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superdog · 7 December 2014, 09:58 AM

I've never been too big a fan of leather straps.

Not because I dont like them, but because I was a full metal guy.

Been wearing leather the last month or so. It's shocking at how outrageously comfortable it is.

Anyone else appreciate a leather strap?

JohnAndrew · 7 December 2014, 11:02 AM

Maybe a little:

mfer · 7 December 2014, 11:18 AM

Yes, rubber and leather. I've spent more on straps than some here have on watches.

JohnAndrew · 7 December 2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Yes, rubber and leather. I've spent more on straps than some here have on watches.

+1

Dan Pierce · 7 December 2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Yes, rubber and leather. I've spent more on straps than some here have on watches.

x2!

Really enjoying this leather weather lately. An easy way to change the look and feel of any watch.

dP

AzPaul · 7 December 2014, 10:27 PM

I wear a few 50's and 60's era, dressier watches, that in my opinion, really do look a lot better on today's leather than they ever did with their original metal bracelets. Gives 'em a fresh life and goes very nicely with the overall smaller scale of watches from that period.

superdog · 7 December 2014, 10:36 PM

Not only do they look good to me, the comfort is on another level.

andrewd · 8 December 2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

Maybe a little:

Very nice! Are they Heuerville straps? Which deployment clasp did you use?

Frosty · 8 December 2014, 06:57 AM

JohnAndrew · 8 December 2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewd

Very nice! Are they Heuerville straps? Which deployment clasp did you use?

No, those plus a dozen or so more were made by Jeanna at Stone Creek Straps. My first couple of custom straps were by ABP. Then I discovered Stone Creek and that's all she wrote. Her quality is on par with ABP but half the price.
There are quite a few excellent custom strap makers out there. Some prefer a generic strap for their Rolex/Tudor. For me, it would be like wearing a pair of dress shoes from Walmart on a custom suit or putting the cheapest tires available on a Porsche or Ferrari. Quality deserves quality.

andrewd · 8 December 2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

No, those plus a dozen or so more were made by Jeanna at Stone Creek Straps. My first couple of custom straps were by ABP. Then I discovered Stone Creek and that's all she wrote. Her quality is on par with ABP but half the price.
There are quite a few excellent custom strap makers out there. Some prefer a generic strap for their Rolex/Tudor. For me, it would be like wearing a pair of dress shoes from Walmart on a custom suit or putting the cheapest tires available on a Porsche or Ferrari. Quality deserves quality.

Thanks! Will check out stone creek

mps354 · 8 December 2014, 01:28 PM

I like the look and feel of leather, and have accumulated a drawer full of straps. If you think watches are addictive, wait until you start getting into leather steaps

JohnAndrew · 8 December 2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mps354

I like the look and feel of leather, and have accumulated a drawer full of straps. If you think watches are addictive, wait until you start getting into leather steaps

X2 I can't wait until Christmas!

jcd · 9 December 2014, 05:07 AM

Leather is great, but I also am a big fan of rubber. I have an Isofrane that spends time on several of my watches. I also have a couple silicone dive straps that I love.

Tripp11 · 9 December 2014, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

No, those plus a dozen or so more were made by Jeanna at Stone Creek Straps. My first couple of custom straps were by ABP. Then I discovered Stone Creek and that's all she wrote. Her quality is on par with ABP but half the price.
There are quite a few excellent custom strap makers out there. Some prefer a generic strap for their Rolex/Tudor. For me, it would be like wearing a pair of dress shoes from Walmart on a custom suit or putting the cheapest tires available on a Porsche or Ferrari. Quality deserves quality.

Thanks for the tip on Stone Creek Straps. I will check them out.

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Originally Posted by andrewd

Thanks! Will check out stone creek

I've purchased my last several straps from Greg Stevens.

http://www.gregstevens-design.com/

JohnAndrew · 9 December 2014, 09:16 AM

Here are my most recent three from Jeanna at Stone Creek Straps:

I haven't decided which one the kids are going to give me for Christmas and which one Santa's going to give me.

JohnAndrew · 9 December 2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tripp11

Thanks for the tip on Stone Creek Straps. I will check them out.

I've purchased my last several straps from Greg Stevens.

http://www.gregstevens-design.com/

Nice link.
Check out Stone Creeks Facebook page. It has quite a few beautiful straps on it.

M777 · 9 December 2014, 09:35 AM

I swap bracelets and leather all the time on all my watches, the only exception is my seamaster pro because I was never able to remove the bracelet on my own. I wear leather bands probably 90% of the time.

lhanddds · 9 December 2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tripp11

Thanks for the tip on Stone Creek Straps. I will check them out.

I've purchased my last several straps from Greg Stevens.

http://www.gregstevens-design.com/

Leather is great. The first here is a Greg Stevens. The other 2 are from Jed at TimeTraveler.

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superdog · 9 December 2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jcd

Leather is great, but I also am a big fan of rubber. I have an Isofrane that spends time on several of my watches. I also have a couple silicone dive straps that I love.

I must agree.

Rubber led me to leather. And at the the of the day, I think rubber gives the most versatility. The ability to get sporty with it sells me everytime.

Just swapped out my last SS bracejet for a rubber strap. I could not be more satisfied.

The both of them (rubber and leather) are just fantastic.

JohnAndrew · 9 December 2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lhanddds

Leather is great. The first here is a Greg Stevens. The other 2 are from Jed at TimeTraveler.

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Very nice!

JohnAndrew · 9 December 2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

x2!

Really enjoying this leather weather lately. An easy way to change the look and feel of any watch.

dP

Dan I really like that black & red strap.

Dan Pierce · 9 December 2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

Dan I really like that black & red strap.

Thanks, John!

Love those rally straps.

dP

lhanddds · 10 December 2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnAndrew

Very nice!

Thanks John

Challenger Deep · 10 December 2014, 01:35 PM

It's been a while since i've had leather strap, but i do remember the one i had was comfortable.

JohnAndrew · 10 December 2014, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Challenger Deep

It's been a while since i've had leather strap, but i do remember the one i had was comfortable.

It's easy to do and fun to research, if you like quality. If you don't care, there's always ebay.

7 December 2014, 09:58 AM	#1
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7 December 2014, 10:36 PM	#7
superdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,868	Not only do they look good to me, the comfort is on another level. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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7 December 2014, 11:02 AM	#2
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8 December 2014, 01:28 PM	#12
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,145	I like the look and feel of leather, and have accumulated a drawer full of straps. If you think watches are addictive, wait until you start getting into leather steaps

9 December 2014, 05:07 AM	#14
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	Leather is great, but I also am a big fan of rubber. I have an Isofrane that spends time on several of my watches. I also have a couple silicone dive straps that I love.

9 December 2014, 09:16 AM	#16
JohnAndrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: John Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: 16800, 16803,79170 Posts: 1,427	Here are my most recent three from Jeanna at Stone Creek Straps: I haven't decided which one the kids are going to give me for Christmas and which one Santa's going to give me.

9 December 2014, 09:35 AM	#18
M777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IL Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 71	I swap bracelets and leather all the time on all my watches, the only exception is my seamaster pro because I was never able to remove the bracelet on my own. I wear leather bands probably 90% of the time.

10 December 2014, 01:35 PM	#25
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	It's been a while since i've had leather strap, but i do remember the one i had was comfortable. __________________ "Overtook The Michael..."-Mika "I need to establish my own limits. When i reach those limits, i am willing to overcome them and establish new ones. I do not know how far i can go. I have an understanding of wht i'm doing, but do not know how far it can take me."-Ayrton Senna.

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