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Stimulating choices, dear K !.. The very 1st pic with the blue stiched for watch-matching I like a lot.. And also the casmere/textile shoes render a very..
Oct 25, 2020,03:29 AM
.. specific touch, quite unusual & a bit eclectic - Well done, my friend !
Have a relaxing remainder of Sunday & a good start into the upcoming week !
Best, hs
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STRAPtacular WristScan - Now Open for Submission...
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-06:00
Okay! Here we go!! Please submit your watches with straps and bracelets... ADD A STORY!! We want to converse with you about your funky strap and bracelet. Fancy/nice straps and bracelets are also encouraged and welcome..... ...
Love the FF with the racing strap!!! SO uber cool...
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-07:22
The JLCs are very elegant on their straps... Love them... NOW.... the stingray.... can't get more exotic than that....... must get a lot of attention huh??? and the strap is on such a cool OMEGA, blue is sooo cool
Yes! Stingray will rock too!
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-07:27
Also, this strap is so damn funky... and actually matches the dial so so well, I can get with this.
Me neither till a few weeks ago 😉
By: Watchonthewrists : October 24th, 2020-11:38
A friend offered me this watch , he got it with a trade and knew i like ,,different styled ,,watches . So thats how i got this watch . Nice fun watch . Not really my style but I couldn’t resist the offer .
Brown strap for the Polaris!
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 25th, 2020-02:20
Dark brown strap matches always the best with the black dial! The stingray is also a beauty!!! Yours, Adam
Beyond calf, croc, aliigator, goat or pigskin...
By: NT931 : October 23rd, 2020-07:47
Some of the more enjoyable straps I have are from less commonly used leathers Nubuck ostrich in navy Anaconda leather - with a very unique scale pattern and feeling on the strap when you touch it And gold stingray, to freshen up a vintage 2481 ...
Thanks dear friends for all your kind comments!
By: NT931 : October 25th, 2020-04:53
The blue nubuck ostrich is a Vietnam based seller off eBay, and the anaconda was a one off project from a great guy in Italy who has made many straps for my vintage watches. Happy to give details via PM!
Great theme...time to take stock...
By: S F : October 23rd, 2020-08:54
Lets kick start with a Jubilee.. I find rivet very sexy. If we talk bracelet - BP X-71 ought to be included. And if you do PAM....I have quite a lot of straps and many have yet to be mounted. Gator on the 87 and stingray on the 268. A water proof dive str...
Alright —-
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-09:40
Bracelet wise I am going with X-71 from the Fifty Strap wise, I’ll do the Gator! Such an awesome color... Love it!!!
I never thought
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 25th, 2020-02:49
that a gator could look so great on a 087!!! And the one on the Zenith Flieger! What is the brand? Yours, Adam
Thanks Adam!
By: S F : October 25th, 2020-04:48
The ammo on the Zenith was made by Anthony Pang (Straps66) from Singapore.
Fantastic shots and a great theme...
By: KMII : October 23rd, 2020-09:37
Let’s see... If I recall correctly this might have been my first custom made strap - and it set me on many a strap journey since... Including the latest one - same watch but on a galuchat 😊 These days most of the straps I add are cashmere or tweed - like ...
Hmmmm
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-09:47
That galuchat - a very citrus vibe for me, taste a little sour in my mouth... Tweed or cloth - I have not elevated to this level yet, love it one the OMEGA very dapper, and Uber classy.. Blue electric toad - what can I say? oozes reptile-lity, if you will...
No no, please, the more funky the better...
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-11:36
Bring the stories too, I am all for "furthering" the conversation. this kind of stuff gets me excited. Sorry, I'll get a hold of myself now LOLOLOL
Happy Friday, Ted-Lo...
By: Brandon Skinner : October 23rd, 2020-11:55
This week is the perfect theme for me as I absolutely do not wear bracelets. I have to say my favorite go-to strap is tan “Egyptian Serie” strap from a well known maker in Indonesia. It pretty much works on everything as evidenced on the two watches below...
Happy Friday my good Sire
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-12:18
Fire and foremost, what a beautiful family, you included, . Glad you are able to share some great family memories with fellow Purists. Gosh, where do I start? “Egyptian Serie” from Indonesia, fancy fancy my friend, or at least sounds fancy and “looks” fan...
So Brandon,
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 25th, 2020-03:01
the one on the Leonidas is very special and the lizard matches very well for the Speake Marine but the winner is the ‘Covid’-red for me. It is so unusual! Who is the maker and what kind of material has the strap? Truly yours, Adam
Hi Adam
By: Brandon Skinner : October 25th, 2020-09:08
This is the “Red Blackbay” strap from Gunny Straps in Indonesia. I assume it’s calfskin but I could be mistaken
You’re too kind, Abel!
By: KMII : October 25th, 2020-07:46
It’s a fun aspect of the hobby I guess - and one i enjoy very much 😊
Love the blue toad strap
By: NT931 : October 24th, 2020-07:39
I used to have a navy toad strap on a Grand Seiko which I've sold - the leather is supposed to be thin but tough
Hi KMII 👋...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 24th, 2020-09:10
Grand Seiko works so well with your different strap choices. Have a great weekend !
Thanks a lot Captain Scarlet!
By: KMII : October 25th, 2020-07:48
The GS definitely works with a wide variety of straps - I guess the wearer’s fantasy is the limit 😉
That tweed was...
By: KMII : October 25th, 2020-07:50
A surprise choice from my wife. And turned out to work quite well - fairly happy with it. Makes for a nice contrast to the Railmaster 👍🏻 Thanks!
Same to you, HS111!
By: KMII : October 25th, 2020-07:52
And you certainly have been the inspiration to try the stingray out - and I am quite happy with the result 😊👍🏻
Lovely Lovely... Awesome Looking in its own way, thank you!
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-13:13
The orange themed straps on the Ming and Seiko, love it, funny, I just added orange juice to a drink I made. The Gronefeld, with that blueish (maybe another color) , strap, may be a little funky, but good looking enough for the office. I hope to have one ...
Love the straps
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 25th, 2020-05:17
for your stunnig Gronefeld, my Friend! Is the first one an OEM, isn’t it? Yours, Adam
Not typically my strong suit straps, but I’ll have go Ted!
By: Tim Jackson : October 23rd, 2020-13:24
My latest addition... on the water resistant Sturgeon strap. Certainly the most exotic leather strap I own, just got the correct size in from O&J. HAGWE All, Cheers, Tim Oh, I almost for got to add this “funky 70’s” intergrated bracelet on my UN: ...
Ahh, here we go, my Dear Tim Jackson..
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-13:37
The Ochs und Junior Moon Phase, what a damn fine piece of good-old horology. Total WIS watch, a piece where “I," certainly “sit up,” to give it respect, love it so much. Sturgeon, assuming we are talking about the fish. You know? I thought the leather cam...
Ted, kind words!
By: Tim Jackson : October 23rd, 2020-15:47
Yes, the fish! I actually saw these for the first time with Beat in Lucerne about 3 years ago, and was impressed at how they wear. My watch is an Annual Calendar rather than a Moonphase ;-) although the original owner/designer was inspired to have Saturn ...
Hello my dear friend Ted!! You open the thread with some ...
By: Subexplorer : October 23rd, 2020-16:48
... awesome shots of stunning straps and bracelets. Let me answer your call this week end with some combos from my collection. Part of the Panerai enjoyment resides in playing with different straps for them... A Devilish red set by Simona from Firenze... ...
My Dear Able….
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-16:59
Been anxiously awaiting your post my Sire. What a beautiful assortment of colors for your PAMs in the first pic, oh my, your colors cover every thought of occasion and mood. Very hard for me to pick which color I am partial to, probably between the purple...
Dear Ted: thank you so much for your always so kind...
By: Subexplorer : October 23rd, 2020-21:07
... comments. It is always a big pleasure for me to participate in our weekly WS. I’m happy that you like the straps combos I share here. Not exotic leathers or fabrics but playful colors to change a bit the character of my watches. Some colleagues may th...
What can I say my dear Able?
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-07:30
This place would not be nearly the same without you, Re the Patek, it works, it works, very well, surprised at it myself, but I so love it!!
Hello dear Abel ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 24th, 2020-09:21
Your Panerai strap collection is certainly extensive and must provide much enjoyment. The last photo of your PP Aquanaut must qualify for the best matched strap for this watch. Kind regards and have a great weekend. The Captain
The red and
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 25th, 2020-05:28
yellow Simona’s are to die for, dear Abel! And surprisingly the Aquanaut works also very well on the black strap!
You have to love the Blue Buffalo strap
By: timerider : October 23rd, 2020-17:20
on this Dutch beauty, very rare combination. I get as many questions on the strap as I do on the Watch! Best to all, Tim ...
Well, oh my, buffalo huh?
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-17:29
Would love to hear the stories you have on this strap. Moreover, I would to see more pics of this awesome strap in different lighting conditions... Excellent!!
How about a distressed Bund strap for your enjoyment?
By: Franksc7 : October 23rd, 2020-21:14
I always look forward to fall/winter to break out my extensive collection of custom leather straps. This one is my favorite due to the wrist presence it provides. May I present my distressed leather “Bund” strap mounted on my favorite chronograph...a ca. ...
Ahhh, a Bund!!
By: K-Lo : October 23rd, 2020-21:24
This may be the first one posted on this Wristcan, outside of my fake pictures, my dear Sire.... A modern sized Breitling deserves a good sized Bund distressed leather strap, no? Thank you for posting. Awesome!
Well,
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 23rd, 2020-21:54
straps are one of my favourite topics, because they are changing the character of the watches. Without much further ado, here are the pictures, my mates: Oystrich: ...
Ostrich! and Moser!
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-06:56
Why the heck not? Sublime, it is, the combination of case color, dial color, and then strap color of the ostrich. Makes me think of honey color tones, maybe I need to grab a bar of gold also, This is another holistic piece that connotes both funky and ele...
Cool combo
By: jml_watches : October 25th, 2020-02:29
I've a ostrich strap on my Reverso from nearly 20 years ago. It's developed it's own patina over time Cheers JML
Calf:
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 23rd, 2020-22:01
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Damn! Both are freaking lovely....
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-06:59
JLC has a special place in my heart, seriously, that calf color and the elegance of the Reverso case is just so classic and timeless. However, DAMN!, that Ming!, the case color, case texture, unique markers on the dial. NOW, add in the supple calf strap. ...
Nubuck:
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 23rd, 2020-22:05
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Moser! Again!
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-07:03
Your wrist and case, are so freaking lucky to have the awesome straps you acquired. The rustic and quasi-aged look of the strap with the great blue dial of the Moser is a combination I am not sure I will see in this lifetime. Okay, then I'll settle for pi...
Crocodile:
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 23rd, 2020-22:10
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Thank you for the flowers!
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 25th, 2020-05:38
Well, the Habring has polished steel numbers and indices...
Minerver and Habring...
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-07:07
Alright, the Minerva is quite lovely, in a traditional elegant sense, I can see myself wearing it to an opera with some pretty dapper chaps... The Habring... yummy yummy, the texture and color of the strap is reminding me of blueberry pie from Maine, add ...
Which one, Brandon?
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : October 25th, 2020-05:41
The blue or the brown?
Straps are always fun ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 24th, 2020-04:20
Hi Ted and friends ! Choosing straps and bracelets can completely change the way your watch looks and give it a new burst of pleasure. Just a few examples of indulging in this sport ;-)) ... Panerai always springs to mind Have a great weekend Best regards...
Thanks Ted ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 24th, 2020-08:51
It’s fun to play with the straps and completely change not only the look but the feel of a Panerai. The black strap with the Gin photo was very enjoyable ;-)) Thanks being a great host this weekend on WristScan. Best wishes The Captain
Thank you dear friend ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : October 25th, 2020-02:41
Panerai will always be a special part of my collection partly because you can have much enjoyment deciding on the strap choice. Best regards The Captain
Awesome... I love it!!!
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-07:25
Seems like you are ready for the next flight or flying adventure... The aged look, if I can call it that, means its no fuss and ready for business... Great!!!!
Thanks for the kind words.
By: Franksc7 : October 24th, 2020-10:32
I actually have a second “Panda” version of the same Breitling Chronomat 0818 that also gets mounted on the Bund occasionally that I like even more. This one is in NOS condition that was purchased from a deceased Breitling factory watchmaker’s estate havi...
Wowzah! Definitely a funky bracelet there.
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-10:13
Kind of reminds me of one of the Zenith bracelets... Reminds me of these housing type structures I seen somewhere, oh, I don't know where, but these structures were memorable... And you have it in a tripartite in one photo. Superb!!
Awesome!
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-15:39
Bring in the big gun PAMS.... The first pic seems to show you have some serious diving gear that is coupled with some lovely supple leather straps, those straps look mighty sturdy. Loving the assortment of straps in the second pic, all the straps seem to ...
My oh my!
By: K-Lo : October 24th, 2020-16:32
Now that is an assortment of straps... Seems you have one for every occasion. Favorite for me is the leather strap currently on the Tudor, the color and texture fits the watch so well....
All since COVID!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 25th, 2020-05:40
The rubber ones 26mm are all for my Garmin and are not expensive so I ordered all the available from Amazon! As for the others sizes, most of them were similar story as I was trying new strap instead of getting new watch to change things around...FYI this...
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By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 25th, 2020-07:37
All since COVID confinement around March!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 25th, 2020-05:38
The rubber ones 26mm are all for my Garmin and are not expensive so I ordered all the available from Amazon! As for the others sizes, most of them were similar story as I was trying new strap instead of getting new watch to change things around...FYI this...
Translucent
By: jml_watches : October 25th, 2020-01:16
Hi How about see through straps Really like like my emas as it's a very different take on the dive watch look. My 20 year old yellow jelly - probably the watch I've had most comments about. Cheers JML ...
Now we are talking...
By: K-Lo : October 25th, 2020-04:42
See through straps!!! Freaking cool... Jelly strap? what? I had no freaking idea... Love the unconventional! Splendid!
Thanks :)
By: jml_watches : October 25th, 2020-07:51
You can always rely on Swatch to have some left field options! Cheers JML
more expensive :-) Xiaomi Mi band 3
By: Passionata_george : October 25th, 2020-12:56
i wear my watches on my right wrist and my bracelets so on the left , i really like this band since i can check my cardio etc. however i never check the time on it if i ve a regular watch on my wrist .
Oh my Panerai!
By: K-Lo : October 25th, 2020-08:32
You literally have all the colors and kinds of straps I can think of for a Panerai. My favorite, personally, by far, must be the strap, in the first pic, on the Panerai to the left. I think I have seen you take that one in the water and put it to "task." ...