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HoltzPlatz
·Putting on the new giraffe leather strap on the Monaco Japan.
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YG_Rulz
·Man I really like this strap, looks great YG! I can see this on quite a few of my watches. Do you have a link as to where I can order one myself?
I also got a hippo brown strap made, which I'll put on and share tomorrow.
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HoltzPlatz
·Thanks for the reply and link Yash. Unfortunately I'm not on fb, but I will find something similar. Btw the scarred hippo looks great too! 
Looking forward to it's mount as well, enjoy!
Looking forward to it's mount as well, enjoy!
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Aquagraph
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I see what you did there.
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YG_Rulz
·Thanks for the reply and link Yash. Unfortunately I'm not on fb, but I will find something similar. Btw the scarred hippo looks great too!
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YG_Rulz
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Mspeedster
·A nice article on Atelier Romane: https://www.fratellowatches.com/watch-strap-review-66-atelier-romane/
I'm very happy with mine. Probably my favorite of the moment.
I'm very happy with mine. Probably my favorite of the moment.
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paysdoufs
·Since someone was so nice to „unearth” this thread, I’m also posting my rant here… 
I have a question to the community re. leather straps for vintage Heuers, which has been driving me nuts for a while:
Am I the only one who's struggling terribly to find leather straps in an acceptable length for these pieces? I have a slightly above-average wrist (say 18.5cm) and these Heuers have very short springbar-to-springbar lengths (I'm measuring 41mm on this Montreal and 43mm on my Viceroy). As a result, I need straps with a minimum length of 20mm to make this setup work; 21 cm being ideal.
However, these are almost impossible to find: The large suppliers I usually turn to for leather sell their racing straps in 19.5cm uni-size (be it Fluco, Rochet or Eulit/Barrington).
Among the more specialized makers, the standard size is even shorter. The Heuertime (Corfam replica) straps by @abcoro clock in at 19cm. The standard size with Atelier Romane (by @plibou) is also 19cm - and while the latter can probably do longer as a custom order (125/85mm would be pretty ideal), I find their choice of different leathers overwhelming
, the 2.5mm thickness borderline thin (although that might be misleading with good leather) and the price just a little bit too steep for occasional use.
There's also Watch Strap World (not sure whether Alan, the owner, is on THF...) but they're in post-Brexit UK, and a whole lot of their straps have rounded ends, which don't work (well) with the lug cutouts of tonneau cases and/or hooded lugs; and they're mostly 20cm max. So, in summary, it's really frustrating.
I actually found one 21cm (x 4mm) black racing strap that seems interesting on paper, but at a price point that makes me question whether that's really worth trying: https://www.trendart-24.de/Soft-Kalb-Nappa-Rallye-Uhrenarmband-Modell-Montreal-Golf-XL-schwarz-20-mm
I have a question to the community re. leather straps for vintage Heuers, which has been driving me nuts for a while:
Am I the only one who's struggling terribly to find leather straps in an acceptable length for these pieces? I have a slightly above-average wrist (say 18.5cm) and these Heuers have very short springbar-to-springbar lengths (I'm measuring 41mm on this Montreal and 43mm on my Viceroy). As a result, I need straps with a minimum length of 20mm to make this setup work; 21 cm being ideal.
However, these are almost impossible to find: The large suppliers I usually turn to for leather sell their racing straps in 19.5cm uni-size (be it Fluco, Rochet or Eulit/Barrington).
Among the more specialized makers, the standard size is even shorter. The Heuertime (Corfam replica) straps by @abcoro clock in at 19cm. The standard size with Atelier Romane (by @plibou) is also 19cm - and while the latter can probably do longer as a custom order (125/85mm would be pretty ideal), I find their choice of different leathers overwhelming
, the 2.5mm thickness borderline thin (although that might be misleading with good leather) and the price just a little bit too steep for occasional use.There's also Watch Strap World (not sure whether Alan, the owner, is on THF...) but they're in post-Brexit UK, and a whole lot of their straps have rounded ends, which don't work (well) with the lug cutouts of tonneau cases and/or hooded lugs; and they're mostly 20cm max. So, in summary, it's really frustrating.
I actually found one 21cm (x 4mm) black racing strap that seems interesting on paper, but at a price point that makes me question whether that's really worth trying: https://www.trendart-24.de/Soft-Kalb-Nappa-Rallye-Uhrenarmband-Modell-Montreal-Golf-XL-schwarz-20-mm
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paysdoufs
·Looks like @HoltzPlatz has the same issue:
I have the same problem too, regarding large wrist size. Mine being 19cm+. Every time I find a supplier of XL straps I find they are "sold out" in every lug size, style and color. If there are no more available why can't they just make more? Seems as though they are in high demand after all.
I have found only https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/collections/long-straps-7-9so far, without going custom made. Lacking specific lengths in their listings is frustrating once again. But the few I have purchased have worked out well for me. Although these might not meet your criteria of inexpensive.
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Yago
·I would suggest reaching out to bespoke watch makers like AR or Two Stitch. I’m sure they’ll be happy to accomodate. Yes prices aren’t cheap but the quality is outstanding. My best straps are from AR.
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paysdoufs
·Found Two Stitch who seem to be based in Serbia , but somehow seem to be able to work +/- as if they were in the Euro-zone…
Not sure about AR? Google doesn't come up with anything sensible…
Not sure about AR? Google doesn't come up with anything sensible…
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paysdoufs
·Hit me I’m stupid! Bien entendu…
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Mspeedster
·@paysdoufs - Also try sending an email to GLC straps, very good quality and they can custom make any length you like for basically the same price as the items they stock on-line. Takes about a month for them to custom make a strap, but worth the wait.
My Hodinkee Dato on a GLC corfam replica racing strap.
My Hodinkee Dato on a GLC corfam replica racing strap.
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Mspeedster
·GLC can also do custom colors and stitching. This Burgundy brown strap was a custom order color and custom length.
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Nonsense
·For almost 25 years I have exclusively worn my CS3111with black racing straps from TAG Heuer, Watch Strap World and Heuertime. Of all those, I like the latter best:
But recently I did something crazy: Putting an Atelier Romane patina cognac racing strap on the watch. Is this a symptom of a midlife crisis?
Greg
But recently I did something crazy
: Putting an Atelier Romane patina cognac racing strap on the watch. Is this a symptom of a midlife crisis?Greg
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plibou
·@paysdoufs
Hello , we provide now
18-19- 20 with 16 mm buckle
20 and 22 with 18 mm buckle
in xl 125-85
for racing and rallye of course there is less surface with hole ,
i just need time to add this size on all straps in webshop but drop me a message if you need , we re able to make it
Michael
Hello , we provide now
18-19- 20 with 16 mm buckle
20 and 22 with 18 mm buckle
in xl 125-85
for racing and rallye of course there is less surface with hole ,
i just need time to add this size on all straps in webshop but drop me a message if you need , we re able to make it
Michael
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Mspeedster
·Just noticed these TAG Heuer NATO straps for the Aquaracer on the TH website. Think they look kind of cool.
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