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  1. NT931 Mar 3, 2019

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    Some info on watch rolls and cases in this older thread , including a link to an Etsy watch roll maker I've used who's good.
     
  2. RLC Mar 3, 2019

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    I'm very happy with the strap maker I linked in the above post.
    Just received this watch roll yesterday, also from Etsy.
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  3. Janne2000 Mar 3, 2019

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    He is a really nice guy I totally agree!!!
     
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  4. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Mar 8, 2019

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    One word: Molequin!

    Very pleased and very impressed.

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  5. knafel1983 Mar 12, 2019

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    If I just need something cheap, I buy from Holben's on Ebay, out of the Seattle area. They have fast shipping, good selection, and great service.
     
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  6. alikara Mar 13, 2019

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    I've heard good things about Aaron Bespoke out of Canada
     
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  7. knafel1983 Mar 13, 2019

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    I've had Aaron make a custom 23mm strap for my Cartier Tank XL.
     
  8. mydeafcat Mar 13, 2019

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    Question for both you and @Larry S - what did you specify for Aaron regarding clasps etc? I've read a semester-at-MIT's worth of strap/deployant threads here on OF and am still torn. All I know is Omega's deployant, while lovely, is $450 - a stretch for me (I may go RHD or Aaron's own version, if the quality is there). Thoughts?
     
  9. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 13, 2019

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    I went with the IWC style on two i bought. The others I already owned buckles. His hardware quality is excellent. Regarding deployant .. If you use a thick material they are not going to work. Better off with a buckle.
     
  10. Janne2000 Mar 14, 2019

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    Really liked this combo of brown Hermés bavaria and gilt dial:)
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  11. TedG954 Mar 16, 2019

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    Clover...... this one was custom-made to my required large wrist.

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  12. Jantar Mar 18, 2019

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    Just bought a few from http://finwatchstraps.com

    Reasonably priced. Large selection of stitching options and leather texture and styles.


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  13. TedG954 Mar 18, 2019

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    I finally found a great strap maker. He has been recommended by others and now I know why. Patrik at Clover Straps does great work and I recommend him. Mine was custom cut to fit my 9" wrist. Very heavy duty and great for a large watch. Clover Strap.jpg
     
  14. Lofty Mar 26, 2019

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    Looking for a good quality nato for my speedmaster but I don’t want to pay for the OEM Omega nato. Any suggestions... thanks
     
  15. timestamp Mar 26, 2019

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    I ordered two, because they are one of the VERY few vendors who offer XL straps in odd lug widths (19mm and 21mm). I'll post some pictures when they arrive :)
     
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  16. Tristanp Mar 26, 2019

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  17. Gyges Mar 31, 2019

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  18. scv55 Apr 1, 2019

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    Anyone have a recommendation for a high quality SCUBA diving strap for my Seamaster 300 (for actual diving)? 21mm not so common..

    ISOfrane look really nice, but I would have to trim the 22mm strap down to fit, which I'd rather not have to do to a $150.00 strap
     
  19. dputydwg1 Apr 1, 2019

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    just read the thread - thanks everyone for all the links!
     
  20. mydeafcat Apr 2, 2019

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    Even though I'll be posting this on WRUW as well, I wanted to follow up with my custom strap order from Aaron Bespoke aka Combat Straps. Great strap, excellent deployant hardware, just as @Larry S described. The strap came in a nice velvet pouch - a classy touch. Now...just waiting for it to break in a bit!

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