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  1. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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    I have a couple of sites for straps, but just can not find a Vintage style strap site. Like the aged , distressed leather look. I do like the Heuerville, but looking for under $100 per strap.
     
  2. John R Smith Aug 2, 2014

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    Mine seem to get aged and distressed very quickly once I wear 'em for a while . . . . ;)
     
  3. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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    True, but I can only look at an alligator strap for so long. Everyone sells real alligator, lizard, croc, ostrich straps. I just want some oiled or waxed leather with maybe some stitching.
     
  4. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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  5. NT931 Aug 2, 2014

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    For the distressed vintage look, you can try Bulang and Sons, Bas and Lokes or the Hodinkee store. You might have to pay a bit more than $100 though.

    If you want a simpler look there's a seller Colareb on eBay which I bought my Memovox strap from. The seller is currently away but I found the strap well made and fairly priced at $67. Hope this helps.
     
  6. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Aug 2, 2014

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    +1 on Colerab. I've bought from them and it's below $100. Good quality. But are they still on eBay Nigel? My saved search on them returns with no results and remarks that seller is not found.
     
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  8. NT931 Aug 2, 2014

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    Ah, they've got a message saying they're away on summer vacation ;) Funny thing - the message comes up on my iPad Ebay app, but not when I use my browser on my laptop. Hotwheelbill, you can see a sample of their stuff herePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network. It'll help you get an idea of their range, cos currently their ebay store is closed with no samples viewable.

    I wonder if anyone here has tried Bas & Lokes? Their straps look pretty good on their website.
     
  9. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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    That is one of the looks I am looking for. Thanks, but I can not find them on ebay.
     
  10. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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    I like that look for the price!
     
  11. sulaco Aug 2, 2014

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    I have got the same problem, while i am looking for a nice strap for my 14755. Try Gunny straps.
    The bigger problem is finding a 19mm wide one, they mostly sell 18 or 20mm :cautious:
    Another source might be choicecuts on etsy.com but i didnt receive their straps yet.
     
  12. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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  13. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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    Yeah, I have three 20mm straps now for my Speedmaster Triple date and they are a bear to get into 19mm lugs!
     
  14. sulaco Aug 2, 2014

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    I tried squeezing in 20mm straps but i just does not seem right. I ordered 2 from choicecuts and he made them in 19mm :thumbsup:
     
  15. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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  17. Hotwheelbill Aug 2, 2014

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    Me too.
    If it looks as well as I hope, I'll buy two more. But I may contact him about a lighter color as well as a 19mm.
     
  18. sulaco Aug 2, 2014

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    This onePurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network is a real vintage, looks just great, but i really might get into trouble with customs when i buy it :cautious:
     
  19. woodwkr2 Aug 2, 2014

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    If you're looking for 19mm straps, I've got plenty of those in stock. You could do a vintage #8 or natural on the Horween Shell leather. It's expensive, but I promise it's worth it. Extremely durable, too.
     
  20. NT931 Aug 2, 2014

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