Can a Strap 'make' a watch ? ?

[billywhiz]

Thoughts ?

As sold by AD. This watch is big - about 50mm to crown

Add a custom made 24mm tobacco leather with orange stitching..

[Merlin]

you're right. I'm not a fan of this watch, but compared with the first pics it looks now much better. I don't think you'll ever change back

[asciwhite]

Straps really do make the watch... Its like I say " The rims and tyres on your car IS half the car " Same with watches apparently

[If you see Kay]

I believe so. I have a Cartier Santos and it has an el cheapo strap/watch combination, reminding me of the watches you get at the dollar store.

I purchased and aftermarket strap to be more like the ones shown on the Cartier website, and the watch looks a million times better.

I also changed the strap on my Longines Grand Classique after I saw the gen version and tried it on at an AD.

[TeeJay]

100% improvement

The strap absolutely makes the watch, and changing a strap can really make a lot of difference to the overall feel of a watch

For example...

As you can see, different straps, and totally different feels to the watch

[jeff g]

Straps are key.

[fotoman]

straps are like rims, they make the look

[fat.tail.event]

I feel most strongly about the 'strap making the watch' opinion when it comes to PAM 183s.

Very accurate reps, but when you add OEM croc or something comparable in quality...you just stepped up the game significantly.

Sure, changing straps can alter the image, or the vibe the watch gives off....but thats my example of a strap truly 'making' a time piece.

[fakemaster]

A strap can definitely improve a look. But make a watch? If it is fugly to begin with then nothing will help it.

[maxman]

IM a big timberland fan. Love there kicks. I also like this watch with the new strap Billy. I have really been bitten by the Panerai bug resently, and as you know straps are a big deal when It comes to Pams. I have spent so much money on straps in the last few months.... well now Im straped for cash Mike

[elisiX]

Most definitely.