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Best leather straps for Speedies

  1. JetLinks Dec 21, 2020

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    My quick forum search didn't result in finding previous threads on strap discussions so can you nice OF folk point me in the direction of threads on leather straps? Obviously there thousands out there, but I've been seeing some really nice options from abroad (Vietnam) for alligator, stingray, lizard, even chicken!! (see below examples)

    I'm very happy with the recently purchased JB Champion & Uncle Seiko metal bands (also looking into a vintage 1506), but I'd like to have some leather options that enhance vintage black dial Speedies (105.012 & 145.022) as well as my new white dial 21mm Racing Speedie (other than the Omega alligator or cordura from Jean-Rousseau)?

    Thanks.

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  2. YY77 Dec 21, 2020

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  3. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Dec 21, 2020

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    It’s always the next one your going to order...
     
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  4. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices Dec 21, 2020

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    IMHO best custom straps for the bucks is BANDA ;)
    BTW: I've got no skin in the game. Good Hunting, Miki
     
  5. Jonathan40 Dec 21, 2020

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    Delugs, check them out. QR so no fiddling about. Excellent quality
     
  6. Marsimaxam Dec 21, 2020

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    I’ve always been a fan of NATO leather straps... don’t have to deal with springbars and they look and feel great. B&R Bands is a good site

    Link: bandrbands.com
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  7. alam Dec 21, 2020

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  8. JetLinks Dec 21, 2020

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    Lol! Thanks @alam as I'm sure it's a subject that's come up again and again so thanks for sharing that link! It sounds like you're not a fan of Nato straps & whilst I do have a few for some other watches in my box, when a watch has say an exhibition caseback the Natos just block all of the beautiful mechanical movements inside.
     
  9. zwjk Dec 22, 2020

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    I really like the JPM x Bulang & Sons leather straps.