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| STRAP RATINGS | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11th, 2008 10:11 pm |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Hi all Ratings are subjective things, but we have not (in my experience) seen anything like a rating system for straps, bracelets or (dare I say it - watches...). It is certainly because each person's perception is different, and I guess from the watch perspective, I might like a cheapo that no-one else would buy, and for some of us only a watch costing tens of thousands could ever rate highly. So let's leave watches alone for a moment and look at straps. I reckon there is a point to using a star rating system for straps incoming. My suggestion is that there be no mention of price (I guess we are all aware of what they cost anyway). The opinions of WISs mean more than a subjective "...ooh - that looks nice, dear..." from my Aunty Bet who can barely see! Understanding that there are variations in perceived value for money, and understanding the subjective nature of an opinion, what do you think about this system - would it help anyone? We should have a 5 star rating for straps: ***** Highly recommended Described well by the seller, made well, comfortable right out of the box, packed and shipped well - perfect from day 1. Sell something and buy one. **** Recommended Darn near perfect, described well by the seller, made well, packed and shipped well, could use some time to adjust to the wearers wrist. *** OK Good, but not the best. Description OK, made OK, maybe a few QC issues, packed OK, shipped OK. The comfort might or might not improve over time. The one you get might be better than the one I got. ** Think twice OK- its a strap, but it could have been better described, or better built, or sent more quickly for the postage you paid. Not quite what you thought you were going to get. Seller with poor comms. Don't think you'll ever get another one. * Think again Poor experience with the way the strap or bracelet is described. Postage took for ever or was expensive. Not well made. Not comfortable now - doubt it will improve. Spend money elsewhere. Will not get another one. Ever. Cheers all! 
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| Posted: Wed Jun 11th, 2008 11:18 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Yes!! Good work Ian. We'll need to call it the IanM Strap Satisfaction Scale or I'm sure someone will come up with something a bit more clever. I may just amend all my strap posts as of late to include the IanM Strap Satisfaction Scale (ISSS)!! Brilliant my friend!! If embraced by members we'll put a stick up, no? Anyone else think its a great idea? 
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12th, 2008 02:14 am |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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The ISSS looks and sounds good to me. ;) hand6.gif
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12th, 2008 02:54 am |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hey guys - "SSS" is fine by me. The point is that we will likely see the same good guys and good product rise to the top - and that is OK. At least it saves us spending money on product or people who don't support 3T, or who claim the world and deliver nothing? It might also provide a resource for "strap friends of 3T" who can maybe do nice things for 3T as a reward for continued custom? Just a thought. To give you an idea of how I see it being used: *** Bob Vertigo Buffalo brown 24/24. Too stiff, described as a lot softer than it was when it arrived to me, not going to be a favourite. Maybe the Bob Marino strap in non-suede finish would have been better? Well built for the money, but not lust-worthy IMHO. Does the job. ***** (yep - 5!!) Savage strap brown 24/24. 6mm thick buttery rubber with a polished 24mm pre-v buckle that makes me want another one now. Does everything right and looks great on anything. Packaged well, exceptional build quality of leather and buckle, priced right and the seller communicated very well. Can't do better IMHO. ** aftermarket Panerai-alike brushed/polished 24mm SS bracelet. I should have known :( Links too big to size comfortably (either too loose or too tight on the wrist), slow postage, screws stuck in the links and look like they will self destruct in 5 seconds. Fit to the head is poor. Hey - it lets me protect the real one, I guess. Otherwise it would have been a * !! I leave the rest in your very capable hands, gents! Cheers! Ian
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