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I have in the past managed to find some decent quality NOS vintage military/tool watch style straps, always been fixed bars style, but haven’t had much luck lately.

Lately, been picking up some old wallets and clutch bags for the ostrich and croc with the intention of getting some made.

First couple I’m planning to get made based off a vintage Longines strap I have with a single, wide keeper. I did start wearing it, but started to split, so needs reproducing.

Really like the look of this guy’s work, so that’ll be first.

https://www.instagram.com/torrestraps/

Also like the like of these “HIMEJI KUROZAN” Japanese Cowhide straps

https://shorturl.at/td7CW

This, also. They offer plenty of options to customise.

https://handdn.com/product/black-shell-cordovan-leather-fixed-bars-watch-strap/

Not cheap, but worth it when the watch merits it.

Any experience of any of these, or others?
 
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Maybe edit your title to indicate that you are asking about open-ended straps. The current title, "Straps," isn't terribly helpful.

Accurate-form makes a pretty good variety. I see that you found them already, but I can recommend them from first-hand experience.
 
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Maybe edit your title to indicate that you are asking about open-ended straps. The current title, "Straps," isn't terribly helpful.

Accurate-form makes a pretty good variety. I see that you found them already, but I can recommend them from first-hand experience.
Thanks for reply, and apologies for confusion.
Not specifically looking for open-ended straps, it's just that open-ended were the only 40s/50s NOS that were tool watch suitable that seemed to have survived. Irrelevant really, I only have one fixed bar watch and it’s not a Longines.
Was going to title it Custom Straps but saw that was taken, will have a think, Bespoke Straps maybe.
 
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I’ve been buying Handdn straps lately, and I find them to be good value. A lot of people swear by Torre too.
 
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Thanks for reply, and apologies for confusion.
Not specifically looking for open-ended straps, it's just that open-ended were the only 40s/50s NOS that were tool watch suitable that seemed to have survived. Irrelevant really, I only have one fixed bar watch and it’s not a Longines.
Was going to title it Custom Straps but saw that was taken, will have a think, Bespoke Straps maybe.
Sorry, I misunderstood. If you are just looking for a thread about straps, there is a massive one with a lot of good recommendations.