Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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The only solution to the problem was to source a strap . . .
. . . of suitable length. The next issue was the choice of leather; here, I have to credit the influence of other forum members like Graham, de Balzac, SJX, nickd, and especially Joe Za, who all sang the praises of shell cordovan. Joe even posted a thread on Time Out:
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Hmmm . . . badly need a short strap and wanna try shell cordovan to see what it is these guys are talkin' about . . . hmmm . . . ah ha! Buy a short shell cordovan strap! I was having a Mr Magoo moment . . .
New leather straps for the Senator Sixties . . .
. . . were in order because the standard strap is simply too long for a good fit on my wrist. You might recall this photo of the Sixties on my wrist back in January: This photo was taken shortly after I received the Sixties, and the strap was adjusted to ...
Aaah, This Senator Sixties!
What gorgeous profile! Is it the same strap, or is the color different, too? Best, Nicolas
The new strap is quite different, Nico, but it is . . .
. . . still purely black . . . details momentarily! Refreshed, Art
The standard strap provided from Glashütte Original is . . .
. . . glossy stitched alligator with round scales, unpadded and suitably thin for a dress watch: It's a good match aesthetically, but the standard length straps were much too long for my wrist. The stopgap solution was to drill a few additional holes for ...
I also.....
found that the standard strap was a tad long for me..... but the short version was too small for me Cheers
The only solution to the problem was to source a strap . . .
. . . of suitable length. The next issue was the choice of leather; here, I have to credit the influence of other forum members like Graham, de Balzac, SJX, nickd, and especially Joe Za, who all sang the praises of shell cordovan. Joe even posted a thread...
As it would happen, my inspiration dissipated quickly . . .
. . . because try as I might, short 20 mm shell cordovan straps are difficult to find. I even went to the effort of calling a supplier in Germany (thanks for the tip, de Balzac!) to no avail. Neither Camille Fournet nor ABP offer shell cordovan, either, s...
Curiosity, mostly, Pink Panther . . .
. . . after hearing so many raves about the material, I very much wanted to see what the hubbub was about. The gist of the argument in favor of shell cordovan is it's suppleness and enduring appearance . . . it's supposed to age very well in comparison to...
Then....
I am certain that you will let us know. My impression of the watch was that the gator strap, with small scales, as by GO, was very well selected as it "provoked" a more retro look Cheers
Larger-than-life pics . . .
. . . to highlight the craftsmanship: The matte finish lends a more casual appearance than the standard issue semi-gloss strap, and renders the focus towards the watch itself . . . this is precisely the effect I was hoping to achieve....
Looks great, Art!
Shell cordovan is a fantastic material! Glad you are happier with your strap situation! The Sixties deserves the best treatment! Cheers, Daos
Thanks, Daos . . .
. . . I was willing to trade off elegance for utility, but that's a personal choice . . . my sense is that for most Sixties owners, the more formal appearance of alligator is a better fit. I was thinking about a tan or honey ostrich strap originally which...
I'm very pleased with it's appearance and comfort . . .
. . . and thanks to Attila for crafting a bespoke strap. Please direct inquiries by private e-mail to comply with forum rules . . . cordially, Art...
You know what, Art?
You did well! That's pretty much better than the original, IMO. The Croc is ok, but it would need an old croc, matt, with " larges écailles ". This Cordovan adds some simplicity to this beautiful watch, and some sophistication at the same time. Nicely don...
Aaah, I forgot
A nice pin buckle will achieve to make it perfect. I must become less and less fan of folding buckle... Best, Nicolas
Agreed that a tang buckle is more appropriate in keeping with . . .
. . . the essence of the Sixties, Nicolas; on the other hand, the kink a tang (or pin) buckle inflicts on a strap bothers me to no end, which is why all my watches - even the vintages - are equipped with deployants. It's a trade-off between the aura of vi...
Right, Art
That is a matter of choice, and if you choose the " integrity " of the strap, your choice is the good one, indeed. What about the comfort of the folding buckle, compared to a pin one? Best, Nicolas
Deployants can be uncomfortable due to the expanse of . . .
. . . metal pressed against the wrist - no argument there, Nico! I've never found this to be the case personally, but there are many who find deployants uncomfortable, so for them, a pin buckle is the only way to go. Best, Art
I have found....
that it depends on the brand- certain ones are comfortable and certain are not Cheers
Nice!
The Senator is a beautiful watch on the alligator strap, and it looks really good on the Black Shell Cordovan. Best Regards Livius
Regular source for Shell Cordovan straps
Hi Art, if you had only asked... NOMOS/Glashütte equip all their watches with Shell Cordovan straps. They are available for 18mm and 20mm lug widths, in black as well as in brown and - most important for you - in two different lengths. There are also vari...
It is about temperature
When I wrote about "the atmospheric conditions within an airplane" I was not quite sure what kind of conditions NOMOS had been referring to. Now I found it again: In the FAQ on the NOMOS web site they say: " 25. My Shell Cordovan now has some ugly white s...
The funny thing is that I knew about these straps . . .
. . . and had checked out the American website that carries NOMOS, which sure enough lists a short strap but without the critical lug to lug dimension. Had I checked further, I very well might've taken a chance on their strap . . . cordially, Art
Just for information: NOMOS lug widths
There seems to be a simple rule about NOMOS lug widths: Manual movement --> 18mm Automatic movement --> 20mm This even applies to the upcoming model "Zurüch" (Good looking watch with a fine movement btw.) And of course there is an exception that makes the...
very nice strap Art (now i've visited the forum :) )
i'm very pleased with mine and also have a thing for butterfly deployment clasps. i know you had your strap custom made, but mine has a nice touch. it is mildly padded at the top end and then the padding stops just before the holes start so its thinner an...