Quick release straps advice please.

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Dug

·Sep 28, 2023

Hi folks
Have just bought a 'hummer' which I'm very pleased with, but would like to change the strap.
It's currently on a brown leather quick release 19mm one, as pictured.
The advice I'm seeking is as to if quick release straps are a good option and, although it's a subjective thing, opinions on suitable colours for a white-dialled steel watch?
Like the idea of the quick release as I don't trust either myself or due to previous experience, my local jeweller, to change the strap without marking the case. Have been hunting around online but there seem to be limited ones of this type.
Ever grateful for any advice.
Cheers
Doug

 

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theluckyluke

·Sep 28, 2023

Several companies are doing quick release spring bars, for instance Hirsch and Two Stitch Straps.

 

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Spruce

·Sep 28, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

Nice watch.
I put my hummer on a QR strap. I find that there is less risk of my marking the case with a QR.
That said, all hummers are in the region of 50 years old and, in my view, a very fine scrape here or there is neither here nor there 😀

Here’s my cal 1250 on one

 

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Evitzee

·Sep 28, 2023

I have no issues with QR straps, they have worked well for me many times, no problems. www.genteel-handmade.com also does QR straps.

 

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Dug

·Sep 28, 2023

Spruce

Nice watch.
I put my hummer on a QR strap. I find that there is less risk of my marking the case with a QR.
That said, all hummers are in the region of 50 years old and, in my view, a very fine scrape here or there is neither here nor there 😀

Here’s my cal 1250 on one

That's helpful, thanks. Found this one from strapcode....would look great linking with the red stitching, but have nothing like it in the UK.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 28, 2023

The main concern about quick release straps is if the little knob becomes inaccessible. Not common but possible according to some previous threads. I have a few and haven’t had any problems.

 

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theluckyluke

·Sep 28, 2023

Dan S

The main concern about quick release straps is if the little knob becomes inaccessible. Not common but possible according to some previous threads. I have a few and haven’t had any problems.

In that case can you not change it with the usual tool?

 

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gbesq

·Sep 28, 2023

Try Artisan Straps out of Australia. All of their ready made straps come with quick release spring bars. Nice selection of very high quality straps too.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 28, 2023

theluckyluke

In that case can you not change it with the usual tool?

Apparently not. I don’t think they usually have shoulders.

 

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Spruce

·Sep 28, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

You have two options.
1. As in an ordinary strap on normal spring bars, with a normal Bergeron type tool, or
2. Stick your thumb nail into the part of the strap where you’d the 'little knob' to be, and firkle around and push it down.
Neither it, nor I, are rocket scientists 🙁

 

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Dug

·Sep 28, 2023

gbesq

Try Artisan Straps out of Australia. All of their ready made straps come with quick release spring bars. Nice selection of very high quality straps too.

Thanks.....cracking straps but ooohhh the price (forgot to mention, I'm a certified miser!)😀

 

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gbesq

·Sep 28, 2023

Dug

Thanks.....cracking straps but ooohhh the price (forgot to mention, I'm a certified miser!)😀

I never said that they were cheap. 😁

 

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SOG53

·Sep 28, 2023

Dug

Thanks.....cracking straps but ooohhh the price (forgot to mention, I'm a certified miser!)😀

CNS straps from Sweden. Fast shipping. Cheap but decent
The Heritage collection is nice for vintage.

 

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JimInOz

·Sep 29, 2023·Melbourne Australia

gbesq

I never said that they were cheap. 😁

The Lange chrono on the home page was the first hint 😁.

They are nice though, may have to test one out.

 

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Dug

·Sep 29, 2023

Thanks guys....some great advice.
Have just ordered one from CNS Straps, as recommended by SOG53.
They look decent and ideal for someone with long pockets and short arms.....will report back.

 

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Dug

·Oct 6, 2023

Received the CNS strap, which looks to be of decent quality and the red blends well with the logo/sweep.
Only problem is that the ends press hard against the side of the case stopping them from aligning with the wrist. Hoping the leather will soften in with time....perhaps go for curved ends next time.

 

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SOG53

·Oct 6, 2023

The clearance between springbar and watch case is different t for various watches. It’s pretty much trial and error. But if it’s pretty small then better off getting slightly thinner leather strap the bigger ones actually double in size as they’re folded around springbar. It will soften up anyway. Looks good!

 

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theluckyluke

·Oct 7, 2023

Looks very good! I checked their website and prices are quite astonishingly low.

 

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Dug

·Oct 22, 2023

A couple of weeks on the wrist and the strap is looking fine, so thinking good value for the money, and has as suggested softened up and now lying flat. Thanks again guys.

 

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theluckyluke

·Oct 22, 2023

I have also bought a few to try. Can’t go wrong at 10$ a strap…