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    The perfect strap - watch combination THREAD

    Boldr on generic blue suede

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    Quote Originally Posted by colin t View Post
    I’m not sure I could claim this is the perfect combination, but it works for me...


    are these from the strap tailor? really really nice

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    Quote Originally Posted by tommyzzj View Post
    are these from the strap tailor? really really nice
    Yes, that’s where it’s from. Epsom Calfskin - Taupe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by colin t View Post
    Thanks. Quick wrist photo:

    That's a belter

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    Blue alligator to pick out the colour of the sub-dial.


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    Quote Originally Posted by colin t View Post
    Blue alligator to pick out the colour of the sub-dial.

    perfect

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    Quote Originally Posted by ac11111 View Post
    Love that Citizen, great watch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetlee View Post
    Love that Citizen, great watch.
    Cheers, it’s a fun watch

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    I don’t mind my Ming diver on its bracelet due to good balance and comfort, but it’s also not ‘perfect’. Decided to try perlon and wow what a difference. Great balance too.





    Alas due to such narrow gap between spring bars and case (this is with curved spring bars too), NATOs just don’t fit. So I need some suggestions for thin perlon-esque thin alternatives. Thoughts?


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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyp View Post
    I don’t mind my Ming diver on its bracelet due to good balance and comfort, but it’s also not ‘perfect’. Decided to try perlon and wow what a difference. Great balance too.





    Alas due to such narrow gap between spring bars and case (this is with curved spring bars too), NATOs just don’t fit. So I need some suggestions for thin perlon-esque thin alternatives. Thoughts?


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    https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/c...le-pass-straps

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    Single nato's are far too thick 1.2-1.3mm - perlon's are around 1mm and i need this sort of thickness.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyp View Post
    Single nato's are far too thick 1.2-1.3mm - perlon's are around 1mm and i need this sort of thickness.
    Take another look. They aren't NATO straps, they're single pass adjustable, equivalent of the chevron strap, or the Tudor style fabric straps. Thinner than a NATO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarrenVrs View Post
    Take another look. They aren't NATO straps, they're single pass adjustable, equivalent of the chevron strap, or the Tudor style fabric straps. Thinner than a NATO.
    I have - go click on any number of those single pass, all of them say at the bottom - "The strap is 1,2-1,3 mm thick and 30 cm long."

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyp View Post
    I have - go click on any number of those single pass, all of them say at the bottom - "The strap is 1,2-1,3 mm thick and 30 cm long."
    I'm wearing one as we speak. It's under a mm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarrenVrs View Post
    I'm wearing one as we speak. It's under a mm.
    Good to know. Thanks!

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    Near perfect!

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    My favourite Nato for the old Doxa.


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    Newmark 6BB and Phoenix Admiralty Grey:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Max... View Post
    My favourite Nato for the old Doxa.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    Where from?
    https://www.atelier-romane.com/produ...black-pig-skin

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    Crazy horse all the way!!!

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    Three I’m enjoying at the moment.

    My Sinn 104 ST SA G on a Watch Gecko Radstock Vintage leather.



    My Sinn UX on an Erika’s original MN.



    My Seiko SBDX001 (MM300) on Crafter Blue.


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    New to me year 2000 speedmaster on erikas originals black ops with grey stripe




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    Baby Willard on red stripe Erica, the stripe picking out the seconds hand , perfic

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Baby Willard on red stripe Erica, the stripe picking out the seconds hand , perfic

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    That goes very well!

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    Seiko 7A28-702A on parade

    The Haveston parade NATO is possibly the most comfortable strap I've ever worn.

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    Last edited by Rocket Man; 6th February 2021 at 09:58.

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    Just arrived after two attempts at crossing the channel, a Rios Miami 18mm short. Reasonable price, nice supple leather, and unpadded. Perfect, because after a decade or two, it’s finally dawned on me that I can order straps that fit my wrist, and so not see the long end sticking out on the far side.


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    Have bought Rios Premier 1931 and an Omega Buckle, wanted a slightly lighter brown and this does it for me

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    Since picking up my GS this week I’ve had it on numerous combinations but I’m settling down with this grey ‘Tokyo’ from ACM. I think the textured strap works well with the very simple dial. I also tried to capture my Ultraman on a Watchgecko vintage that it now stays on. This busier dial looks better on plain straps I think. I’m happy with the strap choices but not so much on my photography!




    Whilst I had my camera out I also tried to add my Oris 65, which is on an aftermarket Watchgecko NATO which has a nice gloss sheen to it to match the dial and I swapped out the dressier black alligator for a nice vintage calf skin on my 268.



    Hope you like them. I Obviously had too much time on my hands today

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    Quote Originally Posted by daveyw View Post
    Since picking up my GS this week I’ve had it on numerous combinations but I’m settling down with this grey ‘Tokyo’ from ACM. I think the textured strap works well with the very simple dial. I also tried to capture my Ultraman on a Watchgecko vintage that it now stays on. This busier dial looks better on plain straps I think. I’m happy with the strap choices but not so much on my photography!




    Whilst I had my camera out I also tried to add my Oris 65, which is on an aftermarket Watchgecko NATO which has a nice gloss sheen to it to match the dial and I swapped out the dressier black alligator for a nice vintage calf skin on my 268.



    Hope you like them. I Obviously had too much time on my hands today
    Lovely looking collection David.
    How do you like the new strap?

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    Suggestions please on a strap for my Datejust, which can be used when swimming.
    It could be waterproof leather like Hirsch or similar, or possibly a Rubber B or Everest, though I don't believe they do one for the 36mm DJ.
    But it has to be blue in colour to match the dial.
    I appreciate that it comes fitted on a perfectly good bracelet, but I do like my straps, and one that is a good all rounder.

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    If you don't mind QR I have one of these and love it.

    https://www.watchgecko.com/zennor-qu...p-by-zuludiver

    How about a NATO?


    Quote Originally Posted by Topcat30093 View Post
    Suggestions please on a strap for my Datejust, which can be used when swimming.
    It could be waterproof leather like Hirsch or similar, or possibly a Rubber B or Everest, though I don't believe they do one for the 36mm DJ.
    But it has to be blue in colour to match the dial.
    I appreciate that it comes fitted on a perfectly good bracelet, but I do like my straps, and one that is a good all rounder.

  34. #1384
    OK, I'll play.

    Smiths GS De Luxe (1956) on original AF0210
    Smiths Everest automatic (c.1964) on NOS Bonklip
    Smiths "Antarctic" (1954) on NOS Eulit "Norwegian Flag" perlon
    Time Factors Smiths Everest Expedition (2019) on "Norwegian Flag" NATO




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    Where was the Norwegian flag NATO from please?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rev-O View Post
    OK, I'll play.
    Time Factors Smiths Everest Expedition (2019) on "Norwegian Flag" NATO

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    Quote Originally Posted by markbannister View Post
    Where was the Norwegian flag NATO from please?
    Here you go. Only 2 left by the look of it

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-White...r=472148976917

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    Aaargh no 18mm but thanks anyway.

    Quote Originally Posted by Rev-O View Post
    Here you go. Only 2 left by the look of it

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Red-White...r=472148976917

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    Thanks again but I'm not paying that and I'm not keen on Eulit...

    Not desperate, just saw it on your post and thought that'd be nice having spent a lot of time working there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Topcat30093 View Post
    Lovely looking collection David.
    How do you like the new strap?
    It’s exactly what I wanted for the watch, if a bit overpriced. I’m a sucker for a good story and a ‘Tokyo’ strap for my first Grand Seiko seemed only appropriate. ACM’s service was great though and they were very helpful over the phone with a discount and advice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by colin t View Post
    Blue alligator to pick out the colour of the sub-dial.

    Very nice. Is that OEM?

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    New red Toshi on PAM

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    The perfect strap - watch combination THREAD

    This Polet Okean looks best on its original pressed metal bracelet.


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    Bronze and blue go well:


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    If it’s good enough for Buzz...

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK) View Post
    Very nice. Is that OEM?
    It is indeed. Bought remotely through an AD just before lockdown.

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    I think this is the best combo I’ve ever seen - I may be biased though
    Tudor heritage chrono grey on an erikas original

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    That looks fabulous Rusty, perfecto. Got to be in the top 5 in this thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealywheelie View Post
    That looks fabulous Rusty, perfecto. Got to be in the top 5 in this thread.

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    Thanks for the watch Neal and Gav for the strap - stars aligned

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    I think this is the best combo I’ve ever seen - I may be biased though
    Tudor heritage chrono grey on an erikas original
    There are some good looking combos on this thread, but that may very well be perfect.

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