Mapman57 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Like many PAM fans and collectors, I have far too many straps - even though I keep trying to sell some off - sell 4 and buy 5!!! So, I spent some time rotating the straps amongst my modest PAM family and found that it really does make a difference to appearance The biggest factor is that the strap can really influence the appearance of the dial and indices colours..........here's my favourite line up for now, in the main shots :cool: Some family shots......showing the leather tones and textures Custom built Base 002 (old school case/EL dial/EL caseback/great CG) on a Heroic 18 with brushed H18 buckle........hand swap planned On a different strap.....or two Custom built (still in progress!) 005G (with Oncyte dial/custom caseback/nice fat CG) on a stunning Donerix vintage, again with H18 brushed buckle........H3 swap planned next 005G on something different.... Ultimate 164 with updated date mag and date wheel.......everything out of the box on rep rubber and deploy. I have a rather nice grey shark skin and embossed buckle lined up for this one. I do actually like the rubber on the auto, it makes a great business suit combination? CG mod planned....... Last but not least my superlimed, vintaged and beaten up custom built Mini Fiddy on a fanastic soft, thick vintage Donerix strap - a real comfortable and favourinte combination with the vintage buckle styling..... I am very interested to see some of your favourite combinations and collections.....come on lets get them up here :munch: Edited January 16, 2011 by PMMUTD68
hooky Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 Very nice collection! And yes, the straps do make a lot of difference. Sometimes you don't wear a certain watch for some time. Change the strap and your back in love.
StormTooper4 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 I guess I have a thing for brown, and old photo of some past PAMS
Eton Posted January 17, 2011 Report Posted January 17, 2011 They look great, it's all about the straps, makes all the difference!!!
Mapman57 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Posted January 21, 2011 Did u mod all of your crowns and CG's? The 164 is as is out of the box as its quite new and on the list! The others have been worked on. Thanks for the comments guys and the great collection shot for 'down under'.....come on guys show us your best......
PeteM Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Love a good strap Always thought that the strap section should be a sub section in this section as its a real part of owning and enjoying a PAM As ST mentioned the majority of us stick to Brown a safe option but I would love to see more guys posting pics of the more unusual for a reference I have seen a few PAMs with straps I wouldnt consider in a lifetime but on the watch it looks completely different. I was/am always amazed at how say a 111 can look completely different with say a OEM Antique brown alligator to an OEM black Alligator same with a ammo etc etc just completely changes the whole look of the watch and occasions when the watch can be worn..
wheaton26 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I have seen a few PAMs with straps I wouldnt consider in a lifetime but on the watch it looks completely different. like this ...
PeteM Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 like this ... Exactly mate, that strap would not even occur to me!! As I am sure stuff I have wouldnt occur to others and even if they do you cant visualise it especially on a particular model as they can all look like different watches depending on the strap Thanks for sharing mate
mjmurphy926 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Couldn't agree more. My latest desired strap feature is black stitching. I think it is less distracting to the eye and adds simplicity and class...but that's probably just me... My latest from member xlr8tn (just received it yesterday):
PeteM Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I agree Murph but although its less distracting the stitch lifts out the colour of the dial gives the watch a classy look but still keeps a theme
mjmurphy926 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I agree Murph but although its less distracting the stitch lifts out the colour of the dial gives the watch a classy look but still keeps a theme Well said Pete...Even though you put an extra vowel in the word "color"...
PeteM Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Well said Pete...Even though you put an extra vowel in the word "color"... Blimey missed that mate but then English aint my first language !!
mjmurphy926 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Blimey missed that mate but then English aint my first language !!
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