What are your favorite vendors for Watch Straps?
So I was just sending some of my watch crew buddies a list of a number of watch strap vendors who I have purchased from over the course of the last several years (I excluded Amazon, Aliexpress, and eBay which are obvious potential markets for straps).
Here's the list I sent them:
Strapsco: https://strapsco.com/
Windup Watch Shop: Windup Watch Shop – Timeless & Modern Watches
Strapcode: https://www.strapcode.com/
WatchGecko: Watch Straps: Luxury Leather, Metal, NATO & Dive Watch Bands
Vario: https://vario.sg/
Cheapest NATOs: https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/
Wabistraps: Wabistraps | One-Stop Watch Band Center for All Your Watch Strap Needs
Holben's: Watch Straps | Holben's Fine Watch Bands
Tropic: Tropic strap - Home - The best watch strap ever for a dive watch
Caseback Watches: Caseback Watches Shop
Monstraps: https://monstraps.com/
I know there are a lot more.
Let us know who you buy straps from - tell me what I'm missing.
I really like chronographs especially vintage ones.
I have several from Crown & Buckle and am quite happy with them (especially the Chevron single pass nylon)
I have several from Crown & Buckle and am quite happy with them (especially the Chevron single pass nylon)
Thanks! Those are great looking straps. Another one to add to the list.
B&R Bands
Erika's Originals sells direct, and are worth every penny.
Erika's Originals sells direct, and are worth every penny.
Yes - agreed! Forgot to add them and NDC to the list.
B&R Bands
Thank you! Excellent - another great source for some tasty looking straps.
Bulang & Sons, Molequin, and @MycroftTime hit Crown & Buckle
ive been using cheapest NATO straps for a while for most of my watches
also Gunny Straps for my Panerais besides OEM straps
and a couple of others like: M75KPLIM and Zsir straps on IG
https://www.regimentalshop.com/collections/all-watchstraps
brit military
Jean-Rousseau, Strap Tailor and Watchgecko
https://www.regimentalshop.com/collections/all-watchstraps
brit military
Thanks - that's a new one on me - very focused web site.
Bulang & Sons, Molequin, and @MycroftTime hit Crown & Buckle
Excellent - thanks for those recommendations.
Really like Strap Guides at Bulang & Sons.
Molequin is definitely on the higher end of the strap purchasing spectrum - reminds me of HODINKEE.
Jean-Rousseau, Strap Tailor and Watchgecko
Thank you!
I had not heard of Jean-Rousseau previously - great site for those who want to be 100% Non-Leather as they have a special section for those straps. Very cool.
I forgot to mention Strap Tailor - they did that great fundraiser for support for Ukraine. Haven't worn that NATO yet - will have to find a watch to pair it with soon.
WatchGecko is great - they definitely made my list.
ive been using cheapest NATO straps for a while for most of my watches
also Gunny Straps for my Panerais besides OEM straps
and a couple of others like: M75KPLIM and Zsir straps on IG
Cheapest NATOs is great isn't it - I love going there for my unusual sizes like 17mm, 19mm, 21mm and 23mm. Purchased many straps on their site.
Thanks for sharing the other suggestions as well.
I like the way Gunny Straps organizes by brand - really helpful to get ideas.
Couldn't find M75KPLIM. And Zsir looked like it only had one strap on the web site. Possibly I'm failing to find the right location.
I got 3 straps from Artem plus a deployant clasp. Love them all! 😍
Also got 3 straps from Barton. I really enjoy them so much too! 😉
Di-Modell is another German strap maker with nice straps at reasonable prices. I'm anxious to try Rios1931 - several cool straps available and look fine.
Di-Modell is another German strap maker with nice straps at reasonable prices. I'm anxious to try Rios1931 - several cool straps available and look fine.
Check out this blue RIOS1931 croc strap I swapped onto my vintage 1947 salmon dial Minvera:
Before:
After:
This post has my favorites. I have a strap from new (to me) custom strap maker, so I'll update after it arrives.
You also mentioned Etsy and I forgot to share my favorite Etsy strap maker from Vietnam: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Vinacreations3
You know how stiff the straps are for Orient Bambinos and how they look a little plasticy - well check out the transformation using one of Vinacreations green crocodile straps on this Orient Bambino Version 4:
Also, I swapped out the crappy black strap on my Timex Marlin for a beautiful black croc:
Before:
After:
Both croc straps were only $32 each - great upgrade to these watches for a very reasonable price.
For preimium and custom straps.
https://keepiece.com/collections/premium-leather-straps
For preimium and custom straps.
https://keepiece.com/collections/premium-leather-straps
Thanks! Some great looking straps. Appreciate the link.
Strongly recommend Lunar Straps and StrapBandits!
Great thread - handy to learn all these options 🍻
BluShark is my favorite website for NATO's. Multi strap discounts can be combined with discount codes to bring the per-strap price way down. They also throw in spring bar tools for free with multi strap orders.
https://www.blusharkstraps.com
https://artemstraps.com/
Definitely NOT Delugs.
Review here:
https://www.watchcrunch.com/thiago/reviews/delugs-misleading-advertising-and-lack-of-customer-support-review-9674
Gotta throw my hat in the ring here 😎
https://straphabit.com/
Gotta throw my hat in the ring here 😎
https://straphabit.com/
Thanks - that's a new one for me and great that they offer a 15% discount on your first order.
A bit late but I feel its relevant enough info. CWC sell straps as well as their Field Watches. They're selling original spec NATO's, Pass through Bunds and Waxed Leather straps. I've bought a couple of straps from them I'll update if they're decent quality
Recently came across my friend's company, www.tannerystraps.com , saw the products IRL looks pretty decent.
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