Chopard

The strap with which it came, black gator, was simply not enough to match the dynamics of the dial. I went with a whimsical approach for a custom replacement -- grey large scale gator, with a vibrant red small round gator lining. I waited a few months for...  

When things calm down a bit, I will have to focus on that Watch. This design is awesome. And the movement is very well my taste, too, with the micro rotor. Thanks for the pictures, my friend. Nicolas

You know I am very fond of Chopard. I think they should let me design their straps! Best, CaliforniaJed

CaliforniaJed, Indeed a monster was at risk of being created. In the end, the grey outer leather complements the Tech look and the red lining is invisible - a private guilty pleasure......it works. Regards, MTF

Fantas-tech! ...  

Jed, But we all look alike ;) hehehe Regards, MTF

Hey Jed The new strap colour matches the dial well, and with a twist of 'flamboyant' red, visible only upon removing :-) Kong

And it picks up the rubies in the movement. Best, CaliforniaJed

As long as we know it is there ...it's good enough :-) Well thought out intention ... it picks after the rubies (thumbs up) ! Kong

Matches the dial and watch very nicely.

but well worth it! Best, CaliforniaJed

Now it is exactly the way it should have been from the beginning. Sometimes I wonder how the brands lose the courage shown when designing their watches as soon as it comes to the straps. It is the same with Ulysse Nardin: progressive watch design, terribl... 

their straps are very well made. Just too plain in some cases! Best, CaliforniaJed

You hit it out of the ballpark with this one, the gray is a perfect pairing to the dial and the red gator flank lining is truly a guilty pleasure! nice job! Douglas PS: Stonecreek make this for you?

She works her strap magic just a few minutes from my home here in the Phoenix metro area. It's really pretty amazing how a different strap can change the look of a watch.