Jawo Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 After 2 long awaited months, my honey gator hornback strap has finally arrived. The strap was ordered from Aaron at HKTan. I could not be happier with the quality of this strap. It completely transforms the watch into something really special. The conversion links were purchased from Oracle Straps which came with a carbon fiber strap. Anyways, here are the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipSlap Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I love it. It's exactly right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Very Nice.. Does HK Tan has a web site or photo album these days? I remember he used to be a regular poster on one of the boards (replicacollector??) but I haven't seen him in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchturbo Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 The hornback strap looks pretty killer! great choice! Question about the strap....is there some kind of metal/resin insert at the inside of the strap end where it attaches to the watch casing to give it an extra strength reinforcement of the strap? I am asking this because OEM straps seem to have some kind of metal piece inside the strap where it attaches to the watch casing. And what was pricing on the strap? However, the links do not seem to fit correctly on the watch. From the pictures, it looks like the links are TOO loose with the strap and casing. There is a HUGE gap between the top of the strap and the bottom of the watch casing. Looks kind of cheap to me????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Sweeeeet J !!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawo Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 There is a coated resin on the inside of the strap. The pins are very tight on the strap and are definately not loose. Keep in mind that the conversion links are made for the Oracle straps, so they are going to fit a little different. The HK strap is very thick and that is why you see a little bit of he link end. It still beats the $550 that AP Bands wants to charge for a kit and strap. Oracle conversion kit and carbon fiber strap costs only $95 which is a fantastic deal. The hornback strap looks pretty killer! great choice! Question about the strap....is there some kind of metal/resin insert at the inside of the strap end where it attaches to the watch casing to give it an extra strength reinforcement of the strap? I am asking this because OEM straps seem to have some kind of metal piece inside the strap where it attaches to the watch casing. And what was pricing on the strap? However, the links do not seem to fit correctly on the watch. From the pictures, it looks like the links are TOO loose with the strap and casing. There is a HUGE gap between the top of the strap and the bottom of the watch casing. Looks kind of cheap to me????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchturbo Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 There is a coated resin on the inside of the strap. The pins are very tight on the strap and are definately not loose. Keep in mind that the conversion links are made for the Oracle straps, so they are going to fit a little different. The HK strap is very thick and that is why you see a little bit of he link end. It still beats the $550 that AP Bands wants to charge for a kit and strap. Oracle conversion kit and carbon fiber strap costs only $95 which is a fantastic deal. Of course!!! $95 is a bargain compared to the insane $550 ap bands price!!!! Great strap and congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 gorgeous combo, I've always liked a bony/ hornback leather strap. congrats, that gives your watch a new higher class. cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Oracle conversion kit and carbon fiber strap costs only $95 which is a fantastic deal. have i missed out on some discount code for oracle strap? i thought their straps were $185 each (including the links)? deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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