5 Options (3 in Metal, 1 Rubber, 1 Nylon)...
would anyone know where I could get a black anodized or PVD bracelet to go on my anodized Pasadena. Hello Alitom,
At this point in time, there are really three options to get a Black Anodized, Black PVD, or Black Parkerized bracelet that would go well with a Black PVD Pasadena: - Buy one from TAG-Heuer ($270 in 1999, very pricey),
- Buy one from Eterna made for their Porsche Design Re-Issue (I don't know the cost).
- I know a fellow who has developed a relationship with a local Porsche Dealership in the Greater Los Angeles Metroplex, and he has had Porsche Design watch cases (striped of crystal, movement, bezel, etc) re-PVDed for a reasonable cost (Under $100). I don't know if bracelet's are a possibility or not, but I would be happy to put you two in contact with one another.
- Watch eBay and various site's "Sales Corner's". They don't show up often, but you'd be amazed what shows up there if you look hard/long/persistently enough...
There are also decent alternatives: - Black Nylon straps (of the NATO-Waterbourne pattern) produce an acceptable look in a pinch.
- A gentleman by the name of Ron Sabo who operates as International Watchmen (see graphic below) sells a wonderful heavy black rubber strap of an Rolex Oyster-Jubilee style that works really well with the PVD Pasadena, I have one on my Lederer 510.501 right now. Cost? $10. Contact information for Ron/IW follows:
Ron/IW also carry excellent quality NATO styled nylon straps around the same price. If you call Ron/IW tell him I said "Hi!" and I am looking forward to seeing him at the NAWCC Midwest Regional.
I hope this helps and that you'll report back with what you ended up doing.
Good hunting!
-- Chuck
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