DemonSlayer Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 As the title says, I'm looking for a good quality croc/gator strap with white or black stitching for $50 or under. I'm aware there are some online vendors such as panatime who sells bargain straps, but I just want to hear the opinion of strap enthusiasts on where the good quality ones are found. Also, it must be genuine croc/gator, no CALF leather allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 As the title says, I'm looking for a good quality croc/gator strap with white or black stitching for $50 or under. I'm aware there are some online vendors such as panatime who sells bargain straps, but I just want to hear the opinion of strap enthusiasts on where the good quality ones are found. Also, it must be genuine croc/gator, no CALF leather allowed I don't know the answer, but your avatar is CRACKING ME UP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I have the honey and brown gator straps from Bob...they are prices at approx. 50$...great quality for the price...pity he doesn't have the black one you are looking for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 So far, the 2 cheapest places I have found for apparantly genuine croc straps is panatime and internationalwatchman. 1)PANATIME - 24mm black croc with white stitching $49.99 2)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc black stitching for PAM $45.00 3)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc regular $35.00 Can anyone give their opinion on which one I should go for for the best quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boncovi Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I would vote for #2 black for 45 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 i have the panatime - best bang for the buck by far! however, it makes me appreciate my hktan straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnagy Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 who can think about watches with that monster butt bouncing around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Well... actually the rep breitling croc strap is pretty good. I compared it with the real deal. Sad that it won't fit Panerai. For your budget, Panatime works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Have the Panatime 24mm you have pictured every bit as nice as anything for $150.00 beautiful grain, rich excellent quality!! Panatime is great fast shipping!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thanks so much for the comments guys, I was also thinking of going for the Panatime It will be my first 'proper' strap! I wear my 111h on rubber most of the time and occasionally steel. It would be nice to have a smart strap however and you just can't beat black croc/gator for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Do these vendors have short straps, hopefully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 I can't see myself liking $50 and under croc strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 So far, the 2 cheapest places I have found for apparantly genuine croc straps is panatime and internationalwatchman. 1)PANATIME - 24mm black croc with white stitching $49.99 2)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc black stitching for PAM $45.00 3)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc regular $35.00 Can anyone give their opinion on which one I should go for for the best quality? I own the Panatime black crocodile with white stitching and it is the most comfortable crocodile strap I have owned. I wear it on my Ferrari and it is a looker. Generally I prefer the large scale alligator to the small scale crocodile but I lobe the Panatime strap as it is. I also have the International Watch Man tank with white stitching crocodile strap and it is also very high quality but I prefer the Panatime. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 I just the placed the order on that panatime I'm sure it will be a lovely strap, its gotten a few positive comments on this thread! It will be my first strap purchased (apart from rubber and steel) and most likely will be my only one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest porsche356a Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 i have the panatime - best bang for the buck by far! however, it makes me appreciate my hktan straps +1 They're also buttery soft. (Im talking about the straps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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