any good vegan straps?

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Olhenry56

·Apr 12, 2022

Has anyone had luck finding durable vegan watch straps other than NATO straps or bracelets? I'd like to find an alternative to leather, but fake leather products can vary significantly in quality. Nordgreen and Hurtig Lane are the nicest looking ones I've come across so far, but pictures only tell you so much. I also like the look of some dark cork straps, but it's hard to find good-looking ones without leather backing.

Any other options you've had good experiences with? Bonus points for straps that come in smaller sizes for my 16mm and 18mm vintage watches!

 

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Nepomuceño

·Apr 12, 2022

Watch Gecko is my go to. They give some vegan options and there are some 18mm I believe.

 

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Nupero

·Apr 12, 2022

Check out Fluco's vegan straps. I have no personal experience with these vegan straps, but I have bought a ton of leather ones from Fluco and the quality & customer service has always been top notch so could be worth a try.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Apr 12, 2022

Hirsch also makes some, they are quite substantial.

 

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Donn Chambers

·Apr 12, 2022

Artem sailcloth straps have no leather in them, so are "vegan." They are quite nice.

 

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rkman11

·Apr 12, 2022

YES, some great options out there, fortunately! Colareb out of Italy is my favorite. Holbens in Washington has a good selection and I've had great experiences buying from them over the years. And the Watchbandcenter out of Germany has been great - huge selection!

https://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-h1194-All-Synthetic-.html

 

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Olhenry56

·Apr 12, 2022

Great! A lot to look into. Thanks so much.

 

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cicindela

·Apr 12, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

I try not to be too fussy. I figure as long as boil my old straps before eating I’m good to go 👍

 

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timjohn

·Apr 12, 2022

Barton do a nice line in canvas straps, and the come with quick-change spring bars

 

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bonzodog

·Apr 13, 2022

Cork straps look good.

 

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STANDY

·Apr 13, 2022·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Technically the leather straps I use are vegan.
They are made out of grass and water 👍

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Apr 13, 2022

Have you considered naugahyde?

 

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cicindela

·Apr 13, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

I understand Standy has the Goanna market cornered in Queensland. 🙄

 

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STANDY

·Apr 13, 2022·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

cicindela

I understand Standy has the Goanna market cornered in Queensland. 🙄

Yep
Did you see how my mate in the front yard grew a bit quicker than he expected.

Fu🤬

 

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cicindela

·Apr 13, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

STANDY

Yep
Did you see how my mate in the front yard grew a bit quicker than he expected.

Fu🤬

Nice checkered strap 👍

 

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Walrus

·Apr 13, 2022

I never thought I would seek vegan straps myself but my coworker has taken a shine to watches and she is vegan. She is like the only person who actually asks if she could hold a particular watch I have on so when I know I’m working with her I will try to wear a nato or rubber strap. I honestly don’t know if that meets the “vegan” criteria but I’m my mind it’s better than leather.
I may try one of these vegan straps I just look at it as being respectful to people you respect beliefs. Our drummer is Muslim so if we go out to eat none of us order pork items it’s never been mentioned nor was it ever a problem but I thought it was cool when my company let me go get ashes on Ash Wednesday so it is just cool to give a little nod to others beliefs.

 

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SkunkPrince

·Apr 13, 2022

Bracelets are not leather, too. 😀

 

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Archer

·Apr 13, 2022·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

SkunkPrince

Bracelets are not leather, too. 😀

I get mine from the rare Stainless bull hide.

 

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wagudc

·Apr 13, 2022

Olhenry56

Any other options you've had good experiences with? Bonus points for straps that come in smaller sizes for my 16mm and 18mm vintage watches!

Colareb Ecosuede (vegan) comes in 16mm:

https://colareb.it/en/collections/a...453JyvCyemWuXjINWDUQtpj3_97lCPQRoCZGgQAvD_BwE

I also like the Colareb Sustain line and the Morellato Green Collection.

https://www.morellatostraps.com/en/straps-green-collection-C1S10.htm

Canvas is comfy and fitting on vintage military watches:

 

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Walrus

·Apr 13, 2022

SkunkPrince

Bracelets are not leather, too. 😀

That does resolve the issue but you don’t, or I guess I should I don’t, want steel on everything and strap changes can be cool so a “vegan” strap might be interesting.