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Old 30 April 2012, 04:49 AM   #1
Jassen2270
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IWC Watch Band

I am looking for a new/different watch band for my IWC. I was wondering which companies make good watch bands (leather, rubber, nylon etc) for luxury watches. The only one I know "Rubber B" only does rolex. I see people with new bands on the time on here and would appreciate some info. Thanks in advance.
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Old 2 May 2012, 12:25 AM   #2
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Some of the low-cost brands that make IWC style straps are Hirsch, Hadley Roma, Panatime, Di Modell, The Watch Boys. They are mostly basic machine-made straps, but they are useful if you want to try out a different style or color and don't want to spend much money.

If you want to spend a little more, there are many options for custom made straps. I've been eyeing a Toshi strap lately. Paneristi.com had a whole section on custom strap makers, or do a web search for Panerai aftermarket straps.
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Old 2 May 2012, 01:10 AM   #3
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Hadley Roma and Hirsch (along with others) make some very nice croc/gator straps that are easily as nice as the IWC straps I've seen. If you've got something like the Portuguese that doesn't have a curved/fitted end, then you can find a very high quality strap for $50 to $150.

You can search HR, Hirsch or Dimodell on ebay to find a seller. I've had good luck with "strappedfortime" and "freda".
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Old 2 May 2012, 01:10 AM   #4
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Check out http://www.stonecreekstraps.com/page1.php for some incredible high-quality bands.
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