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First thought: Whoa!
That's really impressive to have a watch that is fire resistant.
So, it's flame resistant... Does it really meant that it's going to last longer than normal leather straps? These leather straps are starting to get expensive, at $400-500 a set for an alligator strap, I'm really starting to complain when I have to replace them. So it'd be nice if the strap is much more resilient.
The question is this, does making the strap with this new special rubber material that also happens to be fire resistant make the strap truly last longer in real world conditions?
Montblanc Pelletteria-- What do you all think about the new "Extreme" watch strap
I remember when the collaboration between JLC and Casa Fagliano was announced in 2011. I wasn't too excited about the limited edition Reverso but I really wanted to feel the leather strap made by the world's most exclusive polo boot maker. Up to that poin...
It makes me think about the strap used on the JLC Deep Sea Cermet Chrono.
Not sure it is the same material used, but the look is very close. On the JLC Deep Sea Cermet Chrono, the strap was very resistant to salt water, sweat, heat, and so on... Interesting post, Mike! Best, Nicolas. PS: The TT Reverso US with the Fagliano stra...
Thanks for that correction Nicolas...
Yes, I mixed up the terms and as a consequence the appropriate context. The Flagliano strap is definitely limited production... The Cermet is a patterned leather correct? But on your pics it looks like it has undergone some process to change its texture. ...
Yes, but in the flesh, when you touch it, you think it is not leather.
Curious. But efficient! Best, Nicolas
First thought: Whoa!
That's really impressive to have a watch that is fire resistant. So, it's flame resistant... Does it really meant that it's going to last longer than normal leather straps? These leather straps are starting to get expensive, at $400-500 a set for an allig...
I don't know but I my guess is that the flame resistance makes
very little difference in real world wear situations. I think the water repellency, abrasion resistance are the keys to prolonging strap life. Remember this technique is being used for calf leather only...not exotic skins. Cheers, Mike
Impressive and very cool...
Now, if only they could produce a watch strap that doesn't stink.
The Vercarbone rubber can be scented
The real questions is what scent would be acceptable? If I came home smelling like perfume I doubt my wife would accept my explanation that the scent is coming from the watch strap ! :-) Cheers, Mike
Thanks for the additional info and photos on the Extreme Leather strap Mike
I still remember how the Montblanc staff showed during the Black and White week events in Singapore... burning the extreme leather sample with a lighter. Really cool to see its fire resistance! Of course, what is more practical to us is water/moisture res...
good information
This is great information, I didn't realize that Montblanc had it's own workshop Pelleteria. Nice demo with the torch. I would be interested in seeing how this feels on my wrist and how comfortable it is. Regards, ED-209