Gather ye 21mm straps for Seikos while ye may
For my new SNA411P1 Flightmaster, a few strap options for those hard to find 21mm stubby and super tight lugs. I'm not a fan of my Seiko bracelets (although the one that comes with this is not half bad...but not half decent either). Here goes L to R and all are quick release: ZuluDiver Mayday padded sailcloth (which is actually rubber made to look like sail). Barton sailcloth in grey with leather backing which is just long enough to fit my 6 1/4" wrist. Barton super soft black rubber with the reverse side yellow. The rubber comes stock with the pin and buckle piece and a long and short slotted strip for the big and little amongst us.
Emerging watch enthusiast. I know just enough to be dangerous to my bank account. Small town kid, joined the military, stuck with it for 21 years, stayed in defense. Greater DC area.
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I also couldn't stay with the Seiko bracelet for the mighty Flighty. It is well made but too chunky for my taste.
I went the TGV route and picked up an NDC parachute strap.
https://ndcstraps.com/
I also couldn't stay with the Seiko bracelet for the mighty Flighty. It is well made but too chunky for my taste.
I went the TGV route and picked up an NDC parachute strap.
https://ndcstraps.com/
It would be a lie to say I haven't been watching TGV's Flighty videos on replay. But, I was honestly surprised how many awesome 21mm options are out there since he kind of dismissed them for the NDC.
It would be a lie to say I haven't been watching TGV's Flighty videos on replay. But, I was honestly surprised how many awesome 21mm options are out there since he kind of dismissed them for the NDC.
Oh I know - I am a collector of vintage chronographs, and many of the European chronographs from the 1960s and 1970s have 19mm or 21mm lug widths - and even more troublesome they require curved strap ends. This puts all the quick-release options out. I usually have to have straps custom made for them so that I can get a rally style strap with curved ends that will accept curved spring bars.
Here is an example of one I had made for a 1970s ONSA chronograph (made by Strapped For Time to my specifications - https://strappedfortime.com/ ):
I even had to have one made for a 23mm lug width once for a very cool mid- 70s Le Jour chrono. Some really good strap makers also on Etsy.com.
I have Barton's on a couple...agree rubber is very soft and comfortable
Rubber to look like sailcloth...interesting
I have Barton's on a couple...agree rubber is very soft and comfortable
Rubber to look like sailcloth...interesting
Yeah, this is a new line that ZuluDiver just released. Texture wise I almost can't tell the difference. Strangely, my 21mm fits well but the 22mm I put on my Tudor BB Heritage 41 fits longer. I didn't see a short or long option when I bought them, so it is a bit weird.
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See you're a 95 ranger...(Rt 95)
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See you're a 95 ranger...(Rt 95)
Oh yeah. I actually live near the most congested exit on the most congested length of 95 which, of course, is the most congested interstate in the country.
I'm off the Greenway...pay to play...