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Help me choose a strap for my 201/a!

jbetts1790

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I just put together my first attempt at a Pre-V build, and this is still a work in progress. I have a new tube and T-48 crown waiting to be installed, but I don't know how to remove the existing tube! If anyone could help, that would be great.

Meanwhile, I also would like suggestions as to which strap I should buy for a nice classic Pre-V look. I don't really care for shark straps, so I'd go for brown or tan leather. Also, I don't know what crystal and CG would be better/correct for Pre-V, so please list suggestions!

Specs of my build so far:
- N-factory 111J case set w/ CG
- H-factory crystal
- FGD dial, lightly lumed
- helenarou Pre-V hands
- DSN case back
- Swiss 6497 w/ H3

Future upgrades:
- case reshaping
- FGD hands
- a Pre-V CG
- crystal?
- drilled lugs with Pre-V lugscrews

Here are a few straps I am considering:

diStefano tan or Vachetta
Paci XXI
Paci Senape
Strap Works Special LV
Paci Cognac

Pics of the 201/a:

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joegrimm

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very nice build. personally i would go with the vachetta or the Paci cognac. First preference would be the Distefano.
 

Deadbear77

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I'm using a Paci on mine right now. It matches perfect in my opinion. I also need a new crown guard. :(

My dial is slightly vintaged along with the case.

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