jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Hi guys, I was hoping to get your input and assistance here. I received my long awaited 351 last week and of course would like to change out the strap. The strap that I ordered is supposedly closest to gen, a dark brown. Who makes a decent strap for this? Here are pics of current strap, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus9 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Strap makers in the strap section..Daniel Migilore makes a great strap...plenty of choices...Peter Gunny is a member here also..he makes fab straps too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 7, 2012 Hmm - the gen strap is a lot darker than that one, if I recall. Depends on how much you want to spend. At the lower end there are croco print straps from BOB (waccex.de) and Meyerhofer (I'm thinking of the Cartagena range, which are cheap but high quality and very convincing). Panatime are worth a look too as they do some great OEM-style straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Great, I will check them out. Another question, when looking at straps, I see 24/24, 26/26, 22/22. How do I figure out what this needs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 7, 2012 the 351 uses a 24mm strap (at the lugs). The OEM one tapers to 22mm at the buckle so it's 24/22 you'll be wanting if you plan to stay close to gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 7, 2012 By the way - as an example, this is a Meyerhofer Cartagena 24/22mm strap on my 390. It looks a bit closer to the gen colour than yours does, but admittedly it's kinda hard to tell from photos... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted March 7, 2012 Jeff, I had Dan make one for my 351, which was included with the sale to powderfreak. Great quality and it looked awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks, I will check out Dan as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 so far I like panatime the best. dk. brown glossy croc skin: http://ep.yimg.com/c...9_2198_52452818 genuine alligator brown: http://ep.yimg.com/c..._2199_350820106 chocolate leather-gator look: http://ep.yimg.com/c...69_2200_4859566 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 7, 2012 Yeah, they have some good stuff. I particularly like the gen gator... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Yeah, they have some good stuff. I particularly like the gen gator... cool, is that the 2nd one I linked to above? thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 cool thanks, I like it too. that happens to be the most expensive out of the 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Are you 100 % sure you want aligator strap on it? Wouldn't you rather prefer soft, calf strap in tan maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted March 7, 2012 I like that chocolate one (third link) from panatime. They have a lot of good stuff as mentioned. Gen gator can be pricey, whats the cost difference between the gen and croc grains? If you want something OEM, one of those would be a good choice, also keep an eye on ebay for gen straps. Deals happen from time to time. If you want custom, you could get a leather that compliments the dial, for example heres HWG's 6152 (and foot) and matching strap from me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 7, 2012 cool thanks, I like it too. that happens to be the most expensive out of the 3. Naturally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks guys. Leaning towards the genuine gator $99 from panatime. That third one, the chocolate is $34.99 Crusader, thanks for the suggestion. Yup, I would like gator or croc skin preferably. Dan, your straps look awesome. Do you have strap material for a dark brown, tobacco or chocolate strap? And do you do xl straps(130/80)? Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks guys. Leaning towards the genuine gator $99 from panatime. That third one, the chocolate is $34.99 Crusader, thanks for the suggestion. Yup, I would like gator or croc skin preferably. Dan, your straps look awesome. Do you have strap material for a dark brown, tobacco or chocolate strap? And do you do xl straps(130/80)? Thanks again! I have a ton of dark brown options. Of course I can do 130/80, I can cut your strap to whatever size you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Here is a thread I started when I received my 351 - I bought 3 Gunny straps and you can see the pics.... Congrats on your purchase! http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=23177 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks DFH, I will check that link out. Dan, I will PM you shortly, thanks. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 13, 2012 So, I went with the chocolate croc XL strap from Panatime, also ordered deployant buckle, it arrived yesterday: http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-87306363192469_2200_4859566 It was easy to attach using quick release buttons on 351, I will take some pics today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grb 1 Posted March 13, 2012 By the way - as an example, this is a Meyerhofer Cartagena 24/22mm strap on my 390. It looks a bit closer to the gen colour than yours does, but admittedly it's kinda hard to tell from photos... Greg that is pretty good, is it gen croc or embossed leather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 13, 2012 By the way - as an example, this is a Meyerhofer Cartagena 24/22mm strap on my 390. It looks a bit closer to the gen colour than yours does, but admittedly it's kinda hard to tell from photos... Greg that is pretty good, is it gen croc or embossed leather It's embossed but is surprisingly convincing. They're great straps for the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted March 13, 2012 So where are the pictures, Jeff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
