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Wat kind of strap you would like to see?  

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  1. 1. Leather type:

    • VINTAGE
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    • CONTEMPORARY
      9


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Tomorrow I am off for a trip to Greece where I will try to find a big quantity of leather to make straps to offer to the forum.

But I should choose between two styles:

1. VINTAGE.

I may be able to find old leather from the 1st and 2nd World war.

2. Contemporary

As the title says. New leather probably from a Brand (like the CK, Marlboro, Sergio Tacchini etc I have sourced for myself)

Final cost of the strap (custom made to your specifications and size from 22/22 to 26/26) won't be more than 100$ without buckle (but of course it may be less than that depending on the cost of the leather I will source).

Let me know what you think and if you believe this is a good idea. B)

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Yeah.. maybe people don't want to give 100$ but I guess there are people who would be very much interested for a WWII tan aged leather that it will go perfect with their vintage watches ;)

But anyway.. I will source some vintage leather for myself and maybe just a bit more (so I won't loose much if noone wants it)

P.S> The only strap that has that kind of leather is the XaMas and they begin from 250$ :)

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I think it's a good idea, Veni.

I have all my straps custom made by Aaron (I like the exotics), and they're $100 to $179 - without the buckle...

But true vintage isn't something you can just order if you feel like it; as you've pointed out, it's hard to come by. Having a little extra on hand won't hurt.

Have a great trip!

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that is a nice idea...

you just have to find people who are ready to pay 100$ for a strap...

i am going at the end of the month the see a fair of leather...maybe i'll get some nice leather...I'll see what is to get...

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that is a nice idea...

you just have to find people who are ready to pay 100$ for a strap...

i am going at the end of the month the see a fair of leather...maybe i'll get some nice leather...I'll see what is to get...

I am not going to do it for the money.. i will do it for my few friends here...

If i wanted to sell it and make big money i can get more than 100$ on Paneristi and ebay... :whistling:

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Hello from sunny GR...

NEWS.. well quite fabulous news. i have sourced a jacket from around 1950 real italian leather and made in italy..FABULOUS vintage look and that smell....mmmm that smell..... :thumbsupsmileyanim:

More things to source the weekend... :victory:

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More stuff from the weekend..

From WW2 a gun case, and from around 1890-1900 a calf camera case with croc grain.

Photos when I will come back Thursday..

The Marlboro straps (24/24 and 26/26) are ready. Photos attached ;)

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That's it with the photos. The old man who sold me the leathers told me just that they are genuine leather. dodn't know what kind or anything.. sourced them in a basement somewhere in the centre of Athens..

1. is a dark brown colour PERFECT for radiomirs and fiddys with gold hands

2. you know what it is

3. also a very nice dark brown colour with beautiful grain

4. This is not black.. it is something black/grey tone. Haven;t seen it before.

5. RED.

6. Burgundy will match nicely with black and brown clothes and dials

7. a very very shinny red leather with a very strange surface, have no idea what it is.

8. like number 2

9. beige/ivory leather.. perfect for summer

More details when I come back to UK...

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Save your money and time. I don't think anyone wants to spend $100 on a leather strap without a buckle.

Might want to speak only for yourself in that regard, Estaban. I'd definitely pay a Franklin for a well made strap in an interesting leather--especially if it has a cool story behind it--and I bet more than a few other RWGers would too. High end straps are IMO the single most important "Mod" on a rep both to improve apprearance and accuracy. HM straps (The best on earth bar none in my book) cost $140. Eliot and Drew's best straps are also over $100.

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