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Old 3 December 2011, 08:18 PM   #1
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Leather straps for smaller watches

I am thinking of getting a dark brown leather strap for an Explorer 1 (36mm).

(It sounds a little odd but I think it gives the watch a nice retro look.)

The straps from the custom strap makers ( eg Toshi) seem to be very thick (4-5mm) which may be fine for a 44mm Panerai but too thick for the Explorer.

Can the vast resources of this forum suggest something more appropriate?
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Old 3 December 2011, 09:04 PM   #2
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go to www.stonecreekstraps.com. jeanna makes some wonderful straps and has many pics on her website. all handmade all by her! and, if you ask me she should charge 2-3x what she charges for the quality of the straps. they are that good!
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Old 4 December 2011, 03:33 AM   #3
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There are tons of nice straps available for an Explorer, and you don't need a custom strap, at all. You might search Hadley Roma, Hirsch, or DiModell on ebay to find some sources. Most sellers carry more than one brand. For an Explorer, I'd suggest a strap at least 3mm thick at the lugs, and 4mm-5mm can look very nice.

Two sellers I've used before are "strappedfortime" and "Freda".
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Old 4 December 2011, 04:04 AM   #4
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The Di Modell rally strap looks good on an explorer.....it's sorta a black coffee color, has a retro look to it.
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Old 4 December 2011, 05:53 AM   #5
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I am thinking of getting a dark brown leather strap for an Explorer 1 (36mm).

(It sounds a little odd but I think it gives the watch a nice retro look.)

The straps from the custom strap makers ( eg Toshi) seem to be very thick (4-5mm) which may be fine for a 44mm Panerai but too thick for the Explorer.

Can the vast resources of this forum suggest something more appropriate?
Those soft 4mm Toshi leather straps are actually very comfortable and won't give you the feeling of "thick" and "bulky".
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Old 4 December 2011, 07:11 AM   #6
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Thanks to you all for your suggestions. I'll follow them up.
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