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 Posted: Sat Jul 24th, 2010 12:59 pm
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GX9901



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bigrustypig wrote: That's a killer, GX. 5mm thick? Looks like a 24mm by 24mm to me. Nice touch. It looks like it can really take lots of punishment.  I agree that a nice pig buckle would blend well with that rig. I'd go polished pig, of course.

I have an order from a leatherguy here in Asia for just the skin witrh sharp, pronounced horns or ridges. I was told it only comes from the tail of baby crocs...hard to find but worth the bucks. If I get it, off to the "strapsmith" it goes.anodie.gif

Yes, it's 24/24mm and about 5mm thick.  The leather backing used is super soft so the strap is pretty pliable despite those big horns.  This one was ready made but when I saw it I knew I had to get it for the 312.  I was just going to mount it to check it out and switch back to what I already had on the watch (which itself was very recently acquired for this watch), but I'm liking it so much I've kept it on the watch since receiving it.my love.gif

I was already very much into watch straps before, but owning a Panerai seems to be taking it to another level...mistake.gif