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Old 18 April 2015, 08:35 AM   #1
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Where are you guys getting your vintage leather straps?
I know there are sources like Timetraveler/jedly, and Hodinkee. Are there other sources for vintage-style leather straps for vintage Rolex that you like?
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Old 18 April 2015, 08:41 AM   #2
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Old 18 April 2015, 08:49 AM   #3
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Old 18 April 2015, 08:52 AM   #4
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bulang & sons, love them!
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Old 18 April 2015, 08:55 AM   #5
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Old 18 April 2015, 09:33 AM   #6
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I know there are sources like Timetraveler/jedly, and Hodinkee. Are there other sources for vintage-style leather straps for vintage Rolex that you like?
we stopped doing them over a year ago , we only started as they were almost impossible to get outside italy and it drove me mad, by the time we finished there were more strap dealers than watch dealers

we send all enquiries to bulang & sons as they give the best service IMHO and bernhard is one of the nicest guys in the hobby.
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Old 18 April 2015, 09:33 AM   #7
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GLC, Massimiliano is the best!
Second that and much better price and range than the aforementioned famous watch blogs retail outlet. $500 for a loupe! 6x lol!
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Old 18 April 2015, 10:17 AM   #8
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I bought a couple straps from Nick and love them
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Old 18 April 2015, 10:43 AM   #9
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I have purchased several straps from Peter at Gunny Straps and always been. Rey pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality. Worth checking out his web sit where you can view several dozen "Series" of straps in various leather materials.
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Old 18 April 2015, 11:46 AM   #10
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Old 18 April 2015, 12:51 PM   #11
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Analog/Shift just started selling leather straps. US made and nice looking, but definitely pricey.
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Old 18 April 2015, 01:03 PM   #12
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Bernhard at Bulang & Sons is awesome!
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Old 18 April 2015, 01:24 PM   #13
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I just bought a few straps from this guy...some are a bit out there but they are well made and reasonably priced. I am very pleased with the quality and look.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackForestAtelier

He is in Vietnam, so they take a few weeks to arrive.
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Old 18 April 2015, 01:26 PM   #14
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i just ordered one of these (it doesn't have all those steel keepers most nato bands do) and the leather looks excellent - chose the "Asa" rustic :

http://www.basandlokes.com/nato-one-piece-watch-straps/
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Old 18 April 2015, 02:31 PM   #15
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Mine is made from a Swedish ammo pouch. I like the contrast on my 6205.
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Old 18 April 2015, 02:44 PM   #16
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Thanks for the recommendations everyone! When I moved away from Panerai I stopped paying attention to custom strap makers. I will definitely check all of these places out. HAGWE!
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Old 18 April 2015, 04:16 PM   #17
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Where are you guys getting your vintage leather straps?
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Thanks for the recommendations everyone! When I moved away from Panerai I stopped paying attention to custom strap makers. I will definitely check all of these places out. HAGWE!

Favourite joint >>> Bulang & Sons - Ross :)




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Old 18 April 2015, 05:34 PM   #18
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Jpm and GLC recently since jedly stopped. Can't complain, good products.


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I like Rios straps. Old company, old machinery, low enough prices that you can buy a few pieces, and free shipping. I have a couple in their vintage Oxford pilot range, and they usually have a sale on here: http://www.rios1931shop.com/
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Old 18 April 2015, 07:36 PM   #20
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Another vote for Bulang and Sons



And also for Bas and Lokes (australia). The B&L suede straps are incredibly supple and comfortable.
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The strap prices have risen also. Supply and demand. Just seeing what the next "in" thing to get will be.!
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Old 18 April 2015, 10:49 PM   #22
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I have a few from Attila Aszodi

http://www.attilacustomdesigns.com/watchstraps.html
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Old 18 April 2015, 11:07 PM   #23
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GLC, Massimiliano is the best!
X2! Have ordered over a dozen straps from them. Love every single one!!
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Old 19 April 2015, 12:32 AM   #24
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Stewart @ Heuerville has an excellent product and slightly thicker than your average vintage strap and I think it goes great with Subs/SDs. Also have had good experience with GLC, Bulang, Bas and Lokes.

Also - Drewstraps shouldn't be overlooked - aboen22 on Instagram - personal friend and excellent product.

Lots of choices!

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Old 19 April 2015, 09:47 AM   #27
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Hey folks, figured I'd chime in just to let you know that very soon my side project "Club Patina" will be launching and we will carry a full line of handmade italian JPM leather straps. They are really awesome. I'll keep you all posted of course when we finally launch. Should be a couple of weeks. :)
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Old 5 November 2016, 01:10 AM   #28
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My strap arrived this morning (a lot faster than I thought considering it was shipped from Europe) and i'm really happy with the quality being a very picky person.
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Old 5 November 2016, 01:54 AM   #29
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I have a couple of straps from RoverHaven. Myron Erickson is a great guy, and very communicative.
And the straps themselves are absolutely top-notch!

And be sure to check out the customer galleries at the bottom of the page. Some great shots, and good ideas for combos.

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