Alternate strap choices for Midnight Blue Moonphase

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Alternate strap choices for Midnight Blue Moonphase

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I have loved the Midnight Blue Moonphase since the first images were released. I have to admit, I hate the strap choices and feel that an "Alligator" strap makes what could be a great casual watch more on the dressy side. I would like it to be casual......... any ideas out there on strap choices for the Moonphase ?
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Re: Alternate strap choices for Midnight Blue Moonphase

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I run counter to the prevailing tides on this question. I have always thought that a bracelet is dressier and that a leather strap, any leather, up to and including alligator is a less formal option. For casual you can go canvas, thick ammo style leather straps or (God forbid) a NATO. But then it was only about six or eight years ago that I would consider buying a watch that did not have a proper integrated bracelet, at least as an option.

In the more mainstream view, I would suggest a darkish brown leather strap of some sort.
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Re: Alternate strap choices for Midnight Blue Moonphase

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gaf1958 wrote:I run counter to the prevailing tides on this question. I have always thought that a bracelet is dressier and that a leather strap, any leather, up to and including alligator is a less formal option.
Yes I also find the same thing ironically - especially bracelets with polished center links will nicely dress up a watch more than the straps.
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Re: Alternate strap choices for Midnight Blue Moonphase

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maybe something like a blue Brady Sailcloth would work well
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Re: Alternate strap choices for Midnight Blue Moonphase

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CW has quite a few on sale at the moment so maybe you can find something to suite your taste.
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