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Straps for wire-lug watches

  1. SkunkPrince May 26, 2020

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    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.
     
  2. timecube May 26, 2020

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  3. Rman May 26, 2020

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    The internet is teeming with strap makers who will provide an open-end strap with a bendy metal cleat, you won’t have to do any sewing friend.
     
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  4. SkunkPrince May 26, 2020

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    Thanks for the reference!

    To be honest, I'd rather it be sewn, but I'll take what I can get!
     
  5. Rman May 26, 2020

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    Well tell him that, if you’re willing to send the watch I’m sure he’ll sew it on!
     
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  6. Dan S May 26, 2020

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  7. JwRosenthal May 26, 2020

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  8. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. May 26, 2020

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    Canvas Haveston work great. Not sure if they do a 16mm but they might.

    I had some great pass through leather straps custom made for me and they are awesome.
     
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  9. SkunkPrince May 27, 2020

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  10. JwRosenthal May 27, 2020

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    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.
     
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  11. wilderbeast May 29, 2020

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    +1. I have one of David's on my Smiths 6B and I love it. But I think something even more bespoke is right. David will also only work in even mm width.