Strapaholic wants some new straps for the 1926

Even more than collecting watches I like collecting straps. I rarely wear my watches on the straps they come on, and don't often wear them on bracelets at all. The Tudor 1926 looks great on it's bracelet, but it's kind of a pain to take on and off, so I almost always wear it on straps so I can change the look at will. These are the strap that I have in the rotation for my 1926.

  • A Seaqual upcyled fabric strap from Zuludiver. I love sailcloth from Artem, but they don't yet make a 22mm verison in the XL length. This gets me close and is a great summer option that can be dressed up or down.
  • A Color #4 Shell Cordovan strap from Velbenist. One of the most comfortable straps I own.
  • An electric blue crocodile strap from Delugs. My only exotic strap. It's a little flashy for me. But I last wore it with a seersucker suit and did get a lot of compliments
  • An obsidian + alloy Crown and Buckle Chevron.
  • An icarus blue herringbone twill from RSM Watchstraps.
  • The rubber strap from my Tudor Pelagos FXD. I was curious if it would work, and I think it does.
  • A single pass navy blue shell cordovan strap from Velbenist.

I'd like to get something a little different than what I have and am thinking of one of these:

  • Concrete Gray Suede - Different color and texture than what I have. Should be able to go from very casual to business casual.
  • Black Shell Cordovan - Most of my dress is fairly casual. Even when dressing up, I'm more likely wearing neutral colors and shoes in the brown family. I only own two pairs of black shoes (RM Williams Chelsea and Allen Edmonds Park Avenue). I usually wear the 1926 on the bracelet when I'm in a situation that requires black shoes. But this would give me another option. Of course the navy cordovan is very close to black, and only a watch nerd is going to notice it's not black and is pass through in that sitation.
  • Mojave Waxed Suede - This would probably match my general style (casual pants, welted boots, and plaid/flannel shirts/sweaters) best. Though I'm wondering if this would be better in 20mm where I would have 4 watch options to pair it with versus just the Tudor.
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