Help me find a strap
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Hi, I have a watch that was the first thing my wife ever bought for me, I know it's nothing special apart from the sentimental value. Anyway, it needs a new strap and I am having a hard time finding one that works with it. I think the problem is the shape of the watch doesn't suit a lot of straps, originally it came with a very wide leather strap that it sat on, it was about 45mm wide but I think I would prefer a conventional strap for it now.
As you can see I have added a brown leather strap for now but I'm not convinced as it looks very skinny compared when worn, so my search continues. The watch is 40mm wide in crown or about 36mm without the crown. The strap is 20mm otherwise and I'm open to all suggestions.
As you can see I have added a brown leather strap for now but I'm not convinced as it looks very skinny compared when worn, so my search continues. The watch is 40mm wide in crown or about 36mm without the crown. The strap is 20mm otherwise and I'm open to all suggestions.
Edited by gambisk on Tuesday 18th February 08:35
Edited by gambisk on Tuesday 18th February 08:37
Firstly, do Fossil themselves provide a replacement?
Secondly, I'd be looking at getting an eBay Panerai strap of 26/27mm for 20 quid and cutting it myself, or perhaps letting a grown-up like a cobbler or saddler do it.
Thirdly and most expensive you could go custom but you're well over 100 quid that way.
Secondly, I'd be looking at getting an eBay Panerai strap of 26/27mm for 20 quid and cutting it myself, or perhaps letting a grown-up like a cobbler or saddler do it.
Thirdly and most expensive you could go custom but you're well over 100 quid that way.
Cheers for the advice, I tried the local fossil shop but they no longer stock the wider straps as the collection has moved on, but I would prefer a regular strap anyway.
It could be that I am used to seeing it on a wider strap and that's why it looks odd to me, I will try wearing it for a while and see if it grows on me more. I still want to replace the current strap as its a cheepo ebay thing that isn't very comfortable, would you have any recommendations for a decent strap that wont break the bank, something dark brown and leather would be ideal.
It could be that I am used to seeing it on a wider strap and that's why it looks odd to me, I will try wearing it for a while and see if it grows on me more. I still want to replace the current strap as its a cheepo ebay thing that isn't very comfortable, would you have any recommendations for a decent strap that wont break the bank, something dark brown and leather would be ideal.
gambisk said:
would you have any recommendations for a decent strap that wont break the bank, something dark brown and leather would be ideal.
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