Comparing After Market Straps?

[Mr Scruff]

Is there a resource where you can see watches on different after market straps?

I know, odd question, but i'm looking to replace a strap and occurred to me that I could well end up spending quite a bit of cash on something that looks a bit rubbish!

[andy tims]

Not sure about a comprehensive set of pictures with the straps fitted but these should provide some ideas

https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/

https://www.watch-band-center.com/shop-watchstrap....

https://www.thestrapshop.co.uk/

https://www.watchgecko.com/

Or here for more made to order / custom stuff

https://www.steveostraps.com/

http://pavstraps.blogspot.com/

[CardShark]

I have an account however I don't use it, perhaps instagram could be of use?

[squareflops]

What sort of strap would you like?

[Mr Scruff]

squareflops said:

What sort of strap would you like?

That’s part of the problem, I don’t really know.

I have a Chopard on rubber that I want to swap to leather- I actually decided to buy a Toshi yesterday which I think/hope will work.

Also have a Seamaster that I’d like to try leather rather than bracelet but again not sure what. Finally have a Hamilton Jazzmaster (great name!) which needs a replacement.

Will check some of the other links provided for ideas - thank you - but other than the Seamaster it’s hard to find specific examples.

[squareflops]

Nothing too off the wall then. All good suggestions in the links above. As with the watch itself it mostly comes down to getting it in the watch/wrist and seeing how you feel I think. As with watches I've had straps that work perfectly in my head but really don't work in reality.

[Barchettaman]

Mr Scruff said:

Also have a Seamaster that I’d like to try leather rather than bracelet but again not sure what.

The Seamaster looks great on a thicker Italian leather strap, something like a Coloreb.

[TheTapStrap]

Hodinkee has one of the best watch strap finders IMO!

https://shop.hodinkee.com/pages/strap-finder#strap...

[Fallingup]

Don't forget Amazon

[nikaiyo2]

Etsy have some great straps

Maddog Straps are superb

Stevostraps are great and great value, he will make one entirely to your own spec.

http://www.paneraisource.com/aftermarket_straps.sh...

[bazza.]

Toshi makes some great leather straps, here is a review I made about them once
https://youtu.be/O06G5tw9J8w

Or for rubber straps I'd go with Borealis https://youtu.be/czuAvVPdxCY

[Harry Flashman]

Can you get straps fitted over a deployant clasp?

I have a nice watch on an original alligator strap, but that strap is showing signs of wear even on occasional use. I'd quote like to remove it, and fit a strap I don't care that much about to the watch and its buckle, avoiding having to replace the (very pricey) original item should I ever sell the watch...

[Barchettaman]

Steveo has just done exactly this for my wife’s Tag Heuer.

I sent him the knackered old leather strap and the original steel Tag deployant clasp, he made s new leather strap that fits the clasp.

The cost was very reasonable IMO.

[Barchettaman]

[lostkiwi]

I have a DStraps leather strap on my Panerai and the quality and comfort is superb.

[Harry Flashman]

Thanks!