............after-market Black Gator on the Big Pilot, I am finally back to the OEM Brown Buffalo.
I must say that the after-market held up extremely well and has been very comfortable to wear.
I just needed a change and a chance to wear a Brown strap on the BP.
Very nice and natural
I think that gator straps don't go well with a Pilot's watch, the watch being in essence an adventurous tool-like watch, not a luxury watch. That dark, structured and in a way almost faded-looking buffalo strap fits much better, it really looks great.
Kind regards,
Paul, wearing steel VC Pilot's watch, with a buffalo strap too
Brown on black is one of
the best looks around. I agree with Paul - that almost weathered look is terrific!
A classic look buddy!
Welcome back to "brown town" :-)
I swap mine around once a year but ...
... the original buffalo strap is always best.
Must admit I like buffalo best! Great pics! nt
Must feel like home again...
I'm a big fan of the buffalo strap on the BP. I particularly like it's vintage appeal which helps bring out the origin of the watch.
Black looked good too, but a bit too modern IMHO.
Good choice Nad (and what a fantastic watch!)
Cheers,
Evan
Thanks everyone, looking forward to strapping >>>
....................it on this Sunday morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will post more pix later. Have a great day!
That looks awesome Nad!
Very nice combo indeed. For me, it also is the time of strap changes. A few days ago I put the tan brown croco strap on my Port Auto and I just finished swapping the black calf strap on my Navitimer for the steel Navitimer bracelet. A bit more bling but great with the sunlight playing on the links.
Kind regards,
Cinq
Nice Nad I am wearing my 5002 today as well. BTW,
I saw your doppelganger today here in Philadelphia, he was even wearing a PAM88!!!
Hmmmmm, 'just like Nad', LOL!!!!!!!!! nt
nt
After a few years with the same >>>>>>
Either strap looks good...the aftermarket you've been wearing shows some nice "ageing" - but the original is as you say, will look like a change - and wears an IWC logo well too.....
Glad you're wearing a proper buffalo strap Nad >
Croc on a Flieger is a non-no to me. I really find it hard to believe IWC issues Fliegers with croc straps...Tacky!!!
You are looking sharp!
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Best from Isobars.
Thanks for the approval, lol!!!! nt
nt
Great strap!
Much better...