«Watch strap ressource» Where to buy good quality leather watch straps

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Moadib

·Nov 26, 2017

Personally I tend to use Google image search. I'll type the watch I want a strap for, and then look through the images to see what sort of things work well. Then look for a very good example of that type of strap (or click the link of the image, which may itself name the strap). Has worked very well. Not necessarily the cheapest way to go, but from there can post the image on a forum and ask if anyone has recommendation for this kind of strap.

 

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opticalserenity

·Nov 28, 2017

I also recommend looking at B&R Bands. They are very affordable and have a great selection.

 

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pault8084

·Nov 28, 2017

Looneytoons

I just ordered 2 bands because of this recommendation. Many many thanks for a great suggestion.
And on sale they look like a real bargain!

How much did you pay? I've just gone to order and they're now £29.95. Not that it's expensive but I had read the comment above for £15.

 

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obrw

·Mar 14, 2018

Hello, forum. Here’s a first-time post for me …

A recent acquisition has put me on a quest for an open-ended strap for a watch with lugs measuring 15mm. I’ve tried a 16mm strap, but it bulges at the sides and looks untidy. Scouring the Internet, I’ve not found any suitable 15mm vintage-style straps (that’s the key for me: vintage style).

What do you all put on your vintage Longines watches with 15mm fixed lugs?

 

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Syrte

·Mar 14, 2018

Hi Ollie, welcome to OF.
The answer, for me, is two fold:
-16mm perlon looks really great; or
- bespoke straps from an Italian craftsman I found on the Italian forum who’s quite lovely and fast and works well, and I’m happy to share his contact privately.
Others I think I’ve seen use 16mm leather straps but they do bulge, as you say...

 

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Larry S

·Mar 14, 2018·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

There are strap makers out there who will make you any strap you need.

 

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Volcan

·Mar 14, 2018

Hello!
Your watch is very very Beautiful and you need a Bespoke open end Strap 15mm 😉

 

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amanson

·Mar 14, 2018

Maybe check Etsy?

 

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redpcar

·Mar 14, 2018

😉

 

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ulackfocus

·Mar 14, 2018

Hadley Roma custom for the win. 😉

 

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Syrte

·Mar 15, 2018

redpcar

😉

You’re taunting those of us who like vintage straps, as they are great. but open ended?

Here are some that I have commissioned.

 

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cchen

·Mar 15, 2018

Get a bespoke strap made

 

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obrw

·Mar 15, 2018

Thanks a lot, ladies and gentlemen, for the information and suggestions—a great omen for my new forum participation.

 

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NT931

·Mar 15, 2018

Syrte

You’re taunting those of us who like vintage straps, as they are great. but open ended?

Here are some that I have commissioned.

+1, I've had a strap done with him, and prices are reasonable and quality decent for a custom strap!

 

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timex

·Mar 17, 2018

NT931

+1, I've had a strap done with him, and prices are reasonable and quality decent for a custom strap!

 

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obrw

·Mar 21, 2018

I had one made by the strapmaker based on the recommendation of @Syrte and the endorsement of @NT931 and @timex. It arrived in today’s post. #impressed

 

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aap

·Mar 21, 2018

obrw

I had one made by the strapmaker based on the recommendation of @Syrte and the endorsement of @NT931 and @timex. It arrived in today’s post. #impressed

Dibs on the Longines 😀

 

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amanson

·Mar 21, 2018

Looks really good!

 

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Syrte

·Mar 21, 2018

Very nice, glad you like it— and glad this nice Italian strap maker is gradually finding a new following on OF 👍

 

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Syrte

·Mar 21, 2018

obrw

I had one made by the strapmaker based on the recommendation of @Syrte and the endorsement of @NT931 and @timex. It arrived in today’s post. #impressed

What color thread is this? Looks nice. Is it beige?
Also, interesting distressed look. I had not noticed this in his selection.