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Swizznasty
·Hello being new to watches I am wondering if my watch measurement is 20.8mm for lug width would it be preferred to purchase a 21mm or 20mm?
Thanks and Happy Holidays !,
Ross
Thanks and Happy Holidays !,
Ross
«Watch strap ressource» Where to buy good quality leather watch straps
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Ssunnylee24
·Hello being new to watches I am wondering if my watch measurement is 20.8mm for lug width would it be preferred to purchase a 21mm or 20mm?
Thanks and Happy Holidays !,
Ross
I have put a few 20mm straps on 19mm speedmaster FOIS and works fine.
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haqq777
·Hello being new to watches I am wondering if my watch measurement is 20.8mm for lug width would it be preferred to purchase a 21mm or 20mm?
Thanks and Happy Holidays !,
Ross
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Swizznasty
·I appreciate the quick replies, thanks so much !
Ross
Ross
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptI would recommend going for 21mm in your case. I personally don't like spring bar showing so I would opt for one size up anyway.
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Watchgurl
·Another vote for 21mm, not just for aesthetics but also safety. The strap might snap the springbars off it if it’s 1mm short of the lug width. I once took the chance despite contrary advice from a watchmaker— never again. Thankfully I was at home in a carpeted room when my watch fell off.
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DW5
·I bought a strap from Two Stitch Straps last year and have been extremely impressed. It’s pretty beefy compared to my other straps, but I know it will last a very long time. For 59 euros it is definitely a good buy. it takes a few weeks for it it be made though.
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Gbhulk
·I would like some information on where most of you get your watch straps? Most watch pictures I see on here are amazing and I can't seem to find similar items in Switzerland. Hirsh seems to have the monopole and although they have some nice straps, I was looking for something a little different. I like the vintage suede look (although I'm not sure how that holds up to water?)
Is the market just that much bigger in the US and Canada?
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marco
·https://www.ebay.com/str/lsitalianaccessories
I have found these straps to be of excellent quality and very competitively priced. I have an inbetween wrist size that needs a 180mm -185 mm strap.
Luigi will have no problem accommodating your request for a non standard size.
Quick communication, thoroughly recommended . They have become my "go to " for straps.
For those that "picked " the Rolex buckle it is by Yukiwatch.
I have found these straps to be of excellent quality and very competitively priced. I have an inbetween wrist size that needs a 180mm -185 mm strap.
Luigi will have no problem accommodating your request for a non standard size.
Quick communication, thoroughly recommended . They have become my "go to " for straps.
For those that "picked " the Rolex buckle it is by Yukiwatch.
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VintageWatchIta
·My suggestions, basing on my taste and experience, are:
Hirsch Straps: https://www.hirschstraps.com/
LS Italian Accessories: https://www.ebay.com/str/lsitalianaccessories
John Cool Straps (Homemade): https://johncoolstraps.com/
Hirsch Straps: https://www.hirschstraps.com/
LS Italian Accessories: https://www.ebay.com/str/lsitalianaccessories
John Cool Straps (Homemade): https://johncoolstraps.com/
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wouter van wijk
·may I recommend my own straps? our is that against the rules? 🤔
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marco
·http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=920849&rid=0
I haven't tried these guys but the product certainly looks good.
I haven't tried these guys but the product certainly looks good.
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waking-crickets
·For especially cherished watches or odd needs (e.g., the 18/15 I needed for my King Seiko 4502 with original pin buckle), Jean-Rousseau has been a first stop for me. Their leathers are extremely soft and there is really something next level about a custom length watch strap.
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dputydwg1
·http://blackforest-atelier.com/?page_id=863&lang=en
For some great hand made straps
Search function will help as there has been many post like this over the years
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Professor
·Picked up one of these low cost straps from Ebay and found it to be much nicer than I'd hoped.
Material seems to be real Calf leather and with a very nice finish and body to it.
I put it on my Pobeda. The dark brown sets it off very nicely.
Not a high end strap but a decent economical alternative at less than $5 USD with free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-Pins-...var=502462202353&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
I'm thinking of replacing the threads with very thin copper wire salvaged from a small electric fan motor.
PS
Not for a very large wrist. Perfect for my gimpy left wrist.
Material seems to be real Calf leather and with a very nice finish and body to it.
I put it on my Pobeda. The dark brown sets it off very nicely.
Not a high end strap but a decent economical alternative at less than $5 USD with free shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-Pins-...var=502462202353&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
I'm thinking of replacing the threads with very thin copper wire salvaged from a small electric fan motor.
PS
Not for a very large wrist. Perfect for my gimpy left wrist.
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hungdangnguyen23
·Ahh finally, there's a way for me to contribute to this great forum!
If you are looking for exotic leather (gator/croc, ostrich, stingray, chicken leg, "regular" leather like calf, etc) I highly recommend Hoang who owns HoangDidDatStraps - http://tuantom.com.
His FaceBook is a much better way to peruse his work and see what he's capable of (warning: this is a time-suck, he has tons of pictures for you to ogle at):
https://www.facebook.com/pg/vietnamhandcraftedleather/photos/?ref=page_internal
https://www.facebook.com/pg/vietnamhandcraftedleather/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2434524673353482
Very high quality straps for the price, highly customizable for odd lug sizes and length etc, and the customer experience is second to none. He's a very easy guy to order from and super responsive (just send him a FB message), I changed up my order several times because I made a mistake on the lug width of an incoming watch and he's very flexible (this was my fault so of course, try to get it right the first time). Probably the biggest downside is the wait-time because he has a wait list (he's popular) and he's located in Vietnam - you're not going to get the straps the next day so there's an element of patience that's required.
Here's the incredible variety in just Ostrich leather alone that Hoang has, pretty much every color under the rainbow! Another downside to this - deciding what you want to buy!
If you are looking for exotic leather (gator/croc, ostrich, stingray, chicken leg, "regular" leather like calf, etc) I highly recommend Hoang who owns HoangDidDatStraps - http://tuantom.com.
His FaceBook is a much better way to peruse his work and see what he's capable of (warning: this is a time-suck, he has tons of pictures for you to ogle at):
https://www.facebook.com/pg/vietnamhandcraftedleather/photos/?ref=page_internal
https://www.facebook.com/pg/vietnamhandcraftedleather/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2434524673353482
Very high quality straps for the price, highly customizable for odd lug sizes and length etc, and the customer experience is second to none. He's a very easy guy to order from and super responsive (just send him a FB message), I changed up my order several times because I made a mistake on the lug width of an incoming watch and he's very flexible (this was my fault so of course, try to get it right the first time). Probably the biggest downside is the wait-time because he has a wait list (he's popular) and he's located in Vietnam - you're not going to get the straps the next day so there's an element of patience that's required.
Here's the incredible variety in just Ostrich leather alone that Hoang has, pretty much every color under the rainbow! Another downside to this - deciding what you want to buy!
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hungdangnguyen23
·^by the way, I realize that my enthusiasm can come off like an advertisement or paid promotion but I have zero affiliation with this business other than being a paying customer myself.
I had a super positive experience and I think talented craftsmen like Hoang should be talked about amongst us watch fanatics and rewarded!
I had a super positive experience and I think talented craftsmen like Hoang should be talked about amongst us watch fanatics and rewarded!
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Lbreak
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Mac5
·I just ordered this watch strap from vgiwatchstrap on ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/usr/vgiwatchstrap?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Haven't received it yet but will let you know how it looks and the quality when it arrives. Very reasonable prices too.
https://www.ebay.com/usr/vgiwatchstrap?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Haven't received it yet but will let you know how it looks and the quality when it arrives. Very reasonable prices too.
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Albe100
·I ordered a few straps from Reef, located in Canada. Quality vs. Price is amazing.
https://instagram.com/wristwatchme?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=sidpey3ox866
Link to his Instagram, for whoever is interested. Here is a bad shot of the case and 3straps I received.
https://instagram.com/wristwatchme?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=sidpey3ox866
Link to his Instagram, for whoever is interested. Here is a bad shot of the case and 3straps I received.
