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u-boat strap suggestions?

domoarigato

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Anybody have suggestions for a uboat flightdeck 50mm? stainless casing w/ orange font on a black dial.

I believe the lug size is 23mm, but I've seen ranges from 22-24mm mentioned.

I like the looks of this, but this strap is really expensive and no longer made :(

The rep strap feels really narrow on this massive watch. Looking for something a little beefier.

I'm open for suggestions but I've already browsed strapcode, panatime etc... just want to see what you guys are wearing. Pics would be great!

Thanks :)
 

Mirage

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Thanks Shelby for the comments ;)

As for the Strap goes, a nice real 24/22mm black aligator strap trimmed down to 23/22 mm give a really good feeling and allows you to keep the u-boat buckle. Very comfortable too!

I bought mine on Panatime.com
 

shelby1501

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No problem mate! :) I just got U-42 few days ago and looking for a good strap to match with it. I think I will go to Bronzy to make it as it's 21/21 and I would like to keep ''U'' buckle. You can give some suggestions about color combo if you don't mind: This is exact watch I got:

http://www.watcheden.net/u-boat-ita...-black-dial-yellow-markers-1-i-82624-p-1.html

So far I love it, I wish strap is a bit better. :/
 

domoarigato

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thanks for the responses guys!

I've actually came across your threads Mirage. I'm just having some trouble deciding what would match a stainless case, black faced, and orange hands / numeral type watch.

lol. all brown? maybe black with orange stitching?
 

shelby1501

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21/21mm? I was under the impression it was more like 23/23mm..
I'll remeasure mine when I have the chance.

Yeah bronzy has really good looking strap candidates for this watch
a brown with no read hue. Aging / burning treatment and stiching or scraches that matches the marker's color.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/330128_151174688320404_1134406136_o.jpg

Yes, I was also thought it is 23/23 but now when I received it and measured it, it is 21/21. But remember, mine is 47mm, yours is 53. I think there is difference. Yes, I like your idea and strap on this pic is amazing. I think I will go with something similar. Thanks for advice mate! You have great taste! ;)

thanks for the responses guys!

I've actually came across your threads Mirage. I'm just having some trouble deciding what would match a stainless case, black faced, and orange hands / numeral type watch.

lol. all brown? maybe black with orange stitching?

I would go with black with orange stitching. I have never seen gator before on a Flightdeck and I would never put it on this watch but after I saw Mirage's photos I think it's a great combo. :)
 

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I've made these a few ways since getting my U-42 GMT which has 23mm lugs

This one is tapered wider to use a 24mm knife edge buckle, you cannot even tell that it tapers wider!!


The others I've made are all straight 23mm and use the original buckle