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TimeOnHand · 31 July 2011, 12:02 PM

Hi guys...

I picked up a 233M yesterday... (I had a 233J but sold it). Loving the watch and now would like to add some straps... I need some ideas... please show me what you have and any recommendations for after market and OEM straps.

I like the idea of straps that change color or darken after long use... any ideas?

Thanks...

Here's the watch...

Speed · 31 July 2011, 12:11 PM

Hey Kevin
If you like "Patina" the JV will get dirty...Umm, Patina'd yeah, that's it...quickly. I suggest deployant so your hands will not be all over the strap and the oils from your fingers make it Patina too quickly. I only wear OEM

Black or brown with white stitch is classic

Black Gator - Black stitch

OEM Rubber

No color change - although it likely gets crusty - but looks good!!!

TimeOnHand · 31 July 2011, 12:38 PM

Thank you Bill...

You have a great selection of OEM straps there... I am really liking the JV...

Thanks much!

Speed · 31 July 2011, 12:42 PM

Panerai also makes a Black (dark grey) JV with matching stitch. However, Panerai wants $420 for it! Regular Gators are $320.

red1108nyc · 31 July 2011, 01:07 PM

On a black oem MX strap with Panerai buckle is nice:

Or, on a Simona Pav strap is very comfortable too:

Enjoy the perfect strap hunt.. it's a lot of fun!

Best,

Fred

TimeOnHand · 31 July 2011, 03:51 PM

Fred i love the brow simona pav.... Is that an OEM?

Carlo Miguel · 31 July 2011, 04:19 PM

JV Gold and Assolumante

bcacncnc · 31 July 2011, 04:49 PM

I have a 233 on the OEM croc. Forget the name of the color but its kind of "ox blood". It darkens very well.

texex91 · 1 August 2011, 12:14 AM

Kevin -

Great pick-up before price increase! I think a classic black croc would look awesome with that 233. Show us what you decide

jldc · 1 August 2011, 12:26 AM

My modest strap collection:

L to R: Metta, Mauser, OEM JV, OEM Croc
The first two are from Micah at Vintager straps.

L

watchdaddy1 · 1 August 2011, 12:48 AM

Heres some of mine & I saY SOME You will c why @ the end of the post
Greg Stevens Design

BB Glove strap

OEM Rubber

OEM Croc

Kain Heritage

Peter Gunny (BEST STRAP EVER)

Heroic18 w/ Pig Buckle

& THE REST I OWN...I'm a STRAP WHORE

TimeOnHand · 1 August 2011, 01:50 AM

Thanks guys... they all look soo good!

I think I will get the OEM JV to start... Micah and GS have some good ones as well...

Thanks again!

fc3s2k · 1 August 2011, 02:33 AM

Strap whore indeed!!!

jhcam8 · 1 August 2011, 02:43 AM

Fine bunch of straps!

mfer · 1 August 2011, 04:53 AM

unlike Bill, I like the patina of the JV.

This Codeman strap is developing a patina too.
See this link
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=185306

SaddleSC · 1 August 2011, 04:57 AM

Micah Brindle on the left; Micah Plainsman on the right...

maf · 1 August 2011, 08:40 AM

Do you like/wear the zero or the 117 more?

SaddleSC · 1 August 2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maf

Do you like/wear the zero or the 117 more?

I wear the 177 about 80-90% of the time. The lighter weight makes it very comfortable in the warmer weather and I prefer the darker, brushed finish.

Cru Jones · 1 August 2011, 07:39 PM

first of all, congrats on the 233!!

and nice straps everyone.

my little collection....

OEM gator

OEM rubber

Toshi almond w/ natural stitching

Ted Su baby hornback w/ matching stitching

maf · 1 August 2011, 11:06 PM

The 177 is definitely the most quiet looking of all three handers. Very nice.

TimeOnHand · 2 August 2011, 01:39 AM

I must say I am enjoying the OEM Rubber strap...

MDUB · 2 August 2011, 03:47 AM

Here's a few of mine -

GSD CHII

GSD HT

OEM Vintage Gold

OEM MX Black/Ecru

OEM JV Black

Carlo Miguel · 2 August 2011, 11:29 AM

24 on Gunny!

Rock'n'Roll :)~ · 2 August 2011, 11:47 AM

Speed · 2 August 2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchdaddy1

Heres some of mine & I saY SOME You will c why @ the end of the post
Greg Stevens Design
.I'm a STRAP WHORE

OH MY GOD!!!

DEAL · 3 August 2011, 10:18 PM

Take a look vintage,

marcinthemiddle · 3 August 2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

unlike Bill, I like the patina of the JV.

This Codeman strap is developing a patina too.
See this link
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=185306

I like the "patina" too, Mik!

Great Collection!

TimeOnHand · 4 August 2011, 12:00 AM

Just beautiful guys. Thank you for sharing.

mmancari · 4 August 2011, 06:12 AM

David Lane makes great work

31 July 2011, 12:02 PM	#1
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Please show me some straps... Hi guys... I picked up a 233M yesterday... (I had a 233J but sold it). Loving the watch and now would like to add some straps... I need some ideas... please show me what you have and any recommendations for after market and OEM straps. I like the idea of straps that change color or darken after long use... any ideas? Thanks... Here's the watch... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

31 July 2011, 12:38 PM	#3
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Thank you Bill... You have a great selection of OEM straps there... I am really liking the JV... Thanks much! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

31 July 2011, 01:07 PM	#5
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,514	Congrats on a beauty! On a black oem MX strap with Panerai buckle is nice: Or, on a Simona Pav strap is very comfortable too: Enjoy the perfect strap hunt.. it's a lot of fun! Best, Fred

31 July 2011, 03:51 PM	#6
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Fred i love the brow simona pav.... Is that an OEM? __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

31 July 2011, 04:49 PM	#8
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I have a 233 on the OEM croc. Forget the name of the color but its kind of "ox blood". It darkens very well. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

31 July 2011, 12:11 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Hey Kevin If you like "Patina" the JV will get dirty...Umm, Patina'd yeah, that's it...quickly. I suggest deployant so your hands will not be all over the strap and the oils from your fingers make it Patina too quickly. I only wear OEM Black or brown with white stitch is classic Black Gator - Black stitch OEM Rubber No color change - although it likely gets crusty - but looks good!!!

31 July 2011, 12:42 PM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Panerai also makes a Black (dark grey) JV with matching stitch. However, Panerai wants $420 for it! Regular Gators are $320.

31 July 2011, 04:19 PM	#7
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	JV Gold and Assolumante

1 August 2011, 12:14 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Kevin - Great pick-up before price increase! I think a classic black croc would look awesome with that 233. Show us what you decide

1 August 2011, 12:26 AM	#10
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	My modest strap collection: L to R: Metta, Mauser, OEM JV, OEM Croc The first two are from Micah at Vintager straps. L

1 August 2011, 12:48 AM	#11
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	Heres some of mine & I saY SOME You will c why @ the end of the post Greg Stevens Design BB Glove strap OEM Rubber OEM Croc Kain Heritage Peter Gunny (BEST STRAP EVER) Heroic18 w/ Pig Buckle & THE REST I OWN...I'm a STRAP WHORE

1 August 2011, 01:50 AM	#12
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Thanks guys... they all look soo good! I think I will get the OEM JV to start... Micah and GS have some good ones as well... Thanks again! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

1 August 2011, 02:33 AM	#13
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Strap whore indeed!!! __________________

1 August 2011, 02:43 AM	#14
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Fine bunch of straps!

1 August 2011, 04:53 AM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	unlike Bill, I like the patina of the JV. This Codeman strap is developing a patina too. See this link http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=185306 __________________ member#3242

1 August 2011, 04:57 AM	#16
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,146	Micah Brindle on the left; Micah Plainsman on the right... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

1 August 2011, 08:40 AM	#17
maf Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: atl Posts: 5	Do you like/wear the zero or the 117 more?

1 August 2011, 07:39 PM	#19
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,584	first of all, congrats on the 233!! and nice straps everyone. my little collection.... OEM gator OEM rubber Toshi almond w/ natural stitching Ted Su baby hornback w/ matching stitching

1 August 2011, 11:06 PM	#20
maf Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: atl Posts: 5	The 177 is definitely the most quiet looking of all three handers. Very nice.

2 August 2011, 01:39 AM	#21
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I must say I am enjoying the OEM Rubber strap... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

2 August 2011, 03:47 AM	#22
MDUB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Posts: 65	Seeing A few on the 233 might help Here's a few of mine - GSD CHII GSD HT OEM Vintage Gold OEM MX Black/Ecru OEM JV Black

2 August 2011, 11:29 AM	#23
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	24 on Gunny!

2 August 2011, 11:47 AM	#24
Rock'n'Roll :)~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Around Town Posts: 32

3 August 2011, 10:18 PM	#26
DEAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Andrew Shmygov Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 49	Take a look vintage,

4 August 2011, 12:00 AM	#28
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Just beautiful guys. Thank you for sharing. __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

4 August 2011, 06:12 AM	#29
mmancari "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: MichaelMancari Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap Diver 5513Rolex Posts: 119	David Lane makes great work Last edited by mmancari; 4 August 2011 at 06:13 AM.. Reason: no image

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