Reply With QuoteThat's isn't even close to the worst example in this thread!Originally Posted by animalone
Here you go gents, just for you
I'm actually wearing the same watch today, but back on the bracelet.
I hope this makes you feel a little better.
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That's isn't even close to the worst example in this thread!Here you go gents, just for you
I know what you mean. But in all fairness there's only so much you can do with some of those overblown Swiss brands.
Bought like this (well, originally on a white stitched version) - way lighter and comfier than the bracelet, and WR too. I've tried various straps and this is unbeatable on the U1 imho
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It's definitely up there imo (@animalone no offence intended).
Isn't it weird how no one gets upset with Tudor for supplying sports watches on a leather strap? (A very nasty strap, too. This one of yours is much better)
I suppose what is happening there is that from the start the mental image people have of the watch includes the possibility of a strap, so there's no affront to their sense of propriety by seeing one on it.
I'm wondering if the level of outrage at a strap is roughly speaking proportionate to the cost of the spurned bracelet? If the bracelet on your Rolega Mud Dweller cost you several hundred pounds, your desire to rationalise the cost will take comfort from the idea of its being essential to the watch.
Had my Tudor BB on this step for a while. Whilst I did enjoy it, I still prefer it on the bracelet.
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I think this looks great. I have the same watch on a nato at the moment, but I fancy a quality leather strap and yours fits the bill.
Cheers
Hirsch grand duke and Hirsch Ocean(both waterproof)Water resistant shark
That looks great, very classy. Since the OP is suggesting we "foam away", I'll add I profoundly dislike padded straps and this is proof once again that heavy sports watches look perfect on a flat stitched strap.Explorer on barenia leather.
I don't wear it much, but I love the combo of this lux leather with the fine crafting of the watch. It helps that I've now found a deployant that I find comfortable and that can take the strap's thickness.
Really like these combos too:
Cheers,
S
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Does this count?
Its my favourite ever strap and watch combo but it's not a diver.
My DS First looks good on the Di Modell I like black & tan....
As it was sold I believe, it really works on the watch
This was my first thought as well! It does suit it to perfection... hopes bedding in well Craig.
Curved ends for me... its a shark skin with s/s deployment. In this case, works well IMO and actually adds an element of curve to the often criticised Steinhart flat lugs:
And some proper heresy to disgust purists:
I am enjoying it mate thankyou, as it happens I am just experimenting with a bracelet but love it on the leatherThis was my first thought as well! It does suit it to perfection... hopes bedding in well Craig.
I like that a lot. Can I ask where it's from?Curved ends for me... its a shark skin with s/s deployment. In this case, works well IMO and actually adds an element of curve to the often criticised Steinhart flat lugs:
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Something I like about this one is that it makes the watch look very cute, brings out its thinness etc. Have you a wrist shot of it, too, please?And some proper heresy to disgust purists:
I haven't, no. Was messing with a friend entertaining ourselves for half an hour.
Didn't buy either strap as prefer the rubber, plus when buckled the thickness of the strap at the buckle was heavier than the head so unbalanced on the wrist.
Have to join in;
Is it just me that is irritated by this combination. Not by the leather itself but by the fact that the strap is far too thick for the watch. The strap protrudes the lugs by a country mile. All wrong in my eyes.Explorer on barenia leather.
I don't wear it much, but I love the combo of this lux leather with the fine crafting of the watch. It helps that I've now found a deployant that I find comfortable and that can take the strap's thickness.
Certainly... Kerr Gibson from https://www.strap-works.co.uk/
He takes a Hirsch curved strap as the starting point - the hardware is great, with multi adjustable springbar positions. He then re-skins it in whatever you want. Cost around £70 plus a tenner or so extra for the deployment.
How do you find the curved ends fitting? Is it comfy? Almost pulled the trigger on leather Everest strap but what stopped me was how uncomfortable the original rubber strap is in my PO2500 (curved end also). It doesn't allow for free movement of the case around the spring bar, causing extra pressure on my wrist from the cutting edge of the case under certain angles, can even be painful if pressed against the bone.
Wouldn't quite put a Gmt into the sports category but for winter I decided:
And always where the speedmaster with:
Its REALLY comfy. The watch feels really light on it compared to on the bracelet. The only issue/feature (depending on if it bothers you) is that the 1st inch or so of the strap, from lugs outwards, is stiffened inside. Sort of like the stiffeners you'd find inside a formal shirt collar. This insert keeps a fixed curve shape to the strap and has the springbar hardware inside it.
Here's a random image I found online that explains this...
Plus side is that you can play about with that springbar block and get the strap to fit amazingly to the watch head.
EDIT: Oh... and these are a b**ch to get fitted! The perfect, tight fit may well look good, but you have a bit of a fight on your hands to get the spring bars into your lugs as a result. Well worth it though. Use masking tape to protect the lugs and its fine.
I see, so there is some room for adjustment at least. Thanks for the picture.Its REALLY comfy. The watch feels really light on it compared to on the bracelet. The only issue/feature (depending on if it bothers you) is that the 1st inch or so of the strap, from lugs outwards, is stiffened inside. Sort of like the stiffeners you'd find inside a formal shirt collar. This insert keeps a fixed curve shape to the strap and has the springbar hardware inside it.
Here's a random image I found online that explains this...
Plus side is that you can play about with that springbar block and get the strap to fit amazingly to the watch head.
EDIT: Oh... and these are a b**ch to get fitted! The perfect, tight fit may well look good, but you have a bit of a fight on your hands to get the spring bars into your lugs as a result. Well worth it though. Use masking tape to protect the lugs and its fine.
Absolutely, yes. You have the choice of those 2 spring bar holes and you can rotate that block any of 4 ways. It gets the strap right onto the case.
Looks like a pretty clever design.Absolutely, yes. You have the choice of those 2 spring bar holes and you can rotate that block any of 4 ways. It gets the strap right onto the case.
Thanks. I might try a Hirsch croc and see how I get on before taking the plunge with custom.
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Not only you, was my thoughts also but wasn't going to mention anything. No offence to the poster, I'm sure I have plenty of combos other people wouldn't agree on.
I have no problem with sports or dive watches on leather, but there are plenty of examples in this thread I'm really not keen on. Each to their own I guess.
If it hasn't been mentioned already, the movable block to ensure a decent fit is called the Hirsch Leonardo system, may help with searches.
A Pav and a Stevo strap on a Longines. With a Stevo nato on the Tudor.
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On a Pavel strap, with an SS butterfly
And on a Yellow Dog Nato
But best on the bracelet, I think - the SD sits too high to work with leather, I think.
What the hell is that? Did you have an accident with a paint gun???? Or is it going mouldy??????Have to join in;
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^ it's stingray.
The white dots are the "pearls" on its skin ;)
Seamaster Chrono on Hirsch Heavy Calf. Looks okay but I'm thinking a new Isofrane would look and feel perfect.
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Tried a few but they all end up back on the bracelet.
Leathers fine for me.
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Hirsch tiger on my seamaster. I like this combination for the summer
Pete
My Zenith on a vintage rally esq strap
Nice speedmaster. Can I ask what reference it is please?
Wouldn't quite put a Gmt into the sports category but for winter I decided:
And always where the speedmaster with:
I had been struggling to bond with my Speedmaster Pro, until I put it on a chunky brown Hirsch leather strap, now it's my favourite watch! Strange given I tend to lean towards bracelets....
Si far I've got these on leather straps and I'm on my way to add a dark green croc to a Kentex Marineman and a dark red suede leather to an SD43.
GMT on suede
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