billywhiz Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thoughts ? As sold by AD. This watch is big - about 50mm to crown Add a custom made 24mm tobacco leather with orange stitching.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Straps are key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 straps are like rims, they make the look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat.tail.event Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 A strap can definitely improve a look. But make a watch? If it is fugly to begin with then nothing will help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Most definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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