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Offline terrenceterrence

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New strap for the Aviator
« on: August 30, 2011, 09:02:16 PM »
Got this on the mail today. One of my favourite strap maker, really good quality with a wonderful price to boot.

Sent him the specs and couple of e-mails later, it's a done deal.

The original Horween leather is great out of the box but abit fragile after a few wear. The piping on the sides are peeling slightly so a call to George was made because I want to retain the use of the original buckle for this custom strap.

The strap:





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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2011, 09:06:54 PM »
I chose a golden tan colour with natural waxed linen. Waxed lined have a higher propensity to fray when compared to nylon threads but it looks more natural and better in my opinion.

One thing i do like about this guy is that he makes really good beefy sews in all his straps. You can see how he secures his keepers.





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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 09:13:54 PM »
You can see the contrast in the stitching between both straps.









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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 09:17:58 PM »
A few minutes with the springbar tool and some cellophane tape, the transformation is done.

I guess the old boy gets a new lease of life.









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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 09:24:09 PM »
nice! i'm looking forward to get my new straps soon so that i can do my 1st strap change  :thumbsup:
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 09:29:23 PM »
Wotoncraft?

Wow the ori strap really does look beat up! Surprised it lasted for such a short while only.
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 09:38:08 PM »
Quote from: takashi78 on August 30, 2011, 09:29:23 PM
Wotoncraft?

Wow the ori strap really does look beat up! Surprised it lasted for such a short while only.

not wotancraft. they did not get back to me after i left them my e-mail.

this is another Taiwanese strap maker. I used the original specs for this one because i wanted to use the original buckle with it.
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 10:19:32 PM »
terrenceterrence,

Nice strap. Can you pm me the person and the cost. I may need to get some made. Wotancraft do not do straps like these. Their tends to be more utilitarian. Thanks.
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 01:18:33 AM »
Looks good. Looks like George Lan from Cheergiant straps? Cheergiant is fast becoming one of my favourite strap maker.
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2011, 01:25:07 AM »
Quote from: adrian on August 31, 2011, 01:18:33 AM
Looks good. Looks like George Lan from Cheergiant straps? Cheergiant is fast becoming one of my favourite strap maker.

yeah bingo!  :laugh:

really great straps for really good prices  :thumbsup:
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Offline watchmanu

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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2011, 02:16:31 AM »
Quote from: terrenceterrence on August 30, 2011, 09:17:58 PM
A few minutes with the springbar tool and some cellophane tape, the transformation is done.

I guess the old boy gets a new lease of life.


terrenceterrence, mind to enlighten me why you use some cellophane tape for the strap transformation?  ;D
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2011, 02:21:37 AM »
Quote from: watchmanu on August 31, 2011, 02:16:31 AM
Quote from: terrenceterrence on August 30, 2011, 09:17:58 PM
A few minutes with the springbar tool and some cellophane tape, the transformation is done.

I guess the old boy gets a new lease of life.


terrenceterrence, mind to enlighten me why you use some cellophane tape for the strap transformation?  ;D

tape the lugs or anywhere along the watch to prevent scratches by the springbar and removal tool
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Offline ivanswk

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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2011, 07:28:45 AM »
bro , wrist shot  ;D
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2011, 08:59:49 AM »
crappy iphone photos..

testing this out today. loving the colour combo and just realise how comfortable a taper in the strap feels.

maybe will get a smaller buckle for my Pam and get some tapered straps in both width and thickness for a feel. That one have been in cold storage for quite some time.

well this is how it looks ...







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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2011, 09:30:59 AM »
very nice :thumbsup:
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Re: New strap for the Aviator
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2011, 11:40:49 AM »
the watch is perfect,
but dun look so balance with your muscular hand
maybe it will fit me  ;D
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