PRS-57 Monopusher on leather - lets see 'em

I'll start.

Despite my addiction like of NATO's on most of my watches, I was wondering what the Monopusher would look like on a leather strap.
Ferreting around in my 20mm box I found that most of the leather straps were rather thin, but I did find one thicker one and having fitted it I liked the look and feel of it on my wrist.

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Unusually for SWMBO, she commented on the strap combo but suggested the leather would look nicer if it were a lighter colour. But not having anything lighter in my collection I decided to get myself something suitable.b Having had a Toshi strap way back on a Breitling B1 I remembered being impressed with the supple leather and general quality, so off I went to have a look at the latest offerings on his website.
https://toshi-straps.co.uk

Lots of lovely leather straps to choose from, but I finally settled for a Horween Essex.

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It's beautifully soft and supple and very comfortable to wear.

Some more pics.

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So lets see some more on leather!

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As much as I'm enjoying my MP one thing I have quite clear: you don't want to put it on a NATO. It looks superb on that leather strap

That looks great!

That Toshi looks perfect
I have mine on this but thinking it might look better on either a chunky strap like yours or maybe a Shell Cordovan- haven’t decided yet

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I was hoping my strap would arrive today but pics to follow when it does.

Looks like it suits a fat slab of hide. It’s great with a chunky jumper, a real winter watch.

Suits a darker/black leather strap best, I think. Mid brown -doesn’t contrast enough.

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On a Rios 1931 strap. This strap is new, but these get much darker and age beautifully over time.

You know what it would look very good on ! My wrist.

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You know what it would look very good on ! My wrist.

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I think there are some white ones still available looking at the timefactors website

Fitted with a CWC leather strap for fixed bars which originally came with one of their dive watches I acquired used.

Yet to find it but somewhere I have a dark blue Geckota leather wrist strap which I'd like to try, as I cannot get the perfect fit with the CWC, slightly loose, or too tight.

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I'll start.

Despite my addiction like of NATO's on most of my watches, I was wondering what the Monopusher would look like on a leather strap.
Ferreting around in my 20mm box I found that most of the leather straps were rather thin, but I did find one thicker one and having fitted it I liked the look and feel of it on my wrist.

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I think your white version looks great on the dark/black strap....i like the contrast.

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Blue leather strap I had lying around


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I think your white version looks great on the dark/black strap....i like the contrast.

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I've got some brown ones incoming now...

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These looks great, all of them

I see I am going to have to get some leather straps for mine which arrives tomorrow. I have very few leather ones being a NATO or Tropic fan.

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It looks very good on leather, but the white dial's crying out for Haveston canvas ;-) . Either a Flightdeck or a Bakelite-F. The dark blue of the Flightdeck would work well with the blued hands and blue dial markings. IMHO. I don't have one, but here are the straps with a white dial for an idea of the look . . .


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It looks very good on leather, but the white dial's crying out for Haveston canvas ;-) . Either a Flightdeck or a Bakelite-F. The dark blue of the Flightdeck would work well with the blued hands and blue dial markings. IMHO. I don't have one, but here are the straps with a white dial for an idea of the look . . .

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trust me, you don't want to make this bad boy any thicker. 2 piece straps only

Awaiting my return home. Chuffed to bits. Love it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b1b295c463.jpg

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Mine arrived today and I have put it on this leather Rally style strap.

It’s a wonderful watch. The chrono pusher is positive with out being too stiff. The dial is a thing of beauty. I was lucky to just get mine before they sold out, serial 46 of the 50.


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Mine arrived today and I have put it on this leather Rally style strap.

It’s a wonderful watch. The chrono pusher is positive with out being too stiff. The dial is a thing of beauty. I was lucky to just get mine before they sold out, serial 46 of the 50.


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Congrats man… these look great paired with a rally strap.

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Geckota Four Oaks Vintage Wrist Strap in Dark Blue

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Congrats man… these look great paired with a rally strap.

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Many thanks, at work today my MD who has a Rolex GMT said (with no prompting) what a great watch. I let him know that they are unfortunately sold out now.

He may be looking at the more expensive Vertex.


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He may be looking at the more expensive Vertex.

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If he gets it you can do a side by side review. ;)

On a brown leather Rios Tula bund.

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This, from John Keiller:

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Handmade to order by John in Scotland. He takes your wrist measurements, choice of leather and choice of thread for stitching (in this case the colour is a perfect patch for the "old radium" lume on the dial) so it really is bespoke. £45 posted and worth every penny. john.keiller@gmail.com or 07786273190

To say I'm delighted with the strap would be an understatement. My poor pics don't do it justice.

Arrived today. Not sure but will give it ago. I have been wearing it on a NATO which surprisingly does work.

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Got some straps in brown to play with.


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Some more of the John Keiller strap as I just love it

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Toshi Shell Cordovan

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Early Christmas present for myself. Petrol Toshi strap with natural stitching to compliment the dial. My first from Toshi and won't be my last. A quality piece of leather.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7df82f2c0b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e7ec213c57.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b1a2618612.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...70436e111e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dc5509c6a0.jpg

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1 or all of these might work…………

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I call this kind of watches "strap monsters", they look good in just about any strap you can imagine.

No leather, but steel. Quite like it!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3d935e1da8.jpg


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No leather, but steel. Quite like it!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3d935e1da8.jpg


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Looks great on steel bracelet. Can you tell me what kind of bracelet it is and where I could get one?


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^^Strapcode Miltat for the Sarb017.


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Interesting, I’ve wondered if the bracelet for the MP45 would fit.

Would like to know the origins of yours.

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No leather, but steel. Quite like it!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3d935e1da8.jpg


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Blue leather strap I had lying around


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Nice combination, the strap really works with the blue on the dial. Looks genuinely vintage in that strap


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I went for the Uncle Seiko bracelet its been on my wrist for months now just love it! Great work Eddie

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^^^Such a lovely looking watch. And that bracelet really suits it.

Such a shame I wasn't in a position to get one when they were available.

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^^^Such a lovely looking watch. And that bracelet really suits it.

Such a shame I wasn't in a position to get one when they were available.

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Cream face with leather or canvas - for me. Never seem to see any/many on the Friday Thread.