Strap comparison

[wraithride]

Ok, so I have a proposition to any strap collectors out there. I recently got into straps, especially since I just got my new PAM. I wanted to get an aftermarket strap, since I've heard that the straps that come with the watch, pretty much suck. I didn't want to spend a ton on a strap, since I wasn't sure if if the watch was going to get a lot of wrist time. In my searching, I found that www.internationalwatchman.com seems to have a decent selection, and the prices are extremely low.

The first strap I bought was for my Navitimer, black croc, breitling style. I was instantly hooked on the strap. I threw the bracelet in a drawer, and never put it back on. Since then, i bought a croc for my VC Jubilee, a second strap for my navitimer, and I just got two straps for my 111. There was a comment by someone here, who had doubts on their quality, and said I should spend more on a decent quality strap. I really don't want to start spending $100 per strap, unless there is a huge difference in quality.

So here is my proposition: Is there a strap fanatic here in the US, that would be willing to do a comparison between their straps that they have paid a higher amount for, and on of my pam straps I just recently purchased? That may give us all an idea of the quality on the straps from IW. The two I got, are both buffalo, one tobacco, and one peanut. I'd be willing to ship them one of my straps, in return they do a review and comparison.

Anyone interested?

WR

[Toadtorrent]

Great proposal. I wish I could participate...but mine are all rep straps.