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Utility vs Aesthetics
Although there seem to be several arguments for the use of crocodile / aligator as a material for a watch strap and although I think they're quite handsome with many watches, I also feel they appear inapropriate on some dress watches as they sometimes tend to overpower a really clean and elegant watch. Again, it really does seem to come down to the owners own sensibilities.
Why Alligator...?
This may seem like a silly question and if so please excuse my ignorance but I've been wondering why the vast majority of "high end" manufacturers invariably fit their non-bracelet style watches with an alligator strap. Is this strictly out of tradition o...
Not necessary alligator, it can be crocodile.
Porosus specis (croco) arguably has the best quality leather strap. Regards Ling