Rob
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Have to agree...
Grand Seiko straps are quite comfy from the get-go. Funny about you mentioning CF strap being bit stiff even after wearing. I got a CF strap to replace my worn Lange strap for RG Dato and after 2 months, it seems to still be a bit on the stiff side. Wondered if that was the norm. I did get a replacement strap for a Patek after, understanding that those are made by CF as well and but that one got comfy quite quick. Both were matte, just the color was different too... Hmmm. Stranger things have happened... 
Yes, it is.....
By: Shark : June 25th, 2008-08:47
because it is Hermes. Then again, I am just being frivolous and I hope you take it in the same manner That question is like should I carry a Valextra carry-on or should I just settle for a Porter (of Japan, mind you, and perhaps stretching it to Monocle's...
Your CF simplicity strap...
By: Gaz : June 25th, 2008-16:56
Is alligator on both under and upper right? From what I understand, only a very few number of brands do this, and the two that I know off are both independent - Dufour and Gauthier. Apparently CF prices these style of straps close to double what they woul...