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**Velorum** · 23rd March 2018, 12:33

Ive tried this a few times

**Dark Side of The Loon** · 23rd March 2018, 13:05

I just think it's one of those things which is innately wrong. Just looks a bit naff to me. An exception might be a yellow gold vintage Sub or similar, but all that would do is prove the rule. A tropic or rubber strap would be more appropriate if one wanted something shaped like a traditional watch strap.

edit: Hmm, Panerai would be another exception, and leather on vintage/reissue watches looks better than it does on modern stuff, but I would still stick by 'no leather on divers' as a good principle.

**Robsmck** · 23rd March 2018, 21:32

I think this looks good 20171117_154259.jpg

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**PipPip** · 24th March 2018, 15:54

I don’t mind a diver on leather. Here’s mine.

**lordloz** · 24th March 2018, 20:39

Used to like the shark skin straps in the old TAG days...unfortunately the sharks probably didn't like them being used for watches I'm sure....(Used to like shark steaks though too....)

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**MFB Scotland** · 24th March 2018, 20:44

Sorry guys leather does not work for me.

**edfuller** · 25th March 2018, 00:53

Got this one on a Hirsch Mariner, best of both worlds, looks great on leather and it dries out within minutes. These straps are soft and supple and not too thick like a lot of leather straps are, I've got them on 3 of watches (all divers). In fact the only watch I've got on a bracelet is a Rolex GMT, tried that on leather too but something not quite right about that :)

**spareparts** · 25th March 2018, 01:14

I like them

**KNog** · 31st March 2018, 19:54

Also waiting for one of Pavel's strap for this beauty as this stop gap doesn't quite match.

Still, some watches don't work with leather, can never get one that sits right for me on my SMP.IMG_20180331_195002.jpg

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**KNog** · 31st March 2018, 19:57

orange monster though :DIMG_20180331_195933.jpg

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**2012** · 31st March 2018, 23:06

Originally Posted by spareparts

I like them

Spareparts - nice straps. I especially like the brown one on the submariner. May I ask where you got it?

**Matt.j.holdsworth** · 1st April 2018, 01:11

Originally Posted by andy tims

Indeed

That vintage Seamaster 300 is one lovely watch!

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**spareparts** · 1st April 2018, 09:37

Originally Posted by 2012

Spareparts - nice straps. I especially like the brown one on the submariner. May I ask where you got it?

It is a Horween from Rich at Toshi.

**2012** · 1st April 2018, 10:03

Thanks.

**Tony-GB** · 1st April 2018, 10:17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SPg2afRXvE

**charlies** · 1st April 2018, 14:08

Aesthetically it does work however a dive watch wouldn’t be used for diving on a leather strap . However some of the pics in the thread clearly show how good a diver can look on leather

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**andy tims** · 1st April 2018, 14:21

Originally Posted by Matt.j.holdsworth

That vintage Seamaster 300 is one lovely watch!

Cheers.

At 1963 it was the only watch I've ever owned that was older than me.

Long sold now though.

**KNog** · 3rd April 2018, 20:02

Arrived today, suits it perfectlyIMG_20180403_200244.jpg

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**anz3001** · 3rd April 2018, 21:39

A few in this thread are getting close to ‘right’ but not quite there for me personally.

**TaketheCannoli** · 3rd April 2018, 21:47

Originally Posted by KNog

Arrived today, suits it perfectlyIMG_20180403_200244.jpg

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**devonpete** · 3rd April 2018, 23:01

Wow Andy, your U1 looks great on that strap. Please let me know if you want to part with it.

Pete

**emo72** · 3rd April 2018, 23:41

most of my divers are on leather, i even take off the bracelets and replace them with leather. keeps the bracelet new and use the leather for hacking around. and i usually find them more comfortable too.

**greasemonkey** · 4th April 2018, 08:11

i put my seamaster in this in the summer as otherwise i cannot wear it due to no micro adjustment on the bracelet.....

**RLE** · 4th April 2018, 17:31

Quite enjoying my Super Pro on a Heuerville atm:

**jameswrx** · 4th April 2018, 17:59

I’m in the against camp myself, think it looks wrong.

Kind of like Usain Bolt in the blocks wearing loafers!

**Rbains0708** · 4th April 2018, 18:10

Divers should be on steel for me,save the leather for dress watches

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**Yokel** · 4th April 2018, 19:05

Why could it possibly be "wrong"?

Most divers are never even worn in the shower (or gods forfend, even in a shower), so what does it matter?

Personal taste is the only real arbiter: if you like it on leather, wear and enjoy.

**Holy Moses** · 4th April 2018, 19:25

If anyone is able to tell me where I can source the yellow and black strap, on the the yellow faced Seiko in the top picture?
That would be massively helpful, as I have a watch that would compliment it perfectly.

Originally Posted by andy tims

Indeed

**Craizeehair** · 4th April 2018, 22:26

I always think they look nice and have tried myself several times but for some reason they just don’t seem to look right on me when I put them on the wrist? For me, if it’s a nato or rubber if I need a change.

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**Craizeehair** · 4th April 2018, 23:15

Originally Posted by Craizeehair

I always think they look nice and have tried myself several times but for some reason they just don’t seem to look right on me when I put them on the wrist? For me, if it’s a nato or rubber if I need a change.

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That said... The nato for the black bay bronze hasn’t even been opened yet, let alone fitted as I like the look of the leather so much! Make sense of that if you can?

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**Glen Goyne** · 5th April 2018, 07:02

This is not mine, picture saved from the web some time ago. Always liked the look but never considered leather for a 007 myself.

**walkerwek1958** · 5th April 2018, 10:52

Divers on leather's OK for me, it's the brown straps I can`t stand. Brown strap and black dial has always been a no-no for me.

**edfuller** · 5th April 2018, 13:17

Originally Posted by Holy Moses

If anyone is able to tell me where I can source the yellow and black strap, on the the yellow faced Seiko in the top picture?
That would be massively helpful, as I have a watch that would compliment it perfectly.

Google Hirsch Robby yellow and you'll find some options, pretty sure that's what it is, these guys are good but may not be the cheapest:

https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/pro...iant=670000321

**Corporalsparrow** · 5th April 2018, 17:09

Given that most dive watches barely even see rain, yes it’s perfectly fine. Unless you’re a pedant.

**sish101** · 5th April 2018, 18:42

A 6309 (from Doug Darter) meets a very comfy leather strap (from Takethecannoli).

**SiSetts** · 10th April 2018, 17:46

Tudor Black Bay Heritage on Hirsch Camelgrain.

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**Matt68** · 10th April 2018, 18:59

I'm wearing SMPc on Leather at the moment while my adjustable Clasp is away getting fixed, I'm quite liking it.
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**PSTW** · 10th April 2018, 19:49

To my eye, no diver ever looks quite right on a leather strap, because no diver would ever wear a leather strap into the water.

However, so few dive watches ever see the wet stuff, that from a practical point of view, it doesn’t matter in most cases. I only ever use my watches on a bracelet or a NATO, precisely because they do get wet and these straps are easy to care for.

So if you’re not diving, do what makes you happy!

(But if you are, stay away from leather because the sea water or in other cases the nasty sedimented fresh water, will wear your strap and eventually it will give)

**jameswrx** · 11th April 2018, 14:18

Originally Posted by SiSetts

Tudor Black Bay Heritage on Hirsch Camelgrain.

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Did you lose feeling in your hand shortly after taking these pics, looks a bit snug!

**markc** · 11th April 2018, 15:46

I used to wear the odd diver on leather...

I quite like them (divers on leather that is).

Cheers,

Mark C

**Aquavit** · 11th April 2018, 20:21

Diver on leather? I like "em!

**GIB984** · 11th April 2018, 23:55

Aesthetically it can look right ........ sometimes.

But no, not really. Like getting in the bath with your socks on.

**TaketheCannoli** · 11th April 2018, 23:57

Originally Posted by GIB984

Aesthetically it can look right ........ sometimes.

But no, not really. Like getting in the bath with your socks on.

Ha ha, great analogy

**RustyBin5** · 12th April 2018, 08:40

Got a few on leather. Each to their own.

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**SiSetts** · 14th April 2018, 12:15

Originally Posted by jameswrx

Did you lose feeling in your hand shortly after taking these pics, looks a bit snug!

It does now you have pointed that out!!
Pretty sure i left it as it was.......untill my hand went blue!!

**Artium** · 18th April 2018, 02:04

Imho in most cases a diver doesn't look nice on leather, this is obvious for those who have a minimum of taste.

**Steelgecko** · 18th April 2018, 08:31

Generally no but i love the look of my BBN on brown suede...

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**snowman** · 18th April 2018, 11:27

Originally Posted by Artium

Imho in most cases a diver doesn't look nice on leather, this is obvious for those who have a minimum of taste.

Imho, it's all matter of opinion.

Personally I can't think of any diver I prefer on leather, but equally people are happy to wear a quality watch on a tatty bit of nylon... whatever works for the wearer.

If we all liked the same thing this forum would be full of people agonising over how much resale value their new Rolex would hold and think how boring that would be ;)

M

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**uktotty** · 19th June 2018, 10:53

Looks good on brown on a bronze

**mycroft** · 19th June 2018, 11:07

Originally Posted by Artium

Imho in most cases a diver doesn't look nice on leather, this is obvious for those who have a minimum of taste.

That's fairly offensive...

Simon

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