New Big Pilot from Lay

[olworthers]

A new purchase from Lay at Replicamake. I intend to give this to my brother as a birthday present - he's a big fan of the Big Pilot and I know he's going to love it...!

Can anyone recommend a decent aftermarket strap, that would finish it off very nicely?

It's a superb watch, feels very substantial and the AR coating gives the glass an
great 'invisible' feel.

Lay was excellent, and the watch arrived within 10 days of placing the order.

All round - I'm very impressed!

OW

 

[Del]

Looks great! I wouldn't change the strap, looks good.

 

[olworthers]

The strap looks good from a distance but up close it's not as nice and feels very cheap...

 

[sean.d]

Hello OW hktan makes an excellent strap you can find him in the strap makers section i got one from orloff he is over at rep geek and very reasonable or you can try one from here http://apbands.com/shop/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=APB&Category_Code=APBIWC

 

[olworthers]

sean.d - that's great thank you very much indeed!! Will check them all out...

 

[trandy16]

The Hirsch "Liberty Strap" is very nice.

These guys are good to do business with: http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=91

 

[Bomba]

HK Tan is probably the best non-gen strap I've ever owned. The only problem is it's been a historically LONG wait from him, meaning it can be months before you get your strap. Plus they're not cheap $200+

But, by far the best aftermarket strap, I've ever seen. Including the Paci PAM straps.

 

[JREP]

may i ask how much this piece cost?

 

[olworthers]

Thanks to everyone for the advice on the straps. I'm still deciding which one to go for...!

JREP - see details here: http://www.replicamake88.com/produc...ILOT-5004-SS-LEATHER-ASIA-25J-AUTO-BLACK.html

 

[Tysodrum]

I just ordered an HKtan for my new 5004 as well. He had it in stock, got right back to me and it's on it's way...Hoping for the end of the week. It's my favorite watch (usually and this is the final piece to it... I'll post some pics but my experience with HK was perfect! And I've heard everywhere that he IS the place to go...
my 2c

 

[vadaviaiciap]

Hello OW hktan makes an excellent strap you can find him in the strap makers section i got one from orloff he is over at rep geek and very reasonable or you can try one from here http://apbands.com/shop/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=APB&Category_Code=APBIWC

HK Tan is probably the best non-gen strap I've ever owned. The only problem is it's been a historically LONG wait from him....

I agree completely !
They are the best IMO

 

[mike69]

Anyone have a picture of the hktan strap?

 

[Tysodrum]

Just posted a thread and some pics in the Eyecandy/wristshots section... Check it out.