Who has the ABP Paris white strap?

[jpohl402]

White croc. I believe it was on a Panda?
Forgot to save the pics, but would love to see them again! I believe it had Double Stitch, I think red was one of the colors.

P.S. I don't think it was the Rue St. Honore strap, but it MAY have been. If there was a listing with it mounted on Panda w Entire Watch/Strap combo FS, that may be it. I know AP@12 now has the strap only for sale...

I seem to recall a VERY recent post from a member (less than 3 weeks ago) saying "just received/new arrival" or similar, and it was mounted on a watch!

Thanks in advance!

 

[jpohl402]

Found it.... Vapplebomb. Gorgeous strap

 

[slaughterer62]

Post a photo mate. I was trying to get APB to make one for me, but they never responded.

 

[vapplebomb]

I was thinking about mine too but it is an ap oem strap...I googled abp paris and found it is a strap maker so I thought you were referring to another one...

Here are some pics

 

[d4m.test]

Wow.. really really nice!!!

 

[jmicro]

******* love that strap! And yes ABP makes some exceptional straps. All in the details. I had them restitch one of my patek bands a long time ago and I swear I couldn't tell the difference. Its a small quirk that most strap makers haven't seemed to master or care about. Its what separates Hermes from other bags in my wifes eyes. "the stitching"

 

[ap@12]

i had mine also on the panda

 

[jmicro]

@AP@12, Id buy that strap off you in a heart beat if it were newer. Saw it for sale on RG.

 

[jpohl402]

Post a photo mate. I was trying to get APB to make one for me, but they never responded.

On their site - it looks like you just go through all the order specifications, then place the order?
Did you email in a specific question or something, which they didn't respond to?

So, if one wanted a white Croc strap for AP - what options would that individual have? Obviously OEM AP (Rue St Honore), ABP Paris offers white Croc for AP, and I've found a new strapmaker from Miami but not ordered - Horus Straps (they look pretty good though!?).... Any other strap makers? Has Vic ever offered anything in White Croc or Alcantera?

 

[jpohl402]

A few photos of the Horus Straps:

What is this watch?? To me, looks exactly like the original RoseGold Rubberclad but with RG bezel...?

P.S. I still think SMP is the best quality, fitment, and value (esp for the money!) Thanks Vic!

 

[Paladium]

A few photos of the Horus Straps:

What is this watch?? To me, looks exactly like the original RoseGold Rubberclad but with RG bezel...?

P.S. I still think SMP is the best quality, fitment, and value (esp for the money!) Thanks Vic!

Not a don ramon for sure, i think its still a rg rc but with rubber bezel swap to rg bezel.

 

[slaughterer62]

On their site - it looks like you just go through all the order specifications, then place the order?
Did you email in a specific question or something, which they didn't respond to?

So, if one wanted a white Croc strap for AP - what options would that individual have? Obviously OEM AP (Rue St Honore), ABP Paris offers white Croc for AP, and I've found a new strapmaker from Miami but not ordered - Horus Straps (they look pretty good though!?).... Any other strap makers? Has Vic ever offered anything in White Croc or Alcantera?

I went through all the order specs on ABP's page, sent it, never heard from them. Somehow I do not think ABP has adapted to the internet age. IMO, it is better to just go to their storefront shop when in Paris.
White crocs get dirty fast. They are also difficult to match with watches.
Can I ask what watch you want to put this strap on?

 

[jpohl402]

Not a don ramon for sure, i think its still a rg rc but with rubber bezel swap to rg bezel.

Thanks.... That's what I said pal (see my writing above the photo)....

Glad you agree though. That must be what it is.. The original dial RGRC

 

[jpohl402]

I went through all the order specs on ABP's page, sent it, never heard from them. Somehow I do not think ABP has adapted to the internet age. IMO, it is better to just go to their storefront shop when in Paris.
White crocs get dirty fast. They are also difficult to match with watches.
Can I ask what watch you want to put this strap on?

Thanks for the info my man....
I am contemplating ordering from ABP online, but would be very unhappy if the ordered wasn't processed and/or made

As for what I want it for - I'm thinking for a SS Diver. Black rubber is too plain to be honest (plus I have plenty of black rubber straps.)
I would LOVE OEM white rubber, however I think it's also a bit plain - I would much prefer contrast stitching (Black, single or double rows.) Obviously this can't happen on a rubber strap. I think it would pop amazingly in white w black stitch...
And I would likely buy OEM AP but the only White straps are for Panda. Both the Rue St Honore and the one Vapplebomb here has.
I'm not a huge Panda fan, but if I was - I would want a Red strap w black stitching, NOT a white strap for it anyway!

I feel my options are a bit limited. My first choice would be SMP alcantera but I've never seen him do anything white...
I really want a white strap! But I don't really want any other watches (i.e. Pam), just AP - so I've been focusing on what AP I could do with a white strap.
This is more for the strap, not the watch. I don't like the Divers much anyway, lol - but still think this would look nice on SS Diver

Any other suggestions J?
P.S. more criteria - 42mm case, and for deployant only...

 

[slaughterer62]

Thanks for the explanation. I am sure you can get your order through with ABP if you apply enough pressure. They have an American woman helping them out with English-language customers. It is just that they are a bit chaotic. And I am a bit lazy. I have a few ABPs for my PAMs, but they were all bought on site. I like working with other strap makers for APs. With Horus, you are touching the higher strata of price levels. I would expect them to deliver an amazing product. Some of the samples on the website certainly look promising. Maybe give them a call.
I think a white strap makes sense on MH, Montoya Plat, Panda, White Diver/Black Diver, Safari, TA12, Blakc Themes, etc. Namely a watch already with whit dial or simple black dial. AP also made a white hornback with light green stitching--rare as hen's teeth. I had one, but sold it as it just did not work for me.

 

[SMP_lover]

I'll see what i can do in white. There is a dirty white or cream alcantara. I don't think there was ever made a pure white alcantara. As this material is mainly designed for car interiors and imagine white alcantara seats. Probably would look great for first couple of days and then it would turn into same dirty white greyish.

I'll see if i can find white croc or at least some interesting white leather, maybe white saffiano.