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Offline Friday

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #25 on: November 25, 2011, 02:15:45 PM »
the most surprising is i saw 3 strap maker which in the list is in Malaysia.  :Laughing_on_floor:

Why so surprised? Malaysia boleh mah....  :D

Those like tommy and peter do make good quality and beautiful straps (imo) which is/are value for money compared to other international strapmakers.

You'll be surprised to find that tommy's straps are mostly sold out..  :-[

I am still waiting for tommy to update his sites. With his latest creation, until then im hoping my new strap from Simona will reach me next week..  :thumbsup:
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« Reply #26 on: November 26, 2011, 04:25:11 AM »
the most surprising is i saw 3 strap maker which in the list is in Malaysia.  :Laughing_on_floor:

Why so surprised? Malaysia boleh mah....  :D

Those like tommy and peter do make good quality and beautiful straps (imo) which is/are value for money compared to other international strapmakers.

You'll be surprised to find that tommy's straps are mostly sold out..  :-[

I am still waiting for tommy to update his sites. With his latest creation, until then im hoping my new strap from Simona will reach me next week..  :thumbsup:

i surprise becoz hardly heard ppl discuss about strap from malaysia. But is good to have a few strap maker locally so can get stock faster

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #27 on: November 26, 2011, 07:13:51 AM »
the most surprising is i saw 3 strap maker which in the list is in Malaysia.  :Laughing_on_floor:

Why so surprised? Malaysia boleh mah....  :D

Those like tommy and peter do make good quality and beautiful straps (imo) which is/are value for money compared to other international strapmakers.

You'll be surprised to find that tommy's straps are mostly sold out..  :-[

I am still waiting for tommy to update his sites. With his latest creation, until then im hoping my new strap from Simona will reach me next week..  :thumbsup:

i surprise becoz hardly heard ppl discuss about strap from malaysia. But is good to have a few strap maker locally so can get stock faster
i support malaysia strap, have a look my pam 0005 on handmade99 malaysia strap maker strap... Cool!!!!!

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #28 on: November 26, 2011, 08:13:31 AM »
Wow, tribal stitch?  ;)

Offline shamtv2555

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #29 on: November 26, 2011, 08:40:09 AM »
Wow, tribal stitch?  ;)
this call ragged knife strap

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #30 on: November 26, 2011, 07:08:35 PM »
tommy is his blog name/ brand name is halcyon ???

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #31 on: November 29, 2011, 12:30:01 PM »
tommy is his blog name/ brand name is halcyon ???
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Re: watch strap
« Reply #32 on: November 29, 2011, 12:32:23 PM »
tommy is his blog name/ brand name is halcyon ???
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I am asking a question lol

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #33 on: November 29, 2011, 02:24:35 PM »
tommy is his blog name/ brand name is halcyon ???
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I am asking a question lol

ops....... i think is tommy is the guy tht own the halcyon web tht making strap...

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #34 on: November 29, 2011, 04:30:57 PM »
Can I have the contact of the local strap maker via pm?

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #35 on: November 29, 2011, 04:50:34 PM »
tommy is his blog name/ brand name is halcyon ???
icccccc

I am asking a question lol

ops....... i think is tommy is the guy tht own the halcyon web tht making strap...


Halcyon after sales service not that good. bought a strap from him before but the keeper came "cracked". Wrote to him about it but a reply never came.

Unlike Ted Su and Heroic18 whose service are excellent.

Bought a dive strap from Ted but needed more holes to be punched. Wrote to him that I will send it back to him to have it done. He said no need and subsequently sent another set of set with an extra hole. But it was still too long and I am too pai seh to tell him. Scared he would sent another set of straps  :D . So ended up with 2 sets of unworn dive strap  :laugh:

The threads on my Heroic18 strap came loose after 2 wearing. E-mailed them the photo and told them I would sent it back for their inspection. Again I was told there was no need of such and sent me a replacement.
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Re: watch strap
« Reply #36 on: November 29, 2011, 07:37:36 PM »

Halcyon after sales service not that good. bought a strap from him before but the keeper came "cracked". Wrote to him about it but a reply never came.

Unlike Ted Su and Heroic18 whose service are excellent.

Bought a dive strap from Ted but needed more holes to be punched. Wrote to him that I will send it back to him to have it done. He said no need and subsequently sent another set of set with an extra hole. But it was still too long and I am too pai seh to tell him. Scared he would sent another set of straps  :D . So ended up with 2 sets of unworn dive strap  :laugh:

The threads on my Heroic18 strap came loose after 2 wearing. E-mailed them the photo and told them I would sent it back for their inspection. Again I was told there was no need of such and sent me a replacement.

terrenceterrence,

I know how you feel. Some strap maker are more serious or dedicated than others. I have some strap makers that make good if not great straps but are not really serious in what they are doing. Perhaps age or the lack of age is to be blamed. I know of one who makes nice straps but is just not very reliable. Does it when he wants and is slacking most of the time. Oh well.......

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #37 on: November 30, 2011, 03:07:57 AM »
My top pick would be in this order : Dirk, ABP, KevinAdeeos, Paulo18, Septimus & Simona

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #38 on: November 30, 2011, 04:39:09 AM »
how about ted su? i been going thru their website and considering to get 1 from them. any good swiss ammo strap to intro?

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« Reply #39 on: November 30, 2011, 07:15:43 AM »
Have not seen Ted's straps but I heard it is good. So far have 'tested' Wotancraft, Banda, Morellato, DaLuca and OEM. Will report on Simona, Chriz (our S'pore bro) and Cheergiant once I get them.

I do know that Dirk, ABP and KevinAdeeos is awesome. Perhaps one day.....

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #40 on: December 01, 2011, 09:30:56 AM »
Can I have the contact of the local strap maker via pm?
pm send

Offline Friday

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #41 on: December 08, 2011, 12:16:40 AM »
Received my first strap from Simona. Its the latest green sharkie and oh boy how i love the look and feel of it. Makes me wonder how does the rest wears especially Dirk straps since Zameen and other loyal paneristi ranked it 1st among others. I guess i need to buy myself a base model  :Praying: then buy me a Dirk to matched it with.  8)

Here's a few shots using my iphone...



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« Reply #42 on: December 08, 2011, 04:46:21 AM »
I guess i need to buy myself a base model  :Praying: then buy me a Dirk to matched it with.  8)


You the man.....  ;D

Anyway I got myself a Simona as well, the Alcatraz (limited edition no less). Have to say that while it is very comfortable, I am less then impressed with the overall build. Photographs to follow....

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #43 on: December 08, 2011, 05:53:04 AM »
Minor issues, but I guess it does show....

The strap keeper is not straight neither are the ends glued.



Also the stitching....



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« Reply #44 on: December 08, 2011, 06:12:50 AM »
Some would argue that those "imperfections" are a mark of a truly handmade product.

But come to think of it, others have much more superior made ones.

With the boom of PAM and the strap craze worldwide, more and more just got into this biz and sell at high price, and some might think high price=quality.

Still consider myself lucky that i am not too much into PAM and straps  :Laughing_on_floor:

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« Reply #45 on: December 08, 2011, 08:09:39 AM »
Some would argue that those "imperfections" are a mark of a truly handmade product.

But come to think of it, others have much more superior made ones.

With the boom of PAM and the strap craze worldwide, more and more just got into this biz and sell at high price, and some might think high price=quality.

Still consider myself lucky that i am not too much into PAM and straps  :Laughing_on_floor:

Hahahaha agreed. Anyway I am on the way out......

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #46 on: December 08, 2011, 10:42:02 AM »
On the way out?
So fast haha.....

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #47 on: December 08, 2011, 12:39:19 PM »
Not familiar with PAM's strap, but i have this sur mesure lizard skin strap done.
Quite satisfy with the quality.


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« Reply #48 on: December 08, 2011, 12:41:15 PM »
On the way out?
So fast haha.....

Long time coming and long over due. Hunt wearing thin, excitement.......

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Re: watch strap
« Reply #49 on: December 08, 2011, 01:37:39 PM »
Some would argue that those "imperfections" are a mark of a truly handmade product.

But come to think of it, others have much more superior made ones.

With the boom of PAM and the strap craze worldwide, more and more just got into this biz and sell at high price, and some might think high price=quality.

Still consider myself lucky that i am not too much into PAM and straps  :Laughing_on_floor:

Hahahaha agreed. Anyway I am on the way out......

true o not???? u r the sifu of pam...