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Old 16 October 2012, 05:33 AM   #1
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Explorer II and Black Leather

Anyone ever put a black leather band on their Explorer II?

I was thinking about doing so but would like to see some examples first.
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Old 5 November 2012, 04:35 PM   #2
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Me too, please show pics!
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Old 5 November 2012, 04:59 PM   #3
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Old 7 November 2012, 12:25 AM   #4
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Thanks mate, anyone have more pics?
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Old 7 November 2012, 12:59 AM   #5
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Here is a strap I accasionally use along with some custom end links from Etur.
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Old 7 November 2012, 04:12 AM   #6
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White stitch looks good with polar dial.

Mine on Di-Modell Carbonio and Hirsch shark...



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Old 7 November 2012, 04:44 AM   #7
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here's one I used to have
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Old 7 November 2012, 04:48 AM   #8
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how about an Explorer II om Omega Kevlar Coramide strap?
This is the strap that was used on the X-33s sold to NASA.
Perfect fit! I wore it like this for about a month about two years ago and I think this thread is making me want to do it again.

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Old 7 November 2012, 04:49 AM   #9
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Here's mine on a GMTIIC not the same but it gives you an idea.

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Old 7 November 2012, 04:49 AM   #10
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Beat me to it Chip. Nice pic!!
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Old 7 November 2012, 05:54 AM   #11
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Love those black straps on black dials make them really pop!
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Old 7 November 2012, 07:02 AM   #12
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how about an Explorer II om Omega Kevlar Coramide strap?
This is the strap that was used on the X-33s sold to NASA.
Perfect fit! I wore it like this for about a month about two years ago and I think this thread is making me want to do it again.

very nice
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Old 7 November 2012, 07:26 AM   #13
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how about an Explorer II om Omega Kevlar Coramide strap?
This is the strap that was used on the X-33s sold to NASA.
Perfect fit! I wore it like this for about a month about two years ago and I think this thread is making me want to do it again.


What buckle do you have on this?
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Old 7 November 2012, 07:40 AM   #14
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Here's mine on a GMTIIC not the same but it gives you an idea.

That looks great. Where did you get the strap from?
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Old 7 November 2012, 08:08 AM   #15
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What buckle do you have on this?
At the time I had the Omega signed buckle on it, which looked kinda funny.

I have recently acquired a Rolex signed clap and I am now thinking about putting that back on the Explorer for a while.
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Old 7 November 2012, 11:21 AM   #16
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At the time I had the Omega signed buckle on it, which looked kinda funny.

I have recently acquired a Rolex signed clap and I am now thinking about putting that back on the Explorer for a while.
Thanks, it looks good. Wish Rolex would make more straps to fit on, or easy to get Tudor ones.
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Old 7 November 2012, 11:26 AM   #17
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