EuroTimez Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) I had alot alot of questions for the MBK hornback Aproo. I quoted a price at 800 usd shipped (as the price I buy it in is very very expensive IMO) well just a hornback strap is find on the internet at 400-500 usd. This price is also very high as I have to insure that the packages arrives at the clients door. So I had to take that into consideration. If any packages get confiscated (and it is prove-able I would send them a new one, so at 800 usd it would be pretty safe and I would keep a fair precentage). This price however seems to be to much for most members. So I Edited April 24, 2008 by EuroTimez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesg Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'd be interested in a AP ROO Safari white with Black hornback or leather please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morepower4me Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 What would the SS bracelet price's be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Eurotimez@ can you garante this straps are ok under the cites law? and not some Thai or Chinese dudes out hunting endangerd crocs so we can get cheaper croc straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Eurotimez@ can you garante this straps are ok under the cites law? and not some Thai or Chinese dudes out hunting endangerd crocs so we can get cheaper croc straps. your not seriously asking if he can guarontee that a fake watch is legal cmon - this is china, they shoot prisoners and sell the bodies to embalmers to make money by putting them on display all chopped up - A very interesting exhibit actually - cmon they would make them out of bald eagle if they could make an extra 3 bucks haven't you watched the fake trade movie ? were all supporting slavery, beatings, gun runners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 your not seriously asking if he can guarontee that a fake watch is legal cmon - this is china, they shoot prisoners and sell the bodies to embalmers to make money by putting them on display all chopped up - A very interesting exhibit actually - cmon they would make them out of bald eagle if they could make an extra 3 bucks haven't you watched the fake trade movie ? were all supporting slavery, beatings, gun runners Yeah so becasue of that i shoud not ask or try to be a good person and try avoid such products? Not all of China is bad and this straps may be from some other country for all we now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Chris, I would be in for a "Rubber-clad" (black dial, silver subdials and PVD bezel) with black hornback! And of course our very special piece (you know what I mean, you talked to MBW about my request ) Theo (aka Thorsten) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Dear Friend: Glad to hear we've Hornback strap group buy finally!! I need two : 1.) Black colour with white stitch for my MBW APROO BLK safari 2.) Blac colour with yellow stitch for my Puretime AP EoD. Is it still possible a small discount for this?..... Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Cool so there is an interest, about the hornback strap, all I know when talking to MBK that there is only one and its not from Thailand or China btw (if I'm not mistaken that's what I got out our conversation), that makes these straps. I have no idea about the cites law and all that, what do you think MBK would say if I asked him that question?!? I doubt that they're endangered species as he gets them handmade anytime, so I don't think that when he calls his supplier or hornstrap maker that he going out hunting. Thailand (the main part) is very modern nowadays it's not a jungle out there. These are gen-crocodile straps that's all I know, AP also makes the same straps hornback straps. Panerai makes crocodile straps (not hornback) we have all kind of genuine leather straps on the forum, I didn't knew it was a problem for people to wear leather. Or am I missing the point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 @rckh, not sure yet, after there is enough interest I will contact mbk for futher details. The est is very low, you would get higher price quoted if you would go to MBK yourself to buy one. @SS version would go between 500-575 usd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Is there a dark blue hornback strap for the blue dial AP ROO ? How is the quality of the endlinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masticore Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 They have croc farms all over thailand, so i really doubt that they are hunting endangerd species for these straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Is there a dark blue hornback strap for the blue dial AP ROO ? I was informed that there is only black and brown leather for the hornbacks...but I might be corrected from Chris! Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 euro how much would a AP EOD be? with the normal straps (velcro kevlar i think).. not this hornback? thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTimez Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 @ Arminvanbuuren, it would be about 500-575 usd incl shipping. Same as the SS version. Endlinks are MBK Quality, how do you want me to describe it MBK seems to be pretty darn good! I'm not sure if they have Blue Hornback straps I haven't seen them there, but I'll ask tonight/tomorrow I think coz the boss gonna call me for some other things we're working out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Being that I have an import license with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and I have imported Alligator, Ostrich etc.. I will tell you you will go to jail if caught bringing this in without a Cites permit which takes about 60 days to get. You might get slapped on the wrist for a rep, but you will get to go to jail for the strap. Birdman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Being that I have an import license with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and I have imported Alligator, Ostrich etc.. I will tell you you will go to jail if caught bringing this in without a Cites permit which takes about 60 days to get. You might get slapped on the wrist for a rep, but you will get to go to jail for the strap. Birdman This shouldn't affect EU members if he is shipping from within EU... don't know where that leaves Norway though... or the Antipodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Don't forget to keep everyone updated on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 This shouldn't affect EU members if he is shipping from within EU... don't know where that leaves Norway though... or the Antipodes. If you like to support illegal trading whit wildlife go a head yes eu/eu is no risk. cites laws shoud be thaken serious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 If you like to support illegal trading whit wildlife go a head yes eu/eu is no risk. cites laws shoud be thaken serious.... Isn't that American law? I don't think they should have jurisdiction over the EU. Or anywhere outside their borders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I think the law we are talking about is also agreed with most countries world wide and is to stop the trade of exotic skins woods ect, gen strap will be made from hide that has been approved, proberbly from the same farm and animal but they have a licence! I am 100% sure that is you shipped this through german customs they would want a little chat with you! Have a read here But the chances once they are in the EU are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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