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Picked up this aftermarket set recently. Sapphire bezel, black dial with three subdials, meant for 4130 movement.

Printing is clean, indices look aligned, no major flaws. The bezel markings are sharp. Not planning to build anything right now, just keeping it as a spare part / collection piece.

Figured someone here might be interested in seeing how these aftermarket sets look. Not sure about long-term durability yet, but initial impression is decent for DIY use.

Open to questions if anyone’s considering something similar.

This custom flame orange alligator strap fits the Patek Philippe Nautilus (compatible with references 5711/5712/5726).

The color really pops – perfect for summer or for changing up the look from a metal bracelet.

Made by a custom strap maker, genuine alligator leather, fits the original buckle.

What do you all think – too high-profile or just right?

I’m introducing something a little different, but equally obsessive: **custom lizard leather straps** for classic Rolex dress references.

I’m specifically targeting what the community lovingly calls the **“Four Beauties”** of Rolex:

- **Day‑Date (1803, 18238, 118238, etc.)** – the full presidential deserves a dressy lizard option.

- **Datejust (1601, 16013, 16234, etc.)** – perfect for two-tone or steel dress looks.

- **Cellini (all modern & vintage)** – lizard is almost mandatory here.

- **Vintage Oyster Perpetual (1002, 1005, 5500)** – small, elegant, and underrated.

**Why lizard instead of croc/alligator?**

Lizard has smaller, finer scales, a softer hand feel, and a more vintage/classy look – less flashy, more “old money.” It sits incredibly well on a 36mm Day‑Date or Datejust. And frankly, it’s harder to find good lizard straps than crocodile these days.

**What I offer:**

- **Real lizard leather** (genuine, not embossed cowhide)

- **Any colour** – black, dark brown, cognac, navy, burgundy, olive green, grey, even pastel if you’re bold

- **Any size** – 19mm, 20mm, 18mm, 16mm (yes, even odd lug widths)

- **Stitching** – tonal or contrast (I recommend cream thread on dark brown – *chef’s kiss*)

- **Lining** – soft calf or natural veg-tan

- **Thickness** – 2.5–3.0mm, tapered elegantly

- **Buckle** – I can fit your original Rolex buckle or supply a generic gold/steel one

**Pricing (handmade in my Guangzhou workshop):**

**Lead time:**

Usually 10–14 days – I cut, edge paint, and stitch each one by hand. No factory line.

**A few honest notes:**

- Lizard is not as water resistant as rubber or nylon – keep it dry.

- The scales can lift if abused, but with normal dress-watch use, they last for years.

- I don’t do replicas of Rolex branded straps – these are unbranded custom pieces for *your* genuine watch.

Happy to send photos of completed lizard straps on real Day‑Dates and Datejusts.

**How to order:**

Reddit DM or comment below. I’ll send you my work email, colour swatches, and we’ll confirm lug width + taper + stitching colour.

Thanks for reading. Now go put a lizard strap on that 1601 – you won’t regret it.