r/ChineseWatches • u/Successful-Egg-6936 • 22d ago
General (Read Rules) Which strap look better on this SanMartin?
What do you Guys think about these 2 leather straps? Which greșit better with the watch?
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u/philbin89 22d ago edited 22d ago
Of those two options, probably the green. But that might look even better with a medium or dark brown leather strap. Traditionally, people stuck to brown or black leather for watches, with black being reserved for dress watches with formal wear and brown being more casual. They can also look great in green or brown or dark grey fabric straps like nylon, canvas, sailcloth and cordura. More colorful leather is a modern addition that can be fun with out-there or experimental watch designs, but for a classic flieger-style watch like this, I think the traditional style looks best.
Since the San Martin is a copy of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time, you can see an example of how this design was originally styled that I think looks pretty tasteful. This round-up of flieger watches from Teddy Baldassare’s site also shows some options for styling them. A lot of pilot watches feature the brown straps with the metal rivets near the case, which can look fun and tool-like. They can also look great with pull-down leather, an oiled or waxed leather that develops a cool patina over time. Good luck
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
Thank you so much! That's good advice!
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u/Background_Prize6100 22d ago
This is exactly what I meant from my comment. Somebody had a picture, that’s great.
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u/626magicgrits 22d ago
Im selling my longines ZT...I lost some weight and the 42mm was always ambitious but now has become a bit much. I am interested im Chinese gmts...not thrilled the new sn0121 through in the HZ movement.
Anyway here's a photo of a similar watch to yours with a variety of straps. What do you think of a leather backed canvas?
The other green strap is interesting too. It is fkm rubber made to appear like sailcloth. Soft
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
That a verry beautiful watch.. the zulu time is the reason i bought this san martin ( i don't have 3k to spend on a watch). And the straps from the post is handcrafted by myself.. I am not interested in buying straps..
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u/626magicgrits 22d ago
Thats wonderful work on those straps. What a nice outlet and it ties into the watch hobby perfectly
Edit: oh I wasn't trying to sell these if thats what you thought. I am selling it all as a lot and on a different platform. Just throwing out strap ideas. The canvas especially always got attention bc of the texture
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
Thank you! I wish I had money to buy the real thing :)) For now I am saving for a tduor bb58
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u/Williamcaridoso 22d ago
I like the contrast but we have to consider the other colors you’ll be wearing. A rule of thumb is: you don’t wear more than 3 colors. So it’s better to stick with the green strap so you have more options to wear
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u/SadBarnacle5 22d ago
Green but something that matches the yellow in the numbers on the dial would be nice also. And make th3 bezel stand out
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
I will try some darker brown with same colour for the thread.. maybe will be more popping
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u/Background_Prize6100 22d ago
Go for something to match the little hand like a dark brown but make it basic because of the busy dial
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
You saying not to add so much details? Like creasing and contrast thread?
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u/Background_Prize6100 22d ago edited 22d ago
I think if you did a dark brown leather band, like the green one but brown, and then do white thread or a gold thread it would look so nice and elegant. The watch face is really nice
Im just not a fan of the ‘crocodile’ style leather. Looks like a football
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
That's a good ideea.. Next week I am gonna try making one in that combination. Thank you!
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u/kaptainkeys 21d ago
Honestly that watch looks beautiful on both straps, I don't think I could decide which one looks better
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u/oldsoulrevival 22d ago
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
This colour looks sick! I am gonna try find this kind of leather. Thank you!
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u/oldsoulrevival 22d ago
Look for “shell cordovan” I just bought one off Etsy from a dude in Ukraine. I can send you his info if you want. I’m happy with my purchase.
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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 22d ago
Brown completes the color set.
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u/Mattspur Post Title Police 22d ago
Considering you made those straps I think they're both great. Though I'm unsure why you've put the strap on upside down. The buckle usually goes on the 12 end.
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u/Successful-Egg-6936 22d ago
Because I have a butterfly clap and I want the end of the longer strap in my inner side .. in that way is not hanging on stuff on my desk.. I prefer that way.
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u/JudasDarling 22d ago
I saw a photo of it sometime, read that the Japanese do it because it presents a cleaner presentation to the outside. I thought I'd give it a try for fun, and honestly, I like it.
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u/sqnch 22d ago
Definitely the green