Looking for help finding 18mm canvas single pass watch straps with metal keepers but without metal eyelets

I enjoy wearing vintage watches that have 18mm lug widths, but I don’t have a lot of luck with the fit of the two piece leather straps that seem to be the go-to for those kind of watches. I like the feel of canvas, the simplicity of single-pass, and I don’t want metal eyelets so I can tuck it back in like a nato if it has a long tail (the eyelets make that impossible).

I found a couple nice options at CWC with their Vintage Style Canvas Watch strap – I just had to cut away the extra keeper…

Looking for help finding 18mm canvas single pass watch straps with metal keepers but without metal eyelets

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Do all Perlons do this?

I try to like Perlon straps… well I only have one. But it seems to get narrow and stretch with use. More specifically it ends up with gaps between the lugs exposing the spring bars. Is this just a thing with Perlon straps? Or maybe cheaper ones? Do som…

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??? Waterproofing Leather/Textile Straps ???

I did a pretty good search but all I came up with is requests for straps that were already waterproof…
One of the watches that is a mainstay in my small collection stays on 1 of 2 leather backed,nylon faced straps..I’ve tried many different aftermarket bracelets & straps but absolutely nothing compares with these 2 straps when it comes to how fantastic they match the watch for looks..I mean,you just know when a strap was made for a watch,nothing else can supplant it…
The problem is,I…

??? Waterproofing Leather/Textile Straps ???

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What strap?

Just ordered a steel Squale 1545. I absolutely cannot wait for it to come in! Now I need a little help finding a quality strap for it. I’m looking for something along the lines of a 2 piece NATO. Nothing flashy. Any recommendations?

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Good sailcloth? Impossible?

So, I have tried buying a couple of different sailcloth bands.
I want to put a longish sail cloth on my Islander ISL 14.
I do not understand the sail cloth and rubber things.

Can someone point me in the direction of a reputable 22 mm black sail clot…

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Watchgecko Quality Issues – Advice Needed

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Hi folks,

I have put this strap for 5 minutes and there is already problem with the hole. I’m not sure if I should return it immediately (will lose 20€ for back and forth shipping fees) or should I keep it?

What are your experiences with NATO straps overall? This is the first one and I’m not sure if it will hold a little bit to justify 40€ I paid for it.

P.S. They charge for both shipping costs and return costs and don’t refund them back, but for…

Watchgecko Quality Issues – Advice Needed

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Reliable inexpensive metal?

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I have bought Watchgecko Gallox Milanese mesh and Shaldon Solid Stainless bracelets but have had pins sliding out and today my Base 22 fell – luckily onto carpet. I want metal and I was wondering if anyone can recommend the best value reliable met…

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Awesome Replacement for CTS Clasps: Zuludiver Hydrolock MK2

I have a good assortment of deployant clasps. A majority of them are Strapcode. I’m always looking for that perfect one. I do a lot of strap changes and found my new favorite:

Zuludiver HydroLock MK2 Deployant Buckle

I noticed these a few weeks ago while browsing their site and realized they look like a big improvement over their older clasps… and they have an UNBRANDED ONE!!!

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Awesome Replacement for CTS Clasps: Zuludiver Hydrolock MK2

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