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Brown vs Black, what do you prefer?

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  • last reply by argiris 8 Apr 2013
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    Mr. Haris Christidis
    Apprentice 7 posts
    22 Mar 2013, 10:26 p.m. 22 Mar 2013, 10:26 p.m.
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    Today I got my new brown strap for my Port Chrono. It is the dark brown which is the standard strap for the gold edition. I feel like I got a new watch. Brown is so sexy and at the same time so elegant. Brown should be the original strap for 371445 :-) I like also the even bigger differentiation from my BP 5004 with black strap.

    i46.tinypic.com/24zhe2v.jpg

    i50.tinypic.com/33lds9y.jpg

    i47.tinypic.com/2yy858k.jpg

    i48.tinypic.com/33v0r39.jpg

    i46.tinypic.com/23u4j6s.jpg

    Regards from Athens,
    Haris

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    Tango Victor
    Master 1942 posts
    22 Mar 2013, 10:39 p.m. 22 Mar 2013, 10:39 p.m.
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    looks just perfect. the brown has 'honey coloured hints' which connect with the gold of your port chrono.

    enjoy the 'new' watch in good health!

    regards,
    thang

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    Mr. andy stevens
    Master 1792 posts
    22 Mar 2013, 11:39 p.m. 22 Mar 2013, 11:39 p.m.
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    Haris,

    Thanks for this posting and for your subject title question. As the owner of a 3714-45 on deployant, my first impression of the OEM Black strap was that it was to much of a stark contrast on this particular variation so I elected to go Brown like you. No disappointment as it really enhanced the RG markers and softened the overall look as your pic's acknowledge.

    My AD also suggested as a option to mix it up a bit the dark navy blue on deployant. When he put it on, I was truly blown away. This combination was a subtle change from the black, but enough to bring out the color of the blued "counter" hands. The navy strap also sports up the model to a even higher level yet if a dressier occasion calls, this fresh look works just perfectly.

    Next time you visit your AD/Boutique, take a look at this pairing in the flesh, I'll bet you will experience the same feeling I did....WOW !

    Let us know what you think should the opportunity arise.

    Enjoy your 3714, she's a beauty.

    Best,

    Andy

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    Cinq
    Master 5431 posts
    22 Mar 2013, 11:41 p.m. 22 Mar 2013, 11:41 p.m.
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    Great combination indeed. I also prefer brown over black for your Port Chrono.

    By the way, you should give the brown Buffalo strap from the BP 5002 a go too. It too will make your BP look like a new watch!
    Kind regards,

    Clemens

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    Mr. Paul Boroditsch
    Graduate 18 posts
    23 Mar 2013, 10:20 a.m. 23 Mar 2013, 10:20 a.m.
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    Really love the contrast with the brown, planning to try out a similar combination with my bluesy ppc, will show soon!
    Congrats
    Paul

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    Mr. David Mathias
    Master 980 posts
    23 Mar 2013, 10:44 a.m. 23 Mar 2013, 10:44 a.m.
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    That's a great look. Congratulations. I prefer brown to black for almost any watch.

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    whichwatch
    Master 2824 posts
    23 Mar 2013, 11:55 a.m. 23 Mar 2013, 11:55 a.m.
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    I much prefer brown straps on any gold watch or SS watch with gold accents. I find it much warmer, and in the case of SS with gold accents really brings out the gold.

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    Roman Belov
    Master 839 posts
    23 Mar 2013, 1:30 p.m. 23 Mar 2013, 1:30 p.m.
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    I have the same Port Chrono and prefer the brown one as well:
    i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss67/rc30/DSCN0862_zpse4431890.jpg

    this alternative was also offered to me by one good friend of mine. He makes the straps by himself:
    i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss67/rc30/IWCPortugueseChrono.jpg

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    Mr. Alan Ross
    Master 5742 posts
    23 Mar 2013, 3:56 p.m. 23 Mar 2013, 3:56 p.m.
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    Brown wins out for me.

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    G K
    Graduate 34 posts
    23 Mar 2013, 4:22 p.m. 23 Mar 2013, 4:22 p.m.
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    I don't think I've ever seen a BP look so small as on your wrist in the last picture!

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    Mr. Denis Boulle
    Graduate 25 posts
    8 Apr 2013, 12:12 p.m. 8 Apr 2013, 12:12 p.m.
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    Great to See Nice Watch. I Like the black one and also prefer black one than the brown.

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    dzul
    Master 3985 posts
    8 Apr 2013, 1:16 p.m. 8 Apr 2013, 1:16 p.m.
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    Brown!!!!

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    Mr. argiris develegas
    Master 2973 posts
    8 Apr 2013, 3:33 p.m. 8 Apr 2013, 3:33 p.m.
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    Hari I too believe the brown one is the most appropriate.
    Nice to have another Greek on the Forum.

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