u-boat strap suggestions?

[domoarigato]

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

 

[shelby1501]

Check out Mirage's threads about U-Boat's, maybe you get some ideas:

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=106598

http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=125680

I love his combos not only for U-Boats but for every watch in his collection.

 

[Mirage]

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]

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. :/

 

[Mirage]

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

 

[domoarigato]

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]

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.

 

[J.Prime]

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