Hummm.. Thanks knoffie, I'll take a look for one. I've never really cared for them, but now that Jas mentioned the unfinished part it's got me thinking.. Actually, I'm the kind that likes a gap between the case & leather to show off the lugs somewhat, but you're right - the brushed part is a turnoff...
I may try polishing the insides of the lugs & see how that goes.. I can always re-brush them if it's a no-go. I won't even try polishing the top part where the SN is as I'll never get that perfect with the SN & Mod # engraved there.....
John, you mean you've seen people make those? Boy, I bet that's a task... You know though, JMO but I really don't care for the metal endlinks on the leather strap. Just something about combining a link end with the strap I don't care for. I'd much rather see the gap there than a metal end link. If you don't want a gap, make a leather that curves & fills the gap... Again, JMO on it.