Strap for old Snoopy watch

[poing]

My girlfriend has an old Snoopy watch, circa some time in the 80's. It's exactly the same as this one: Ebay clicky



It's in pretty good condition and seems to still work but has no strap. It does have the pins in place though which is a bonus. I have been googling for a place to get a blue strap similar to the original, I have accepted I'll never get an original one. It is 14mm (using a rubbish measure) at the lug points, or whatever it's called where it joins the watch.

Does anyone know of any good trusted shops, preferably online, to get a suitable strap? I was going to go for leather so it lasts a bit better than the plastic strap it originally came with. I just thought it would be a nice little Christmas present. The watch is worth nothing in money terms but sentimental value is quite high.

Thanks in advance.

[RemainAllHoof]

You might struggle to find one in that colour at that lug width. I am not sure whom to recommend - could search on Amazon for straps. You should consider a dark brown strap as that will go with the blue.

[poing]

Cheers, never thought of Amazon. I did suggest a few different colours but was told no, even at a nice leather navy blue strap. 14mm seems to be a stumbling block though, 16 or 18 would be much easier.

[samrr]

PM me your address and i'll post you one

[poing]

PM sent!

[RemainAllHoof]

Sam, how the hell do you just have a spare turquoise 14mm watch strap?

[samrr]

Got a few odd straps knocking about!

If you ever get stuck - give me a shout!

[RemainAllHoof]

samrr said:

Got a few odd straps knocking about!

If you ever get stuck - give me a shout!

Funny you mention that. Do you have anything suitable for this:


The OEM strap is far too thin. The current strap is too short. It's like Goldilocks in a watch. 22mm lug width officially but seems to be 23mm in reality. I can swap for a 20mm rubber strap that looks very much like this:

[samrr]

So a nice padded 22mm, slightly longer than standard length...

[RemainAllHoof]

samrr said:

So a nice padded 22mm, slightly longer than standard length...

Maybe I mis-worded it - the current strap is short rather than standard.

[CardShark]

If Samrr's strap doesn't come up trumps then try an independantly owned jewellers. I've a couple round my way who can order in a huge range of straps even if they don't keep the biggest range in stock.

[sneijder]

....anyone else click on this thread to see the vintage Snoopy Speedmaster? !

[Athlon]

sneijder said:

....anyone else click on this thread to see the vintage Snoopy Speedmaster? !

[poing]

A massive thank you to Sam!

Children in Need received a donation as promised, but may receive more once the whisky kicks in

[Shaw Tarse]

poing said:

A massive thank you to Sam!

Children in Need received a donation as promised, but may receive more once the whisky kicks in

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