HELP NEEDED! Small wrist and straps advice.
So I have a smaller wrist. I think 6.5in or smaller. I need advice on how to go about buying straps. I always tend to have extra strap wrapping around the front. I've bought some "short" option straps but I also don't like the short taper on wider lug width bands. I know I'm probably best suited to buy non-tapered short bands, but I'm wondering if there's some tactic I'm missing here. I'm sure I'm not alone, so I call upon my small-wristed brethren to help a brotha out. Thanks guys!
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Kevin Means
Newbie on a mission to get all I can out of this beautiful watch journey. My philosophy is that life is too short to not pay attention to the passing of time.
Sacramento
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6.50” / 16.51 cm
Great advice! Thank you sir.
I have the same wrist size and I only buy short straps (180mm max), NATOs or cut-to-size rubber bands.
Sadly the options are very limited for short straps. 90% of conventional websites only sell standard 195-200mm straps and that's a no go.
In the past I bought from StrapsCo. It's okay-ish quality for "genuine" leather but I would much rather be able to buy real Chromexcel straps on Aliexpress for $20, if only I could wear 195mm without overhang... Colareb makes a few short straps too, but barely any models and choices.
For rubber, Barton has one short model but it's $30 before shipping for something made in China you can buy directly on Aliexpress for $5 in standard size so, again, it hurts to pay such a premium for dropshipping.
All in all, I haven't found a satisfying solution myself and I'm still browsing around. The only real solution for good, short leather straps without paying more than the watch itself on Delugs ($200 for rubber 😂) might be to have them custom made for $50-$80.
I have a 6.25-ish wrist. I say -ish since I'll sometimes wear a watch over cuffs, sleeves etc. But I digress.....
As @DeepCmonkey said, Amazon sells rubber strap keepers in whatever lug/strap width you need to help secure tails. In fact I use them to help keep Velcro single pass straps secure.
The other option is to get some fabric shears, sharp scissors, a heat gun, clamps, etc and start cutting down your own stuff.
The Barton short options are nice, and since I live in the US, to me it's not a hassle to order from them. Especially since I'll pay the premium for a tropic strap that I DONT have to modify.
I have the same wrist size and I only buy short straps (180mm max), NATOs or cut-to-size rubber bands.
Sadly the options are very limited for short straps. 90% of conventional websites only sell standard 195-200mm straps and that's a no go.
In the past I bought from StrapsCo. It's okay-ish quality for "genuine" leather but I would much rather be able to buy real Chromexcel straps on Aliexpress for $20, if only I could wear 195mm without overhang... Colareb makes a few short straps too, but barely any models and choices.
For rubber, Barton has one short model but it's $30 before shipping for something made in China you can buy directly on Aliexpress for $5 in standard size so, again, it hurts to pay such a premium for dropshipping.
All in all, I haven't found a satisfying solution myself and I'm still browsing around. The only real solution for good, short leather straps without paying more than the watch itself on Delugs ($200 for rubber 😂) might be to have them custom made for $50-$80.
Thank you friend. Really helps.
Shout out to @DeepCmonkey @beanna @solidyetti for your advice. I didn't even think of the obvious option in just cutting it down. This is why I love this app. Big respect 👏.
This is a problem that many people seem to have, which is why we offer our straps in any length you prefer. Just saying 😊
I bought this one. Really good. It comes with two lengths. I’ve smaller wrist, same as yours. Short length fits perfectly. Hemsut Silicone Watch Bands, 18mm... https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09BN4JLYR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
In Leather Hirsh makes shorter bands. They call it medium. 110m/70mm. Here is one example. https://www.hirschstraps.com/collections/duke/products/hirsch-duke-alligator-embossed-leather-watch-strap-black