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P4GTR · 02-01-2010, 09:08 PM

The competition here is ruthless. Nice pics everyone. Hooligan, i'm not kissing ass when I say I like that combo you've got there. The Savage makes that watch.

When I started out with reps ala RWG1, I saw a picture of a 177H on strapculture posing on a drafting table next to some (drafting) equipment. It was a few years ago, so forgive me for not remembering who's this was. I knew this was the direction I wanted to head, so I ordered the watch and started shopping straps.

I ended up with my 177H on Strapculture legend, historic brown with match stitch. It didn't quite match the picture on their site, but its a great strap.

My 177H has a bit of a history. It arrived broken, running erratic. Me being new to this, I was panicked. Through the caseback, I was able to make out that the mainspring apppeared to be strangling itself.

I was so nervous to attempt any repair, but I mustered up the courage and rolled up a wad of tape and carried on. A gentle nudge with a toothpick popped the spring into place. I gave the watch new life, giving us a real bond.

Not too long later, I think I broke it's heart when I received some mail from Breitling. I layed the watch to rest that night on the envelope. I give you, my "Dead at Midnight" Pam. With a 50+ hr power reserve, think for a second. What are the chances of this?

Anyhow, You said you liked pics, and she's always been photogenic. Careful what you ask for

I've come a long way since the day she came home:

getting better:

Getting serious lately. This is my most recent pics, before I got my Canon Rebel.

I love this Savage strap, if I were to win it would be this one, no question... And maybe a '50 or something to go with it. A new Pam, an interesting strap with new stories, and a new camera to take it all in with.

Savage Straps- New Tan w/ brown (black?) stitch:

Thanks for this raffle, even if I don't win, I had fun sharing my history with Pam.

PANERA · 02-02-2010, 01:34 AM

This zeugma that I loved, cause It is soft, vintage, color changes with your wrist movements, well goes with TI buckle, smooth and perfect finished with absulately hand made

And The bag that I carried all my strpas

atespo · 02-03-2010, 06:51 AM

Love my Gunny...

nielsen · 02-03-2010, 04:46 PM

Great contest, Hooligan! I have three of Savage's straps and I guess my favorite is the latest one--perhaps because it is the latest one and also because he had to stitch it onto the watch for me--my first ever franken: the Deco Bezel Sorta. That's a PAM 000.5 (in other words, 1/2 a PAM). The strap is thick and stiff when I first put it on, then it softens and becomes incredibly comfortable from body heat. Scot was also really good about offering aesthetic advice on the stitching appropriate to the watch.

bootzilla · 02-03-2010, 06:58 PM

Ok, my entry is going the be a little lame, since I don't have anything with a good strap to take an awesome picture of, but that is the point - I am totally jonesing for a homage PAM, and you can't have a killer PAM without a killer strap, so I would pick this one:

Savage stitchless in graphite blue. Why? because the blue gets no love, and you could totally rock it with a PVD or stealth PAM and it would look great! How about that - I could buy a watch to go with a strap instead of the other way around!

hooligan · 02-05-2010, 03:17 AM

And the winner is.........

P4GTR! Congrats, my friend!!!

Why? Well, he posted the most pictures - I told you all I like pics.

But, more importantly, I really enjoyed his story that he shared with us all.

Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the raffle. Now, get over to the MReplica thread and play there, too!

P4 - PM me with your name/address so that I can pass that info along to Scot and David. That way they'll know who to send the prizes to! You can contact Scot directly through his website (www.savagestraps.com) to order your strap.

Thanks, again!

8A · 02-05-2010, 07:58 AM

Congratulations P4GTR!

Hope you will like the buckle!

@hoo, I'll wait for your PM.

David

Pix · 02-05-2010, 02:38 PM

That's cool. Thx for organizing this nice contest

P4GTR · 02-05-2010, 03:51 PM

Hooooly... Are you serious? Wow I can't believe it!!!

I'm not sure what to say, I'm humbled by the generousity of the boards lately, you guy's have been really good to me. I may be quiet now, but I promise I will get intoxicated and post long winded later, sound fair? I think I had a few when I made that post

8A/David thank you for the Ti buckle, it will look swelteringly hot on my Ti... 177H! I'm stoked!

Thank you, genuinely, so much, to Hooligan, Scot & Savage Straps (undoubtedly poised to be my new favorite strap maker), 8A/David, and last but not least RWI. Cheers to a great return, you guys were missed!

I promise lots of pics! Let me enjoy the evening perusing http://savagestraps.com/ with a nice beverage and I'll have something picked out by tomorrow!

hooligan · 02-05-2010, 03:58 PM

Don't forget to PM me your name/address so Scot and David will know who you are!

02-01-2010, 09:08 PM	#31
P4GTR migliorestraps Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,219	The competition here is ruthless. Nice pics everyone. Hooligan, i'm not kissing ass when I say I like that combo you've got there. The Savage makes that watch. When I started out with reps ala RWG1, I saw a picture of a 177H on strapculture posing on a drafting table next to some (drafting) equipment. It was a few years ago, so forgive me for not remembering who's this was. I knew this was the direction I wanted to head, so I ordered the watch and started shopping straps. I ended up with my 177H on Strapculture legend, historic brown with match stitch. It didn't quite match the picture on their site, but its a great strap. My 177H has a bit of a history. It arrived broken, running erratic. Me being new to this, I was panicked. Through the caseback, I was able to make out that the mainspring apppeared to be strangling itself. I was so nervous to attempt any repair, but I mustered up the courage and rolled up a wad of tape and carried on. A gentle nudge with a toothpick popped the spring into place. I gave the watch new life, giving us a real bond. Not too long later, I think I broke it's heart when I received some mail from Breitling. I layed the watch to rest that night on the envelope. I give you, my "Dead at Midnight" Pam. With a 50+ hr power reserve, think for a second. What are the chances of this? Anyhow, You said you liked pics, and she's always been photogenic. Careful what you ask for I've come a long way since the day she came home: getting better: Getting serious lately. This is my most recent pics, before I got my Canon Rebel. I love this Savage strap, if I were to win it would be this one, no question... And maybe a '50 or something to go with it. A new Pam, an interesting strap with new stories, and a new camera to take it all in with. Savage Straps- New Tan w/ brown (black?) stitch: Thanks for this raffle, even if I don't win, I had fun sharing my history with Pam. __________________ Contact me: daniel@migliorestraps.com

02-02-2010, 01:34 AM	#32
PANERA Dark Overlord Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 463	This zeugma that I loved, cause It is soft, vintage, color changes with your wrist movements, well goes with TI buckle, smooth and perfect finished with absulately hand made And The bag that I carried all my strpas Last edited by PANERA; 02-02-2010 at 01:39 AM.

02-03-2010, 06:51 AM	#33
atespo Darkness Becomes Me Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 214	Love my Gunny... __________________ @esp0

02-05-2010, 07:58 AM	#37
8A Straps & Buckles? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 112	Congratulations P4GTR! Hope you will like the buckle! @hoo, I'll wait for your PM. David __________________ 8Artisans - Cut-Out Buckle Specialist 8Artisans Webstore : http://www.8artisans.com MSN : number.eight@live.com Email : david@8artisans.com

02-05-2010, 02:38 PM	#38
Pix Tar and feathers ! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: E.U. Posts: 7,056 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	That's cool. Thx for organizing this nice contest __________________ >My current collection and watch reviews < > Le French Corner on RWI < > Latest pictorial : HBB Tourbillon Please do not PM questions which you can post on the boards, I won't answer them : besides a question that is asked on the boards and finds an answer will be profitable for all the members. Thank you.

02-03-2010, 04:46 PM	#34
nielsen Dark Overlord Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 830	Great contest, Hooligan! I have three of Savage's straps and I guess my favorite is the latest one--perhaps because it is the latest one and also because he had to stitch it onto the watch for me--my first ever franken: the Deco Bezel Sorta. That's a PAM 000.5 (in other words, 1/2 a PAM). The strap is thick and stiff when I first put it on, then it softens and becomes incredibly comfortable from body heat. Scot was also really good about offering aesthetic advice on the stitching appropriate to the watch.

02-03-2010, 06:58 PM	#35
bootzilla Who has the Best Sub? Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13	Ok, my entry is going the be a little lame, since I don't have anything with a good strap to take an awesome picture of, but that is the point - I am totally jonesing for a homage PAM, and you can't have a killer PAM without a killer strap, so I would pick this one: Savage stitchless in graphite blue. Why? because the blue gets no love, and you could totally rock it with a PVD or stealth PAM and it would look great! How about that - I could buy a watch to go with a strap instead of the other way around!

02-05-2010, 03:17 AM	#36
hooligan Admin About Town Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In my own little world Posts: 8,284	And the winner is......... P4GTR! Congrats, my friend!!! Why? Well, he posted the most pictures - I told you all I like pics. But, more importantly, I really enjoyed his story that he shared with us all. Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the raffle. Now, get over to the MReplica thread and play there, too! P4 - PM me with your name/address so that I can pass that info along to Scot and David. That way they'll know who to send the prizes to! You can contact Scot directly through his website (www.savagestraps.com) to order your strap. Thanks, again!

02-05-2010, 03:51 PM	#39
P4GTR migliorestraps Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,219	Hooooly... Are you serious? Wow I can't believe it!!! I'm not sure what to say, I'm humbled by the generousity of the boards lately, you guy's have been really good to me. I may be quiet now, but I promise I will get intoxicated and post long winded later, sound fair? I think I had a few when I made that post 8A/David thank you for the Ti buckle, it will look swelteringly hot on my Ti... 177H! I'm stoked! Thank you, genuinely, so much, to Hooligan, Scot & Savage Straps (undoubtedly poised to be my new favorite strap maker), 8A/David, and last but not least RWI. Cheers to a great return, you guys were missed! I promise lots of pics! Let me enjoy the evening perusing http://savagestraps.com/ with a nice beverage and I'll have something picked out by tomorrow! __________________ Contact me: daniel@migliorestraps.com

02-05-2010, 03:58 PM	#40
hooligan Admin About Town Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In my own little world Posts: 8,284	Don't forget to PM me your name/address so Scot and David will know who you are!