peepshow Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 So, Savage clued me in to the fact that these hides were incoming a few months ago. He calls them his "SAV" straps, as the hides are quite similar in color and feel to the PAV leathers. I ordered a "natural" strap for me and a "burgundy" strap for my wife. I got them both with dead end stitching, which is not consistent with the PAV straps, but I like the dead end style better. I got them both with two thinner, floating keepers, but Savage said he would do two thin floating, one fat floating or even 1 fixed, 1 floating for a small extra charge. VERY cool! Notice the keepers also have a new embossing on the edges (you can still get them plain, though, if you want). The stitching on both straps is the same thread. I really like the look of it on the burgundy leather! Black thread on the burgundy would look good, too, but it wasn't the "look" my wife was going for. Notice the difference in the thicknesses in this last pic. My wife doesn't like her straps quite as thick, so Savage skivved down the leather for her strap to make it thinner! Fantastic work, Savage! Now, this natural strap will eventually find it's way onto a PVD rep project watch that I'm currently working on. I started wearing it on the 002 so that I could jump-start the patina building. Here is a pic of the strap before I punched the hole with a PVD buckle from TC Straps mounted. I think it's gonna look sweet! Here are some more shots of the natural on my 002: I love both of these straps! Thanks again, Scot, for all the hard work and communication during the past couple of weeks! There is also and orange-ish leather from this "series" that I didn't order... Yet. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) OK, after wearing this strap all weekend, I take back all the good things I had to say about these straps in my first post. They are even BETTER than I had originally thought! My tan strap is starting to break in nicely. The strap keepers are good and snug (loose strap keepers that move around as you're wearing the watch are one of my pet peeves!). I was setting in my kitchen enjoying a lazy cup of Sunday morning coffee and inspecting this strap. I have to say the hand-burnished sides are a perfect match to this neo-vintage style strap. The new creased/embossed keepers add a touch of class, IMO. And the stitching! I can honestly say that the stitching on these straps is better, cleaner and more precise than the machine stitching on A LOT of straps that I've owned. I have no idea how he can do this with his hands, but I'm positive there is no way *I* could do it! Wow. I'm absolutely blown away by Savage's recent stuff! I've got an antique tan strap on my 210 from Savage that I haven't taken off the watch since I got it 2 months ago. Great work, Savage! Edited April 21, 2008 by peepshow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nice. What price range is this straps? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I would email Savage for price enquiries at: savagestraps@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Really nice straps. Wear them well. The one hole thing is cool but a little weird. Did you make the hole or he? I would never have the nerve to take that measurement without the strap on my wrist as the hole placement will vary based on thickness of the strap. I really like the finished keeper - very professional touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I like the ultra-custom look a single hole gives. It makes it more "my" strap, IMO. Maybe I'm just weird. Yeah, I punch the hole myself after I get the straps. Savage's normal straps come pre-punched with more than one hole, he sends them un-punched at my request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Great straps, congrats! Must email Scott soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezus Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 They look good! Where can you buy the hole puncher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I bought mine at a craft store called Michael's. You can get the plier style punches from Lowe's or Home Depot, I believe. http://www.michaels.com/art/online/display...oductNum=gc0700 That's the one I use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 For those that might be interested, Savage has just posted some pre-made SAV straps in all three colors on 'Risti.com and RWI. Mods, feel free to edit if this post breaks any rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 http://www.michaels.com/art/online/display...oductNum=gc0700 That's the one I use... I use one similar to this one. Peepshow, I think your straps are awesome! They are certainly an option if you don't want to go the USD229 route on TC, even given that they now offer the PAVs with the GPF Mod-Dep buckles. My personal favourite is the tan one, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks, Vic! Yeah, the tan one is my favorite, too. I think it will develop a REALLY nice patina. Yep, that type of punch is what I meant by "pliers" style punch. How does it work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Yep, that type of punch is what I meant by "pliers" style punch. How does it work for you? Well, I bought a $20 one on Fleabay so mine is not the best to go on. I ruined a $$ Simona Anticata using it, so it's time to buy a more professional one. Basically, I take a little ruler, and space out the hole I need. Check the millimetre width of the holes on the pliers, and go for the closest one which fits (slotting it before to see if I got it right). You have to punch it CLEANLY in one decisive stroke, else it leaves a bit of leather hanging off which is unsightly. Once you get a hang of it, taking these pliers to $300 straps is a breeze. Not for the faint of heart though. If you're like me, and buy lots of straps from the forum strapmakers, you prefer getting the hole just right. I love single-hole straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezus Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks! I'm definitely going to get unpunched straps from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks! I'm definitely going to get unpunched straps from now on. Hehe. Cheezus. In honour of the Pope's pronunciation of Jesus, no doubt. That's how people from Chermany say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezus Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hehe. Cheezus. In honour of the Pope's pronunciation of Jesus, no doubt. That's how people from Chermany say it. LOL! I was watching the TV and the pope was speaking (in English) and I kept forgetting that he is German, so I wasn't expecting his accent. Caught me off guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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