I'm looking to add a green strap to spice up my collection. I haven't yet found exactly what I want. So how about being a pal and show us what you got. It can be dress watch, Pilot watch, dive watch, whatever. Just make sure the strap is gree…
Continue readingNew kid on the block: ArrowayModularBracelets
Elizabeth Doerr, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Quill & Pad, once wrote:
„As a great many watch lovers know, straps and bracelets can make or break a watch. While some might find the “vintage” appearance of mesh too delicate for today’s watches…
Continue readingDoes this look weird?
I don't know where I got this bracelet, but I can't tell if I like it. The circled part feels too thick, or wide, I guess. Am I crazy?
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Continue readingEbel: How to separate deployment clasp from leather band?
Stupid me, been wearing my Ebel 1911 chronograph during summer fishing, and its shark skin band fell apart because of the sweat. I'd like to replace the band with another band that will take the original deployment clasp. But, for the life of me, …
Continue readingVery Custom Straps… Where to look?
The Yema Wristmaster Traveller. Not many made and it already morphed into the Urban Traveller with different specs. I do love wearing this watch, however, there is a fundamental design flaw. The butterfly clasp opens very easily. The wings on the clasp…
Continue readingGreat Springbars
Okay, so I have three customer leather bands.
1 for a duro, 1 for an islander, and 1 for my beloved citizenpromster diver.
2 are 22 mm, one is 20 mm
I am seeking great springbars.
It appears you can buy nonsense by the thousand, but I want some great…
straight end link for Oyster
Who 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 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
I know it’s hard to match from a picture but… Would love to read your suggestions!
Thanks in advance!