lazarini Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi all, i managed to pick this pam from a fellow member PAM1A, great communication with T. as always i can highly recommend him! The watch arrived and i was looking around in my box for a strap to put on it but nothing quite fit the bill. I wanted something that would reflect this watch for what it is... something looking a bit older, something looong In the meantime i was selling a GSD titanium buckle on the parts section also asking for a trade with a strap + cash from my side... i was plesantly suprized when member farquar approached me offering to build me a strap from scratch. A few emails here and there and the work begun i chosen the hide, the thickness, the stitching color and stile and course the dimensions. I opted for something longer as mentioned so asked for 145/90 distressed tan hide and brown stitching... also i wanted the strap to be reasonably thick but not a monster so we agreed on a 3-3.5mm thickness. It arrived yesterday and i was more then happy leather is really nice and lotsa touch on it... hide is soft and flexible and has great vintage smell... i mounted it on the 201A here is how it looks I have also received a FGD 201A dial a few weeks back that ill be putting in later... For now i would like to thank PAM1A and farquar for a nice 201A and a great looking strap... ALL COMMENTS and suggestions on the further improvements are welcome as always... Hope u enjoyed the pics, kind regards LAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farquar Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Looks sweet Laz, but what do I know Hope no lug screws are showing anywhere mate(!)Looks to be allright...(Received the buckle btw) Wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 always good to see YOU back on a pam... and really nice with that strap. Hope you will instal the dial asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Looks sweet Laz, but what do I know HI there m8, well u shod know since u made the strap nope i think im getting older and i missed the dimensions with the naked eye the strap is 24.1 cca and fits like a dream between the lugs ... its spot on cheers PS: I'm Glad the buckle arrived im sure ill be seeing it soon in use on one of ure creations regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 always good to see YOU back on a pam... and really nice with that strap. Hope you will instal the dial asap. THX lupo, i will install the dial asap i make a decision if i wanna lume it before or not... some members installed it out a box some yet again did not and relume it... im finding it hard to decide ... @ all as said comments and advice is always welcome... LAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farquar Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 ^^ Im glad I listened to you on the edges, raw edges look awesome, fits the dial vey well imo... Should look better with some use&abuse .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Laz just make sure you spray the FGD with a matt clear varnish/Laquer to get rid of the shiny surface. Love the strap colour and stitching...Really well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hi BW, well this dial is not so shiny at all reason for that is it was lacquered with the solution u mentioned by a fellow member but in process some dust got stuck to it ... so when he removed it the dial aint to shinny anymore IMHO... Did u relume urse? Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I didn't relume mine mate as the original is years old and doesn't glow all that well anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 How nice is that Combo???, looks very good indeed, farquar is a good guy for sure, lovin the leather ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibuti Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Bravo lazarini, dober okus. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirke Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 got my FGD dial this morning. can't wait to get my 201a project underway. beautiful strap combination. really gives it that vintage look that it deserves. cheers on all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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