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Need some guidance for choosing a strap

I'm horrible with colors and styles and would like some assistance choosing a strap.

The current strap is junk, and I don't think black goes with the blue dial. The dark blue dial has painted-on white markers and white lume on the hands.
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Help me find this NATO strap

I am planning on outfitting my 16570 with a red, white and blue strap for the summer. In my mind really wanted a strap that was a bit more red and white with only a hint of blue (feel like red and white works well with a white-dial 16570).

After a se…

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Are FKM rubbers straps bad for health ?

Hi please don't shoot me down and say lots of toxic things in life etc more to worry about than watch bands.
Fluorine is the most reactive chemical element and is highly toxic. FKM straps are made from flourine and I have a couple. They are great …

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Anyone in the US order straps from overseas? Tariff fees

Hello,
I was interested in ordering a new strap from Tuns leather (or others) but I am not sure about the tariff issues effect on these items. I know there are tariff and fees issues on incoming watches and accessories mentioned in other threads. With…

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Adding another hole to leather strap?

Have a simple brown leather strap that needs an extra hole punched into it. This strap has a vintage look to it. What is the best method with common household tools?

Below is a link to an identical strap.

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Fluco Lederhosen strap

Fluco 1952 just sent out their September newsletter announcing a new leather strap made of bavarian Lederhosen leather (old style tanned deer leather).

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Shane Delaurean Strap (similar needed)

If you been around here for, then you must have heard of Delaurean straps and just how damn nice they are. I own 2 of them for the last 18 years. But, I need a similar one made in blue, however I have 2 problems. I got over last 10 years at least 20 st…

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Has anyone tried Bas & Lokes straps?

I'm looking at strap options for the Longines Majetek.
I really like what I see from Basandlokes but was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them?

They are pricey, but I like that they are an aus maker.

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Show us what you have on a NATO strap!

As the subject says… I'd be keen on seeing what you have on a NATO strap.

TIA.

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