I’m starting to see salmon skin straps here and there when I go to collector events. The two-tone patterns you can get on them makes me wonder if it is going to be the next popular exotic leather.
Here is my LIC salmon strap on an IWC Portofino watch…
Continue readingUsed 3M pads to more closely match the bead blasted finish. Still needs a little more work but it is better than trying 400 and 600 grit sandpaper by far.
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Continue readingI’m looking at Blushark or strapsco for a more affordable sailcloth-FKM deployment clasp strap. Anyone have experience with them? Cost wise, they are comparable but not sure which is the better product. Thanks!
Continue readingI placed my order on February 19 with an anticipated delivery time of 15 – 18 weeks which put me around end of June. I sent a courtesy email around middle of June and have not received a response. Starting to get anxious
Continue readingI really like this Dassari distressed blue grey strap but it’s sold out and I can’t seem to find an alternative. Anyone have any suggestions of where to source something similar?
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Continue readingI bought a bracelet from Uncle Straps (curved end links) that's compatible with the 41 mm Aqua Terra and Railmaster, but I no longer own those watches. Has anyone discovered a watch model from any maker that's compatible with the 41 mm Aqua T…
Continue readingOrdered this one for my Bulova Surfboard because I thought it would have some cool retro vibes that would work well with the design of the watch. I've heard nothing but good things about Miltat's offerings, so I was really disappointed with w…
Continue readingI've tried Bund straps before and was not to keen on them
I have been purchasing a lot of custom NATO's from ABP Concepts in France of late and had kinda grown fond of their custom Bunds
either the Newman or the Racing variant
when they ha…
Continue readingHow much of a crime is it to put a watch on a straight end bracelet? I understand we all prefer fitted end links because they're a thing – they're available for most watches. But there are instances when that isn't easy – like for a vint…
Continue readingSo, I got pulled into some great leather straps.
But, summer is a time of lakes, swims, the water.
I do not want to kill my leather bands.
But, Indiana Jones he wore a leather strap, and did not mind.
What did all the dudes in Vietnam have their Will…
