Strap Recommendations
Alright Crunchers, where do you shop for straps?
I'm in the USA, so I'm looking for places that will ship to there. I'm open to a variety of places. I'm cool with if you get one kind of strap from one place, and then a different strap type from another.
Is there any places I should avoid?
Also, bonus if you know of any places for Casio watch strap replacements that don't cost half the watch 😂.
Thank you in advance for the recommendations.
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Jason
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Etsy for regular straps and AliExpress for Casio replacement straps.
Etsy for regular straps and AliExpress for Casio replacement straps.
Thanks. I had seen some Casio strap things on Aliexpress, but haven't had a chance to explore them in depth. I'll have to give Etsy a look.
tunsleather or tuns on etsy makes a great leather strap. He ships from vietnam and it takes a while, but the quality is good and the price is right. He will be my go-to for leather from now on.
I really like Clockwork Synergy. They have good straps and good prices. Also, Blushark is high quality, but a bit pricey!
Amazon to buy the cheap stuff. Figure out what you like then find the higher end version. I'm still stuck in the Amazon part of my scheme.
Barton is generally reasonable and reliable, at least for synthetics; their leather straps seem not to be quite as good but I'm quite fond of the Elite Silicone.
Amazon to buy the cheap stuff. Figure out what you like then find the higher end version. I'm still stuck in the Amazon part of my scheme.
Long may you and I find satisfaction in the shallow end of the pool! 🍻
tunsleather or tuns on etsy makes a great leather strap. He ships from vietnam and it takes a while, but the quality is good and the price is right. He will be my go-to for leather from now on.
I'll have to check out his store.
Cut out Amazon, Etsy and eBay and go to where there all made………Aliexpress 👍🏻
I really like Clockwork Synergy. They have good straps and good prices. Also, Blushark is high quality, but a bit pricey!
Blushark is pricey, but looked like it has some good stuff. I vaguely recall hearing about Clickwork Synergy, but haven't looked into them. I'll check them out. Thanks!
Amazon to buy the cheap stuff. Figure out what you like then find the higher end version. I'm still stuck in the Amazon part of my scheme.
I've hit up Amazon a few times, but doesn't hurt to look around.
I've hit up Amazon a few times, but doesn't hurt to look around.
Just be careful with Amazon. I've lost many of hours and dollars to that site 🤣 Cheap straps are so inviting
B&R, Holben’s and Crown & Buckle.
B&R, Holben’s and Crown & Buckle.
Thank you!
Just be careful with Amazon. I've lost many of hours and dollars to that site 🤣 Cheap straps are so inviting
They are. I had to stop myself on Aliexpress when I saw FKM rubber straps for about $5.
Barton is generally reasonable and reliable, at least for synthetics; their leather straps seem not to be quite as good but I'm quite fond of the Elite Silicone.
I do have a Barton band I enjoy, but it's been several years. May have to see what things they have to offer again.
They are. I had to stop myself on Aliexpress when I saw FKM rubber straps for about $5.
I just got a couple Strap Habit FKM straps from Amazon. Not really cheap at $30 but I am super impressed with the quality.
I just got a couple Strap Habit FKM straps from Amazon. Not really cheap at $30 but I am super impressed with the quality.
Last two straps I got from Amazon were a parachute strap and an FKM, but I don't recall who made it, but have seen it sold under several names before. That's the one I have on my Duro.
Blushark is pricey, but looked like it has some good stuff. I vaguely recall hearing about Clickwork Synergy, but haven't looked into them. I'll check them out. Thanks!
A plug for Clockwork Synergy, they usually have a 30% off coupon, and the shipping is free after $25. They calculate the free shipping from the cost BEFORE the discount, so if your order is $28 and the discount brings it below $25, you still get free shipping. I know Blushark doesn’t do that!
A plug for Clockwork Synergy, they usually have a 30% off coupon, and the shipping is free after $25. They calculate the free shipping from the cost BEFORE the discount, so if your order is $28 and the discount brings it below $25, you still get free shipping. I know Blushark doesn’t do that!
That's awesome! I'll go check them out.
Barton, B&R, Crown and Buckle $
Veblenist, Delugs $$
Bulang & Sons, Molequin $$$
Depending on the watch and look, I have straps from all of these. Veblenist and Delugs are my favorite based on combo of quality, options, and price.
Barton, B&R, Crown and Buckle $
Veblenist, Delugs $$
Bulang & Sons, Molequin $$$
Depending on the watch and look, I have straps from all of these. Veblenist and Delugs are my favorite based on combo of quality, options, and price.
Thanks!
CNS Watchbands is refreshingly cheap and their selection is great. Seen things there I haven't seen at any other shop.
CNS Watchbands is refreshingly cheap and their selection is great. Seen things there I haven't seen at any other shop.
Thanks!
I'm a big fan of CNS Watchbands! Lots of nice designs, excellent prices, and good quality. They take a while to ship, but totally worth it, especially if you've got a strap habit. You can really indulge at CNS' prices.
I'm a big fan of CNS Watchbands! Lots of nice designs, excellent prices, and good quality. They take a while to ship, but totally worth it, especially if you've got a strap habit. You can really indulge at CNS' prices.
Thanks! I'll check them out, especially if they've got good prices. I don't really change my straps out unless they break or wear out, but I'm thinking I need to have a small collection on standby.