Seiko Flighty (sna411) straps?

Hey all - curious if anyone has a strap they’d recommend for the flighty. Its a great watch with an underwhelming bracelet and 21mm lugs. i thought the watch may be popular enough to find a model specific strap but no luck locating so far. 

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Hey, great watch! I have 2 flightmasters! I have found that a 20mm nato strap works great! I use a bark and jack nato strap! Many people use NDC straps (found on Etsy) that make a specific 21mm nato strap for the flighty! Cheers 🍻

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I'm likely in the minority but I actually don't mind the OEM Bracelet at the very least I find it comfortable on wrist. However, I currently have mine on a NDC strap and alternate that with a Sailcloth Strap I found with a 21mm option on Etsy and the OEM Bracelet. The Etsy Sail Cloth Strap quality is only okay I may splurge on a Artem as they have a 21mm sail cloth. Strapsco have some 21mm bracelets but I don't think they have the model specific end links but I wonder if you could just use the OEM Bracelet end links. Links below:

https://strapsco.com/product/beads-of-rice-bracelet/

https://artemstraps.com/collections/sailcloth-watch-straps/products/classic-black-sailcloth-watch-strap-with-grey-stitching

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/896170589/22mm-21mm-20mm-black-green-canvas-sail?click_key=8a006ad3ab2f14a7b5d98044c10fb72d9a0572c5%3A896170589&click_sum=5c89ab19&ga_search_query=sail%2Bcloth&ref=shop_items_search_4&pro=1&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/NDCstraps?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1046914165

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Barton do a 21mm sailcloth strap which is reasonably priced on Amazon.... 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XYCTXX6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_JZFAAWB8BCC1SBX6DCY7?psc=1

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Do it like The urban gentry who has the green marine national style with a yellow stripe down the middle

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thatguy306

I'm likely in the minority but I actually don't mind the OEM Bracelet at the very least I find it comfortable on wrist. However, I currently have mine on a NDC strap and alternate that with a Sailcloth Strap I found with a 21mm option on Etsy and the OEM Bracelet. The Etsy Sail Cloth Strap quality is only okay I may splurge on a Artem as they have a 21mm sail cloth. Strapsco have some 21mm bracelets but I don't think they have the model specific end links but I wonder if you could just use the OEM Bracelet end links. Links below:

https://strapsco.com/product/beads-of-rice-bracelet/

https://artemstraps.com/collections/sailcloth-watch-straps/products/classic-black-sailcloth-watch-strap-with-grey-stitching

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/896170589/22mm-21mm-20mm-black-green-canvas-sail?click_key=8a006ad3ab2f14a7b5d98044c10fb72d9a0572c5%3A896170589&click_sum=5c89ab19&ga_search_query=sail%2Bcloth&ref=shop_items_search_4&pro=1&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/NDCstraps?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1046914165

The prices of the NDC straps are crazy expensive

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The prices of the NDC straps are crazy expensive

I have to admit that was the reason I held off buying an NDC as long as I did. An alternative would be the following. 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/853379551/french-marine-nationale-mn-nylon-watch?click_key=7c4d9bc1fb86de1f086ebeca2679f5514881040d%3A853379551&click_sum=a5b890eb&ref=shop_home_recs_4&crt=1

I have a couple of these in black and they are way cheaper and pretty god quality (although the NDC feels better). They don't come in a 21 but I'd be willing to bet a 22 would work (my NDC measures at about 21.5).

I actually don't like the NDC if you wear it the way your suppose to; I ended up cutting off a chunk so mines a single pass through. That was hard to do with a $90 strap but I sure like it a lot better.

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thatguy306

I have to admit that was the reason I held off buying an NDC as long as I did. An alternative would be the following. 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/853379551/french-marine-nationale-mn-nylon-watch?click_key=7c4d9bc1fb86de1f086ebeca2679f5514881040d%3A853379551&click_sum=a5b890eb&ref=shop_home_recs_4&crt=1

I have a couple of these in black and they are way cheaper and pretty god quality (although the NDC feels better). They don't come in a 21 but I'd be willing to bet a 22 would work (my NDC measures at about 21.5).

I actually don't like the NDC if you wear it the way your suppose to; I ended up cutting off a chunk so mines a single pass through. That was hard to do with a $90 strap but I sure like it a lot better.

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Bought this marine national style strap for £1 after a new user bonus on Ali express and I have no issues at all but I will still need to test out the NDC one to see the difference.

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I have a 21mm Chinese version of the NDC strap on mine, and it has been working great so far. 

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Bought this marine national style strap for £1 after a new user bonus on Ali express and I have no issues at all but I will still need to test out the NDC one to see the difference.

I find my cheaper ones come loose more often so I wear them tighter than I like and then my wrist starts to ache. I never thought I looking at Aliexpress which is strange as I buy enough other watch parts through them. I got an awesome Shark Mesh strap there.

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Winston

Hey, great watch! I have 2 flightmasters! I have found that a 20mm nato strap works great! I use a bark and jack nato strap! Many people use NDC straps (found on Etsy) that make a specific 21mm nato strap for the flighty! Cheers 🍻

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that does look nice. I tried a 20mm nato and didnt look as fit as yours does. Will play around with some others. Thanks for sharing the pic! 

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thatguy306

I'm likely in the minority but I actually don't mind the OEM Bracelet at the very least I find it comfortable on wrist. However, I currently have mine on a NDC strap and alternate that with a Sailcloth Strap I found with a 21mm option on Etsy and the OEM Bracelet. The Etsy Sail Cloth Strap quality is only okay I may splurge on a Artem as they have a 21mm sail cloth. Strapsco have some 21mm bracelets but I don't think they have the model specific end links but I wonder if you could just use the OEM Bracelet end links. Links below:

https://strapsco.com/product/beads-of-rice-bracelet/

https://artemstraps.com/collections/sailcloth-watch-straps/products/classic-black-sailcloth-watch-strap-with-grey-stitching

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/896170589/22mm-21mm-20mm-black-green-canvas-sail?click_key=8a006ad3ab2f14a7b5d98044c10fb72d9a0572c5%3A896170589&click_sum=5c89ab19&ga_search_query=sail%2Bcloth&ref=shop_items_search_4&pro=1&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/NDCstraps?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1046914165

Great info! Have you tried any products from strapcode? That was one I’ve been tempted to try but to be entirely honest, started this post because I have so many unused straps making me a little hesitant to acquire more. 

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The prices of the NDC straps are crazy expensive

I got this one on Amazon for $20, and it’s done just as well as any other strap I have. 
 

Man's French Troops Military Parachute Watchband Special Elastic Fabric Nylon Canvas Strap Hook Buckle 20/22mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SGRHXSN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_TQBPETS95TZ4S8J3HX3K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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I personally woul go with a forest green / olive green nato.  I think it works well for black dialed chronos like this.  Similar to my old IWC big pilot chrono

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Hi, I run a site called StrapHabit.com. We have 21mm quick release rubber straps in 6 colors that would look great on that Flightmaster. I just created a 15% discount code of CRUNCH15 for all WatchCrunch members too.

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I want to thank everyone for sharing on this thread. As someone who has always avoided social media, I’m always a little hesitant to initiate conversation online. Your replies and interest in the topic are a testament to what watchcrunch is going after and hope to see things pickup here 🍻

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StrapHabit

Hi, I run a site called StrapHabit.com. We have 21mm quick release rubber straps in 6 colors that would look great on that Flightmaster. I just created a 15% discount code of CRUNCH15 for all WatchCrunch members too.

That’s awesome! Any suggestions? 
 

In my relentless hunt to find the perfect strap (for several pieces), I’ve never stumbled on your site. Should give us some background on what you’re doing!  

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mtndvr

That’s awesome! Any suggestions? 
 

In my relentless hunt to find the perfect strap (for several pieces), I’ve never stumbled on your site. Should give us some background on what you’re doing!  

Thanks so much! I would probably go with a black 21mm for the Flighty!
https://straphabit.com/collections/rubber-quick-release-watch-straps/products/smooth-rubber-quick-release-watch-straps

As for the background, I've been running the site since 2019, trying to offer a wide variety of colors and materials that can be quickly swapped out. I just posted a Welcome thread about myself if you'd like more info!
watchcrunch.com/StrapHabit/posts/welcome-5-4353

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mtndvr

Great info! Have you tried any products from strapcode? That was one I’ve been tempted to try but to be entirely honest, started this post because I have so many unused straps making me a little hesitant to acquire more. 

I have a couple Strapcode bracelets they are good. I didn’t think they had one for the flighty tho

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StrapHabit

Thanks so much! I would probably go with a black 21mm for the Flighty!
https://straphabit.com/collections/rubber-quick-release-watch-straps/products/smooth-rubber-quick-release-watch-straps

As for the background, I've been running the site since 2019, trying to offer a wide variety of colors and materials that can be quickly swapped out. I just posted a Welcome thread about myself if you'd like more info!
watchcrunch.com/StrapHabit/posts/welcome-5-4353

Just ordered that strap in navy blue @21mm. Keep an eye out for my upgraded flighty :) 

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mtndvr

Just ordered that strap in navy blue @21mm. Keep an eye out for my upgraded flighty :) 

Thanks so much for your support! Just packed it up, it will ship tomorrow!

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thatguy306

I'm likely in the minority but I actually don't mind the OEM Bracelet at the very least I find it comfortable on wrist. However, I currently have mine on a NDC strap and alternate that with a Sailcloth Strap I found with a 21mm option on Etsy and the OEM Bracelet. The Etsy Sail Cloth Strap quality is only okay I may splurge on a Artem as they have a 21mm sail cloth. Strapsco have some 21mm bracelets but I don't think they have the model specific end links but I wonder if you could just use the OEM Bracelet end links. Links below:

https://strapsco.com/product/beads-of-rice-bracelet/

https://artemstraps.com/collections/sailcloth-watch-straps/products/classic-black-sailcloth-watch-strap-with-grey-stitching

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/896170589/22mm-21mm-20mm-black-green-canvas-sail?click_key=8a006ad3ab2f14a7b5d98044c10fb72d9a0572c5%3A896170589&click_sum=5c89ab19&ga_search_query=sail%2Bcloth&ref=shop_items_search_4&pro=1&frs=1

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/NDCstraps?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1046914165

Those Artem are sweet! I was super excited until I saw $85... when you splurge, please do share. 

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ended up finding a perfect match. navy 21mm rubber strap from straphabit.com. Perfect fit!
 

I was out of town when it arrived. Delivered in 3 days 💨✈️

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