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doodledoc · 18 July 2018, 09:39 AM

Hi everyone,

I have a wood dial day date (see attached).

I am interested in putting it on a leather strap (only for when I wear a suit) and am seeking advice.

1. What color leather strap do you think it will look best on? I'm thinking of an alligator strap that is the same color as the dial.

2. What type of leather? Alligator? What price am I looking at?

3. I would like to try on straps in person and I live in Los Angeles. Does anyone know a store in Southern California that sells leather straps? I work in West LA but live in the South Bay.

ferrissteve11 · 18 July 2018, 10:22 AM

Wasn't even aware Rolex had a wooden dial as an option.

abozz · 18 July 2018, 10:30 AM

Beauuuuutifullll dial!!!!

jltait · 18 July 2018, 01:12 PM

I think this strap would be smashing - https://www.hirschstraps.com/product...nt=32606685576

Beautiful watch by the way! If it were up to me I'd just keep it on the bark bracelet. All fine wood needs a good bark.

joli160 · 18 July 2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jltait

I think this strap would be smashing - https://www.hirschstraps.com/product...nt=32606685576

Beautiful watch by the way! If it were up to me I'd just keep it on the bark bracelet. All fine wood needs a good bark.

Absolutely this

doodledoc · 18 July 2018, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jltait

I think this strap would be smashing - https://www.hirschstraps.com/product...nt=32606685576

Beautiful watch by the way! If it were up to me I'd just keep it on the bark bracelet. All fine wood needs a good bark.

I actually like the square scale of alligator rather than crocodile. But alligator is twice the price. Also, I'm looking for leather that's slightly lighter (that strap is definitely darker). Why would you recommend that strap specifically?

I do really like the bark. I got this specific day date because of the condition of the dial and it was a bark bracelet with a bark bezel.

doodledoc · 18 July 2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Absolutely this

As in the strap or just leaving it on the bark bracelet?

Ruud Van Driver · 18 July 2018, 04:47 PM

I wouldn't buy a strap off the shelf for a watch like that, no way. I'd get one custom made.

Check out John Glance's work at http://dangerous9straps.blogspot.com/

jltait · 18 July 2018, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doodledoc

I actually like the square scale of alligator rather than crocodile. But alligator is twice the price. Also, I'm looking for leather that's slightly lighter (that strap is definitely darker). Why would you recommend that strap specifically?

I do really like the bark. I got this specific day date because of the condition of the dial and it was a bark bracelet with a bark bezel.

It's got a sheen to it that keeps some of the glamour of the bracelet and at a good price. I hear Hirsch makes excellent quality straps.

soran · 19 July 2018, 12:18 AM

Camille Fournet have amazing quality straps... They provide straps for many haute horologie brands

Psijason · 19 July 2018, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I wouldn't buy a strap off the shelf for a watch like that, no way. I'd get one custom made.

Check out John Glance's work at http://dangerous9straps.blogspot.com/

This guy is amazing!!!! Top notch!!!!

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Viscount1961 · 19 July 2018, 09:30 AM

Your decision. I would leave the bark bracelet on it.

BuddaLun · 19 July 2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Viscount1961

Your decision. I would leave the bark bracelet on it.

Agreed. Looks perfect as-is.

doodledoc · 21 July 2018, 02:39 AM

Thanks for the input everyone!

18 July 2018, 04:47 PM	#8
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I wouldn't buy a strap off the shelf for a watch like that, no way. I'd get one custom made. Check out John Glance's work at http://dangerous9straps.blogspot.com/ __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 July 2018, 10:22 AM	#2
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	Wasn't even aware Rolex had a wooden dial as an option.

18 July 2018, 10:30 AM	#3
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Beauuuuutifullll dial!!!!

18 July 2018, 01:12 PM	#4
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	I think this strap would be smashing - https://www.hirschstraps.com/product...nt=32606685576 Beautiful watch by the way! If it were up to me I'd just keep it on the bark bracelet. All fine wood needs a good bark.

19 July 2018, 12:18 AM	#10
soran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: wait list Watch: Daytona Posts: 551	Camille Fournet have amazing quality straps... They provide straps for many haute horologie brands

19 July 2018, 09:30 AM	#12
Viscount1961 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New York Watch: 16750 ExpII Posts: 164	Your decision. I would leave the bark bracelet on it.

21 July 2018, 02:39 AM	#14
doodledoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26	Thanks for the input everyone!

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