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Title: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: takashi78 on May 05, 2010, 07:31:02 AM: Going from a bracelet to strap really changes the look of the watch without actually getting a new watch.
Depends on what you buy it can be economical as well.
I consider this cheap fun.
So lets see what watches you have that originally came with bracelet and now you have it on strap.
The PAM owners are welcome to share your strap collection as well.

What type of straps do you prefer?
Custom?
Some i know cost as much as an OM so lets discuss it here.

Sorry for the quality of pics...always taken using my 3yr old phone hehe...

Well here is mine, this is a cheap strap but i like the green stitching and gives a nice contras.
Buckle is not ori i'm afraid.
Really thinking of getting a high quality strap but still cant justify paying 10x the cost of this strap for one.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/05052010725.jpg)
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/05052010726.jpg)
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/05052010727.jpg)
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/05052010729.jpg)
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/05052010730.jpg)
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/05052010734.jpg)
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/05052010735.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: Scott C. on May 05, 2010, 08:12:41 AM: Good looking ;)

I have my Sub ND changed to strap too...

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/scottchung1128/10-1-1.jpg)

Personally, i love the OEM strap or bracelet but i do come across a lot of good quality custom made ;)

btw, where u get the rolex's buckle? looks nice ;) Can PM me the price and size??

Thanks,
Scott
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: takashi78 on May 05, 2010, 08:34:01 AM: Thats very nice Scott !
Rolex sport models on strap really makes it fly under the radar for those not in the know.
Now lets see your PAM straps i know you have quite a few hehe....

Am thinking of getting a good quality strap for my SD when i take it out of the bank but still trying to justify the price tag....

Thinking of a Ted Su strap, he does some really good work.

PM'd you.
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: ttfjon on July 08, 2010, 10:26:54 AM: Hello,

The watch looks good when changing from bracelets to straps. I am now also considering doing the same.

Do you mind letting me know how to size a strap for a watch? I have a watch whereby the width of the bracelet is 18mm at the casing.

Also where can I purchase such straps?

Thanks.
Jon
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: duniajam on July 08, 2010, 01:50:23 PM: Changing the strap can change the mood... ;D also the overall looks. Done it to a few of my watch. Lovely :-*
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: terrenceterrence on July 08, 2010, 05:17:43 PM: how bout this? Just sent it in today.

Just like the other german product this one is really BMW (Banyak MAsuk Workshop) damn.......won't be seeing it for another 4-6 months minimum.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02354.jpg)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02522.jpg)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02518.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: danny on July 08, 2010, 06:09:11 PM: Nice one Terrence. The Sinn looks great on the Nato.

Here's my conversion attempt, Milgauss on an alligator:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4268561010_193d8c1021.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4268563836_ed6cb0d540.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4267821103_2e68ff92b0.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4268562574_e67a4416eb.jpg)

:Cheers:
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: duniajam on July 08, 2010, 06:18:39 PM: The Sinn looks great. :thumbsup:

The Milgauss looks great too. :thumbsup: Dark brown may looks nice too.. may compliment with the white dial. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: danny on July 08, 2010, 06:22:39 PM: Quote from: duniajam on July 08, 2010, 06:18:39 PM
Dark brown may looks nice too.. may compliment with the white dial. :thumbsup:

Good suggestion. The trouble with the Milgauss is, and I think it's generally applicable to most Rollies, that the spring bar is relatively fat and that leaves very little space between the spring bar and the casing. So the leather strap tends to scrap against the casing leading to premature wear and tear.

Any one has a solution to this problem?

:Cheers:
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: Scott C. on July 08, 2010, 08:21:38 PM: Danny, nice one ;) How about trying a white strap ;D to match the white dial... kakakakakka

I think light brown fit better ;)
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: duniajam on July 08, 2010, 09:11:20 PM: danny, I'm not sure whether or possible to get this... I think there is a curve spring bar. I saw a few watch (forgot the brand already) using that. It follow the rounded casing at the lug. But not sure where to get it & not sure also whether any strap suitable for the curve spring bar... ::)
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: takashi78 on July 08, 2010, 09:23:45 PM: IMO for some reason i dont find this black strap match the milgaus dunno why.
Maybe some contras stitching or another color strap.
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: ttfjon on July 09, 2010, 12:05:24 PM: Hello All,

All the straps looks cool. Do you mind letting me know where I can buy such straps so that I can look cool too?

Thanks.
Jon
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: Scott C. on July 09, 2010, 01:06:15 PM: Quote from: ttfjon on July 09, 2010, 12:05:24 PM
Hello All,

All the straps looks cool. Do you mind letting me know where I can buy such straps so that I can look cool too?

Thanks.
Jon

PMed you already ;)
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: ttfjon on July 09, 2010, 01:36:13 PM: Hello Scott,

Thanks for the PM.

Jon
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: danny on July 13, 2010, 04:50:14 PM: Quote from: duniajam on July 08, 2010, 09:11:20 PM
danny, I'm not sure whether or possible to get this... I think there is a curve spring bar. I saw a few watch (forgot the brand already) using that. It follow the rounded casing at the lug. But not sure where to get it & not sure also whether any strap suitable for the curve spring bar... ::)

Hi duniajam,
Thanks for the tip. I'll keep a lookout for this curved spring bars.

Quote from: takashi78 on July 08, 2010, 09:23:45 PM
IMO for some reason i dont find this black strap match the milgaus dunno why.
Maybe some contras stitching or another color strap.

Agreed. A dark brown strap would probably suit the white face better.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: zuki on July 13, 2010, 06:08:33 PM: HI all, my monster just changed from bracelet to black leather, suit with its black face. The leather got mesh layer so that the sweat wont damage much the strap and make a comfortable wearing...another one, fortis, is just back to its original strap...
Title: Re: Anyone converted bracelet to strap? Lets see em
Post by: danny on July 14, 2010, 09:57:31 PM: Quote from: zuki on July 13, 2010, 06:08:33 PM
HI all, my monster just changed from bracelet to black leather, suit with its black face. The leather got mesh layer so that the sweat wont damage much the strap and make a comfortable wearing...another one, fortis, is just back to its original strap...

Nice. :thumbsup:

:Cheers: