gez45 0 Posted December 8, 2011 Even though I understand that you might not like the feel of it, I think the one you have already looks great . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,469 Posted December 8, 2011 18 quid? That's a steal if you ask me. How was your previous strap from them? Very good - it's on my PAM 088. It was actually houndoggie that first pointed them out to me. Timepiece Republic, not Timeshop as I posted above. All you need now is a watch from Primark to go with it.............. Thought you had more class Del, like putting retreads on a Ferrari........... Wait a minute. So, while the watch is on the current rep strap (that many people have complimented me on) then it's ok but if I swap it onto another budget strap (but of higher quality) then it's suddenly not ok and I have no class? So, how much do I need to spend on a strap before you deem it to be ok? $100? $150? As I said above, my 088 is on a similar strap, and my 318 and 213 are both on Meyhofer straps that cost less than £25 each and I've not had anything other than good comments for those. We don't all need to spend a fortune on straps y'know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazillionaire 0 Posted December 8, 2011 http://forums.timezo...o=5222266&rid=0 peter.watchacc@gmail Someone mentioned these croc straps in GHR's thread about his gens straps . They are very gen like for ~ $130...expensive but less then strap culture. Yeah this guy does some virtually identical to the OEM ones, this is his latest post on Timezones http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=5947141&rid=0 Ive just ordered a Black gator Nubuck 27mm so will do a review when it comes, $200 total with buckle and shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted December 10, 2011 Ok folks. I decided that I wasn't spending a fortune on a genuine alligator strap so I just bought this one from Timeshop Republic on eBay. If it's as good as a previous one I bought from them then it's an absolute steal. It ticks all the boxes - brown "croc", open stitching (even has the little cross stitching thing at the lug ends kind of like the gen strap - bonus!), comes with s/s tubes and cost me circa £18 with free shipping. I'll post pics when it arrives from the good-ole US of A! It'll look great Del but if you don't like the feel Timeshop will swap for any reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted December 10, 2011 http://forums.timezo...o=5222266&rid=0 peter.watchacc@gmail Someone mentioned these croc straps in GHR's thread about his gens straps . They are very gen like for ~ $130...expensive but less then strap culture. Yeah this guy does some virtually identical to the OEM ones, this is his latest post on Timezones http://forums.timezo...o=5947141&rid=0 Ive just ordered a Black gator Nubuck 27mm so will do a review when it comes, $200 total with buckle and shipping. Can't wait to see the review.So many nice looking straps I'd have a hard time picking just one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcatlancelot 1 Posted December 10, 2011 @Del: Although this is a bit late, I have great a good experience with Hirsch straps, I saw one from a UK website that looks similar to what you've been eyeing, and in a nice 4.5mm thickness to boot. http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/HIRSCH-Watch-Straps/HIRSCH-Watch-Straps-By-WIDTH/HIRSCH-Watch-Straps-By-WIDTH-24mm/KNIGHT-Leather-Watch-Strap-BROWN I hope the timepiecerepublic strap will not disappoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,469 Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks madcat - I've used that site before too and bought Hirsch straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
