Quarks Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Well, Kostas has been pestering me to post some pics on my new straps so here they are... I have others and will get them up soon. For now, I have the croc strap as seen below. Pardon the pics and fingerprints on the watches. Tried to catch some natural light while the sun was up and in a haste (& some luck), I managed to take these pics and the result wasnt that bad. I will try to be more prepared the next time round. I will update more pics with diff. straps and watches along the way.... Enjoy. Do post some random shots of yours as well.... wrist shots, strap shots, whatever... random stuff. We would like to see them. Strapmasters Tobacco Croc Strap on 187 - check out the grain - I simply love it and very hard to come across such quality. I have one made by Simona for 44mm PAMs at this moment, vintage dark brown croc; large grain as well. Will arrive in about 3 weeks' time. I think this croc strap gave my 187 a new look, very classy in a way. Some teasers of my 112 on XaMAS Tan - looks great on pics, I still prefer the Brick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Aaron the straps AND watches are beautiful.. Once more welcome to the 'BASE' club Strapmasters crocs are definately the best looking and more expensive crocs out there... Miles better than the OEM aligator straps.. Although I have not decided if I am a croc guy myself (I know I always liked Sharkskins) and I cannot risk it with a 200$+ strap. On the other hand all the croc I had were not that good quality except the 200$ OEM black aligator.. but I found out I don't like aligator.. it doesn't have the big grains crocs have to make it special. This is a strap I would really loved to check, but at that price I may never do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgjav Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 random shots? wristshots? strapshots? hmm..alright, here ya go! now this is random..was moving my bowels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Kostas, all the strapmasters croc I have seen on the websites looked very ruggered to me and the grain isn't exactly the ones I am looking for. But so far I have only come across a similar one to the one I have on 187 in a boutique and that is it. Never seen it anywhere until 2 weeks ago. The large grain ones are sooo hard to come by so I simply had to take that one up before I kick myself in the nuts again. I was a little anxious as the width is 27mm but I somehow managed to squeeze in the lugs; no probs. Simona has a brilliant large grain. The price is a bit steep... $200++. I have to see how good it is when I receive mine. I need at least a 24mm so I went for it. I simply cant resist this one. I think croc straps can put a lot of difference in a watch, that is, if u get the right grain and colour. If a large grain beige coloured straps happen to surface, I would not hesitate to reach in my pocket for a pair as I know these straps are the ones I WILL keep for a long time, including the ones I have. azjgav: Awesome pics!! Some classic ones that I recognise. Keep them comin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 is that a gen 112? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 is that a gen 112? Yeap.. apart from all the other small differences, there is not a decent rep crown guard for H,I series Pams so from just a glance it is a gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Yeap.. apart from all the other small differences, there is not a decent rep crown guard for H,I series Pams so from just a glance it is a gen... Can't say anymore at the moment but the H and Pre-A series CG's might be addressed soon - and not from the usual sources!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 crown aside, i think this is the first time i've seen an H series dial in High Definition so to speak - I have tried them on, but didn't compare with a loop. RBJ had told me along time ago that the Gen sandwhich dials were really cut much better. I have to agree, the numbers and the cutting - look, VERY different, at least to my eye. That is what caught my attention. There is almost a rounded edge to the lip of the cut. thank god from 3 feet away on the wrist you can't see the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 crown aside, i think this is the first time i've seen an H series dial in High Definition so to speak - I have tried them on, but didn't compare with a loop. RBJ had told me along time ago that the Gen sandwhich dials were really cut much better. I have to agree, the numbers and the cutting - look, VERY different, at least to my eye. That is what caught my attention. There is almost a rounded edge to the lip of the cut. thank god from 3 feet away on the wrist you can't see the difference What you said its true.. Especially when you have both gen and rep side by side you cannot stop counting the differences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchDude Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 GREAT PICS! I was sold on getting a 000, 005, or 111 next. The 112 is now likely the next one. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeff g Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I am ashamed of my photo skills, after viewing all of the beautiful images in this thread. But.... I love these two watches, and the variations in models and straps that Panerai offers. Thanks for all the great photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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