looking for your opinions on a watch

I really like the leather there.

I had a couple of metal banded watches a few years ago, but my daily watch now is a leather strap and I much prefer it. Looks better and feels better to wear!

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Originally Posted by RayG

My preference would be for the bracelet as well. The leather strap itself looks really nice, but it leaves a big gap above and below the case. Clearly this is one of those strap designs that are specific for the watch.

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These are MS-paint mock ups I just threw together.

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Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Personally, I like the darker leather band. I'm a fan of bracelets (my go to watch is a Cariter Pasha C in stainless with a stainless bracelet), but I like the look of that face with the dark contrast...

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A part of me agrees with the contrast, but you don't think it's pulling it too much the other way?

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Originally Posted by ColdSteel

Leather of course.

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rofl. a third of posters disagree!

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Originally Posted by Stubear

I really like the leather there.

I had a couple of metal banded watches a few years ago, but my daily watch now is a leather strap and I much prefer it. Looks better and feels better to wear!

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That is one thing I'll have to find out: how comfortable is the bracelet.

Leather or Titanium :)v

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Originally Posted by Ichinichi

A part of me agrees with the contrast, but you don't think it's pulling it too much the other way?

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I don't think it's too much contrast at all. Are you looking at a genuine croc or lizard skin or are you going with an embossed cowhide? Personally, I have a rose gold watch with a dark crock band, and I think it is a wonderful contrast...

i'm actually looking at gator ;)

First, I love the watch. Here are my thoughts. Leather is classic and classy when wearing suits. Leather looks great with a french cuff and cuff links since the metals won't clash. Also I find the leather is easier on the shirts as the cuffs don't rub metal and fray.

The metal band is more "sporty" and looks good with sports clothes. To me, a watch is just like any other piece of jewelry. I have two, one with a metal band I wear every day and one with a leather band I wear when I get all gussied up.

Once again, the Accutron is very nice.

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Originally Posted by Mvcrash

First, I love the watch. Here are my thoughts. Leather is classic and classy when wearing suits. Leather looks great with a french cuff and cuff links since the metals won't clash. Also I find the leather is easier on the shirts as the cuffs don't rub metal and fray.

The metal band is more "sporty" and looks good with sports clothes. To me, a watch is just like any other piece of jewelry. I have two, one with a metal band I wear every day and one with a leather band I wear when I get all gussied up.

Once again, the Accutron is very nice.

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Thanks for all the pointers! Very helpful!

Also, consider the stitching. Contrasting colors are for a more sporty appearance.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Also, consider the stitching. Contrasting colors are for a more sporty appearance.

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Thanks, thebigspendur! I've been thinking about this and I'm leaning towards glossy cognac/lighter brown leather in gator with deployment clasp and a glossy black gator with deployment clasp. no accent stitching; this isn't a sporty watch.

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I always prefer leather bands on watches, but that's me. If I had to choose I would go for the dark brown leather. Matches better than the black.