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Cibbe

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The only reason for me as a gen IWC owner is the sharp edge (red, below) of the rep clasp. Other then that the rep one is good. Specially as the 5001 uses the old styled clasp.
So basically with a little fine grinding and polishing after that to get the edges smooth it would be a lot better?

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peterpl

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The only reason for me as a gen IWC owner is the sharp edge (red, below) of the rep clasp. Other then that the rep one is good. Specially as the 5001 uses the old styled clasp.

You can sand that to make it smooth. Takes some patience but it will be worth it
 

w0rn

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Got my new strap today and I'm so pleased that I bought this strap and decided to go from black to brown coloured strap.
It was what the ardoise dial needed, a more vivid strap color, to come to it's right, atleast in my mind.
It's an Orloff strap btw..
A couple of pictures of it on the watch.

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Azel

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100% agree with you and i have ordered a brown strap very close to yours from Orloff for mine (gray dial too). Happy to see the result as i still have to wait for mine.
 

aligborat69

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Got my new strap today and I'm so pleased that I bought this strap and decided to go from black to brown coloured strap.
It was what the ardoise dial needed, a more vivid strap color, to come to it's right, atleast in my mind.
It's an Orloff strap btw..
A couple of pictures of it on the watch.

1_zpsy2m6ldm1.jpg

2_zps6uo4x6os.jpg

3_zpsiehxn3ic.jpg

4_zpsjctrtj0n.jpg

Love that. [emoji106]
 

theflyingdutchman

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Got my new strap today and I'm so pleased that I bought this strap and decided to go from black to brown coloured strap.
It was what the ardoise dial needed, a more vivid strap color, to come to it's right, atleast in my mind.
It's an Orloff strap btw..
A couple of pictures of it on the watch.

1_zpsy2m6ldm1.jpg

NICE! Very nice! The strapis from? And cost? Thanks!
 

tkhiem

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Very nice strap Worn! Worth every cent.
Can u take more photos of the strap? Did u get it from ebay?
 

ianm

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So basically with a little fine grinding and polishing after that to get the edges smooth it would be a lot better?

sent from.... none of your business ;)

Keep in mind this will work on the stainless steel clasps but not the rose gold. You will wear away the plating!
 

sobaje

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It's an Orloff strap and can be bought from here: http://orloff-straps.blogspot.it/
Contact him through his email that is on that site.
A reminder is, to my knowledge, he is not a trusted dealer here, have that in mind if buying.

I contacted Mario to order an Strap although he asked me the measurements of the strap... I dont have my watch as yet...do you mind sharing the info you sent him ?
 

Legger

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Has anyone got the Laureus version on brown leather? I've only seen it on the blue leather but think it would work.


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w0rn

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I contacted Mario to order an Strap although he asked me the measurements of the strap... I dont have my watch as yet...do you mind sharing the info you sent him ?
I ordered a ready made strap fram Orloff that had the length 145/55 (rep is 135/55) and 22/18 wide.
What he needed regarding info from me was my wristsize so he could make the holes.
Ofcourse you have to tell him for what watch the strap is.
 

sobaje

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Thanks Mate !

I ordered a ready made strap fram Orloff that had the length 145/55 (rep is 135/55) and 22/18 wide.
What he needed regarding info from me was my wristsize so he could make the holes.
Ofcourse you have to tell him for what watch the strap is.
 

theflyingdutchman

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Using grinding machine? It is pity that I don't have suitable tools.

ZF's deployant clasp is close to gen IMO.

Hello mates, interested in playing photohunt?:search:


This is not about the look... it is about the feeling, the sharp edged feeling! There are alots of reps that look good and feel... "less" good! If you waer your watches, sharp edges can get nasty!
 

Cibbe

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Guys

Have anyone ordered a strap from VNHandcraft on Ebay?
I am curious about the quality. Sure, I understand it is not ORLOFF quality but are they just as bad as the Rep straps?