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andyvn579 · 21 July 2018, 03:59 PM

Hi all,

What happened is that i just ordered my Tudor black bay in bracelet but i would like to have both options (leather as well). However, i can't justify spending $500+ for just a leather strap from Tudor. So do you know where to get a similar type of brown leather strap with contrast stitching that look like one in the photo below? Please share and thanks alot

cpefy3 · 21 July 2018, 04:17 PM

I would either contact Everest or source a Hermes strap. Do it once, and do it right!!

T.Mas · 21 July 2018, 04:21 PM

Hirsch is the way to go in my book.

City74 · 21 July 2018, 04:24 PM

Bas & Lokes or Bulang & Sons both make amazing leather for about $150. If you wana go less but still custom then try Genteel Handmade. For even less and custom there’s Clover straps. If you want mass produced then Hirsch is good or Colareb

doctorstrange · 21 July 2018, 04:42 PM

i would recommend abp concept, which i ordered a crocodile strap for my pam. the price is on the high end, but the quality is real good.

Burlington · 21 July 2018, 05:03 PM

Remember even the best quality leather straps will have a lifespan. The leather absorbs moisture and over time it will wear. Obviously some are more robust than others so do bear that in mind when picking. My santoni made (for IWC) croc band lasted about 1.5 years before I can’t wear it anymore as it looks too shabby. Your location and exposure to humidity will play a big role in this.

jimcameron · 21 July 2018, 05:45 PM

Amazon

sdimi · 21 July 2018, 06:39 PM

get a custom one made from George Lan at Cheergiant.

thosw · 21 July 2018, 10:16 PM

Take a look at the Fluco Tan Snow Calf strap available from Holben’s Watchbands Website. It’s a nice German Made strap for less than $30. I’ve purchased several Fluco straps and have found the quality to be very good.

lguevara91 · 21 July 2018, 10:52 PM

Aaron at combat straps is the best option! He is on this forum or just google combats straps. They are out of Canada and have the best straps.

Snow-Dweller · 21 July 2018, 10:53 PM

Bulang & Sons

Stuffthatworks · 21 July 2018, 11:45 PM

I ordered a strap for an 1803 from WatchGecko and was very happy with it. They have a nice selection and multiple price points.

andyvn579 · 22 July 2018, 04:04 AM

Thank you guys. Im sure will check out each suggestion

Dusko.Popov · 22 July 2018, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Bulang & Sons

Absolutely. Great quality and selection as well as fantastic customer service.

fredfiga · 22 July 2018, 04:13 AM

Hodinkee has great straps too

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squatchy · 22 July 2018, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpefy3

I would either contact Everest or source a Hermes strap. Do it once, and do it right!!

THIS. I love Hermes straps! I've had a Hodinkee on a Sub once and it was nice but tapered a little too much at the clasp. Not sure it would be the case with this watch though.

andyvn579 · 22 July 2018, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpefy3

I would either contact Everest or source a Hermes strap. Do it once, and do it right!!

I'm not sure how to find Hermes strap. On their site, they only have strap for apple watch

AdamG · 22 July 2018, 10:15 AM

Avoid Hirsch like the plague.

Go with Everest!

toxicavenger · 22 July 2018, 10:26 AM

922leather. That dude doesn't make straps from crap materials like some of the options that have been mentioned. Look him up online.

cpefy3 · 22 July 2018, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyvn579

I'm not sure how to find Hermes strap. On their site, they only have strap for apple watch

You have to buy them at one of their boutiques and act like it is a replacement for one of their watches. Kind of hard but well worth the run around.

jonkary · 22 July 2018, 02:41 PM

You can try eBay for this one. :)

NeoAnderson · 22 July 2018, 03:01 PM

Theo and harris

DGB · 22 July 2018, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonkary

You can try eBay for this one. :)

Nothing like old eBay, for £10 you get a “genuine“ crocodile , so genuine you will get rush on your wrist and it will still itch you, even 5 days after you have thrown away the strap.
And you can get as a bonus a tool to fix the strap, not the right size of course so you scratch the lugs and you curse the day you decided to go cheap. “What could go wrong, it is only £10.” -that’s me-

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WatchGuy1966 · 22 July 2018, 03:07 PM

Now that you are ready to un-bracelet, you have so many great options. I recommend at least one each of black and a brown shade.

Ss22525 · 22 July 2018, 04:37 PM

http://www.bandrbands.com/20mm-whisk...atch-band.aspx

crbrown · 23 July 2018, 01:46 AM

Cheers for the links!

MinMay · 23 July 2018, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Bulang & Sons

+1 . I love their quality...own tons of leather from them. We own expensive watch...might as well dress it up with high quality strap. It does make a huge difference when you pair it up with another top of the line strap.

If you don't want to attract thugs looking at your watch or have any bad ideas, then a leather strap is the perfect solution....It's low key and it looks beautiful.

pozer · 23 July 2018, 03:05 AM

I have a strap coming from Atelier De Griff; will post a review if anyone is interested: https://atelierdegriff.com/

bp1000 · 23 July 2018, 03:15 AM

JPM

Just hope they resell in the USA for you. They are first class.

http://www.jeanpaulmenicucci.com

hhtwaijri · 23 July 2018, 06:47 AM

Bulang & Sons really know their way around leather.

I bought a bluish grey strap for my IWC mark xviii, and within a couple of weeks it aged perfectly !.. great quality.

All three below are from Bulang & Sons.

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21 July 2018, 03:59 PM	#1
andyvn579 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: California Posts: 108	Where to buy leather strap Hi all, What happened is that i just ordered my Tudor black bay in bracelet but i would like to have both options (leather as well). However, i can't justify spending $500+ for just a leather strap from Tudor. So do you know where to get a similar type of brown leather strap with contrast stitching that look like one in the photo below? Please share and thanks alot Attached Images

21 July 2018, 05:03 PM	#6
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Remember even the best quality leather straps will have a lifespan. The leather absorbs moisture and over time it will wear. Obviously some are more robust than others so do bear that in mind when picking. My santoni made (for IWC) croc band lasted about 1.5 years before I can’t wear it anymore as it looks too shabby. Your location and exposure to humidity will play a big role in this. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

21 July 2018, 10:52 PM	#10
lguevara91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 286	Aaron at combat straps is the best option! He is on this forum or just google combats straps. They are out of Canada and have the best straps. __________________

21 July 2018, 10:53 PM	#11
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22 July 2018, 04:37 PM	#25
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21 July 2018, 04:17 PM	#2
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	I would either contact Everest or source a Hermes strap. Do it once, and do it right!!

21 July 2018, 04:21 PM	#3
T.Mas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Switzerland Posts: 316	Hirsch is the way to go in my book.

21 July 2018, 04:24 PM	#4
City74 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Bradley Location: Virginia Watch: Speedy Reduced Posts: 727	Bas & Lokes or Bulang & Sons both make amazing leather for about $150. If you wana go less but still custom then try Genteel Handmade. For even less and custom there’s Clover straps. If you want mass produced then Hirsch is good or Colareb

21 July 2018, 04:42 PM	#5
doctorstrange Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 104	i would recommend abp concept, which i ordered a crocodile strap for my pam. the price is on the high end, but the quality is real good.

21 July 2018, 05:45 PM	#7
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Amazon

21 July 2018, 06:39 PM	#8
sdimi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Brisbane Watch: 116500 Posts: 70	get a custom one made from George Lan at Cheergiant.

21 July 2018, 10:16 PM	#9
thosw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 27	Take a look at the Fluco Tan Snow Calf strap available from Holben’s Watchbands Website. It’s a nice German Made strap for less than $30. I’ve purchased several Fluco straps and have found the quality to be very good.

21 July 2018, 11:45 PM	#12
Stuffthatworks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ohio,USA Posts: 44	I ordered a strap for an 1803 from WatchGecko and was very happy with it. They have a nice selection and multiple price points.

22 July 2018, 04:04 AM	#13
andyvn579 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: California Posts: 108	Thank you guys. Im sure will check out each suggestion

22 July 2018, 04:13 AM	#15
fredfiga "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 93	Hodinkee has great straps too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 10:15 AM	#18
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	Avoid Hirsch like the plague. Go with Everest!

22 July 2018, 10:26 AM	#19
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	922leather. That dude doesn't make straps from crap materials like some of the options that have been mentioned. Look him up online.

22 July 2018, 02:41 PM	#21
jonkary "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 8	You can try eBay for this one. :)

22 July 2018, 03:01 PM	#22
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	Theo and harris

22 July 2018, 03:07 PM	#24
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	Now that you are ready to un-bracelet, you have so many great options. I recommend at least one each of black and a brown shade.

23 July 2018, 01:46 AM	#26
crbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 142	Cheers for the links!

23 July 2018, 03:05 AM	#28
pozer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 35	I have a strap coming from Atelier De Griff; will post a review if anyone is interested: https://atelierdegriff.com/

23 July 2018, 03:15 AM	#29
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	JPM Just hope they resell in the USA for you. They are first class. http://www.jeanpaulmenicucci.com

23 July 2018, 06:47 AM	#30
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	Bulang & Sons really know their way around leather. I bought a bluish grey strap for my IWC mark xviii, and within a couple of weeks it aged perfectly !.. great quality. All three below are from Bulang & Sons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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