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Strap reviews or experiences from Dirk (Paneristi)?

pimsis

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Hello hello hello,

Do you guys have any experience with Dirk, the ultimate Pre-V Strapmaker from Belgium?
If yes, how was it? How is the strap? Care to share some pics?

Thanks!
 

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I’ve got one. It’s a beaut, in that it is soft, high quality leather, and comfortable and durable. I’ll see if I can find a pic on my phone.....
 

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10 actually

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pimsis

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10 actually

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I need to change my undies... My god that's beautiful! Now I only have to decide on a color ;-).
What's your favorite? And is that a PAV 91?

If you don't mind me asking, do you have any 120/75 straps? If so, what height of the long side of the strap is the first hole?
 

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I’ve got one. It’s a beaut, in that it is soft, high quality leather, and comfortable and durable. I’ll see if I can find a pic on my phone.....

Okay okay, you guys conviced me... :) I'll take the plunge.
 

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For those who own an OEM and Dirk, which one do you prefer?
 

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I’ve not got an OEM that is in the same style as a Dirk, they’re all crocs etc.
Have a Dirk wannabe, stiff as a board by comparison, here’s a screenshot of them from an old pic
 
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I need to change my undies... My god that's beautiful! Now I only have to decide on a color ;-).
What's your favorite? And is that a PAV 91?

If you don't mind me asking, do you have any 120/75 straps? If so, what height of the long side of the strap is the first hole?

the brown shark and the shorter cognac are that size, I would have to measure though, generally I prefer long tail straps but every so often I will wear shorter one.

Yes a PAV91, I have two, a dirk and one from Mario Paci. both are equal IMHO and supposedly made by the same strap maker in Italy, there was a little beef once between TC straps who own Mario Paci and Dirk when he was trying to pass his straps off as dirks.

OEM straps are good but again I only use those when my mood takes it. There are many many great strap makers out there though, my favourites are Dirk, Mario Paci, Wottancraft, Sanders, Linvitta legionnaire, David Cordes, Kostas, Kyros and my all time favourite Kevin Adeeos (RIP). I won't buy Micah Dirksons anymore as he has a real hatred to this dark world of reps.

Have fun in the strap world as its as addictive as the watches themselves!. I have over 100 straps!
 
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For those who own an OEM and Dirk, which one do you prefer?

Both have their merits while the Dirks are PRE-V style and are generally in 24/24 or 26/26, OEM are usually tapered on the 24/22, 26/22 although you can get some at 26/26.