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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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H0rati0 wrote: Looks nice and to suit well. What are you doing for the buckle?
Gold buckle being supplied by them.
Strap will be tapered from 24mm to 20mm at the buckle.

EDIT : It will be tapered from 24mm to 22mm.
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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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MiniMpi wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:22 pm
H0rati0 wrote: Looks nice and to suit well. What are you doing for the buckle?
Gold buckle being supplied by them.
Strap will be tapered from 24mm to 20mm at the buckle.
Not tempted to source a Rolex buckle? Plenty of copies on ebay but I would be hunting an antique for that beauty - it's the OCD ya know.
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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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Hi Ferg, just read this fantastic post and story!!! Heartfelt congratulations and I am excited to see how it looks on your new strap!!!
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H0rati0 wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:50 pm
MiniMpi wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:22 pm Gold buckle being supplied by them.
Strap will be tapered from 24mm to 20mm at the buckle.
Not tempted to source a Rolex buckle? Plenty of copies on ebay but I would be hunting an antique for that beauty - it's the OCD ya know.
Actually hadn't spotted them at all till I just went looking for them there after you mentioning them.

They are very similar to the size and style of the one coming with the new strap so I may chance getting one because as you said it will finish it off nicely.
Thanks again for the heads up.

EDIT : Sadly no 22mm ones available so scratch that plan :(
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Viognier wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:06 pm Hi Ferg, just read this fantastic post and story!!! Heartfelt congratulations and I am excited to see how it looks on your new strap!!!
Thank you Lance ! :thumbup:
Really happy with it my friend.
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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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MiniMpi wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:26 pm
H0rati0 wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:50 pm
MiniMpi wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:22 pm Gold buckle being supplied by them.
Strap will be tapered from 24mm to 20mm at the buckle.
Not tempted to source a Rolex buckle? Plenty of copies on ebay but I would be hunting an antique for that beauty - it's the OCD ya know.
Actually hadn't spotted them at all till I just went looking for them there after you mentioning them.

They are very similar to the size and style of the one coming with the new strap so I may chance getting one because as you said it will finish it off nicely.
Thanks again for the heads up.

EDIT : Sadly no 22mm ones available so scratch that plan :(
Ferg

I thought you needed 20mm?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-ROLE ... 4902.l9144

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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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H0rati0 wrote: Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:13 am Ferg

I thought you needed 20mm?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-ROLE ... 4902.l9144

Hey ho!
Sorry, I typed it wrong the other day, 24mm to 22mm is what it will be so I won't be able to use one of these.
If I get a different strap at some stage I'll certainly consider getting that buckle though :thumbup:
Thanks for your help.
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MiniMpi wrote: Sat Jun 29, 2019 6:52 pm
Thanks for your help.
My pleasure.
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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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Well I got my first Steveostraps today.
All I can say is WOW !!!
Outstanding quality and efficiency.
Great packaging, real excitement opening it all up.
Adore the strap, exactly what I asked and hoped for.
It's a 24mm Rosewood open ended strap for my Vintage Rolex 'Tank'.

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1934 Rolex 'Tank' is back with me after a new crystal was fitted and a check over.
Finally fitted the Steveostrap I got made for it.
Love the new look !! :)
Can't Thank ORA Watchmakers enough for great work and customer service.

Will be bringing it to the London GTG also.



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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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That looks fabulous Ferg. Glad to have it finally sorted.

Enjoy wearing it.

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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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the strap looks very sharp Ferg!!
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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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Thanks Guy.

Appreciate that Lance, I'm loving it buddy.
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Re: Rolex Ref : 912 'Tank', 1934

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That looks superb Ferg. They’ve done a great job on it - I had a look at the before shots and it’s hard to recognise it as the same watch. I think it looked good on the black strap, but it looks superb on the new Steveo, but then I’m partial to tan and brown straps over black most of the time.
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gaf1958 wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2019 4:03 am That looks superb Ferg. They’ve done a great job on it - I had a look at the before shots and it’s hard to recognise it as the same watch. I think it looked good on the black strap, but it looks superb on the new Steveo, but then I’m partial to tan and brown straps over black most of the time.
Thanks Gary :thumbup:
The other strap was actually dark brown !
But it didn't really suit it I don't think.
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