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[Azel]

Disapointed for you. On pictures it looks good, something between Orloff and Santoni.
To be honest i think many of us want something as close as possible as a Santoni (my case regarding the skin i have choosen from Orloff), but there is so much work on the patina (tint) and they only choose the best part of the skin while other use all the skin that you can't match their quality when you look close.

 

[theflyingdutchman]

Finally got my straps from LPV bespokeleather. Truth be told, I am kinda disappointed with the quality. It costs me about $150 USD after shipping and while I don't expect it to be like Kaufmann or Santoni, it is not even at the level of Hadley Roma. I think you guys will be better off with Orloff (much cheaper) or Hadley Roma (if you are based in US).

Was ist 150 USD for 2? I know what yoou mean; I bought a strap him and would never go back.... HR is a good maker...

 

[theflyingdutchman]

Maybe try this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lederband-IW...838840?hash=item4af3801ab8:g:1O4AAOSwhcJWO-ot

 

[Hamtaro]

Was ist 150 USD for 2? I know what yoou mean; I bought a strap him and would never go back.... HR is a good maker...

Unfortunately it is $150 USD each

Thanks for the link, am probably going to wear till these 2 are destroyed first before considering a replacement. Have spent too much already lol

 

[Hamtaro]

Disapointed for you. On pictures it looks good, something between Orloff and Santoni.
To be honest i think many of us want something as close as possible as a Santoni (my case regarding the skin i have choosen from Orloff), but there is so much work on the patina (tint) and they only choose the best part of the skin while other use all the skin that you can't match their quality when you look close.

Agree, there are a lot of work required to get to Santoni's level, and even the basic materials are on totally different planes. Oh well, live and learn

 

[Variatio Delectat]

Well, for me it's quite simple: As I want the watch to be as close to the gen as possible, that's what I want for the strap as well.

 

[peterpl]

My Laureus arrived today!!.......Its stunning!!

 

[thermalboyz]

Unfortunately it is $150 USD each

Thanks for the link, am probably going to wear till these 2 are destroyed first before considering a replacement. Have spent too much already lol

I had LPV before and their croc quality is not worth the price. Their patina / santoni effect is nice tho. With that price better off to Jacobs or Orloff if looking for santoni style with better croc quality.

Mind to share bit more pictures of it on the watch?

 

[tkhiem]

(picture removed. Do not show shipping labels! -DVL)

Well this is always exciting!!

 

[sharrkey]

Still can't get over how nice this is[emoji7]

Dig deep and get a Oem Croc, makes all the difference:hehehe:


S???R?I????? :sharrkey:

 

[Keentje]

Basically a gen sharkey! Well if we don't look at the movement [emoji4]


Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

 

[lolo1972sg]

My Laureus arrived today!!.......Its stunning!!

HD Pics please

 

[Patsanchik]

Well this is always exciting!!

I've never understood why people post photos of their unopened parcel.

 

[Variatio Delectat]

I've never understood why people post photos of their unopened parcel.

Just to please you, of course. :devil-1:

 

[ianm]

Finally got my straps from LPV bespokeleather. Truth be told, I am kinda disappointed with the quality. It costs me about $150 USD after shipping and while I don't expect it to be like Kaufmann or Santoni, it is not even at the level of Hadley Roma. I think you guys will be better off with Orloff (much cheaper) or Hadley Roma (if you are based in US).

I was very disappointed with my "Santoni" LPV strap too. In fact I had it re-stained to a solid brown. The strap was quite stiff too and had a crude finish.

 

[Cibbe]

I am still waiting for the straps from VNHANDCRAFT.
I know that I cannot expect much but I am hoping for a positive surprise

sent from.... none of your business

 

[vingsam]

I think 3 full days on a full Power Reserve on a beautiful watch like this is very impressive and hey, realistically, you won't have it off your wrist that long, it's too gorgeous!

Do you notice that the watch continues to run a few hours after the pr indicator points to zero? I checked several times and mine has 81+ pr. How about yours?

 

[hub6152]

My Titi (weird name) chocolate gator from TSW in France has shipped so I'll post pics when it gets here.

 

[aligborat69]

Do you notice that the watch continues to run a few hours after the pr indicator points to zero? I checked several times and mine has 81+ pr. How about yours?

That's pretty good, don't think any of them got past 72 hours

 

[thermalboyz]

Got mine from VN, a comparison with Hirsch Croc pattern. Should say VN quality is not bad for the price paid but no comparison to other famous brand. No Comparison i repeat! Don't expect you pay for this price and get a super cool gen croc.(Need to manage your expectation). By the way, VN smell plastic i think is the smell of glue and the edge paint.

there you go.