I’m trying to find this leather strap

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Snejenka

·Aug 9, 2018

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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rcs914

·Aug 9, 2018

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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rcs914

·Aug 9, 2018

Bingo:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...atch-Straps-20mm-22mm/630347_32528784728.html




It may not be that exact seller - but the details are close enough that the origin is pretty similar.

 

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Snejenka

·Aug 9, 2018

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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Syrte

·Aug 9, 2018

If you like rivets those look pretty nice - and must be decent quality:
https://strapsco.com/product/dassari-continental-vintage-italian-leather-strap-w-rivets/


Same store but no idea what they're worth in terms of quality, looks like the edges are finished with the same sort of edge coating as the chinese stuff:
https://strapsco.com/product/thick-leather-watch-strap-with-rivets/

 

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rcs914

·Aug 9, 2018

Another good option if you can do without the suede:

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



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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Foo2rama

·Aug 9, 2018·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

Snejenka

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.

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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Snejenka

·Aug 9, 2018

Wow, thank you all. I appreciate all the help and suggestions.

 

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Skyfire

·Aug 10, 2018

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

Edited: Aug 10, 2018

 

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sevykor

·Aug 10, 2018

Skyfire

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

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.