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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Continue readingSailcloth-FKM hybrid options
I’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 readingAnyone else waiting on a custom strap from Dangerous9?
I 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 readingSource for a bluish grey canvas strap ?
I 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 readingCompatibility of Aqua Terra bracelet?
I 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 readingBracelet Review – Miltat Rollball Straight End
Ordered 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 readingBUNDS Making A comeback MB Flyback on ABP
I'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…
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