Got my new IW327004 today - need advice for decent strap

[ro9]

Hi All - gteetings from Denmark.

This is my first post - but i have been following this forum for some time though.
i got my IW327004 ( IWC Pilot LPP ) today.

Bought it from Tony at asian7550

I got the MKS version - and i am very happy with it.


But the leather strap doesnt seem to do the rest justice - and i was wondering if any of you guys could recomend a nice replacement strap
that will match the watch - it doesn't need to look like the original - it just have to look nice .

Best regards

 

[ro9]

Hi again!
I think i have the answer for myself.
did some searching and can see the Jacob Straps seems to be the place to go.
i will see if i can find something there

Thank you

br

 

[IWC_man]

definitly recommend Jacob straps if you are looking for something similar to the Santoni

plenty of photos here also

 

[Nanook65]

Jacobstraps or orloff makes really nice straps too. You will be happy with either one for that style watch

 

[ro9]

Hi All!
Thanks for you replies.

i think i will end up with the jacobstraps - simply because it seems to be the best quality strap - with a very similiar look as to the santoni.
But - before ordering i have actually ordered another strap from watchgekco
its called VINTAGE GILLINGHAM
And it's a kinda classic racing type strap with big holes in it.
Just to see if it will be a nice match with the pilot.
The santoni is nice - but a bit formal - i think the racing strap will give it a more "casual" vibe.



Best regards.

 

[ro9]

Hi Again!
Ok - the watchgecko straps where bullsh*t - i am not even sure that it was real leather.


Anyways - contacted Jacob - and today this beauty arrived:









I really changes the overall experience of the watch as a timepiece.
I might not be that vissible to the "naked eye" - but the feeling...

Best regards
Ro9