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outtatime · 20 March 2010, 06:38 AM

I just ran across a site (not sure if I'm allowed to say whom) that sells custom-made Alcantara straps. They look awesome and comfortable...I want one! But...he's charging $199 EACH for them.

That's about 2-3 times what I'm willing/able to pay for a strap.

Does anyone know of a more reasonably-priced alternative? I understand some of this stuff is hand-made, but to me $200 for a square foot or two of material seems kind of high.

Mosco · 20 March 2010, 07:01 AM

Jon! Knock knock!

mfer · 20 March 2010, 07:34 AM

So you want a strap for $199/3? Not many in that range.

Keep in mind, this isn't a high volumn commodity like belts. I mean everyone needs a belt, but not many need a 24mm watch strap.

outtatime · 20 March 2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

So you want a strap for $199/3? Not many in that range.

Keep in mind, this isn't a high volumn commodity like belts. I mean everyone needs a belt, but not many need a 24mm watch strap.

Actually, $50 for a single strap is more my limit. I just can't justify spending that much on something that will get wrecked so soon from wear and tear.

CorruptedSanity · 20 March 2010, 09:01 AM

I bought an alcantara supposedly. Turned out not to be alcantara really. I have alcantara as my roof on my 911 and I've seen plenty of high grade alcantara. His statement of " the best alcantara" is untrue.
Ill tell you who not to buy from if you pm me.

B. Doggy · 20 March 2010, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outtatime

I just ran across a site (not sure if I'm allowed to say whom) that sells custom-made Alcantara straps. They look awesome and comfortable...I want one! But...he's charging $199 EACH for them.

That's about 2-3 times what I'm willing/able to pay for a strap.

Does anyone know of a more reasonably-priced alternative? I understand some of this stuff is hand-made, but to me $200 for a square foot or two of material seems kind of high.

If you spend more than $50 you will find that the strap, assuming it's from a reputable seller, will last quite some time. Not to mention it will age nicely. You get what you pay for.

outtatime · 20 March 2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Jon! Knock knock!

Just sent you a PM

20 March 2010, 06:38 AM	#1
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	"Reasonably" priced Alcantara straps? I just ran across a site (not sure if I'm allowed to say whom) that sells custom-made Alcantara straps. They look awesome and comfortable...I want one! But...he's charging $199 EACH for them. That's about 2-3 times what I'm willing/able to pay for a strap. Does anyone know of a more reasonably-priced alternative? I understand some of this stuff is hand-made, but to me $200 for a square foot or two of material seems kind of high.

20 March 2010, 07:01 AM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Jon! Knock knock! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

20 March 2010, 07:34 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	So you want a strap for $199/3? Not many in that range. Keep in mind, this isn't a high volumn commodity like belts. I mean everyone needs a belt, but not many need a 24mm watch strap. __________________ member#3242

20 March 2010, 09:01 AM	#5
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	I bought an alcantara supposedly. Turned out not to be alcantara really. I have alcantara as my roof on my 911 and I've seen plenty of high grade alcantara. His statement of " the best alcantara" is untrue. Ill tell you who not to buy from if you pm me.

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