Patek Philippe

I really love bi-metal watches. I'm thinking steel GF bracelet. what do you think will work best? ...  

Or mesh?

Yes the clasp won’t be period correct but it will add to the quirkiness of multi-metal and multi-color effect. That’s is one heck of a 130 by the way.

I struggle with a strap strategy. Should i use the same color for all watches in my collection? Should i try to match the original material and color as sold? Should I have a watch by watch gameplan (trying to pull out colors from the dial?)? All suggesti... 

I quickly grew tired of it, not only because the strap didn’t work well with some of the watches, but every watch ended up looking kind of the same (we some times take for granted how much visual space a strap takes up in relation to the watch as a whole)... 

Choosing the leather and color that fits each particular piece. Best, Emmanuel

Congratulations 🍾!

this two-tone Hausmann signed ref. 130 is quite something. As for your question, I’d personally hunt for an authentic period correct PP steel pin buckle, as I think it was missing when MLG sold it last June. And I would choose a brownish leather strap (wh... 

Dress it up: Dress it down: ...  

look 👀 you want ! More sporty or more traditional ? Bracelet for sporty and strap for traditional. Let us know what you decide and share wrist shots !

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Maybe a lighter brown would pair well with the rose gold bezel and other elements. The watch is very nice. Best, Emmanuel

Just ordered a bunch of straps, including a lighter brown following your advice. Will post results.