Strap recommendation?

Aquagraph · Feb 9, 2021

I've long fancied a 2000 Series Searacer (if I can find one at a sensible price) but the thing that has always put me off is the awful 2000 clasp. I cannot wear it at all, hence my Multigraph is on a TH rubber strap these days. But when I came across this picture in a catalogue I thought I'd found the answer. Unfortunately the FC8117 is no longer made, so I can't order one and bin the bracelet. Can anyone suggest a strap that looks very like this please?

Mr_Orange · Feb 9, 2021

The Hirsch Robby with its sailcloth finish is the obvious suggestion, however it does not come with a white stitch.

Other options from Hirsch might be the Tiger, the Mariner, the Carbon or maybe the Speed. None are a perfect match. The first three are more 'technical' straps for want of a better description whilst the Speed comes with a TAG style deployant clasp.

Mr_Orange · Feb 9, 2021

https://www.hirschstraps.com/collections/black-watch-straps?page=1&grid_list=grid-view

Aquagraph · Feb 9, 2021

Thanks, the red might be okay as the watch has red on the dial...

Mr_Orange · Feb 9, 2021

Well, I can vouch for the Robby. It is a lovely strap. I have one, in red, on my Maurice Lacroix Pontos S. I will try and find a photograph.

Mr_Orange · Feb 9, 2021

Aquagraph · Feb 9, 2021

That could work.... I would prefer if it was white though, so it was as close as possible to the original. They also made a red velcro strap for it as well, but they don't make that anymore either.