Panomaticlunar XL with black strap

I purchased a PML XL a few months ago which I am very pleased with.

However, like some people, I found the standard strap too long. I asked my AD about getting a shorter grey nubuck strap, but unfortunately Glashutte told the AD that these did not exist. I had to get a shorter strap, so I decided to go for a normal black strap with the short length. After a month wait, this finally arrived this week and is now fitted (and much more comfortable).

Here are before and after pictures - I'd be very interested in people's views of how the black strap looks compared with the nubuck grey.

Thanks

Gavin

PS I have been reading this forum for a while now, and find it very helpful. In April I ordered my first independent watch after seeing photos of it on the AHCI section - I should get it later this month.

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What I did...

By: ldelaplana : June 3rd, 2012-00:15

was to ask the AD to make one more hole into my PM leather strap. If you really like the nobuk strap this may work. Your PML looks no worse no better with the black strap but way more formal (dressier).

I like the new look.

By: RogerP : June 3rd, 2012-16:27

Love the PML-XL, but I never did warm to the fuzzy grey strap. I much prefer the black that you have installed. The contrast makes the grey dial look more grey, if that makes any sense at all. Roger

I think Glashutte should change the length of their standard straps

By: Gavster : June 5th, 2012-01:28

Many thanks for the feedback. I guess I was a bit surprised at how much just a change of strap can change the look of a watch. The key thing for me is that the watch is now much more comfortable to wear since the metal part of the deployment clasp is unde...

I prefer the black strap.

By: RJW : June 5th, 2012-03:34

My only suggestion would have been for a black strap with contrast dark grey stitchng to go with the dial if that were possible. Regards, Richard. PS Please reveal your AHCI watch on the AHCI forum when the time is right.

Will do

By: Gavster : June 5th, 2012-08:32

Richard, yes will post pics as soon as it arrives, hopefully not long now. A clue - it has a close link to where I live. Also I agree that some grey stitching would be good - my AD said there wasn't much of a choice from GO, so rather than get a custom ma...

Glad that you're happy with the outcome, Gavin. Glashütte Original . . .

By: Dr No : June 6th, 2012-12:23

. . . has a penchant for producing models with grey dials, all of which are to my liking. There's one in my collection . . . . . . which is now on its second grey lizard strap. The strap originally supplied was black alligator, and also too long for comfo...

Thanks Art

By: Gavster : June 7th, 2012-10:42

Its only now I've realised that straps are important to the look of a watch...(maybe stating the obvious, but it hadn't been a factor when considering my previous purchases)

Here's a fresh wrist shot . . .

By: Dr No : June 7th, 2012-11:46

. . . for context. My take is the grey strap contributes to a sense of aesthetic continuity, while a black strap would accentuate the aesthetic 'weight' of the watch itself. Whether you tend towards a more casual (like myself) or more formal appearance ba...

Great shot...

By: MichaelC : June 11th, 2012-08:16

Such a superb piece.

Hopefully GO brings forth a short length nubuck

By: MichaelC : June 11th, 2012-08:17

I would be interested as well. Welcome to our forum, and great watch!