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Vintage Strap Hunt … does anyone make them like this?

eugeneandresson
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A new incoming has a killer vintage strap.

Unfortunately it smells really badly, and is old.

It is perfect to the watch it came on, and I would be thrilled to find a new clone.

Anybody familiar with these or modern variants?

It’s the standard vintage taper 20mm to 16mm…and just look at those killer ridges…they certainly don’t make them like this anymore.

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All tips/tricks/info/new-makers welcome!

Thanks OF for this space.
 
w154
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Is that an AquaStar buckle ? Maybe search old vintage AquaStar ads to see if you can find the Same.
 
eugeneandresson
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w154 w154
Is that an AquaStar buckle ? Maybe search old vintage AquaStar ads to see if you can find the Same.

Yes, it’s an Aquastar buckle. The Aquastar I find pictures of this buckle on is rubber…

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Aludic Aludic
Which watch did this come on?

Vintage Mil Lemania…

That’s a very nice suggestion…many thanks.
 
jaegodylan
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you can try treating the strap with neatsfoot oil.. should make it supple again and eliminate the smell.
 
spe777
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I would call this a leather "double ridge" strap. Do a search on Ebay and you'll see designs similar to it.

Another alternative is to reach out to a custom strap maker--there's quite a few on Etsy--and see if they can replicate the strap for you.
 
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