Timepiece Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Well I almost thought I was never going to see my money's worth... Ordered on Jan 31st of this year, it arrived today end of May, my custom made HKTAN brown distressed leather strap for my 3717. This is what it looked like before on a black gator; mmhhh, bit of a gap there right due to the 20mm strap! ...and this is what it looks like now: At least 21 mm, just beautiful thick leather with cream stitches. I think it gives the watch the more rugged old-school look I was looking for. I put on the buckle/tang from my oem Portuguese rep strap since it arrived without any. THIS IS THICK !!!
iceberg1459 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 nice, but i would expect some gen big pilot strap-like quality considering his prices and waiting time. But still very nice though, wear it well. btw check this out pilot strap
Timepiece Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 nice, but i would expect some gen big pilot strap-like quality considering his prices and waiting time. But still very nice though, wear it well. btw check this out pilot strap Thanks! At that time I was looking specifically for distressed brown leather. Had I known that the announced 40 working days would become a lot more I might have reconsidered and this could have been a good alternative!
jake48 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Well I almost thought I was never going to see my money's worth... Ordered on Jan 31st of this year, it arrived today end of May, my custom made HKTAN brown distressed leather strap for my 3717. Great looking strap! I had a similar experience with Hk. I waited three and half months before I got the cracked vintage strap I ordered for my Fiddy. But I have to say, that strap sure does look good on my watch...
Timepiece Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) And here some wristshots (sorry, bit shaky without tripod...) Edited May 25, 2008 by Timepiece
Seadweller4000 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 Sweet! I ordered a HKtan gator for 3717 without even owning one yet... Looks really good.
deltatahoe Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 wow looks fantastic timepiece -- completely changes the look of the watch. a couple questions: i) what is the width of the buckle you put on the strap? am i right in reading that it is an OEM buckle? if so, how much did it cost? ii) how much was this strap from hktan? once again -- congrats on a great new strap deltatahoe
Timepiece Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Posted May 22, 2008 a couple questions: i) what is the width of the buckle you put on the strap? am i right in reading that it is an OEM buckle? if so, how much did it cost? ii) how much was this strap from hktan? ad i) OEM as in: came with the Porto rep strap (left one in this pic): I measured the width as 18mm. ad ii) Price paid for the HKTAN strap based on the pic below was: $119,00 USD shipped to EU. Good luck (and patience)!!
deltatahoe Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 thanks a bunch -- i think i'll order it, forget about it, and have a nice surprise several months later btw, did you specifically request painted edges (or any other special specifications)? deltatahoe
jot9011 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Posted May 22, 2008 Nice looking strap!! Now all you need is some AR action , a la Chief or K222. Really makes a difference on this watch IMO.
Jawo Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Here is my strap also from HK. Same style different color.
fotoman Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 my HKtans and V straps are the jewels of my collection. I just got my gator for my tourbillon and i'm waiting for a hornback for my skeleton watch. I got mine after about 6 weeks - i love the strap, i think it goes great with the watch, in fact, it makes the whole package way more appealing. As for the HKTan "quality and wait time" - my straps from him have been as good to OEM straps as i have seen - and his prices while not Bob strap low are very good deals comparing to what else is out there. There are some other straps that i would consider in the same $$ range, but so far the customizing for size style and color is really a nice feature. i like em thick
Stephane Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Wow, congrats for the patience and the choice. It is indeed making the watch look completely different. Beautifull combo. Wear it well. Cheers Stephane
Timepiece Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Posted May 23, 2008 How do you contact HKTan? This is the transcript from my e-mail order towards Aaron: Hi Aaron, I will order the IWC Pilot Style strap if you can confirm that it will be like in this picture you published earlier: http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l202/gro...edWeather-1.jpg Best regards, [Timepiece] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hi [Timepiece], The IWC Pilot Leather Strap is - $119 Custom Made. I take order via paypal at
Timepiece Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Posted May 23, 2008 Nice looking strap!! Now all you need is some AR action , a la Chief or K222. Really makes a difference on this watch IMO. Hmm, I read something about difficulties with treating already AR treated crystals?! This crystal was already treated OEM Rep. Do you have good experience with that.
capice Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Awesome combo, it was worth the waiting, I know Scoobs is also waiting months for his strap......
jot9011 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Hmm, I read something about difficulties with treating already AR treated crystals?! This crystal was already treated OEM Rep. Do you have good experience with that. No problems as long as the factory AR is stripped before re-coating. Both Chief and K222 will do this as well for a nominal fee.
iceberg1459 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 No problems as long as the factory AR is stripped before re-coating. Both Chief and K222 will do this as well for a nominal fee. you can do it by yourself, just polish the glass, best with dremel. i did with my gens
Timepiece Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Posted May 23, 2008 No problems as long as the factory AR is stripped before re-coating. Both Chief and K222 will do this as well for a nominal fee. Well I already got to admire the work of K2222 up close: see my recent topic in the Omega area on my SMP Bond.
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