Quality Watch Straps
Quality Watch Straps
Hi Folks,
What do you think is the best quality or bang for buck when it comes to purchasing a leather strap for my watch.
I am familiar with Hadley Roma, Hirsch, but im curious as to your thoughts on those or better quality straps out there.
What do you think is the best quality or bang for buck when it comes to purchasing a leather strap for my watch.
I am familiar with Hadley Roma, Hirsch, but im curious as to your thoughts on those or better quality straps out there.
Re: Quality Watch Straps
If you want some constructive responses, I think it would be worthwhile to focus your question a little...
The market for watch straps is massive and it really depends what you are looking for and how much you want to spend.
The market for watch straps is massive and it really depends what you are looking for and how much you want to spend.
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Re: Quality Watch Straps
To add to that, it depends on the type of watch you are looking to fit up.
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Re: Quality Watch Straps
So I am particularly looking for a smooth but thick leather watch strap to match with my Swiss Army Chronograph classic XLS. I dont have a particular budget in mind, but would like to stay under $40. I have a Shinola Runwell and the strap that comes with that is wonderful. It is thick, and good quality leather. They are just a bit pricey to buy from the website.
I know that many leather watch straps are gator print, but i am not a fan of the print.
I know that many leather watch straps are gator print, but i am not a fan of the print.
Re: Quality Watch Straps
Steveo straps would be great for you then. Send him a photo of the watch, give him a few pointers and he will make one for you that will do you proud!dcespede wrote:So I am particularly looking for a smooth but thick leather watch strap to match with my Swiss Army Chronograph classic XLS. I dont have a particular budget in mind, but would like to stay under $40. I have a Shinola Runwell and the strap that comes with that is wonderful. It is thick, and good quality leather. They are just a bit pricey to buy from the website.
I know that many leather watch straps are gator print, but i am not a fan of the print.
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Try Colareb straps in Italy. Available direct, or on eBay. Wonderful quality. http://www.colareb.it
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They look like quality straps from the looks of it. What is the price range of these straps? I would imagine kind of high since he custom makes them. (and the fact that it takes two hours per strap)smegwina wrote:Steveo straps would be great for you then. Send him a photo of the watch, give him a few pointers and he will make one for you that will do you proud!dcespede wrote:So I am particularly looking for a smooth but thick leather watch strap to match with my Swiss Army Chronograph classic XLS. I dont have a particular budget in mind, but would like to stay under $40. I have a Shinola Runwell and the strap that comes with that is wonderful. It is thick, and good quality leather. They are just a bit pricey to buy from the website.
I know that many leather watch straps are gator print, but i am not a fan of the print.
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I've been very pleased with Crown & Buckle (also USA based for you) straps.
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Re: Quality Watch Straps
Most of Steveo's straps run around $50 US plus $8 or so for shipping. Slightly more than your budget, but handmade and custom, so maybe worth a little bit of extra $.dcespede wrote:They look like quality straps from the looks of it. What is the price range of these straps? I would imagine kind of high since he custom makes them. (and the fact that it takes two hours per strap)smegwina wrote:Steveo straps would be great for you then. Send him a photo of the watch, give him a few pointers and he will make one for you that will do you proud!dcespede wrote:So I am particularly looking for a smooth but thick leather watch strap to match with my Swiss Army Chronograph classic XLS. I dont have a particular budget in mind, but would like to stay under $40. I have a Shinola Runwell and the strap that comes with that is wonderful. It is thick, and good quality leather. They are just a bit pricey to buy from the website.
I know that many leather watch straps are gator print, but i am not a fan of the print.
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Most of Steveo's straps run around $50 US plus $8 or so for shipping. Slightly more than your budget, but handmade and custom, so maybe worth a little bit of extra $.[/quote]
Thats a great deal for custom handmade straps. Im definitely going to give them a look.
Thats a great deal for custom handmade straps. Im definitely going to give them a look.
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Thats a great deal for custom handmade straps. Im definitely going to give them a look.[/quote]dcespede wrote:Most of Steveo's straps run around $50 US plus $8 or so for shipping. Slightly more than your budget, but handmade and custom, so maybe worth a little bit of extra $.
Sorry, didn't notice your question.
As was said, they are about 60bucks delivered. (You can also specify bespoke buckles special leathers etc etc which will push the price up but the standard stuff is fantastic value)
The beauty is that you can specify all sorts of colouring, finishing, sizing etc for a remarkable price that is far less than many off the shelf straps.
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Re: Quality Watch Straps
Try Toshi straps in the UK, for inspiration at least. You could also have a wander round etsy.
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Try Junky Strap in U.K.
They have great strap at good prices
They have great strap at good prices
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