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SixPak · 17 August 2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Or buy really nice thick custom straps like I do. They cost much more but well worth it.

Custom straps = fun. Lots of fun.

HL65 · 17 August 2013, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SixPak

Custom straps = fun. Lots of fun.

AK797 · 17 August 2013, 05:27 AM

I have a place for leather, bracelet, sailcloth and rubber in my watch collection. Would be boring to only have one type.

Presa canary · 17 August 2013, 05:32 AM

What Neil said...^^^

Dan Pierce · 17 August 2013, 05:51 AM

Yeah, what Neil said...^^^
dP

Rags · 17 August 2013, 05:54 AM

It's just a trend of the times. SS bracelets are the in thing today. But a nice dress watch on a leather band is never out of style & your Patek is never out of style.

Nidal · 17 August 2013, 06:19 AM

I love leather. It's classic. Prepare to pay 600$ for replacement. Rubber/ silicon is the new fasion

Mastergreenhand · 17 August 2013, 07:04 AM

I think if you were to put 100 WIS in a room you'd see much more balance between leather and ss. Maybe still more on bracelet, but certainly more balanced than an average bar or pub would have.

OML · 17 August 2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I love wearing suede and leather and that is my norm so for me doesn't really matter what anyone else wears. Wear
what you like as taste is subjective and to each his own! Posted while wearing my 63' Sub on leather strap.

just great - amazing look.

HL65 · 17 August 2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OML

just great - amazing look.

mfer · 17 August 2013, 12:14 PM

Straps, straps, straps!

Can't say I'm a bracelet fan.

Boopie · 17 August 2013, 12:55 PM

I have also noticed that, except for dress or vintage watches, overwhelmingly I see some sort of metal bracelet or rubber/silicone.

rolex75216 · 17 August 2013, 12:58 PM

I love the look of leather straps. Both are great.

SUBversive · 17 August 2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Nor the Italian Navy from the late 40-50's who sported Panerai's on leather straps for diving missions.

What's the old joke about the new Italian navy having glass bottom boats?

htc8p · 17 August 2013, 01:10 PM

i started out with bracelet bracelet bracelet.

but then felt the comfort and beauty of leather straps. the more i wear them the better it gets.

there are reasonable durable and easily replaced.

now i am swapping all my bracelets to leather including my PCLs.

R.J. · 17 August 2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Great point, Metallic! (Sorry, don't know how to quote). I would suspect that we put your "high-end" hypothesis to the test, it may in fact reflect favorably for leather straps. Thanks for pointing that out.

Jumping in again to agree with you that Metallic makes a good point.

Chewbacca · 17 August 2013, 03:52 PM

love tasteful leather bands. when its done, get a fresh one and the watch feels new again.

DreambreaX · 17 August 2013, 10:04 PM

Patek is old. Rolex is sexy.

I like bracelet or big straps like pam

17 August 2013, 05:51 AM	#35
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17 August 2013, 05:54 AM	#36
Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	It's just a trend of the times. SS bracelets are the in thing today. But a nice dress watch on a leather band is never out of style & your Patek is never out of style. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

17 August 2013, 12:14 PM	#41
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Straps, straps, straps! Can't say I'm a bracelet fan. __________________ member#3242

17 August 2013, 05:27 AM	#33
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I have a place for leather, bracelet, sailcloth and rubber in my watch collection. Would be boring to only have one type.

17 August 2013, 05:32 AM	#34
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,156	What Neil said...^^^

17 August 2013, 06:19 AM	#37
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	I love leather. It's classic. Prepare to pay 600$ for replacement. Rubber/ silicon is the new fasion

17 August 2013, 07:04 AM	#38
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,208	I think if you were to put 100 WIS in a room you'd see much more balance between leather and ss. Maybe still more on bracelet, but certainly more balanced than an average bar or pub would have.

17 August 2013, 12:55 PM	#42
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,985	I have also noticed that, except for dress or vintage watches, overwhelmingly I see some sort of metal bracelet or rubber/silicone.

17 August 2013, 12:58 PM	#43
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,015	I love the look of leather straps. Both are great.

17 August 2013, 01:10 PM	#45
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,489	i started out with bracelet bracelet bracelet. but then felt the comfort and beauty of leather straps. the more i wear them the better it gets. there are reasonable durable and easily replaced. now i am swapping all my bracelets to leather including my PCLs.

17 August 2013, 03:52 PM	#47
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,110	love tasteful leather bands. when its done, get a fresh one and the watch feels new again.

17 August 2013, 10:04 PM	#48
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	Patek is old. Rolex is sexy. I like bracelet or big straps like pam

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