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mfer · 2 April 2011, 09:06 AM

I can't get it under control. Oh well, it is fun. This is from a relatively new strap maker Keith W aka Codman! I'm not sure how long, but long enough to make a decent strap it seems.

Initial thoughts are GOOD, but I'll leave a review until I have a bit more wear on it. Just PM me (or look on p.com) if you would like the maker's contact info.

So the color is coooool! It is brown, but somehow greenish olive drabby. It is hard to describe as the strap is also a little nubuck/suede. The texture is awesome and will most likely develop some kind of patina with wear. Not sure what kind, but hey, it'll be fun finding out.

So I put it on the 210, which is getting really easy for me. I did it mfer style, no tape, no protection, just constant force on a bubble envelope that Keith sent to me. It's a long one for me, but not obscenely long. My strap I have on order is going to be even longer!

Love the loose buckle. I've never had a strap like this before.

Underside looks good. This strap is softer than what I'd normally go for, but it is super comfy right out of the box too.

You can see here, I already scratched the nubuck a little, but I call it character. I like it, plus my dial came out clear in this pic!

And the wrist shot!

I'm pretty happy.

The strap collection continues to grow and I'm growing my strapmaker's too!

nauticajoe · 2 April 2011, 09:19 AM

Very nice Mik!

marcinthemiddle · 2 April 2011, 09:37 AM

Mik- I adore your JV with the patina on it. If you ever sellnthat one, let me know...I hate the way JV looks when new, so....you know.

mfer · 2 April 2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Mik- I adore your JV with the patina on it. If you ever sellnthat one, let me know...I hate the way JV looks when new, so....you know.

A quick patina is pretty easy. Get a super fine misting spray bottle and evenly coat it with plain old cold water. Don't let drops form. Just super fine mist. You'll have patina in no time!

marcinthemiddle · 2 April 2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

A quick patina is pretty easy. Get a super fine misting spray bottle and evenly coat it with plain old cold water. Don't let drops form. Just super fine mist. You'll have patina in no time!

Really! Damn....I sold my JV because ot.wasn't turning fast enough! Thanks Mik!
Guess what My Panerai dude is trying to source for me? ;)

mfer · 2 April 2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Really! Damn....I sold my JV because ot.wasn't turning fast enough! Thanks Mik!
Guess what My Panerai dude is trying to source for me? ;)

Oh a Guessing Game? Green Canvas 300 strap!

marcinthemiddle · 2 April 2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Oh a Guessing Game? Green Canvas 300 strap!

Oh man...I didn't even THINK of THAT one!
I want the black JV on a brushed OEM deployant. i think it''l be a nice balance of rugged/refined...

beowulf566 · 2 April 2011, 01:27 PM

Okay I am starting to get sold on panerai

the more I look at them the more I like em'

Speed · 2 April 2011, 01:39 PM

Mik,

You are the Imedla Marcos of PAM straps.

Brunotheboxer · 2 April 2011, 10:51 PM

You got it so bad that you should go to strap making school.

Mosco · 2 April 2011, 10:54 PM

Looks mice, Myk,

Brunotheboxer · 2 April 2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Looks mice, Myk,

it is rice.

Cru Jones · 2 April 2011, 11:07 PM

sweet pick up!

Puffy · 3 April 2011, 12:23 AM

While Panerai isn't for me, i do love your straps!

B. Doggy · 3 April 2011, 01:29 AM

Love the collection. Mine will probably start growing a bit, too.

Michael M. · 3 April 2011, 02:07 AM

Nice collection!

Watchdog · 3 April 2011, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Mik,

You are the Imedla Marcos of PAM straps.

esm · 3 April 2011, 06:38 AM

im liking your strap collection mate

bcacncnc · 3 April 2011, 12:26 PM

Congrats and I know how addictive it can be. I have become a bit of a OEM strap hunter freak lately. BTW - your collections nice! What is the left most strap? Looks like a deer skin strap I once owned.

mxshahab · 1 May 2011, 04:55 PM

I am going to get my first PAM00049 Luminor Marina Automatic next week. Then I Will ask you from where you got these beautiful straps. I am jealous of you after seeing your collection (I am just kidding).

dddrees · 1 May 2011, 07:51 PM

Wow Mik, you could almost have another watch as much as you have in straps.

Great collection of straps you have there.

tkc324 · 2 May 2011, 11:51 AM

Wow... Nice collection!!

topcat30093 · 3 May 2011, 01:16 AM

Love the strap it looks great with your Pam.

TopNotchChach · 3 May 2011, 01:40 AM

"somebody stop me"

im still trying to get started :(

still on the prowl..

nice shoes! jealous i am.

2 April 2011, 09:06 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	More new shoes? Somebody stop me! I can't get it under control. Oh well, it is fun. This is from a relatively new strap maker Keith W aka Codman! I'm not sure how long, but long enough to make a decent strap it seems. Initial thoughts are GOOD, but I'll leave a review until I have a bit more wear on it. Just PM me (or look on p.com) if you would like the maker's contact info. So the color is coooool! It is brown, but somehow greenish olive drabby. It is hard to describe as the strap is also a little nubuck/suede. The texture is awesome and will most likely develop some kind of patina with wear. Not sure what kind, but hey, it'll be fun finding out. So I put it on the 210, which is getting really easy for me. I did it mfer style, no tape, no protection, just constant force on a bubble envelope that Keith sent to me. It's a long one for me, but not obscenely long. My strap I have on order is going to be even longer! Love the loose buckle. I've never had a strap like this before. Underside looks good. This strap is softer than what I'd normally go for, but it is super comfy right out of the box too. You can see here, I already scratched the nubuck a little, but I call it character. I like it, plus my dial came out clear in this pic! And the wrist shot! I'm pretty happy. The strap collection continues to grow and I'm growing my strapmaker's too! __________________ member#3242

2 April 2011, 09:37 AM	#3
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Mik- I adore your JV with the patina on it. If you ever sellnthat one, let me know...I hate the way JV looks when new, so....you know. __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

2 April 2011, 01:27 PM	#8
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Okay I am starting to get sold on panerai the more I look at them the more I like em' __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

2 April 2011, 10:54 PM	#11
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Looks mice, Myk, __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

3 April 2011, 12:23 AM	#14
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	While Panerai isn't for me, i do love your straps! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

2 April 2011, 09:19 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice Mik!

2 April 2011, 01:39 PM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Mik, You are the Imedla Marcos of PAM straps.

2 April 2011, 10:51 PM	#10
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	You got it so bad that you should go to strap making school.

2 April 2011, 11:07 PM	#13
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,556	sweet pick up!

3 April 2011, 01:29 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Love the collection. Mine will probably start growing a bit, too. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 April 2011, 02:07 AM	#16
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Nice collection!

3 April 2011, 06:38 AM	#18
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	im liking your strap collection mate

3 April 2011, 12:26 PM	#19
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Congrats and I know how addictive it can be. I have become a bit of a OEM strap hunter freak lately. BTW - your collections nice! What is the left most strap? Looks like a deer skin strap I once owned. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

1 May 2011, 04:55 PM	#20
mxshahab "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Qatar Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 12	I am going to get my first PAM00049 Luminor Marina Automatic next week. Then I Will ask you from where you got these beautiful straps. I am jealous of you after seeing your collection (I am just kidding).

1 May 2011, 07:51 PM	#21
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Wow Mik, you could almost have another watch as much as you have in straps. Great collection of straps you have there. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 May 2011, 11:51 AM	#22
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	Wow... Nice collection!!

3 May 2011, 01:16 AM	#23
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Love the strap it looks great with your Pam. __________________

3 May 2011, 01:40 AM	#24
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	"somebody stop me" im still trying to get started :( still on the prowl.. nice shoes! jealous i am.

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