Del 4,484 Posted May 10, 2012 So my custom alligator hornback strap made by Donerix for my AP ROO Safari arrived today from Nicaragua - woo-hoo! I wanted something more subtle than the one on my AP ROO Diver so chose chocolate brown with off-white stitching, which is exactly what was delivered. It was also designed to fit the rep AP deployant - which it also does very nicely! As usual, changing straps on an AP ROO is a royal pain in the arse and is nowhere near as easy as Midasmook made it look in his tutorial! :P I even discovered than the metal hinges in my particular watch only fitted correctly on one specific side of the case (due to the retaining screw not pushing through fully, which I presume was because the lug holes and the holes in the hinges did not quite line up perfectly). So, Sod's Law prevailed and I had to take everything to bits again and re-fit the hinges on the other sides. Anyway, I'm delighted with the strap and the combo! Very nice work by Donerix and all of the measurements and cut outs have been done to perfection for both the hinges and deployant. And so to a couple of pics snapped tonight in the trusty light tent! AP Safari 3 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr AP Safari 4 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr AP Safari 5 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marblegranite 0 Posted May 10, 2012 Great combo! And great pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crewldude 0 Posted May 10, 2012 That looks amazing!! Perfect match! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted May 10, 2012 Top is very nice, edges - no. For such a good watch - edges must be painted and smoothed. It's not a PAM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted May 10, 2012 Cool color Del. My strap for my Las Vegas arrived today as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve227 0 Posted May 10, 2012 very nice mate, Donerix makes some pretty cool stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted May 10, 2012 Looks amazing! Think you're going to get a fair bit of mileage out of that combo Del. enjoy g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted May 10, 2012 Absolutley oustanding Del....................no surprise. enjoy the wear mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted May 10, 2012 My, that's a fair old chunk of crocodile......I bet a good vet could get that back up on it's feet. Smashing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,484 Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks guys! @ Luth - I know what you mean mate but I don't agree! :P @ Dingle - is that a good "thud" or a bad one?! @ Onionbag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted May 10, 2012 Very nice mate, mine will get one too at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diegosaenz 0 Posted May 10, 2012 Now this is a watch I would buy! I love it Del! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBuys 0 Posted May 10, 2012 OMG!!!!! PM sent. I need it, I want it, I got to have more of it. I am in Tennessee you know. How about a shot of it and the diver set to compare straps and dial comparison. I am afraid that I have to agree with Luth on this call though. It begs for more formality and the finished edges would do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midasmook 14 Posted May 10, 2012 Nice Del. You guys need to see and feel the chunk of alligator hornback these straps are made from to see how difficult it is to make the edges smooth as you put it. The edges aren't perfect but the straps are magnificent. Luth, you're opinion doesn't count as you think the rep shit cardboard strap that comes with the watch is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,484 Posted May 10, 2012 Cheers guys! I do understand about the edges, it's a good point. I'm not too bothered about it though - the unfinished edges are not as noticeable when wearing the watch as they are in the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,484 Posted May 10, 2012 Nice Del. You guys need to see and feel the chunk of alligator hornback these straps are made from to see how difficult it is to make the edges smooth as you put it.The edges aren't perfect but the straps are magnificent. Luth, you're opinion doesn't count as you think the rep shit cardboard strap that comes with the watch is good. Thanks mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBuys 0 Posted May 10, 2012 OMG! If Luth is in that camp, then I retract my support of his criticism! I have yet to handle a Donerix Hornback, but the couple of Hornback I own have sealed polished edges. Sorry Del, did not mean for this to detract from the thread. I love that strap MAN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted May 10, 2012 Nice Del. You guys need to see and feel the chunk of alligator hornback these straps are made from to see how difficult it is to make the edges smooth as you put it. The edges aren't perfect but the straps are magnificent. Luth, you're opinion doesn't count as you think the rep shit cardboard strap that comes with the watch is good. Midas, you contradict yourself, mate. You just admitted, that edges aren't perfect. :P And you're wrong - I don't like rep. straps at all, I'm just too picky to choose good ones. The only rep. strap I found good is on my Big Pilot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TauHway 0 Posted May 11, 2012 I have got to add your threads to my blacklist. I go into one of your threads and the threat of money flying out of my wallet looms... every single time.. -_- Great strap with a great watch, Del!! Not to mention great photography skills, u really make them pop! ENjoy it in good health!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,484 Posted May 11, 2012 Hey guys, everyone has different tastes - it's cool! @ TauHway - thanks mate, and sorry about the money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingdutchman 0 Posted May 11, 2012 The dial "lives"up in outside light... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Eric 693 Posted May 11, 2012 Del, That is absolutely amazing!! I am now torn between this one and Diver. Decisions........................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted May 11, 2012 Wow, this is super nice. Such a elegant combo, great work. And I like that stitching isn't 100 % white, so it kinda matches the dial color. Now you're ready for Bugatti shopping mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,484 Posted May 11, 2012 Del, That is absolutely amazing!! I am now torn between this one and Diver. Decisions........................... Thanks mate! (Buy both of course...... ) Wow, this is super nice. Such a elegant combo, great work. And I like that stitching isn't 100 % white, so it kinda matches the dial color. Now you're ready for Bugatti shopping mate Thanks Crusader! Yes, the off-white stitching works well imo. I'm off to try to find a Bugatti dealer in Glasgow........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
