Hey team, I’ve got a san martin oyster, female end links, and would like to source a straight end female link to use with the watch. My google foo is weak on this one and can’t find a simple straight end link for oyster (9mm opening). Any out there?
Continue readingWho sells custom length, single pass fabric straps?
I have a smaller wrist (which means I prefer a 8.5-9 inch long single pass) and don’t like strap end overhang or tucking the end back into the keeper. For traditional nylon straps, I can get good results cutting and melting the ends. But that doesn’t w…
Continue readingIs a vintage bracelet worth repairing?
I just grabbed a black Seiko Stargate from the Bay.
Continue readingI wanted a daily wear beater and when I saw this, it was perfect. Pre-beaten. It looked in good condition overall, with obvious signs of wear. Like the patina on a classic car.
Literally the first time I put it on, the bracelet broke. I don’t think the seller was pulling a fast one or hiding anything. The watch has clearly seen some use.
Is it worth bringing the bracelet to a watch shop to try and get it fixed? Or, give up the patina…
Looking for a purple strap to match this watch
Any suggestions? FKM preferred, black buckle preferred.
Continue readingI know it’s hard to match from a picture but… Would love to read your suggestions!
Thanks in advance!
What’s Your Summer Strap of Choice?
With the hotter months upon us in the northern hemisphere I was curious to what your go to straps were for days when you might be lounging by the pool or at the beach or any other outdoor activities?
Do you switch to a rubber or silicone or nylon band…
Continue readingAquaTerra Blue
I paired my AT with a blue Marine Nationale strap this morning – voila!
Continue readingBest fine mesh/Milanese band for Nomos?
I just picked up a Nomos Tangente, and as summer is about to hit here in AZ, it likely won’t see the leather strap much over the next few months. I figured that a polished mesh/Milanese bracelet would be a good fit.
Continue readingI know in general strapcode is known for aftermarket bracelets, here is one I am looking at:
https://www.strapcode.com/products/mesh-mb-fyp041?_pos=10&_sid=36bb6359f&_ss=r
Any other brands I should be looking at?
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Best fine mesh/Milanese band for Nomos?
I just picked up a Nomos Tangente, and as summer is about to hit here in AZ, it likely won’t see the leather strap much over the next few months. I figured that a polished mesh/Milanese bracelet would be a good fit.
Continue readingI know in general strapcode is known for aftermarket bracelets, here is one I am looking at:
https://www.strapcode.com/products/mesh-mb-fyp041?_pos=10&_sid=36bb6359f&_ss=r
Any other brands I should be looking at?
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Curved straps
Looking for some curved strap options for my Mad2.
Anyone have some favorite shops/sites?
Best Microbrand Bracelets?
I love a well-designed, high-quality bracelet and clasp, and I’d love to hear what microbrands do them well. The best I’ve found so far is Monta. I had a Noble that had a bracelet and clasp that was nearly as good as my Tudors.
What have you come acros…
