Explorer 2 on Leather...where to buy and how?

[DD GT3 RD]

I know some info has been posted on this that I have read.

I want to know if you guys recommend where to buy a strap but I want it without end links (think thats what they are called) and what size strap?. Want it as in the 2 pictures below. And can any decent watch shop do this for me?

[capote]

Not wanting end links are not a problem. I guess the size is 20 mm.

[Davey Boy]

Go To www.toshi Straps.com
Deal With Richard Toshi In The UK.
I Have Three Straps From Him.
Best Leather Best Work.http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9...2/img0212w.jpg

[ArcticMoose]

Originally Posted by DD GT3 RD

I want to know if you guys recommend where to buy a strap but I want it without end links (think thats what they are called) and what size strap?. Want it as in the 2 pictures below. And can any decent watch shop do this for me?

If you don't want end links you're in luck, any 20mm strap will work, just pick one you like. Once you find one either put it on yourself, takes about two minutes, or have a watchmaker do it for you.

[Davey Boy]

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6886/img0212rx.jpg

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Go To Toshi Straps, From Richard Toshi In The Uk.
Great Straps, All Colors And Styles With Different Color Stiching.

[aeon888]

How come nobody here in TRF loves Explorer I? Just asking... It looks clean and classy...

[DD GT3 RD]

Thanks guys! Is 20mm the widest or can wider fit?

^ And I do like the explorer 1

[azguy]

Originally Posted by aeon888

How come nobody here in TRF loves Explorer I? Just asking... It looks clean and classy...

There are a few on here, not many though.........

[TORRE]

I intend to make the explorer 1 my next purchase and put a dark brown Toshi strap on it. The ultimate stealth rolex, Anyone have pictures of this combo, or similar?

[rockmastermike]

both of these are from Michah's Vintager straps site and are 20mm

[slcbbrown]

Straps are readily available for not much money. One that looks like some of these pictures is the Hirsch Liberty in black or tan. Probably under $50. If you haven't bought straps online before, you might try to search ebay for Hadley Roma or Hirsch-- then just start searching. For a "flat" profile strap like the Liberty, you probably want 4mm thick. With padded straps that get thinner at the edges, you can go a bit thicker-- 5mm to 5.5mm.

[bgbg13]

Originally Posted by DD GT3 RD

I know some info has been posted on this that I have read.

I want to know if you guys recommend where to buy a strap but I want it without end links (think thats what they are called) and what size strap?. Want it as in the 2 pictures below. And can any decent watch shop do this for me?

Pm the owners of the pics. Ask them where they bought it from.
If you want end links you have to source them, so as stated by others your in luck. If you take the bracelet off and purchase exact ones shown it will look just as the pictures.

[Explorertwo]

Originally Posted by rockmastermike

both of these are from Michah's Vintager straps site and are 20mm

Great inspiration thsnks

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by rockmastermike

that's a great combo!

[jldc]

The explorer II, especially white, goes well better with leather than any other Rolex, IMO.

L

[mkw]

Originally Posted by Davey Boy

Go To www.toshi Straps.com
Deal With Richard Toshi In The UK.
I Have Three Straps From Him.
Best Leather Best Work.http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9...2/img0212w.jpg

+1

[BOA]

I like the Breitling leather straps myself. You can just make out the stitches on the bottom right of the photo below. Really comfortable, and very durable. They last a good long time.

Just do a search for "Breitling Leather straps" if interested, and you'll find lots of hits, and there's a place called Panatime that sells what look to be nice Breitling-like straps for a fraction of the price.

[Dharma bum]

Here's my two Explorer's on leather straps. Both straps purchased at www.thetimetraveler.co where you can find both suede nato and 2pcs vintage leather straps.

[Maxfli]

For leather, I encourage you to go with one of the custom strap makers like the aforementioned Toshi or Vintager. Two other good options are Greg Stevens and Stone Creek.

The black strap in your second photo is owned by one of our members and I seem to recall a post telling where to buy them. A little searching should lead you to it.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rockmastermike

both of these are from Michah's Vintager straps site and are 20mm

Very nice.

[Tools]

I like the Hirsch Leonardo straps that have a curved end and fit up against the case, so you don't have a gap there...

[77T]

Larry - I agree. They do look nicer against the watch head.

To the OP - here's a link to view them > Hirsch Leonardo Curved End Straps

[withthesword]

just ordered a 20mm havana with brushed screw bar thumbnail clasp for my sub date. it's gonna be epic.

[DD GT3 RD]

Ordered Freda rallye style strap

[Dharma bum]

I believe the black strap in the OP's second picture is a Eulit perlon strap which can be purchased here: http://www.yellys.ch/zub/zub-eulit.html

[esspee1200]

toshi straps are of excellent quality and very stylish.