Straps for wire-lug watches

SkunkPrince

Friends, I am about at my wit's end.

I have a wire-lug watch that wants a 9/16" strap. You metric folks would call this 15mm. It originally had a verry-worn leather strap sewn on when I bought it.

I've tried all sorts of straps new and vintage, and none of them are right. eBay seller "nato-international" had one that might have worked, had i actually received the strap advertised.

My biggest issue is that they're too short.

Ideally, what I need is a custom strap maker who will make the leather to my specification, punch all of the holes, and supply the thread so I can sew the strap on myself.

Any advice, other than "drink more"? I am this -> <- close to cutting the lugs to force a strap on.

SkunkPrince

Thanks for the reference!

To be honest, I'd rather it be sewn, but I'll take what I can get!

SkunkPrince

I have some of David's straps. He... has definite opinions.

JwRosenthal

Yes, he does. So you have clearly gone down that route. Then I agree with Dan’s suggestion of reaching out to Syrte if you want the best of the best bespoke. There are also some members here who do lovely straps- you may want to reach out to @Duracuir1 - he made me a fabulous strap for my Speedy.