Where to find good leather, crocodile, alligator etc bands???

[WatchTimes]

OK
I have smaller wrist BUT nothing absurd (6 & 3/4)
Regardless I just bought a watch and This watch is FLOATING
on me on its smallest setting???

I am looking for someplace to get nice custom bands!
Id like someone who can do and has good deployment clasps as
well as buckles.
I want someone who cuts the band for and has the quick release pins
for changing bands.

The following are watches I am trying to reband right now are;

1) Ball Night Train, Id like a nice buffalo or something thick in black with an orange stitching perhaps?? I want something sporty I guess.

2) Ball Conductor Power Reserve LE. It has a nice gator strap on it but its WAY tooo big and the previous owner decided to make their own hole to make it smaller and more or less ruined the band. It need something nice and classy. Id like to be able to get a black and a brown band (gator or crock) so I can switch depending on what I wear)

3) Breitling Navitimer Gen II, I really want a black leather band with cream or ivory stitching.... It would look great with the black face and the aged off white sub dials.

4) I have a new Rolex Sea Dweller and I am very happy with it BUT Id like the option of easily throwing a Nato strap on it sometime... I think the regular bracelet looks AMAZING but sometimes a light NATO would be nice.

I guess I am more looking for someone who makes bands themselves instead of a store with lots of bands... I know you pay more for custom but for the right watch its worth it...

[Thomas Carey]

Have you tried "The watch Prince"? http://www.thewatchprince.com/

Best Regards,

Thomas Carey

[Letsgodiving]

I have never dealt with this guy and his site is a little over the top and hard to navigate but he has some awesome straps. I think you have to e-mail him the info on the strap you are interested in and he will quote you a price.

http://www.delaurian.com/

[Terry Newton]

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=46493

Here's a link where I posted three sites to look for bands.

Terry Newton

[WatchTimes]

Thanks Terry!
Most people do not seem to offer various lengths as it seems
most are people just selling other companies bands.

I have a feeling Im gonna get quite a big shock when I get prices but I think I am going to contact Delaurian, he is the only true custom guy I have found so far it seems.

I just hope he is willing to work with the quick change pins as there is one watch which looks amazing with both brown and black bands and just depending on what I am wearing Id like to quickly and easily be able to switch (it does not have lug holes and is a snug fit band)

[wheel_man]

Try http://www.thewatchboys.com/ Their website isn't finished but you'll find their straps listed on timezone.com's Sales Corner regularly. They are located in Toronto and Kurt is very helpful. Please tell him Morgan in Los Angeles referred you.

[mrloneranger]

Hi,

I recently purchased a Hirsch Liberty strap for my 'Breitling Emergency'. I wanted to swap out my rubber strap and try it on leather. If I was happy I’d then purchase a genuine Breitling one.
The strap is excellent, really thick and has moulded well to my wrist. I'm that impressed I’m not even going to bother with the Breitling one!.



Good luck in your search!