I think the croc was too formal for what is essential a great tool watch. Especially with the 351, with its brushed titanium case, the assolutamente strap brings out the chocolate of the dial a little better than the darker croc. Also, the ass strap is softer (feels like suede) and more comfortable to wear, and it seems to grip my wrist a little better so I can wear it looser without the watch sliding on my wrist. And even though my watch is new, the ass strap gives the watch a little more vintage flavor than the more formal croc. Overall, the ass strap is my strap of choice for this watch. At some point I may get a dangerous9 strap for my Pam. I had a hornback crock made for my Bremont that came out really well.
thanks,
troy
New pics showing the 3-d of the dial and how the dial changes color at different angles: