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Hasslebank

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127 on Rob Montana italian vintage
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j2rep

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Does metal count in this thread?

I had this all types of leather and rubber straps during my 10+ years of ownership. Always loved and wanted the bracelet and, alas, the dream is fulfilled.

As difficult as it was to install, it will be staying this way forever lol

 

donkacper

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I know that the topic of Corrigia has been discussed many times but I feel that I need to add something.

Last year I purchased a Gruppo Gamma strap from them taking advantage of one of their discounts.

I received a strap that was ok, I wore it many times and then I noticed that 2 parts of the strap are aging completely differently. There is a visible difference in the structure and leather color as you will see in the pic.

I sent the picture to Corrigia, asking if this is normal and if maybe I can treat the strap with something to make them look more alike.

They responded saying that they will send me a new strap. So I thought to myself that finally they are behaving in a proper way, even though I did not ask for a new one.

So now I received a new strap, well, it’s completely different leather color and also orange stitching, no idea why, looks like a completely different strap model, not to mention the quality, you can see how the stitching is done for example.

Anyway, even before this I was pretty sure that I won’t buy from them anymore and now I am convinced that it was a right decision.

I’ve tried so many different strapmakers in the last year that I have no doubt Corrigia is not only poor quality and overpriced but also their customer service is a joke.

Take a look at the pics.
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locvs

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Corrigia are very good at branding and marketing. You can get the same quality for about 1/3 of the price (RRP). However with corrigia you get the brand + nice presentation in wooden box + coffee beans.
 

donkacper

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Corrigia are very good at branding and marketing. You can get the same quality for about 1/3 of the price (RRP). However with corrigia you get the brand + nice presentation in wooden box + coffee beans.

Yes, took me some time to understand that but now I know there are much better strapmakers out there.

I will just add that I’ve asked Corrigia why they send me a totally different strap, they said that the other one has been sold out.

For me that translates “we’ve sent you whatever we had just lying around” ;)

I will send it back to them.


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kilowattore

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New day, new strap arrived.

This is Simona’s Rumble strap with custom boxed stitch.
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What do you think about the rumble? I've been thinking to but one for my 372. It looks darker and more "flat" color in your pic, how is it in person?
 

donkacper

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What do you think about the rumble? I've been thinking to but one for my 372. It looks darker and more "flat" color in your pic, how is it in person?

It’s very nice, it’s that typical Simona spongy soft leather, will add some pics in a bit to give you a better color idea. I changed the stitching type and color.


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donkacper

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It’s difficult to capture today, color is dark chocolate, leather has nice texture, strap is very comfortable. If you ask me I think it would be a very nice match for the 372.


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kilowattore

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It’s difficult to capture today, color is dark chocolate, leather has nice texture, strap is very comfortable. If you ask me I think it would be a very nice match for the 372.


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Like it! Simona's my latest favourite, I think I'll try it after all :)