.timefactors.com/

These guys too!

http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm

floz00 · 27 August 2010, 12:40 PM

but couldn't get used to it...

sakuraba · 27 August 2010, 12:55 PM

Interesting.

I don't believe I've seen an SD on leather.

Dr. Robert · 27 August 2010, 01:21 PM

What about the zulu style of woven nylon strap??? They come in 1 & 2 piece models.

mjm800 · 27 August 2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by floz00

but couldn't get used to it...

Did you see the composite straps on the Maratac site I bet one of those would look nice.

sleddog · 27 August 2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

Interesting.

I don't believe I've seen an SD on leather.

Can't say I have either...?

Would look good, but IMO not practicle for the watch unless you plan for it to not touch water...

sakuraba · 27 August 2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Can't say I have either...?

Would look good, but IMO not practicle for the watch unless you plan for it to not touch water...

True, Rob.

Nato would have been the safest bet, but I'd be interested to see what an SD on leather would look like.

Dr.Brian · 27 August 2010, 01:51 PM

The SD, as you know, is a substantial watch and needs a substantial strap. Hirsch makes a nice padded sharkskin strap. I had one in 18mm for another dive watch for years. I had black with contrasting white stitching. It has a subtle texture and black on black pattern. It would look great on the SD. Take a look. It is supposed to be waterproof, but I changed it to a NATO for wet work.
The Maratac strap would also be a winner, but it's not leather.

Tools · 27 August 2010, 03:27 PM

I would have just reamed out the hole in the leather strap a little bit.........

alexxelor · 27 August 2010, 09:16 PM

only black nato .

floz00 · 27 August 2010, 09:33 PM

I tried to make the holes lerger, but was worried I would rip the leather if I made the holes large enough to fit the spring bars.
The search continues...

miner · 27 August 2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by floz00

I tried to make the holes lerger, but was worried I would rip the leather if I made the holes large enough to fit the spring bars.
The search continues...

There's a bunch of really good strap makers on the Panerai forums that will be able to sort you out in terms of the perfect strap for your sd - Scott Salmon and Greg Stevens and Nuri at Zeugma etc. Give them a try.

They will build the strap to your spec, punch the holes where you want them etc.

I have straps from all of them and they are amazing.

Alessio Scala · 27 August 2010, 09:59 PM

take a black 5 ring maratac and try.
you dont be disappointed!

miner · 27 August 2010, 10:42 PM

Since you asked..

SD on black maratec

Its a 22mm maratec on a 20mm SD so the fit is not great but you'll get the idea.

And some leather..

Again a Pam strap next to the sd but hope it helps.

dysondiver · 27 August 2010, 10:46 PM

i think a chunky padded leather strap will look really well , look forwards to seeing the pics , pam strap looks good , in my eyes.

miner · 27 August 2010, 10:50 PM

I prefer the Nato and grey / black would be a killer on the SD (have to imagine the SD in place of the Speedie

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27 August 2010, 11:40 AM	#1
floz00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelton, CT, USA Posts: 161	Need help! Sea Dweller... I recently acquired an S series Sea Dweller, which came as head only. I can't afford to buy a 93610 bracelet at the moment, and really want to put it on a black leather strap. Does anyone have any recommendations? Pictures would be appreciated as well. Note I'm not interested in any other materials, such as rubber, etc.-I really just want a nice black leather strap. I tried to purchase one from a seller on another forum, and the thick spring bars don't fit!!!! Essentially, I would need a strap that is black leather, and has larger lug holes to fit the larger spring bars...any suggestions? Thanks, Ron

27 August 2010, 11:45 AM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Sure you don't want NATO? I can understand not wanting rubber, but I am not sure that leather is going to look good on a on a SD. I have never used these guys but I have heard they make great straps http://www.timefactors.com/ These guys too! http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm __________________

27 August 2010, 12:40 PM	#3
floz00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelton, CT, USA Posts: 161	I had a NATO... but couldn't get used to it...

27 August 2010, 12:55 PM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Interesting. I don't believe I've seen an SD on leather. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

27 August 2010, 01:21 PM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,018	What about the zulu style of woven nylon strap??? They come in 1 & 2 piece models. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 August 2010, 01:51 PM	#9
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	The SD, as you know, is a substantial watch and needs a substantial strap. Hirsch makes a nice padded sharkskin strap. I had one in 18mm for another dive watch for years. I had black with contrasting white stitching. It has a subtle texture and black on black pattern. It would look great on the SD. Take a look. It is supposed to be waterproof, but I changed it to a NATO for wet work. The Maratac strap would also be a winner, but it's not leather. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 August 2010, 03:27 PM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I would have just reamed out the hole in the leather strap a little bit......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 August 2010, 09:16 PM	#11
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	only black nato .

27 August 2010, 09:33 PM	#12
floz00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Shelton, CT, USA Posts: 161	Thanks everyone... I tried to make the holes lerger, but was worried I would rip the leather if I made the holes large enough to fit the spring bars. The search continues...

27 August 2010, 09:59 PM	#14
Alessio Scala "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Roma caput mundi Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 51	take a black 5 ring maratac and try. you dont be disappointed!

27 August 2010, 10:42 PM	#15
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Since you asked.. SD on black maratec Its a 22mm maratec on a 20mm SD so the fit is not great but you'll get the idea. And some leather.. Again a Pam strap next to the sd but hope it helps.

27 August 2010, 10:46 PM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i think a chunky padded leather strap will look really well , look forwards to seeing the pics , pam strap looks good , in my eyes.

27 August 2010, 10:50 PM	#17
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	I prefer the Nato and grey / black would be a killer on the SD (have to imagine the SD in place of the Speedie )

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