I am looking for a titanium bracelet for my Citizen AQ HAQ. It came with a leather strap with deployant. Apparently, it's hard if not impossible to buy an OEM titanium bracelet for this watch from Citizen (I've read online that they charge $2…
Continue readingCotton two piece strap (like AF O210 straps)?
Does anyone know of a manufacturer that supplies cotton straps like the AF 0210 straps.
Those ones are one piece which are nice, lightweight and soft but the I’m after a 2 piece for use with spring bars.
I’ve seen many canvas but that not what I’m aft…
Strap habit
Does anyone have any experience with the sail cloth/ fkm hybrid strap from Straphabit? I like the looks of it except for the keepers I think. Not a deal breaker if they are of good quality. Any suggestions for a similar strap?
Continue readingHelp Me Find a Rubber Strap (Stitched Leather Look)
I was thoroughly impressed by the rubber bracelet on an Omega Aqua Terra I tried on once. I have a Sinn 856 and would like to find something similar.
Basically, I'm looking for a rubber band that looks like a simple black leather band with black …
Continue reading“Admiralty Grey” nato comparison
For those of us addicted to military grey Nato straps, I composed a shot of some straps I’ve acquired. Point of reference is the 1st strap on the left which is a real deal vintage Phoenix Admiralty grey nato.
moving right, Zuludiver “1973” cadet in Ad…
Continue readingShow your exotic leather straps!
I like exotic leather straps and here are some of my favorites – stingray, 2-tone salmon skin, lizard, ostrich, beaver, colorful alligator etc.
Since alligator/crocodile in basic colors like black and brown are fairly common on dress watches, show us …
Continue readingSuggested 23mm for a Bathsycaphe
So i picked up a used Blancpain Bathyscaphe which i dig quite a bit.. Came with 4 straps.. two generics and two Blancpain sailcloth ones. One used (chewed up a bit) and one new which i haven't put on yet but apparently they get beat up quiete e…
Continue readingWanting a Alangapos Bracelet
Kinda bored with my Oyster bracelet on my Submariner. Ive come across Alangapos bracelet and have learned Jaffe is not shipping to the US presently. Im looking for a basic one, since I hadn't done any "high speed/low drag" operations…
Continue readingSalmon skin straps
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 readingMatching Marathon bead blasted finish on Islander BRAC-27
Used 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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