I received 2 straps from @jankoxxx today. One was a giveaway prize from his IG @watchstrapheaven and the other I ordered to wear with my Ultraman. Good value in my eyes!

 

I also finally got around to putting some ABP Paris straps on 2 of my time-only small-seconds watches. (2 on the right)


Overall I’m quite happy with them as well. I have many straps now from various sources and I guess I’m not nearly as discerning as others since I can’t really see such a difference between them all...

(ABP Paris straps on the middle 2 here)

 

Ordered a grey suede strap from WatchBandit, the quality is pretty nice for that price! Let the pictures speak for it…

Here is the URL: https://watchbandit.com/products/watch-bands/watch-strap-brands/wb-original/

 

any recommendations on custom genuine alligator straps targeted to females (smaller wrists - 105mm/60mm) that are less than $100? dark and light grey, deep green or deep purple colors would be nice.

saw some "alligator embossed" straps for $40 in the earlier pages (btw, went through all the pages) but didn't see anything that would fit my wrist and style. I got the attached strap from Florence two weeks ago for $75 (115mm/70mm) but it's slightly too big as I'm on the last hole.

really like Peter WatchAcc (Vietnam) gator straps but they're around $189-199.

thanks in advance!

 

This guy Nygen will build anything in almost any colour .
I am on my third strap.
http://tuantom.com
I am pretty happy so far and considering they are one off's in unusual leathers reasonable value imo.
I have included a pic of my latest in dark blue lizard.
Best of luck.

 

I just placed and order with him 12hr ago. Great guy, easy to talk to, customize the straps, great price. The waiting game is hard though…

 

Thanks Marco for your rec. I had seen his site and may consider it. Do you have pictures of the inside of the strap? Thanks.

 

The inside is the same, but I assume you could have a calf lining.
The attraction of Diddat straps is you design and they build, you are not constricted at all. Kepers , stitching, colours ect.
I have an light brown ostrich with curved lug ends on order, total cost $70 US, excellent value.
There is quite a long build and postage period, all up about 4/6 weeks but he does provide tracking.

 

Thanks for posting a pic of the inside! Will definitely consider.

 

Thread about manufacturers of leather open-ended straps for fixed bars:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/open-ended-leather-strap-manufacturers.83322/#post-1071166

and Vintage Watch Straps specialises in military:
http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/index.php

 

Thanks for the links. I ended up ordering a custom strap from Steveostraps. There isn't many off the shelf straps with Chicago screws for the 17mm lug width of the Smiths W10.

 

Hi i m Mickael , Atelier Romane is my company
yes they are soft , and this leather in pictures is made with barenia leather (come from hass tannery same use by one famous french brand )

Thanks

 

In Instagram, there's a user 1972er who is making interesting leather straps.
A lot of Omega content.
https://www.instagram.com/1972er/

 

That's the thing about Steveo - there are a good few strap makers out there who can cut, sew, finish the straps to a high standard but he'll make anything you ask for. Even when he thinks you're nuts for asking.

I've had various canvas straps, copied faithfully from original WWII patterns; a green ostrich; red embossed; contrast stitching ... alsorts of weird and wonderful because that made a particular watch "pop" . He's even working on contrast silk linings (the same way you can choose your lining in a bespoke suit).

I'm a big fan of original steel bracelets on tool watches but straps are a relatively inexpensive way of having fun and changing the look of your wrist candy.

 

That's good to know. I'll see how this one turns out. If it is good I'll see if he can do a leather RAF strap for a Fat Arrow and a few canvas straps for WWWs. The fixed bars a bit limiting but hopefully he can change that.

 

I have been very satisfied with the first ...have two more ordered. Excellent workmanship, quality leather at a fair price.

 

I just discovered these guys so no recommendation yet.
https://www.finwatchstraps.com/collections
The product looks excellent, has any body tried them ?

 

I have bought great quality straps on eBay, at a very reasonable price.

 

I just picked up three leather straps from Hirsch. I am happy with them. I find that they are a little easier/more comfortable than the original leather strap that came with my FOIS. I think it's because they are thinner and just a little more flexible. I bet the Omega strap will last longer. I have my eye on some fluco straps next. Anyone have any opinions on fluco straps. Or any good etsy leather straps / watch roll sellers?