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njlam · 20 September 2022, 01:01 AM

I am really enjoying my 233 and am interested in trying some non-OEM straps.

Looking for both tang and deployant options.

Any suggestions for hornback and/or navy alligator straps?

Would also be interested in cordovan/horse hide straps.

Any experience with Kyros straps? They do not make any of the above, but they have an impressive marketing presence, are their straps as good as they look?

michaelodonnell123 · 20 September 2022, 01:21 AM

Read my post on my latest strap: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=872642

tedo · 20 September 2022, 04:17 AM

Thomas Leather Handmade

Just got this one

1st amg · 20 September 2022, 06:24 AM

I can say that Kyros makes beautiful straps with excellent workmanship. I ordered two a few months ago and love them both. The quality is superb. The communication is excellent as well. Here are a couple of pics of the Kyros I have.

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Jackpotduc · 28 December 2022, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st amg

I can say that Kyros makes beautiful straps with excellent workmanship. I ordered two a few months ago and love them both. The quality is superb. The communication is excellent as well. Here are a couple of pics of the Kyros I have.

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Nice setup!

mg18 · 20 September 2022, 09:02 AM

Look no further than Aaron Bespoke (Combat Straps). He will take care of you.

john333 · 28 September 2022, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mg18

look no further than aaron bespoke (combat straps). He will take care of you.

100%

Dre01SS · 3 November 2022, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mg18

Look no further than Aaron Bespoke (Combat Straps). He will take care of you.

Another vote for Aaron Bespoke, had a beautiful gray ostrich one from him for my old 422. Top quality.

Trogster · 10 December 2022, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mg18

look no further than aaron bespoke (combat straps). He will take care of you.

+1

htc8p · 20 September 2022, 01:26 PM

If you like croc straps Ted su has very good quality but workmanship is on off. You have to specify what you want exactly.

I prefer the thick chunky leather. If you have the right fit, it feels like a hug

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Cru Jones · 20 September 2022, 01:54 PM

Simona (Di Stefano) and John (Dangerous 9) for croc straps, with John probably a better bet for horn back (as per above, Ted Su also does horn back). Also, check out Micah (Vintager straps) - he’s not well known for his croc straps, but he makes some “rugged” ones.

Enjoy the hunt for the right one for you.

Kevin of Larchmont · 26 September 2022, 02:33 PM

I have three from Cordes in the UK. Highly recommended.

stockae92 · 27 September 2022, 06:09 AM

I like Gunny strap (on the PAM 000, strap on Seiko is something else)

michaelodonnell123 · 28 September 2022, 01:06 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=872642

opawlows · 1 October 2022, 05:35 AM

Aaron and Simona are my go to Strap Makers.

jjvd21 · 16 October 2022, 12:41 PM

Aaron at Combat Straps and Mark Sanders are my top choices

Www.handmadewatchstrap.com

PAM 177 / 438 / 643 / 1314 / 233 •

mailman · 16 October 2022, 10:16 PM

Kostas straps, David Cordes and Corriga.

Urosfan · 17 October 2022, 06:51 PM

Micah from
Vintagerstraps straps good stuff and great customer service

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coalace · 20 October 2022, 10:56 AM

Gunny has always served me well

Joearch · 20 October 2022, 02:04 PM

Dirk Gandry….. game over

Megalobyte · 30 October 2022, 03:21 PM

Greg Stevens and Europelli

Noxa · 26 November 2022, 11:15 PM

My advice isn’t very broad as I’ve only ever used Simona for my straps but the service and the straps have always been so fantastic I’ve never seen a need to stray, I have to say OEM straps although not very hard wearing are also fantastic.

Paisano · 27 November 2022, 03:14 AM

Another vote for Micah at Vintager.

Noxa · 5 December 2022, 07:13 AM

1st AMG, thank you for the pics, love the light one a lot, certainly put Kyros on my radar, can I ask which strap that is?

I’ve literally just acquired, in the last 15 mins in fact another Simona strap, after her passing I couldn’t not grab one of her beautiful creations while I still can.

1st amg · 5 December 2022, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noxa

1st AMG, thank you for the pics, love the light one a lot, certainly put Kyros on my radar, can I ask which strap that is?

I’ve literally just acquired, in the last 15 mins in fact another Simona strap, after her passing I couldn’t not grab one of her beautiful creations while I still can.

Thanks, the lighter one is called Buttero Cream Soft leather strap...the SKU code is BCRLS. Happy shopping!

njlam · 27 December 2022, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noxa

I’ve literally just acquired, in the last 15 mins in fact another Simona strap, after her passing I couldn’t not grab one of her beautiful creations while I still can.

How did you get one? Their website has been down since her death...

nashh · 27 December 2022, 09:40 PM

Although I own from none but would love to add Micah (Vintager Straps) and Simona (hope someone is carrying on)

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juve · 28 December 2022, 04:42 AM

+1 for Gunny strap

foreignexport · 10 June 2023, 06:18 PM

have a few Toshi straps

Swearengen · 10 June 2023, 06:42 PM

Mia Sabel

https://sabelsaddlery.co.uk/home.html

20 September 2022, 01:01 AM	#1
njlam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 717	Strap maker recommendations I am really enjoying my 233 and am interested in trying some non-OEM straps. Looking for both tang and deployant options. Any suggestions for hornback and/or navy alligator straps? Would also be interested in cordovan/horse hide straps. Any experience with Kyros straps? They do not make any of the above, but they have an impressive marketing presence, are their straps as good as they look? __________________ Rolex Day-Date 118208 YG/Datejust 116139 WG/116231 TT/GMT2 116710 BLNR SS Patek Calatrava 5096 RG - Omega Speedmaster 3861 Sapphire SS - Cartier Tank Louis 1140 YG Panerai GMT 233 SS - Zenith ChronoMaster 01.0240.410 SS - Ebel 1911 Chrono 1134901 TT - JLC Reverso Duo Q2714910 SS Laine V38 SS - Grand Seiko SGBA407 SS - Baltic Aquascaphe SS - Garmin Approach S62 - Casio GShock 5600/9502 TAG Heuer Formula One - Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon/Mercury/Jupiter/Neptune/Lava

27 September 2022, 06:09 AM	#13
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	I like Gunny strap (on the PAM 000, strap on Seiko is something else) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

16 October 2022, 10:16 PM	#17
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Kostas straps, David Cordes and Corriga. __________________ JJ

10 June 2023, 06:42 PM	#30
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,859	Mia Sabel https://sabelsaddlery.co.uk/home.html __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

20 September 2022, 01:21 AM	#2
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	Read my post on my latest strap: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=872642

20 September 2022, 06:24 AM	#4
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,384	I can say that Kyros makes beautiful straps with excellent workmanship. I ordered two a few months ago and love them both. The quality is superb. The communication is excellent as well. Here are a couple of pics of the Kyros I have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2022, 09:02 AM	#6
mg18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 696	Look no further than Aaron Bespoke (Combat Straps). He will take care of you.

20 September 2022, 01:26 PM	#10
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	If you like croc straps Ted su has very good quality but workmanship is on off. You have to specify what you want exactly. I prefer the thick chunky leather. If you have the right fit, it feels like a hug Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 September 2022, 01:54 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,273	Simona (Di Stefano) and John (Dangerous 9) for croc straps, with John probably a better bet for horn back (as per above, Ted Su also does horn back). Also, check out Micah (Vintager straps) - he’s not well known for his croc straps, but he makes some “rugged” ones. Enjoy the hunt for the right one for you.

26 September 2022, 02:33 PM	#12
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,380	I have three from Cordes in the UK. Highly recommended.

28 September 2022, 01:06 AM	#14
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=872642

1 October 2022, 05:35 AM	#15
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,263	Aaron and Simona are my go to Strap Makers.

16 October 2022, 12:41 PM	#16
jjvd21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 24	Aaron at Combat Straps and Mark Sanders are my top choices Www.handmadewatchstrap.com PAM 177 / 438 / 643 / 1314 / 233 •

17 October 2022, 06:51 PM	#18
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Micah from Vintagerstraps straps good stuff and great customer service Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2022, 10:56 AM	#19
coalace "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: NY Posts: 16	Gunny has always served me well

20 October 2022, 02:04 PM	#20
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,847	Dirk Gandry….. game over

30 October 2022, 03:21 PM	#21
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Greg Stevens and Europelli

26 November 2022, 11:15 PM	#22
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	My advice isn’t very broad as I’ve only ever used Simona for my straps but the service and the straps have always been so fantastic I’ve never seen a need to stray, I have to say OEM straps although not very hard wearing are also fantastic.

27 November 2022, 03:14 AM	#23
Paisano 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 55	Another vote for Micah at Vintager.

5 December 2022, 07:13 AM	#24
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	1st AMG, thank you for the pics, love the light one a lot, certainly put Kyros on my radar, can I ask which strap that is? I’ve literally just acquired, in the last 15 mins in fact another Simona strap, after her passing I couldn’t not grab one of her beautiful creations while I still can.

27 December 2022, 09:40 PM	#27
nashh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: india Posts: 53	Although I own from none but would love to add Micah (Vintager Straps) and Simona (hope someone is carrying on) Sent from my ONEPLUS A6010 using Tapatalk

28 December 2022, 04:42 AM	#28
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	+1 for Gunny strap

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