so many options ...

Feb 16, 2009,15:22 PM
 

I seem to like the caramel one for the '68 and black croco for the '65.

I'm still searching for one for mine, and most probably will go with a slightly padded cordovan or caramel oil tanned one.

By the way, has anybody seen the "vintage leather" one that will come with the MC Navy Seals? May be we are lucky and it matches the Polaris.

Saludos,

Tony

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Straps and Polaris

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-05:21
I was not totallly happy with the original straps coming with the Tribute to the Polaris, so I became to work ( I should say ..To play ) on the best possible straps for these Re Editions. The Re Edition of the Polaris 65 and 68 comes with the same strap, ...  

I like the caramel strap the best...

 
 By: watchme : February 16th, 2009-05:51
gives it that PAM look (but from a superior company IMO). -Dean

Hey, Dean

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-11:39

What to say you

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 16th, 2009-06:30
are "crazy" my friend you opened whole new chapter of after sales industry just with this post "THE Strapaneria for JLC Polaris editions" The Beige with 68 and black calf with 65 are my favorites moreover beige + 68=killing combo All the best

I know, Damian, but I have a good excuse

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-11:43
My Psy is Croatian.. The beige on the 68 is a killer, indeed. The problem with the 65 is that this watch needs a black strap. Calf, Crocodile, ...??? I wil certainly to think again and again to find the perfect match. I think that a Blcak Calf without sti... 

Now that explains a lot ROFLMAO! [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 16th, 2009-14:32

searching the perfect match...

 
 By: OlivierT : February 16th, 2009-06:34
hi nicolas, ah, congratulations for this most interesting subject. that's the true question, isn'it, wich type of strap could match better with these beauties? sorry but I'm not realy concerned by '68. first, because the produced colour for indexes isn't ... 

Hi, Olivier,

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-11:47
I wouldn't wear the original strap during my watersoprts activities... Would change it for a Tropic strap, or a waterproof leather strap. Best, Nicolas

thnks nicolas

 
 By: OlivierT : February 17th, 2009-01:15
as far as you're concerned, would you prefer waterproof leather or tropic strap in rubber? could I buy one with guillaume in lyon, a JLC one? thanks so much for your advice. best O

I would less worry with a Tropic, Olivier

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2009-02:16
Ask Guillaume to find one for you... And say hello to him from me. Best. Nicolas

sure!

 
 By: OlivierT : February 17th, 2009-04:17

NICE ...

 
 By: bimbeano : February 16th, 2009-07:00
the black croc and the dark brown on the 65 gives me a good idea for ze Legend diver ... a military could be nice too i think ... (on the polarisses and the diver) .... Thanks for the hints Nicolas !! Filip

Black crock on the 1965 without any doubt...

 
 By: mamac : February 16th, 2009-09:14
Black crock on the 1965 without any doubt... I'd like to see the oostrich combo also...

Original Polaris Strap without holes..

 
 By: thesixties : February 16th, 2009-10:48
Great pictures and report amanico! I'll prefer for the 65 model the Kroko Strap or the original Polaris strap without holes as i've had seen it at the 65 Tribute de Polaris Prototype. Regards, Herb

Funny, Filip

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-11:49

Beige and black croc. are my favs. Nice choices Nicolas!

 
 By: matrix : February 16th, 2009-07:32
Wear them in great health my friend. B well, Matrix.

These are the ones I finally chose, Matrix

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-11:56
Before finding the perfect combo... I'm happy with all of them. But these 2 are, for the moment, my favourite. Best, my friend, and thanks for your nice words, as always. Nicolas

Which Nicolas? Beige and Black croc?! [nt]

 
 By: matrix : February 16th, 2009-12:08
No message body

Yes, Both

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-12:09
Beige for the '68, and Black Croc for the '65. Best, Nicolas

Niiiice!!! [nt]

 
 By: matrix : February 16th, 2009-14:04

For the '65

 
 By: aaronm : February 16th, 2009-07:40
Did you consider Ostrich? It is one of the things that springs to mind when I think 1960s dressy. I don't know if it would be a bit too much, just a thought I had A

How about a NATO strap? nt

 
 By: DeVille : February 16th, 2009-08:45
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That's another option, Peter

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-12:02

Nice Straps

 
 By: MemeMagno : February 16th, 2009-09:00
Hi Nicolas, Many thanks for your strap's test. I'm receiving my Polaris '68 next week, and I'm also considering to change the original strap...so, could you please tell if the straps that you tested are JLC OEM or Aftermarkets? And where did you find it? ... 

very nice

 
 By: foullis : February 16th, 2009-09:58
Very nice band collection Nicolas For me, the caramel and beige are the coolest

The Caramel is the first one I put on the '68, and

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-12:11
It gives it a very nice Vintage look, indeed. The Beige is even more psectacular, as it perfectly matches with the indexes. Both are very nice! Best. Nicolas

straps

 
 By: foullis : February 16th, 2009-14:52

Nicolas, if I had one...

 
 By: nwp627 : February 16th, 2009-11:40
...it would be the '68 and I would try a nice close mesh to give it perhaps a feeling of history! N

Aaah, the Mesh

 
 By: amanico : February 16th, 2009-12:13

You´re like a...

 
 By: E.J. : February 16th, 2009-12:53
children who loves playing with her toys... LOL. Entertained post, thanks my friend. You´re true... your Polaris play a lot with the straps... a Panerai game, but a Polaris game too. What about a Black Cordovan strap with or without stitching??? I love my... 

I have to admit, Emilio

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2009-03:55

What about a Zulu or NATO strap?

 
 By: rovermark : February 16th, 2009-14:33
Here are a couple of pictures of mine on a Zulu. The band is new. They look better once they have been broken-in a little....  

Why not, Rovermark ?

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2009-03:57

Another option

 
 By: Le Chef : February 16th, 2009-14:52
You could get one of the darker cognac or black/dark gray straps, but get the stitching to match the indices on the watch. that way you can create contrast and connection with the dial and the indices.

so many options ...

 
 By: Tony SC : February 16th, 2009-15:22
I seem to like the caramel one for the '68 and black croco for the '65. I'm still searching for one for mine, and most probably will go with a slightly padded cordovan or caramel oil tanned one. By the way, has anybody seen the "vintage leather" one that ... 

Wait, wait, Tony

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2009-13:20

Very fun post!

 
 By: dxboon : February 16th, 2009-18:07
Who says boys don't know how to accessorize? LOL! Just teasing, Nicolas! My preference would be for the caramel calf on the '68 and the black croc on the '65. The brown/orange tones of the caramel leather add some additional warmth to the '68 by enhancing... 

Boys want to have fun, Daos

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2009-13:25

My preference is for the plain black calfskin, Nicolas . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 17th, 2009-08:58
. . . this is a watch that I find more appealing dressed down than up . . . cordially, Art

Contrast, or Sobriety?

 
 By: amanico : February 17th, 2009-13:18

For me, the black croco without any doubt !

 
 By: foversta : February 17th, 2009-12:59
I must confess I was not convinced by any of these combos except the croco... Thanks for the pics ! Fr.Xavier

The olive brown rules my friend ! [nt]

 
 By: DrStrong : February 18th, 2009-12:19
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Nice array of straps!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : February 19th, 2009-10:31
Nico, The black croc pairs beautifully with the '65 Pola! And for the '68, may I suggest the light brown caramel or the brown olive, which accentuate the Polaris' vintage appeal. But, I must say, that in the end, any strap on this stunning pair is bound t... 

Right, Alex

 
 By: amanico : February 19th, 2009-10:38

!! My choice would be...

 
 By: Mark in California : February 19th, 2009-11:02
Beige & Brown Khaki for the 68 Black Croc & Brown Khaki for the 65 I would also bet a Black Calf with a dark grey stitch similiar to the Mare 008 original strap stitch would look great as well. I knew it wouldnt be long before we got into this...LOL... I ... 

LOL, Mark

 
 By: amanico : February 19th, 2009-11:17

Strap

 
 By: christoffer : February 20th, 2009-05:30
Brown Olive for 68 is bang on! Black Crock for 65. Is there any good internet retailer that ships world wide that have a verly large Strap wharehouse, where you could find Tropic in rubber, your Brown Olive, a few different NATOs and other possibilities. ... 

Hi, Christopher,

 
 By: amanico : February 20th, 2009-07:24