A Long Overdue Showcase:
Steven’s Platinum Daytona on Martinique Bleu Alligator
At Dangerous9straps, we’ve had the privilege of crafting some truly stunning custom watch straps, and one that stands out is Steven’s Martinique Bleu Alligator strap for his Platinum Rolex Daytona with a gorgeous blue dial. This strap was completed and delivered last year, and Steven’s photos are simply breathtaking. I can’t believe I haven’t written about it until now—but my only excuse is that this incredible Martinique Bleu Alligator leather is completely sold out, making this post a bit of a tease!
A Perfect Pairing: Platinum Daytona and Martinique Bleu Alligator
Steven’s Rolex Daytona in Platinum is already a masterpiece, featuring an incredible Ice blue dial that exudes luxury and refinement. Pairing it with our Martinique Bleu Alligator strap was a natural choice. The pure light blue tones of the strap perfectly complement the dial, creating a seamless, elegant look that enhances the watch’s overall aesthetic.
The Prestige of France Croco Alligator Leather
This strap was made from Martinique Bleu Alligator sourced from France Croco, one of the most prestigious alligator tanneries in the world. Based in Normandy, France, France Croco is renowned for supplying premium exotic leathers to some of the most prestigious luxury brands, including Hermès. Their tanning process ensures unmatched depth of color and an ultra-supple finish, making their alligator leather the gold standard for fine watch straps.
Handcrafted Excellence: Padding, Stitching, and Lining
To complement the Platinum Daytona’s refined look, we crafted this strap with padding at the lugs, giving it a bold and structured profile. The hand saddle stitching was done using custom hand-dyed (by myself), matching French-milled linen thread—the very same used by Hermès, widely regarded as the best in the world. Every stitch was carefully placed to ensure both durability and artisanal elegance.
On the underside, we lined the strap with our Deep Blue Alcantara luxury sueded fabric from Italy. This ultra-soft material ensures a comfortable fit while adding an extra touch of luxury to the overall design.
Premium Finishing Touches
A great strap deserves a great buckle, and Steven’s strap is finished with our premium German-milled polished stainless steel ‘D9’ logo buckle. This high-quality buckle ensures a secure fit while maintaining a sleek, polished look. Additionally, we included quick-release spring bars, allowing for fast, tool-free strap changes—because convenience should never be sacrificed for style.
A Stunning Strap That’s Sadly No Longer Available
While I’m thrilled to finally showcase Steven’s Platinum Daytona on this incredible Martinique Bleu Alligator strap, I must admit that it’s bittersweet—this leather is completely sold out and no longer available! That said, we’re always sourcing the finest exotic leathers, and if you’re looking for something equally special, we’d be happy to work with you on a custom project.
Thank you to Steven for sharing these amazing on-watch photos! If you’re looking for a handcrafted, bespoke strap to elevate your timepiece, Dangerous9straps is here to make it happen.
To read more:
To see and read of more straps that I have made over the years for the Rolex Daytona, please follow this Link: Dangerous9straps for Rolex Daytona
To see and read more about straps that I have made over the years from France Croco Alliator, please follow this link to these blog posts: France Croco Alligator watch straps by Dangerous9straps.
If you would like to read in more detail about our current selection of Alligator hides from our premium Alligator Supplier France Croco which are available for your custom watch strap project, please follow these links:
France Croco Alligator skins (Part 1)
France Croco Alligator skins (Part 2)
France Croco Alligator skins (Part 3)
France Croco Alligator skins (Part 4)
Contact us to Order Yours!
Of course, if you have an idea for a strap that you would like me to build for your Rolex Daytona or for any other watch, please feel free to contact me a Dangerous9straps@gmail.com or by clicking on the contact button at the to of this page or contact us via Whatsapp: Tel +49 15560 676391. I would be very happy to hear from you and to begin a design collaboration on your dream strap! I am happy to walk my customers through the entire design process.
