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Strap Recommendations for a 3714 Portuguese

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  • last reply by Mr. Robert Dr. Timár 27 Nov 2018
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    Port3714
    Apprentice 3 posts
    27 Nov 2018, 5:14 p.m. 27 Nov 2018, 5:14 p.m.
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    Hi, I'm new here. I received my first IWC in 2010 as a 40th Birthday present.
    I am very OCD on how I care for my things, but I had very bad luck with my
    3714 Portuguese...short story, which I won't bug you with. I traded it off as
    soon as the chrono buttons began to fall off without warning.

    I missed not having it, so I just bought a pre-owned 3714 Portuguese from a
    close friend. It was beautifully serviced and it looks and runs perfectly. I
    bought it with no strap though.

    The factory strap seemed to wear quickly. Does anyone have a recommendation
    for a strap similar to the OEM alligator strap?

    Thank you.

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3193 posts
    27 Nov 2018, 6:52 p.m. 27 Nov 2018, 6:52 p.m.
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    My wife and I share 3714 and I purchased a Black Santoni for it. It looks
    great and is wearing very well.

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    Port3714
    Apprentice 3 posts
    27 Nov 2018, 7:18 p.m. 27 Nov 2018, 7:18 p.m.
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    Thanks Mark. Where did you purchase yours from?

    My 2010 had a black alligator strap, but my friend said his, from 2002, had an
    antique brown alligator strap.

    I was thinking that I did not want to spend the Santoni money for one, but it
    might be worth it.

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3193 posts
    27 Nov 2018, 7:37 p.m. 27 Nov 2018, 7:37 p.m.
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    I bought the strap from the Boutique. They also have a fantastic selection of
    straps to choose from.

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    Mr. Robert Dr. Timár
    Connoisseur 515 posts
    27 Nov 2018, 8:56 p.m. 27 Nov 2018, 8:56 p.m.
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    Give a try with the IWC mesh. Unfortunately the 3714 is not available with the
    mesh from factory but there are a few photos available and it seems to be very
    nice. Not authentic from the IWC standpoint though. Just my two cents of
    course.

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