Flieger strap options for the small wrist
I’m hoping to get some suggestions from the community. I’m looking for a flieger style strap (preferably with rivets). I have a 6.25 inch wrist (15.9 cm) so the stock strap on my Laco Venedig Erbstuck is too large. I punched a hole in the pilot style strap to get it to fit as close as it will get. After over two years of it sliding around my wrist I’m finally looking for other strap options. Laco does make shorter two piece straps that I will probably end up getting specifically for this model. If you‘re not familiar with this watch, the case, the dial and hands are all aged to create a faux patina. Given the uniqueness of this watch and the size of my wrist, I will likely have to go the custom strap route. Does anyone have recommendations for a custom strap maker that you think would make a strap to pair with this watch?
lug width 20 mm
strap length 170-180mm
I started this hobby in 2020. I have a humble 14 watch collection which ranges from Casio to Cartier.
Single pass nato will fit the best. they are surprisingly comfortable. They make military inspired ones that would go with the vintage look. The Regimental shop has the british regimental ones. CheapestNatoStraps has a wide variety including Natos with lume.
https://strapsco.com/product/dassari-continental-vintage-italian-leather-strap-w-rivets/?attribute_sizes=20mm&attribute_colors=Rust&wickedsource=google&wickedid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADlezddIQX-PxwWyGEqmaZf9dQPfCUEib0QdOu6yxF0UkTH6z7sEYtRoCcKwQAvD_BwE&wickedid=315226524669&wcid=1641818557&wv=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADlezddIQX-PxwWyGEqmaZf9dQPfCUEib0QdOu6yxF0UkTH6z7sEYtRoCcKwQAvD_BwE
Single pass nato will fit the best. they are surprisingly comfortable. They make military inspired ones that would go with the vintage look. The Regimental shop has the british regimental ones. CheapestNatoStraps has a wide variety including Natos with lume.
Excellent suggestions! Thank you very much. I hadn’t even considered a nato strap for some reason. Its great to have options!
https://strapsco.com/product/dassari-continental-vintage-italian-leather-strap-w-rivets/?attribute_sizes=20mm&attribute_colors=Rust&wickedsource=google&wickedid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADlezddIQX-PxwWyGEqmaZf9dQPfCUEib0QdOu6yxF0UkTH6z7sEYtRoCcKwQAvD_BwE&wickedid=315226524669&wcid=1641818557&wv=4&gclid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADlezddIQX-PxwWyGEqmaZf9dQPfCUEib0QdOu6yxF0UkTH6z7sEYtRoCcKwQAvD_BwE
This is about perfect and it doesn’t even have to be custom made. Thanks very much for this!
This is about perfect and it doesn’t even have to be custom made. Thanks very much for this!
Strapsco has a lot of great options in addition to the excellent one suggested by @JJMM1983.
Strapsco has a lot of great options in addition to the excellent one suggested by @JJMM1983.
Thanks for the screen shots! I like these too. I had the thought of getting a basic pilot strap and try to age it myself. Maybe I could do that with the top one.
Personally I think this red leather strap would look really nice
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1062615804/cracked-burgundy-handmade-premium-padded
Personally I think this red leather strap would look really nice
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1062615804/cracked-burgundy-handmade-premium-padded
This is awesome! I might have to get it. Thanks very much for the suggestion!
This is awesome! I might have to get it. Thanks very much for the suggestion!
no problem