You've touched on a great point here David. I personally swap between the 2 depending on my mood or the occasion. With some of my real favorite watches i have a choice between the 2 and swap them out to meet my requirements. For my Monaco I have a 1st execution bracelet which looks stunning (now the correct length for me - Thanks again Abel) and an original strap with buckle i "steal" from my Silverstone for the more personal feel of a strap. My hint to those of you out there that have been a bit shy to try it, i can highly recommend being prepared to swap between straps and bracelets to create a different but pesonal feel to your favorite time pieces.

All the best for the upcoming weekend - Darren

-: First off I must say thank you to Abel for the most expeditious
: shipping of his two straps..excellent quality and very good
: looking!
: So I was playing the other day, and decided to try straps and
: bracelets...
: First off, Abel's blue..
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: Abel's black..
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: First execution bracelet...
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: Second execution...
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: Webbing/velcro..
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: Stock black..
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: Any and all comments/opinions..
: Cheers,
: D