Watchmeister Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Just got this JV croc from Orloff and am loving it. Nice touch - keeper's keeper: And the obligatory wrist shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 As all I can say is.....WOW! The combination is the bomb! Enjoy your new beauty! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice! This one is gator grain embossed calf leather, right? His JV style gen croc hasn't got the same pattern... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Great combo, Orloff's straps are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice! This one is gator grain embossed calf leather, right? His JV style gen croc hasn't got the same pattern... Orloff can supply different parts of the leather, you need only ask which type of pattern you like. I don't believe it is possible to emboss and then treat the leather, although if it is, the process results in an outstanding finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 That one is gen croc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Great watch and love the detail with that keeper holder , it looks a quality strap. But I just dont get the JV Nubuck texture thing. Perhaps I need to see one in the flesh to know properly. I just imagine that mine would look grubby after a few weeks wear. Sorry don't want to rain on your parade dude it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Storm- I understand your concern. I was wondering the same thing but loved the strap and his quality and pricing is excellent. I did put on some conditioner after these pics which slightly darkened the skin but will hopefully help. It is my first light colored JV so we will have to see. I have a couple of darker JV's on other watches and they have held up well. I just couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Cheers , it will be interesting to see what sort patina it develops. Its a very distinctive look, wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbiesrock Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 That really is a pretty combo... So jealous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloner4 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 that is one ugly rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsea Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Watch yes Strap no Just my opinion man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice Comb W I can see you are a spiller just like me.... except I get mine down my front whereas you go for the cuffs !! Mario does some great straps.... as you say if you ask you will get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juancodb Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Mario is the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncyte Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 That one is gen croc. Awesome mate! But you might want to check with Orloff to confirm. He told me he doesn't have that pattern on gen croc...only on his calf. But who cares really....it looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Awesome mate! But you might want to check with Orloff to confirm. He told me he doesn't have that pattern on gen croc...only on his calf. But who cares really....it looks fantastic!! I've been told the same by Mario, that's why I've chosen the sueded croc...Pattern is not the same for croc, no scales on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 That looks outstanding W. That strap just popped to the top of my wish list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crocodile Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 One of my favorite combinations!! Gold hands and tan leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klockis Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Orloff is really great with these croc grain JV straps. I have 5 in different sizes and colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Are you guys convinced the strap is leather rather than croc? I was very specific about specifying genuine croc skin. I do like it in any case but I definitely wanted it in croc. I will go back and ask him if people are convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Beauty Warren Calf or no calf Most OEM gators look like high end calf grain anyhoo I have a stunning Stone Creek Gator in congac wi a high patina. Not an every day wear on my Franken Fiddy but every once in a while it's a nice change of pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 T- That is a stunning strap as well. It is funny that the Fiddy is really one of the few PAM's I have that I regularly change the strap. I will go to the trouble to change the strap to a more formal one for work versus play. Most other PAM's I just wear the same strap until the strap dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Thanks brother, agreed. I have three straps in the Franken Fiddy rotation. A Gunny, the Stone Creek Gator and this (my fav) a Paci Querciabella in Camel. Have the same strap in 24mm on my gen 87G Edited June 2, 2011 by tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hey T- That Paci is very pretty as well. Is it a thick or thin strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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