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I don't disagree at all and do value your input! I actually contemplated the of a croc strap but don't have a black one. I do have a super nice Steinhart brown croc strap with deplyant clasp I was gonna try but it may be too think for such a large watch.
Do you have any specific straps or brands I can look into for such a black croc strap without spending a fortune...
I think Hirsch has them ready made but there are others for sure. I've seen Jeanna's work and she might have an answer. I used to use dress watches a lot in a past life and really favored black croc, black alligator and even black snakeskin. The plain/smooth leathers just don't do it at all when worn on a dress watch, IMHO.
You've got to be ready to spend a little bit more because the more expensive types keep their sheen and lustre much, much longer than the cheaper ones....whose luster vanishes after few months or so.
A deployant buckle would be perfect for your new Steinhart so that the leather strap doesn't break that much from daily use. Also makes sense to buy a strap that's just a tad wider than the lugs because leather at the lug ends that frequently comes into contact with the lug horns ---- flares like a trumpet and for this, a slightly wider strap at the lug ends tends to stay in shape longer.
Hope this helps, amigo.
