ecsm Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Just got 2 new straps for my sec @ 12 today. The first is a custom made Sachin blue croc and the second is an AP bands tan calf. I ended up with the custom sachin strap because the correct strap wasn't available from the cartel when I ordered the watch. By the time the strap was available for order, my strap maker had started work on the strap. The fit isn't the best but I love the way it turned out. The fit actually isn't that bad in person. The price is very fair for a gen croc strap. Do note that the sachin strap from the dealers is printed. The AP bands strap build quality is good and works well with the rep end links! Nuff said, onto the pictures!!! Wrist shots!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Nice! You must love colors! The AP Bands strap, you didn't have to file the ends to fit it right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecsm Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) I do like colors but the strap was modeled after the gen Sachin. The rep end links fit the AP bands strap without any modification. Plug and play. Oracle end links and straps won't work with AP bands or rep end links and straps. I've tried... Edited June 23, 2009 by ecsm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 [ I love this one jet!! Were do you bought , please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I do like colors but the strap was modeled after the gen Sachin. The rep end links fit the AP bands strap without any modification. Plug and play. Oracle end links and straps won't work with AP bands or rep end links and straps. I've tried... Wow! You're lucky! I ordered 3 straps from AP Bands and all three needs a shaving of about 1/8th" to fit them properly! It was a bummer! One was this brown Hornback: and here's the three: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecsm Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Wow! You're lucky! I ordered 3 straps from AP Bands and all three needs a shaving of about 1/8th" to fit them properly! It was a bummer! Yeah I guess I was lucky. But your watch looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I do like colors but the strap was modeled after the gen Sachin. The rep end links fit the AP bands strap without any modification. Plug and play. Oracle end links and straps won't work with AP bands or rep end links and straps. I've tried... I guess the stitching colour is to signify the colours of the Indian flag? That's what a guy at work said when he saw the pic of the watch. Wow! You're lucky! I ordered 3 straps from AP Bands and all three needs a shaving of about 1/8th" to fit them properly! It was a bummer! and here's the three: Do the straps normally come with that case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchturbo Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) From your pics, those AP Bands have some MAJOR GAPS between the strap and the watch casing after they are installed on the endlinks!! Man that strap compability quality sucks in my opinion. But cool box from AP Bands You should have tried getting your straps from Strapluxe. Perfect fitment from the pics I have seen from others and from my own experience. Edited June 24, 2009 by watchturbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecsm Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 From your pics, those AP Bands have some MAJOR GAPS between the strap and the watch casing after they are installed on the endlinks!! Man that strap compability quality sucks in my opinion. But cool box from AP Bands You should have tried getting your straps from Strapluxe. Perfect fitment from the pics I have seen from others and from my own experience. My AP Bands strap doesn't have major gaps between the strap and the case. I have the Oracle kit which is much worse. I've yet to try strapluxe thou... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I guess the stitching colour is to signify the colours of the Indian flag? That's what a guy at work said when he saw the pic of the watch. Do the straps normally come with that case? The straps came with that case ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standready11 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 From your pics, those AP Bands have some MAJOR GAPS between the strap and the watch casing after they are installed on the endlinks!! Man that strap compability quality sucks in my opinion. But cool box from AP Bands You should have tried getting your straps from Strapluxe. Perfect fitment from the pics I have seen from others and from my own experience. Come on already. Stop with these posts. You are obviously upset with AP Bands quality over your strapluxe brand straps. You are strapluxe.com. Everyone knows this, stop it already. It's so childish. Let the products speak for themselves. Remember these are reps here, not the real thing but close. All you do across all forum boards is shill and "try" to bring down other strapmakers. For that reason alone I wouldn't buy from you. I was considering the IWC straps you offer for my big pilots but this behavior is a major deterrent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowax Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Come on already. Stop with these posts. You are obviously upset with AP Bands quality over your strapluxe brand straps. You are strapluxe.com. Everyone knows this, stop it already. It's so childish. Let the products speak for themselves. Remember these are reps here, not the real thing but close. All you do across all forum boards is shill and "try" to bring down other strapmakers. For that reason alone I wouldn't buy from you. I was considering the IWC straps you offer for my big pilots but this behavior is a major deterrent hmmm..Im not sure watchturbo is strapluxe... anyway..I've bought straps from strapluxe before and I am very happy.. Im about to get one from APbands but they are more expensive (almost $350, while gen is about $500)and I have been told that the hornbacks are not much better than the rep hornback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standready11 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 hmmm..Im not sure watchturbo is strapluxe... anyway..I've bought straps from strapluxe before and I am very happy.. Im about to get one from APbands but they are more expensive (almost $350, while gen is about $500)and I have been told that the hornbacks are not much better than the rep hornback. He absolutely is. Just read his follow up posts. Also he was caught shilling on another rolex forum. I think there are so many great vendors and I have straps from a lot of them. HKTAN, TedSu, Strapmasters, etc. It's just better to keep it fair as possible. Competition is great but childish behavior is just ......well just that and not necessary. I also have 1 hornback from AP Bands for my Panerai and it's something that isn't offered from others. It's a single row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Just thought I show my first prototypes as well. The straps for AP watches are a bI@t.. to make. I forgot the pin so I just pushed a springbar in to hold the strap in place. With the real pin it should have a better fit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standready11 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 My word those are nice straps! When will they be ready to order? Thank you. Just thought I show my first prototypes as well. The straps for AP watches are a bI@t.. to make. I forgot the pin so I just pushed a springbar in to hold the strap in place. With the real pin it should have a better fit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchturbo Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Come on already. Stop with these posts. You are obviously upset with AP Bands quality over your strapluxe brand straps. You are strapluxe.com. Everyone knows this, stop it already. It's so childish. Let the products speak for themselves. Remember these are reps here, not the real thing but close. All you do across all forum boards is shill and "try" to bring down other strapmakers. For that reason alone I wouldn't buy from you. I was considering the IWC straps you offer for my big pilots but this behavior is a major deterrent WTF ???????????? Just speaking my own thoughts/experiences my friend. I am a very satisfied customer of Strapluxe and you can't smack me down for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Very nice strap. Where did you get it from (customized one)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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