Seeking recommendations for my Timex

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Seeking recommendations for my Timex

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Looking for a strap that is <~£50
My Timex is primarily my work beater so I'd like a strap that is comfortable and high chance of sweat, and will likely experience some knocks. It currently comes in the stock canvas strap.

I've been recommended silicone (from Barton straps, so I'm thinking the army greeb elite silicone?) Just wanted to ask here for other recommendations or if you have experience with Barton straps.

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Re: Seeking recommendations for my Timex

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I would have FKM rubber rather than silicone. Silicone supposedly picks up lint, whereas FKM straps don't. You will have more choice if the Timex has 20mm or 22mm lug width.
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Barton canvas straps are also very good value for money and they’d look good on your Timex. I’ve had a few. They don’t last forever - eventually they fade a bit and may lose their initial boldness - especially the orange. But at the price you can have several and / or replace them when you need to.
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Being that this one is a field watch in esthetics I think a good NATO would look great on this. Something from CNS Watch Bands wouldn't break the bank for this watch.
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North Straps have hybrid straps for around £20 I think. I’m so impressed by the quality and the green would look great on your watch :thumbup:
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Re: Seeking recommendations for my Timex

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missF wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:54 pm North Straps have hybrid straps for around £20 I think. I’m so impressed by the quality and the green would look great on your watch :thumbup:
Is the CW hybrid comparable? Might wear the C60 on hybrid to see first before I commit cause I found the bracelet comfier.
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Projectd10 wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:14 pm Is the CW hybrid comparable?
Sorry, I’ve never tried a CW hybrid. Can only say that the North Straps one is soft and supple.
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Is the CW hybrid comparable?
I bought the V1 when it first came out. It looks really good but it's about as comfortable as a pair of new leather boots. That don't fit. I believe that the current ones are much better - well. they would have to be wouldn't they? Perhaps an owner will confirm. Or use the search facility, it's been discussed before.

The Barton elite silicone are like wearing my favourite slippers. I have a few, I think they are really good.
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exHowfener wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:05 pm
Is the CW hybrid comparable?
I bought the V1 when it first came out. It looks really good but it's about as comfortable as a pair of new leather boots. That don't fit. I believe that the current ones are much better - well. they would have to be wouldn't they? Perhaps an owner will confirm. Or use the search facility, it's been discussed before.

The Barton elite silicone are like wearing my favourite slippers. I have a few, I think they are really good.
So avoid hybrids? FKM or silicone is the takeaway I'm generally getting from this comment in terms of comfort.
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The current Hybrid straps are very good. They are comfortable to me.

Straps are a fickle beast though as comfortable on one wrist might not work on another due to strap length, wrist shape or any number of things.

I think the Hybrids are worth a try especially if your C60 and the Timex have the same lug width as the Hybrid will cost about as much as the Timex is worth.

For reference I have a 7.5 inch wrist.
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Re: Seeking recommendations for my Timex

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Yeah, the lug width is 20mm, I don't know which generation of hybrid strap I have as I bought it used (or rarely worn), I've hardly worn it myself as the C60 bracelet was simply comfier.

I've tried the CW hybrid on the timex but the stock strap felt more comfortable but just looking out for alternative straps.
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The Forest Green ADPT strap would be a good one. It has red detail stitching that would play off of the red seconds hand. The ADPT straps are on the more pricey side but they are extremely well manufactured. Might be a good choice. It is a nice deep green.

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Another possibility could be the Crown and Buckle Chevron Adjustable. It is a single pass so it sits low on the wrist. It is also adjustable in case you don't like to tuck the tag like you do on a standard NATO. This one is Olive Jade Matte. A Uniform Matte might work too.

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Re: Seeking recommendations for my Timex

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Did NATOs sit higher on the wrist? I'd probably be avoiding them if that being the case.
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@Projectd10 I think there is too much made out of the NATO height thing. It really only makes a difference if the watch is really thick to begin with. You can always cut the extra bit and make it into a single pass ala James Stacey but I never do. The Crown and Buckle Chevron adjustables are already single pass so they sit low to begin with.
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#another recommendation for a NATO.

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