V Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I sold my semi-ready greek hide strap to a customer. and he had to decide on the thread colour. He said to me he wanted GREY thread. When I first read it I thought that I should send him back an email with some other recommendations. I believed that grey thread on tan strap is a no-no. But since the customer wanted something different I decided to do it the way he wanted. The result? To me I think it looks GREAT... Nothing close than what I expected and of course nothing close to what is available on the market. I believe that this is a combo that unless you see the final result you would bnever thought of doing it. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a german in denmark Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Great V, love your stitching (I can see you use an awl and two needles, that's the way to do it...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khumzi Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I likee. The thread seems almost blue to me (but not in an "in your face" kinda way) and IMHO would look quite good with jeans. Khumz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Great V, love your stitching (I can see you use an awl and two needles, that's the way to do it...) Thanks.. this is one of the best stitchings I have done. Of course awl and needles is the 'traditional' way I do it and call it Handmade and Handsewn.. Using and controling a sewing machine is not 100% handmade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I likee. The thread seems almost blue to me (but not in an "in your face" kinda way) and IMHO would look quite good with jeans. Khumz Yes the colour depending on the angle changes shades. It is a pure medium grey but it can be mistaken with blue on the monitor. I think this strap will be great with an anthracite dial PAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmilian Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I would love to see this stiching on a really light tan strap I would look marvelous with my 082 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 That's certainly unique, it looks fantastic Absolutely first class workmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I would love to see this stiching on a really light tan strap I would look marvelous with my 082 Yes.. I thought of the 82 as well... I have a much lighter tan part of this hide.. I will use it with Dark BLUE thread for my Cali dial custom. I think it will also be good with this grey one. Thanks for your kind words guys.. I keep going forward and getting better and better by your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Real cool V, a very casual strap, piture it on an 82 with jeans, nice matching colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Your straps are awesome and this is no exception, V! But the color combo chosen by the buyer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Your straps are awesome and this is no exception, V! But the color combo chosen by the buyer... It's not that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I think this strap will be great with an anthracite dial PAM. I was just thinking it would look great on a Kolbold SOA,,,it has a similar dial. I had two of these and could never find the perfect strap,,,but this one looks close,,,IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I would have to agree with the Surfer... Great strap with a different color thread... I wouldnt use it as is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 V, Looks Awsome! Maybe this is the beginning of something new and fun? Great job my friend... -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Yes the colour depending on the angle changes shades. It is a pure medium grey but it can be mistaken with blue on the monitor. I think this strap will be great with an anthracite dial PAM.hey v, i'd be happy to test drive this on my gen 091. just say the word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I like it too. It is very original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 That's great! Nice strap, May I ask how much it cost? Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thanks a lot guys for the compliments.. I think it is a stange combo and you either love it or not Raymond the details of this strap for sale are here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=58235 hey v, i'd be happy to test drive this on my gen 091. just say the word! Hey Chris.. I wish I could send it to you but it is already on its way to the customer I don't think I will make another one if not a custom order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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