A new strap for my Bremont Solo
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A new strap for my Bremont Solo
I am looking for something that will complement my white dial Solo. I bought it with the standard brown calf leather with white stitching but I want something that will stand out a bit more, and if it can be waterproof then that is a bonus. I don't think that rubber will suit this and I'm not a fan of canvas, at least not on an elegant face like this. I know that Schofield do a black sharkskin strap that is waterproof to a squillion feet, so that's an option. I quite fancy something with a bit of colour in it but could still be worn as a dress watch. It will need to complement the dial, which is more of a cream than white.
Any suggestions welcome.
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
I can't really help with waterproof, but I know some of the Hirsch are water resistant - have a look at watch obsession http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/index.php
If you fancy something special then perhaps bespoke - Toshi - http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk/ or SteveoStraps - http://www.steveostraps.com/ (I have both and can recommend both Rich and Steve as great guys)
With bespoke you could add some cream stitching to match the face and another colour to give it a lift
It will be interesting to see wha you go with - great watch by the way
If you fancy something special then perhaps bespoke - Toshi - http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk/ or SteveoStraps - http://www.steveostraps.com/ (I have both and can recommend both Rich and Steve as great guys)
With bespoke you could add some cream stitching to match the face and another colour to give it a lift
It will be interesting to see wha you go with - great watch by the way
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
Thanks for the heads up. I have ordered a Desert Para strap from Steveo. Should go really well with the cream dial. Pictures to follow.
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
Well here's a pic or three of my C8 on a Steveo Para strap; its really comfortable by the way.
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
Looks good. I've gone for the Desert Para, which has the sandy coloured canvas instead of the green.
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
Ah yes; that's a new one which wasn't available a couple of months ago when I got my regular Para.lloyd_m wrote:Looks good. I've gone for the Desert Para, which has the sandy coloured canvas instead of the green.
Looks good too.
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
Glad you found something right for you - look forward to the pics.lloyd_m wrote:Thanks for the heads up. I have ordered a Desert Para strap from Steveo. Should go really well with the cream dial. Pictures to follow.
And I thought you said no canvas
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
You're right, I did, didn't I? It's just when I saw this it looked different from any other canvas I had seen before and at under £40 delivered I figured that if it didn't work on my Bremont I could use it on one of my other watches.
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That looks very smart lloyd Look forward to seeing it on the Bremontlloyd_m wrote:You're right, I did, didn't I? It's just when I saw this it looked different from any other canvas I had seen before and at under £40 delivered I figured that if it didn't work on my Bremont I could use it on one of my other watches.
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
Canvas or not...I like the look of that. I am looking forward to seeing it on the watch.
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Re: A new strap for my Bremont Solo
Here you go:
I have to be honest and say, although it's a nice strap, it doesn't really work with the Solo; it's a bit too rustic for this particular watch so I have changed back to the original. It's also not as comfortable but that is being harsh as it will need to bed it. I think it would be better suited to a casual watch.
I have to be honest and say, although it's a nice strap, it doesn't really work with the Solo; it's a bit too rustic for this particular watch so I have changed back to the original. It's also not as comfortable but that is being harsh as it will need to bed it. I think it would be better suited to a casual watch.
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I think your right, a really nice looking strap but not on your Bremont. I am sure you will have something that suits it though, and if not, buy another watch that will !
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I have to agree. I am surprised, but it does nothing to compliment the watch.Andyshall wrote:I think your right, a really nice looking strap but not on your Bremont. I am sure you will have something that suits it though, and if not, buy another watch that will !
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