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1 May 2024, 04:16 AM | #1 |
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AP custom straps direct from AP
This is a newer thing they have been doing for about a year or so. I've mentioned it a few times and gotten numerous messages about it. They will do leather, gator, and canvas options with regular thread stitching or stitching using an actual precious metal thread. Here are some pics of my black gator strap with rose gold thread stitching. The cost was a little over $1k if I remember correctly. We also had 2 others made for a 37mm ladies offshore that were around $600-900 each based on the options chosen. I don't have pics of those but I can take some if requested. The precious metal thread really pops in the correct lighting and you can tell it isn't a textile-based thread. One of the ladies offshore straps we got has platinum stitching on a purple gator strap which contrasts really well.
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That looks great on your watch. Who are they using to do this? Usually you can go directly to their supplier and save quite a bit. Like Camille Fournet that, if I recall correctly, does AP.
I would probably look into a few guys doing very high quality work too like TerryCrafted or Aaron Bespoke. |
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Thanks for the pics! I got quoted a similar figure a few years ago when I first made enquiries, def going to pursue this either thru AP or a strapmaker.
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1 May 2024, 07:47 AM | #5 |
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Great idea for a thread. Would love to see more. Need to do something for my rg ro
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I have several including alcantara straps. Not cheap but top drawer quality.
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Ive asked many times in London about this for my code but get told not available and only straps available are the current straps in line up
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2 May 2024, 01:49 AM | #10 |
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Very nice, like the one on black ceramic could order one myself. If you have more pics pleae share
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Do you mind sharing some pictures? Interested in seeing some of the other material options, I have the alligator strap that came standard on the ceramic offshore, but alcantara sounds intriguing! Does it hold up well to sweat/moisture? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Will post some pictures when I am back from travel.
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Can I see the 37mm for the offshores?? I was told I can get one done for one of mg offshore but wanted to see more options. Much thanks in advance!!!
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Does anyone know whether you can call to order standard straps from the AP Clearwater service center?
I’m not sure if I read that previously here on the forum, or if I misunderstood the extent of their services. Thanks. |
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Wow that is really cool!!! I may have to reach out to them real soon, but in the meantime I have a pretty nice custom leather strap which is waterproof on my 15300 from a company called solitaire official
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