Matter of taste (Straps)

[Jsegura]

I know it is a matter of taste but, since there are a lot of guys with attention to detail in this forum I would like to ask the following.

I am planning to buy a 177L from Lay. (The one that comes with a rubber strap) and I am also planning to buy a black and a brown leather strap.

Here is the question. I wear informal clothes at work most of the time but sometimes I wear a grey suit, black shoes, black belt etc.

To match that grey suit what do you think is better.

1) The black leather strap that lay.
http://www.****************/products/SPN0001-24%252d22-MM-BLACK-LEATHER-STRAP-FOR-PANERAI-44-MM-WATCHES

2) A black strap from Heroic 18
http://www.heroic18.com/product-detail.php?id=300&category_id=6&sub_cate_id=51

I am also planning to buy the following strap from Heroic 18 but this is unrelated.

http://www.heroic18.com/product-detail.php?id=381&category_id=6&sub_cate_id=82

Regards
JS

 

[COLDI]

If your going to dump money on the heroic, trust me when I say this. Go for something else.

For the money you can get a lot nicer strap. Not to say H18 isn't nice but in my experience they look a lot more machined. I would go for something made by gringo, dirk, MP, ted su ect. They are a little more but the difference in the quality and hides is amazing.

Just my .02

 

[Mambo]

Or try one from croc ( he is here on RWi ) .... those are great

 

[GatorMike]

Agree with Mambo, check out Prime Straps, trusted dealer.

 

[HeadToucha]

If your going to dump money on the heroic, trust me when I say this. Go for something else.

For the money you can get a lot nicer strap. Not to say H18 isn't nice but in my experience they look a lot more machined. I would go for something made by gringo, dirk, MP, ted su ect. They are a little more but the difference in the quality and hides is amazing.

Just my .02

+100
The good thing with Panerai is the tons of strap makers available, and some of them are trully handmade work. For 120$ you can have a custom strap with amazing leather, softness, etc... Heroic is good but expensive due to the quality(not real handmade).
Browse on the strapmaker on RWI, RG, RWG & Paneristi, etc.. There are some really amazing leather work, and take your time, the only plus on site like Heroic, Kain Heritage... Is that you can have your strap in few days.

 

[hooligan]

If your going to dump money on the heroic, trust me when I say this. Go for something else.

For the money you can get a lot nicer strap. Not to say H18 isn't nice but in my experience they look a lot more machined. I would go for something made by gringo, dirk, MP, ted su ect. They are a little more but the difference in the quality and hides is amazing.

Just my .02

Dirk, MP and Ted Su are more than a "little" more expensive than Heroic18, though. Like twice as much, or more.

 

[miihkali]

Heres my 177L with a black Heroic18 strap. I've been really happy with it and have used it with black/gray suits. Also, i recommend you get a titanium buckle with the strap you get, should add good continuity to the watch case itself.
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?p=663348#post-663348

 

[Jsegura]

Thanks a lot Guys. I am totally confused now but on a good way and there is no rush. This is my first Panerai and your opinion is very valuable to me.

As I said it is a matter of taste but why not ask the people with the better taste I found on the web.

Regards
JS

 

[COLDI]

Dirk, MP and Ted Su are more than a "little" more expensive than Heroic18, though. Like twice as much, or more.

Not when TC puts everything on half price brother

Dirks though, yes, and I try and find them used!

 

[QinetiQ]

Dirk or MP all the way. If I could get MP to sew in my buckle then that's would be my choice of strap. Honestly I think Dirks are way overpriced for what they are

 

[Hasslebank]

I'd recommend Rob Montana and his alcantara/hippo straps.

All his works are a beauty.

Highly recommended.

Check my post PAm 104 VAC and one of his custom hippo straps.

Good luck anyway.

 

[COLDI]

Eric at hamiltion straps AKA Donerix turns out some amazing stuff. I think I've bought around 10 straps from him now

 

[wat44]

there are a billion strap makers!

the paneraisource subdirectory for after market straps has a list with a very handy price range column to narrow the choice based on your budget

 

[Epimetheus]

I´m surprised that no one mentioned Gunny Straps yet.

 

[ugoderosa]

Eric at hamiltion straps AKA Donerix turns out some amazing stuff. I think I've bought around 10 straps from him now

+1 on Eric (Donerix). Have a couple now and they are exceptional. I am only buying from him from now on.

 

[seraphe]

To go with shirts and suits, I'd go with black stitchless.

Here's mine from Savage...