chr0nos 1 Posted August 29, 2019 As above - how much should I expect to pay for one that will develop a nice patina over time (rep, that is), and which will be the best dealer in this aspect? Looking for cognac color and black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 29, 2019 Nero, $50-$75.....look no further. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted August 29, 2019 25 minutes ago, cvp3 said: Nero, $50-$75.....look no further. Yep. Just got my first one from JohnG. No reason to go anywhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chr0nos 1 Posted August 29, 2019 Just took a look at his last thread (dated April 15th). It has the vintage look, whereas I am looking for the minimalist look (not as many creases/clean look). any other suggestions please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted August 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, chr0nos said: Just took a look at his last thread (dated April 15th). It has the vintage look, whereas I am looking for the minimalist look (not as many creases/clean look). any other suggestions please? Look at a dealer called Lotussilk on ETSY. I have ordered a couple from her as well. She does custom bands. Also @GenTLe is a big help with all things watch related, especially straps so maybe he will help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudorep 3 Posted August 29, 2019 Ziczac leather will make up a custom vegtan strap for about $45. More exotic hides are available too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chr0nos 1 Posted August 29, 2019 thanks for the recommendations guys. Is it possible to tell which strap has the best quality/durability just based on close-up pics alone? Also, how do I identify real vegetable-tanned full grain leather from top grain leather straps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted August 29, 2019 Nero Nero Nero Nero Nero Nero !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted August 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, chr0nos said: thanks for the recommendations guys. Is it possible to tell which strap has the best quality/durability just based on close-up pics alone? Also, how do I identify real vegetable-tanned full grain leather from top grain leather straps? I wouldn't rule out Nero so quickly. It's worth having a chat with him. If you have an expensive Gen strap in mind, I'd send a photo/link to Nero and see what he can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,495 Posted August 29, 2019 Just took a look at his last thread (dated April 15th). It has the vintage look, whereas I am looking for the minimalist look (not as many creases/clean look). any other suggestions please?What you exactly mean with minimalist look?Is this good enough? This is NeroInviato dal mio Redmi Note 7 utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
