Strap options

[ddom]

Hi,

Looking at various options. The knowledge base here is huge so wanted to ask the question of current decent brands for silicone and rubber etc?

I’m going to order an NDC for use with a Pelagos and Muhle. What’s the sweet spot for price quality do you think overall.

[WhisperingWasp]

Not sure what sort of budget you are looking at but for the £20-30 range I really like ZuluDivers.

[WhisperingWasp]

For example:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303905456046?hash=item4...

I have the black with stainless.

[ddom]

Thanks for the links.

I have ordered the NDC now so will see how it works with my small collection. Watched a youtube clip and got some more ideas, most surprising was a mesh Vostok strap. I want a nice tan leather strap, silicone/rubber and a mesh to play with.

[Regbuser]

http://www.steveostraps.com/straps-2

[ddom]

Regbuser said:

http://www.steveostraps.com/straps-2

Fantastic. Many thanks!

[Barchettaman]

+1 for Steveo, great product and a fast service. He matched a Tag leather deployant strap for my wife’s 1994 S/EL, did a great job.

[mickyh7]

I often take rubber off a diver and put on a 'Grains of Rice' mesh.
Almost always looks good, and more comfortable.

[ddom]

mickyh7 said:

I often take rubber off a diver and put on a 'Grains of Rice' mesh.
Almost always looks good, and more comfortable.

Like these guys?

https://www.forstnerbands.co.uk/collections/all

[bordseye]

Might not be much of a help but I have just bought myself an Apple watch with the stretch woven band. Bit to my surprise, its both comfortable and practical - swimming in it didt leave my wrist feeling wet like my stainless bracelet watch does. And it doesnt slide around in the same way either. Better than either stainless or leather and certainly than the silicone on another watch.

[wombleh]

Depends on budget really, I’ve got cheap ones from eBay, aliexpress and TSS that are fine. Watch gecko for off the shelf that are a bit more premium. Steve-o does some cracking stuff since leaving jackass and if you have a bit more to spend on something very special then dangerous 9 is worth a look.

[Regbuser]

Given the quality of steveo, these appear a tad overpriced > https://www.equusleather.co.uk/watch-straps.html