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    New shoes for my Seamaster 176.010

    What do you chaps think?




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    That will do very nicely!!!

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    Smart very smart indeed.

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    Personally, I can’t stand this style of strap, just looks scruffy to me. I prefer traditional styles, especially on a vintage watch. To my eyes it looks totally wrong, a nice added dark blue alligatrvwould look far nicer.

    Well, you did ask!

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    Like Crocs?

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    Not for me, HAS to be period. When mine’s not on it’s 1170 bracelet, a big hole Tropic is the one.

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    "shoes''?
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    Quote Originally Posted by number2 View Post
    "shoes''?
    Just let him wear that bad boy in good health.

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    New shoes for my Seamaster 176.010

    I’ve tried far too many strap styles on watches of similar size and style. For me it absolutely has to taper from 22mm to 16mm; these are a 38mm watch case with a 22mm lug width. The taper to 16mm helps to keep everything in proportion (and matches the bracelets for this model).

    For me, an exotic skin is too formal for a non-formal chronograph. Plain calf or perforated of some description. Flat profile too.

    Here’s what I’ve ended up with on my 176.007, when I’m not using the bracelet. Not to everyone’s taste I’m sure!



    Last edited by colin t; 11th November 2018 at 01:28.

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    Quote Originally Posted by estoban7 View Post
    Just let him wear that bad boy in good health.
    Groan,,
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    Quote Originally Posted by colin t View Post
    For me, an exotic skin is too formal for a non-formal chronograph. Plain calf or perforated of some description.
    This. I like both examples shown so far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by colin t View Post
    I’ve tried far too many strap styles on watches of similar size and style. For me it absolutely has to taper from 22mm to 16mm; these are a 38mm watch case with a 22mm lug width. The taper to 16mm helps to keep everything in proportion (and matches the bracelets for this model).

    For me, an exotic skin is too formal for a non-formal chronograph. Plain calf or perforated of some description. Flat profile too.

    Here’s what I’ve ended up with on my 176.007, when I’m not using the bracelet. Not to everyone’s taste I’m sure!



    That's lovely. Do you happen to know the strap manufacturer?

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarrenVrs View Post
    That's lovely. Do you happen to know the strap manufacturer?
    Excuse me! This is a thread about MY watch and MY strap.

    You are stealing my thunder!

    ;)

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    Wouldn’t say I dislike it ,but I’d of preferred a lighter colour I think.
    Sorry op I do like the brown one .


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    OP's choice wouldn't be mine, but the tan on blue looks incredible!

    I have to say I wasn't aware of the 176.007 before and it's gorgeous!

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    Personally, I can’t stand this style of strap, just looks scruffy to me. I prefer traditional styles, especially on a vintage watch. To my eyes it looks totally wrong, a nice added dark blue alligatrvwould look far nicer.

    Well, you did ask!
    It's a sporty watch; perhaps would look odd with aligator strap; do you have an example? Keen to see what it looks like

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    It is a sporty watch, but (imho) you have either got to really nail the colour/shade/texture, or go bold and get a contrast.
    OP - your choice may have worked better if the blue dial were a matt finish.....
    Sorry, not the response you were hoping for I am sure. Nice watch btw!

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