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Gerry · 7 August 2009, 10:40 PM

Well, after trying a blue NATO strap on my TT Blue Sub, I thought I would stir things up a little more

The blue dial that stands out so beautifully on the 16613 means that not everything will be a nice match with this watch. My aim was to dress it up a little as an alternative to the bi-metal Oyster bracelet. My only wish was that the buckle had been gold but the strap only came with an SS buckle and in any case, the older Oyster bracelets had a non-polished SS clasp so I think there is a little precedence there.

I've always thought that the 16613 straddles the territory between tool watch and jewellery and it's the latter aspect that I wanted to bring out a little. The gold and blue really make the 16613 stand out and I think this strap is a good match for the blue in the dial.

Again, this might be too 'out there' for some but I do like the look and I like that my favourite watch can take on a few different looks. I hope you'll like it too

Next up, the clear caseback

drtooth73 · 7 August 2009, 10:41 PM

Very nice color combo! Good job

Idle Swede · 7 August 2009, 10:42 PM

I think it looks very nice, but then again I'm not supersticious to blue like some.

WatchSnob · 7 August 2009, 10:55 PM

Not my cup of tea but it does not look bad. If you like it wear it with pride :)

Dan Pierce · 7 August 2009, 10:59 PM

I love it.

Plus you can always change back.

But I like a strap in a matching color.

dP

R1@160@alltimes · 7 August 2009, 11:09 PM

That alligator strap looks way to dressy for a Sub imho. But if you like it, that's all the matters - it's your money.

Gerry · 7 August 2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I love it.

Plus you can always change back.

But I like a strap in a matching color.

dP

Thanks, Dan. Yes, I would never make any non-reversible changes.

Gerry · 9 August 2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

That alligator strap looks way to dressy for a Sub imho. But if you like it, that's all the matters - it's your money.

Hmmm, maybe but I've had it on for a few days now and still feel it looks fine for the 16613. I wouldn't do this for a 16610 or any other SS Sub, though.

RLX-lvr · 9 August 2009, 10:41 PM

I think it looks great, Gerry, and the blue matches up superbly.
Sweet.

Gerry · 9 August 2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

I think it looks great, Gerry, and the blue matches up superbly.
Sweet.

Thanks, Jeff. I'm glad you like it.

Rolexophile · 9 August 2009, 11:22 PM

Hey now, I like the look of the combination. Where is the best place to get a strap like the one you've shown? Thanks for posting.

Lion · 9 August 2009, 11:36 PM

I think the Bluesy looks great on that strap so enjoy!!!

bodybump · 10 August 2009, 12:04 AM

Thats pretty cool gerry..i like when people try different stuff and end up looking excellent!!!

Alan111 · 10 August 2009, 12:10 AM

Love it! -- Big fan of leather straps for the occassion!

vukotab · 10 August 2009, 12:27 AM

Although I`m bracelet type, this one looks great!
Congrats!

jameshe · 10 August 2009, 12:39 AM

I think its a nic look... it would have been a serious consideration for me if rolex offered it with a leather strap - i love the TT bluesy, but at 21, I am often in the kinds of places (clubs, inner city/non office areas etc) where i am likely to draw attention with all that gold (as sad a state of affairs as it is today)

Great

rmcarlton · 10 August 2009, 12:50 AM

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

valentine · 10 August 2009, 01:20 AM

...........you gotta warn the purists, man!

allanofcalifornia · 10 August 2009, 01:22 AM

Oh no!!! What have you done to poor Bluesy!!!

Allan

sea-dweller · 10 August 2009, 01:23 AM

Looks nice on that strap !

Tools · 10 August 2009, 01:53 AM

Interesting look..

... very...... uh....

.....................

................... .. blue...........yeah, that's it...
... Very Blue.....

jmsrolls · 10 August 2009, 02:07 AM

Blue dial, blue strap. Looks good!

But for me, I'm a sucker for curved end straps and for that reason went with the Hirsch Leonardo line for my electric blue Omega:

Fr. John†

Some Pair · 10 August 2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

Well, after trying a blue NATO strap on my TT Blue Sub, I thought I would stir things up a little more

"Who would've Thunk It?

...lol

I actually like it".

Don't know if i'd actually do it to my Bluesy, tho if I bought the band and knew it was around, I might give it a try at some point. Where did you find the band?

Enjoy!

Harvey58 · 10 August 2009, 02:30 AM

looks good, but I still like the feel of a metal bracelet!!!

rolexR · 10 August 2009, 08:22 AM

Wow

Gerry · 10 August 2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvey58

looks good, but I still like the feel of a metal bracelet!!!

Yeah, I know what you mean but it's nice for a change. I liked my metal bracelet as well - once I got the fit right, I'd almost forget the watch was on.

I actually remember getting ready for work once and looking all over the place for my watch - at the sink, next to the bed, under the pillows, under the bed ............ it was on my wrist the whole time

Thanks, everyone, for the very nice comments - I got the bracelet from a site Watchworx (http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/elite.html). The strap is shown at http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb...op/BigBlue.htm

Fr John, love the look of those curved end straps!

Tools, thanks for the er, ehm, ..... comments

Seriously, though, your recent article inspired me to take the plunge - I'll be ordering a clear caseback later this week.

The journey continues

kkchome · 10 August 2009, 06:12 PM

I think it looks great, although you need to find a gold buckle & tang.

I think the Bluesy would look fantastic on a honey colored hornback crock strap.

Gerry · 10 August 2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkchome

I think it looks great, although you need to find a gold buckle & tang.

I think the Bluesy would look fantastic on a honey colored hornback crock strap.

Agreed. Do you know if the buckle and tang can be retrofitted? Have you got an image of a honey colored hornback crock strap?

swatty · 10 August 2009, 07:49 PM

Looking good Gerry

steelers · 10 August 2009, 11:10 PM

looks great!!! Wow!

7 August 2009, 10:40 PM	#1
Gerry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Watch: Z Series 16613 Posts: 887	TT Blue Submariner + Blue Leather Strap Well, after trying a blue NATO strap on my TT Blue Sub, I thought I would stir things up a little more The blue dial that stands out so beautifully on the 16613 means that not everything will be a nice match with this watch. My aim was to dress it up a little as an alternative to the bi-metal Oyster bracelet. My only wish was that the buckle had been gold but the strap only came with an SS buckle and in any case, the older Oyster bracelets had a non-polished SS clasp so I think there is a little precedence there. I've always thought that the 16613 straddles the territory between tool watch and jewellery and it's the latter aspect that I wanted to bring out a little. The gold and blue really make the 16613 stand out and I think this strap is a good match for the blue in the dial. Again, this might be too 'out there' for some but I do like the look and I like that my favourite watch can take on a few different looks. I hope you'll like it too Next up, the clear caseback Attached Images __________________

7 August 2009, 10:59 PM	#5
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,341	I love it. Plus you can always change back. But I like a strap in a matching color. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

7 August 2009, 11:09 PM	#6
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	That alligator strap looks way to dressy for a Sub imho. But if you like it, that's all the matters - it's your money. __________________

9 August 2009, 11:36 PM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I think the Bluesy looks great on that strap so enjoy!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

10 August 2009, 12:04 AM	#13
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 TITANIUM Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Thats pretty cool gerry..i like when people try different stuff and end up looking excellent!!! __________________

7 August 2009, 10:41 PM	#2
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Very nice color combo! Good job

7 August 2009, 10:42 PM	#3
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I think it looks very nice, but then again I'm not supersticious to blue like some.

7 August 2009, 10:55 PM	#4
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	Not my cup of tea but it does not look bad. If you like it wear it with pride :)

9 August 2009, 10:41 PM	#9
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	I think it looks great, Gerry, and the blue matches up superbly. Sweet.

9 August 2009, 11:22 PM	#11
Rolexophile "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: D.J. Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 278	Hey now, I like the look of the combination. Where is the best place to get a strap like the one you've shown? Thanks for posting.

10 August 2009, 12:10 AM	#14
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Love it! -- Big fan of leather straps for the occassion!

10 August 2009, 12:27 AM	#15
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Although I`m bracelet type, this one looks great! Congrats! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

10 August 2009, 12:39 AM	#16
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	I think its a nic look... it would have been a serious consideration for me if rolex offered it with a leather strap - i love the TT bluesy, but at 21, I am often in the kinds of places (clubs, inner city/non office areas etc) where i am likely to draw attention with all that gold (as sad a state of affairs as it is today) Great

10 August 2009, 12:50 AM	#17
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

10 August 2009, 01:20 AM	#18
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	...........you gotta warn the purists, man! Attached Images

10 August 2009, 01:22 AM	#19
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Oh no!!! What have you done to poor Bluesy!!! Allan

10 August 2009, 01:23 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks nice on that strap ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

10 August 2009, 01:53 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,669	Interesting look.. ... very...... uh.... ........................................ .. blue...........yeah, that's it... ... Very Blue..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 August 2009, 02:07 AM	#22
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Blue dial, blue strap. Looks good! But for me, I'm a sucker for curved end straps and for that reason went with the Hirsch Leonardo line for my electric blue Omega: Fr. John†

10 August 2009, 02:30 AM	#24
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	looks good, but I still like the feel of a metal bracelet!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

10 August 2009, 08:22 AM	#25
rolexR Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: england Posts: 26	Wow

10 August 2009, 06:12 PM	#27
kkchome "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 162	I think it looks great, although you need to find a gold buckle & tang. I think the Bluesy would look fantastic on a honey colored hornback crock strap. __________________ ♛ Rolex Submariner (14060M) \| Explorer 2 White Dial (16570) \| Day Date (1803) ♛ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (15400) \| Edward Piguet (15015ST) Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronometer (42042) \| Overseas Chronograph (49140) JLC Master Control Hometime (Q1628420)

10 August 2009, 07:49 PM	#29
swatty 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Looking good Gerry

10 August 2009, 11:10 PM	#30
steelers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 815	looks great!!! Wow!

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