Strap Freaks!!!

[donkacper]

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

In different light, hope these help

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[pf78]

another two from Dr Phil

 

[Snil]

 

[John Williams]

Does anyone of you happen to have a Carbotech. I'd love to see some strap variations.

Have a nice day!

 

[donkacper]

Does anyone of you happen to have a Carbotech. I'd love to see some strap variations.

Have a nice day!

Which Carbotech model do you have?

 

[John Williams]

Which Carbotech model do you have?

I ordered the PAM00960. Is still on the way.

 

[donkacper]

I ordered the PAM00960. Is still on the way.

I would put it on a black/graphite canvas. But that's just me

 

[weathermanGTS]

I have a dark blue strap (Simona) which would match the 960...

I ordered the PAM00960. Is still on the way.

 

[John Williams]

Thanks guys, I was thinking more of a picture of the watch plus strap. I have now ordered one directly from Panerai.

Nevertheless, many thanks for the quick reply.

 

[teuns]

Not a big specialist in straps, but I can also confirm. Probably my only 26mm rep buckle from PAM127, with PANERAI lettering on the side.

Hello KOT1917. I have a Noob 127 but I do not have the right 26mm buckle with the lettering on the side. Do you know wher I can get one?

 

[donkacper]

My first from Kyros, it won’t be the last one I’m sure.

 

[pf78]

VSF661 with distefano straps

 

[donkacper]

Come on guys! Am I the only one here with strap buying problem??

New one arrived today, this is from Thomas Leather Handmade. As always from Thomas, leather quality is excellent, amazing comfort on the wrist, beautiful rich color, and you can always expect from him top level service, take a look :

 

[Woundup]

Come on guys! Am I the only one here with strap buying problem??

Nope - I have 2 in progress on Cordes' bench... These are special ones as they are made from 2 variations of the rare 'Metta' leather. If you are not familiar with it - read this:

https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/28/nyregion/a-200-year-old-gift-from-under-the-sea.html

Quite an incredible story - note that the article is from 2002, so the hides are now 236 years old. Cordes managed to acquire a small hide from a collector that he has been asking to buy from for years.

I'll post more pictures soon.

 

[Martycus]

@donkacper , buying problem? @Woundup is familair with my habit also... Simona's, Corrigias, Kok Peng Lim and Cordes:

 

[Woundup]

@Martycus - I simply made a humble recommendation... Nice to see you're ordering from KPL too!

My latest straps from Cordes are now stitched. I requested a specific buckle finish that he is working on figuring out with some new equipment - hopefully these will be done in the next week.

 

[riarsi]

New straps in today, great quality at a stupid cheap price from Thailand…

Please. could you tell me info about these straps?


Txs.

 

[AxiAziz]

Gentlemen if you have chance try leather nato. It does not suit with some models but with some models fits perfect.

 

[donkacper]

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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As a follow up to the Corrigia story, I've told them that I didn't like what they sent me as replacement because it is a totally different strap and that I will send it back, there was no comment from them after that.
So I did send it back, the package was waiting at their post office to be picked up for over 3 weeks, they didn't pick it up, now it's on it's way back to me. So besides the great straps the service is also premium. Looks like a sure "Do not buy ever again" for me

 

[thenut]

As a follow up to the Corrigia story, I've told them that I didn't like what they sent me as replacement because it is a totally different strap and that I will send it back, there was no comment from them after that.
So I did send it back, the package was waiting at their post office to be picked up for over 3 weeks, they didn't pick it up, now it's on it's way back to me. So besides the great straps the service is also premium. Looks like a sure "Do not buy ever again" for me

Thx for Update, i got only one experience with corriga and didnt need the service. thats really crap for a "premium" market postion