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I’m trying to find this leather strap

  1. Snejenka Aug 9, 2018

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    I found this watch on Touch of Modern and I really like the strap. I’ve searched all over and found some similar, but not close enough. Does anyone have recommendations on where I should look?

    I’m new here. I just bought my first Omega last week: AT 8900 with black dial and bracelet. I’m not sure I’d like this strap on my AT, but still wanted to see if I could track it down.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. rcs914 Aug 9, 2018

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    If I had to make a guess that's a fairly cheap strap out of China. Worth using for a while - I had a similar one that came on one of the Chinese watches I bought years ago. Eventually the plastic/rubber covering the edges gets worn and starts to tear. The only leather portion is very thin portion you can see on both sides.
     
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  3. rcs914 Aug 9, 2018

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  4. Snejenka Aug 9, 2018

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    Thanks guys. I definitely wouldn’t want something cheap that falls apart. I just don’t have a discerning eye yet for how to spot quality in photos. What I liked was the suede look and the thickness of the straps.

    Thanks for the help.
     
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  6. rcs914 Aug 9, 2018

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    Another good option if you can do without the suede:

    https://www.watchgecko.com/aldergrove-by-geckota.php

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    I have lots of Watch Gecko straps, and their quality is definitely above their price - that one retails for $26 and is fully leather.

    My speedy here is on a vintage leather that had been on clearance at one point. There are a few in their collection that are similar, and under $50.

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  7. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 9, 2018

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    One way to spot is the edge of the strap. A high quality strap will be burnished and wax sealed. This has a cheap urethane sealant. It is faster and hides the rougher cut from stamping out the leather.
     
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  8. Snejenka Aug 9, 2018

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    Wow, thank you all. I appreciate all the help and suggestions.
     
  9. Skyfire Aug 10, 2018

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    You can have this custom made according to your measurements and requirements using high quality leather, check https://www.facebook.com/7t2straps
    price of these straps are in the €80 range I believe
     
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  10. sevykor Aug 10, 2018

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    Thanks for the info. I have a large 8.3” wrist and most nice bands don’t work. Custom is the only way to go to get the best fit.
     
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