Victoria Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Scoobs1971 is about to plunk down major money for his Holy Grail strap -- either a Greg Stevens Crazy Horse, a Toscana Fiero, or a Mario Paci Senape. Naturally, I'd like to help him. So, as requested, here are some snaps of the DSN 112, and Andrew PAM 111h. (T to B: Crazy Horse w/ antique stitching on PAM 111h, Fiero on PAM 112, Senape) (DSN 112/CH) (PAM 111h/CH) (DSN 112/Senape) (PAM 111h/Senape) (PAM 111h/Fiero) (DSN 112/Fiero) ...hope it helps, Scoobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Wow, Vic!!!!!!!! And the winner is................. the Fiero , although it was a close match with the Senape. I really love the texture of the Senape, but the Fiero seems somehow more versatile to me. That last wristshot really convinced me. Thnx for the very helpful comparison!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (PAM 111h/Fiero) At first I didn't notice the background....... You really did your homework, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 For me the Fiero is the least impressive.. Very common and definately not a GRAIL strap. CH and MP are close but from the three I would personally choose the MP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Beautiful skin... I mean straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 For me the Fiero is the least impressive.. Very common and definately not a GRAIL strap. CH and MP are close but from the three I would personally choose the MP. This is about my holy grail.... I've been looking for the 'perfect' strap for my 111e for some time now. I've already tried a few, but ended up with these 3 in my shortlist. Since I've never had the opportunity to see all in one comparison pic, I've asked Vic for help. I love all 3, but for my wardrobe the Fiero seems the most versatile/neutral and perhaps the most common one. By the way, the strap with the cross stitching in your signature looks awesome! Would you mind posting some pics? Do you still make these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 This is about my holy grail.... I've been looking for the 'perfect' strap for my 111e for some time now. I've already tried a few, but ended up with these 3 in my shortlist. Since I've never had the opportunity to see all in one comparison pic, I've asked Vic for help. I love all 3, but for my wardrobe the Fiero seems the most versatile/neutral and perhaps the most common one. By the way, the strap with the cross stitching in your signature looks awesome! Would you mind posting some pics? Do you still make these? Of course it is about YOUR grail as this was MY opinion since this is an open thread and not a PM Unfotunately the X stitched strap was from the time I was collaborating with HKTAN. No more available I am afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 No more available I am afraid. Wow, this is awesome!! Too bad it's sold out . Thnx for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Wow, Vic!!!!!!!! Yay! Glad you liked them, Scoobs! Maxmilian and Erwinner asked in the past for these types of comparison shots, and I was most happy to oblige. I'm only too eager to do this for anyone here -- I can use my huge strap collection for something practical. And the winner is................. the Fiero , although it was a close match with the Senape. I really love the texture of the Senape, but the Fiero seems somehow more versatile to me. That last wristshot really convinced me. Thnx for the very helpful comparison!! EXACTLY. I didn't want to influence you in any way, but given what I know about you, from the Wristchecks, I think the Fiero and you are a perfect fit. The Senape is indeed, a work of art (this is why I chose the Klimt & Schiele motifs). No question that it should be in a PAM owner's strap arsenal at some point. But it's a formal strap. The Fiero has a sensual texture that changes colours from dark mustard to rich reds when you move your wrist. Mostly an informal strap, which looks amazing with jeans, it also is a dashingly fashionable one with a suit. The Crazy Horse is fun. So you chose well, Scoobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Magnificent closeup! I got my DSN 113, and I must say, a criss-cross strap would give it some oomph. Unfortunately, it's a lot of work for any strapmaker... @Madasboot: @Scoobs: That is not Dutch per se, but Flemish (I know, it's the same thing!). I got it in a Brussels art museum, near a commemorative 250 year old monument. It was the only Dutch book in the joint, and about my favourite Secession painter, Gustav Klimt. @Sharpie: The Crazy Horse is legendary, isn't it? And up to $200 in the Risti Acc. Corner, because it's sold out! It's not worth that much, but neither is a 24k Fiddy. Panerai specialises in being overpriced in EVERYTHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpie Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 What a great comparo there Vic! I'd go with CH if I have to choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 ... my favourite Secession painter, Gustav Klimt. @Victoria: You should give Egon Schiele a try... Klimt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 @Victoria: You should give Egon Schiele a try... Klimt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I just pulled the trigger for the Fiero at TCstraps. Thnx for the tip on the 30% off coupon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Just arrived... TCStraps is faster than light!! This feels like drinking XO Cognac for the first time..... Very soft, rich in colour and sensual texture . Vic, thnx again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfman Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Congrats Scoobs, this Fiero seems to be awsome. I like the strap with this kind of smooth texture and patina .... Perhaps thinking about one for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Scoobs, I have goose bumps. This is SO perfect, with your jeans, that shirt, and your leather jacket. CONGRATS! @Scoobs: Leathery mustard! I would go with black though. It will "pull in" the accents of your shirt and jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Scoobs, I have goose bumps. This is SO perfect, with your jeans, that shirt, and your leather jacket. CONGRATS! Thnx Vic, and guess what color my boots have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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