I think it's great combination for anything up to (but short of) a black-tie affair.

 

Agree. The contrast stitching and out stitches give the strap a sportier feel, to me, such that I think you can easily dress it down. Plus, looks like matte gator.

 

Short answer: No, I would not wear that casual wear.
Long answer: The strap looks very different in the two pictures. It looks OK in the first, but more black than brown in the second. It may just be a lighting issue, though. I would look at a nice sailcloth strap. That would match the vibe of the watch and look good both in the office and at play.

 

I have no issues with the combo for a casual outfit. Who's going to look that closely at the strap. Just wear some lighter color khakis of some sort with boat shoes lol

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I like it, and I would.
Nobody really notices watches, so don’t give a hoot about them.

 

Alligator is not as formal as many people think, it can look really good on tool watches such as this. I have rocked brown alligator with casual wear many times.

 

+1

Alligator/Crocodile is actually a pretty casual look to my eye, especially when you step away from ingrained conventions due largely to its higher price and common OE applications.

 

looks grwat! I wear alligator on many casual occasions on my Grand Seiko and on my Omega

 

I would wear that combo in both the dressy and casual situations you mentioned. Even though the strap is alligator, the contrast white stitching gives it a sporty vibe. Wear it if it looks good to you; others' opinions don't really matter. I'd also be tempted to try it on one of the Oris textile straps. Think it would look great.

 

I think it would be just fine with casual wear. Then again, I wear everything with t-shirt & Levis so I may be the worst person to "ask".

 

Maybe in Florida but not anywhere else.

 

Yes, I want one!

 

Sure, why not.

 

Depends on your definition of "casual wear."

I wouldn't wear it to mow the lawn or play tennis.

But I think it would look great with a jeans and a polo shirt at the local brewpub or coffee shop.

 

There's nothing wrong with that at all. I think camel leather goes nicely with blue, or even a nice SS mesh strap, but it's a solid looking watch.

 

That looks completely casual to me. The contrast stitching makes it 100% casual. The watch is also not dressy.

 

Personally I feel alligator straps are more suited for formal events. I am very much a bracelet guy and believe it is by far the most versatile choice. You never have to worry about it!

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Nice color combos. Looks very versatile to me for almost any occasion.

 

A daily wearer needs to handle getting wet which an alligator strap can’t do unless confirmed by the manufacturer.

Love the aesthetic though.

 

Yes. An alligator strap in brown, black, grey, or blue with a matte finish is pretty versatile in my experience, as long as you're planning on staying dry and the weather isn't too hot. If the weather turns hot, or if you're going to be on the water, you can always put it on a washable fabric or NATO strap.

 

Does it look good to you? That's all that matters.

 

I have worn lots of alligator straps and I treat them no differently than any other leather strap. They are perfectly fine for daily wear if you work in an office or at home. Certain leathers stain more easily than others but it really has to do with the finishing and the pores of the specific piece of leather. If you submerge your hand then you risk damage just like any other normal leather strap. Drops of water from washing your hands generally don't stain but it's better to dry it right away.

 

Looks like an alligator print to me (on genuine leather), not actual alligator. If that's the case, I say "you do you."

If looked more like real alligator, I'd say "dress situations only," but that's just me.

 

Thanks 👍🏻.

Btw, it's a genuine alligator strap made by Oris that comes as stock with the watch.

 

I don't think certain watch combos matter honestly, Dress, Casual wear, no one is going to care about the watch your wearing. The average person will wear an apple (Smart Watch) or a super cheap digital or analog watch.

 

Easily yes. This is not that dressy a watch. If it were a glossy black strap paired with a minimalist white dial, that would be one thing. But in this case, the brown of the strap and blue are both relatively more casual looks.

For reference, i wear this with well-fitting chino shorts and a smart polo (although i wouldnt wear it with a relaxed fit tee and gym shorts):

TL;DR - yes.

 

Critically, I don't think the material suits the rigours of everyday wear - assuming you sweat and are in a constant state of movement. It's a far more important thing to consider than aesthetics, IMHO.

 

The alligator strap in question is quite padded, and it has contrast stitching, so it's far from dressy. You can even get alligator straps for Panerais, so the material doesn't preclude casual use.