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·There's a company in the UK called Watch Strap World that makes replacement straps and deployant clasps specifically for Tag Heuer watches. Although I've seen them mentioned as a good source for replacement straps many times on the forum (and even recommended them myself!), I'd never actually experienced one first hand.
I wanted to get myself a strap to go with my recent HKED 1963 Seagull chrono (the one that came with it was a bit rubbish), and given the 18mm lug width, thought that a similar set up to what I have on my Carrera reissue (a FC5012 clasp with matching Tag Heuer 18mm/16mm strap) would do perfectly. I didn't really want the Tag Heuer or Heuer clasp, however, so thought I'd give Watch Strap World a try.
I, therefore, have both setups now and can do a few comparison shots. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, but suffice to say that the Tag Heuer setup is of higher quality, as you'd expect given the relative cost. The action on the WSW clasp is a little for clunky and the metal feels thinner. The strap doesn't feel quite as luxurious as the TAG. However, overall, it doesn't disappoint and is certainly better than most of the cheaper straps out there on the market. Definitely good value for the price.
I wanted to get myself a strap to go with my recent HKED 1963 Seagull chrono (the one that came with it was a bit rubbish), and given the 18mm lug width, thought that a similar set up to what I have on my Carrera reissue (a FC5012 clasp with matching Tag Heuer 18mm/16mm strap) would do perfectly. I didn't really want the Tag Heuer or Heuer clasp, however, so thought I'd give Watch Strap World a try.
I, therefore, have both setups now and can do a few comparison shots. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves, but suffice to say that the Tag Heuer setup is of higher quality, as you'd expect given the relative cost. The action on the WSW clasp is a little for clunky and the metal feels thinner. The strap doesn't feel quite as luxurious as the TAG. However, overall, it doesn't disappoint and is certainly better than most of the cheaper straps out there on the market. Definitely good value for the price.
