I'm in the process of acquiring a Polerouter with 19 mm lug width. Cal 218-2, ref. 204612/2.

Looking to fit it with a nice pair of new shoes. Jean Rousseau and Camille Fournet don't seem to make 19 mm straps. Any recommendations? I see Hodinkee does, but they don't seem to have the design/color I'm looking for. Looking for alligator.



Always appreciate the advice guys,
-J.

 

https://www.veblenist.com/
Ive tried all kinds of top leather strap brands but Veblenist and Bulang & Sons were the best.
Veblenist carry 19mm straps, if they dont you can request any strap in 19mms.

 

Thanks man, they have a huge selection, including 19 mm!

 

Try Hirsch or even Omega (the 38mm Aqua Terras have 19mm alligator deployant straps available)

 

https://www.bandrbands.com/19mm-watch-bands.aspx

 

If you have time Fratello have done reviews of different strap makers over the last few years. Have a browse. You should be able to find something.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/watch-strap-review/

 

I'm a fan of cordovan straps - leffot.com has some in 19mm

 

by far the best 19mm straps i've found

https://bulangandsons.com/collections/strap?constraint=19

 

oops!
wrong link. bulang are good though. . .but these are the *best*

https://molequin.com/collections/all-straps/19mm?sort_by=

 

These straps are amazing - I’m going to post a review someday. Owned several of their straps and haven’t disliked any of them. High quality vintage style straps - you get what you pay for.

https://nostime.com/collections/watch-strap

 

Go custom. And get exactly what you want.

That's a Tiffany blue chevre with light padding. Saffiano leather backing.

 

I will second Veblenist and NOSTime! They are some of the best in the world along with JP Menicucci. I've been to NOSTime's shop to get a few watches serviced before and he is truly top notch (also has a crazy Rolex collection).

 

This thread might help.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/«wa...-buy-good-quality-leather-watch-straps.82232/
Many of the strapmakers there can do a custom 19mm strap. Camille Fournet definitely does do 19mm (they made one for me) - you can do a custom one on their website. Molequin also has 19mm ones.

 

Go custom. From here: https://www.aaronbespoke.com/

Excellent quality, strong hardware, endless choices and extraordinary customer service.

 

I decided to go with a matte Veblenist alligator strap. I'll post some pictures once I get the watch and strap Thank you all for the recommendations

-J.

 

These used to be the supplier for JLC I think, anyway a great one to put on the list....https://www.camillefournet.com/en/watch-band/leather-watch-band

 

Since the OP referred to Parisian sources, did you consider Atelier du Bracelet Parisien?

I feel the other suggestions on this thread, although without doubt offering high quality products, appear more a match to tool watches than a Polerouter.

 

Why "used to"?
They're also supposed to be suppliers to Cartier which is also part of the Richemont group.

 

Highly recommend JonesInTokyo off etsy. Im not affiliated in any way, I've bought many many custom made straps off him over the years.

Reasonably price, stocks horween leathers among others, and you can customise the length and dimensions so you can get that perfect fit!

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/JonesInTokyo

 

++ also to ABP

I've also gotten a strap from Jean Rousseau, who for me was slightly better than ABP

https://www.jean-rousseau.com/