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ertihan · 6 May 2022, 01:35 AM

Obviously we have our list of trusted vendors for the watches themselves, but where do you usually go when you want to get new straps for your watches? I mean, of course you could always go on Amazon but I don't know if I trust some random on Amazon to produce good quality watch straps. Are there any specific brands that have a good reputation for producing Rolex-worthy straps?

Specifically, I'm in the market for a rubber strap for my Submariner - but I don't want some $10 cheapo rubber strap off Amazon/eBay either. Preferably I would like something at least approaching the quality of the watch itself. I tried to see if Rolex themselves made a rubber strap but they don't seem to, at least not for the sub. NATO straps are also considered.

I'm not dogging on the oysterflex bracelet - I do like it. But sometimes you just wanna give your watch a new look. Obviously, I did google this but every company is going to CLAIM their straps are the best. I'd like to hear from people who've actually used them.

triple.lindy · 6 May 2022, 01:48 AM

I use rubberb. If you have a 6 digit sub you can keep the glidelock and its really great

huttobhsc · 6 May 2022, 01:52 AM

jack-foster.com if you are in the states, they have some nice custom made leather straps. They have other decent bags, totes, belts, etc.

Foxiness · 6 May 2022, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by huttobhsc

jack-foster.com if you are in the states, they have some nice custom made leather straps. They have other decent bags, totes, belts, etc.

their straps are really meh...

delugs has high quality ones for decent price

GolfJunkie · 6 May 2022, 01:58 AM

For leather, nylon or synthetic I use any of these. Have bought from all three sites in the past and all the straps and have been good quality. Barton is probably my favorite.

Barton
https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/

B&R
https://www.bandrbands.com/

Watch Gecko
https://www.watchgecko.com/

For rubber I've always used Everest, but I've heard Rubber B is equal if not better. I also bought a Vanguard for my BB58 and it's just as good as any Everest at about 50% of the cost.

Everest
https://www.everestbands.com/

Rubber B
https://rubberb.com/

Vanguard
https://vanguardstraps.com/

-dustin · 6 May 2022, 02:08 AM

B&R has a rubber strap that I really, really like. Just yank out the QR spring bar and you're golden. Pair it up with some Smarty Endlinks, and it's even better.

JC316 · 6 May 2022, 09:44 AM

I put a Vanguard rubber strap on my watch yesterday and was really impressed. It wore well right out of the box. My wife likes the look, feel, and comfort of her Vanguard strap. More than on bracelet or NATO.

Alex369 · 6 May 2022, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

For leather, nylon or synthetic I use any of these. Have bought from all three sites in the past and all the straps and have been good quality. Barton is probably my favorite.

Barton
https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/

B&R
https://www.bandrbands.com/

Watch Gecko
https://www.watchgecko.com/

For rubber I've always used Everest, but I've heard Rubber B is equal if not better. I also bought a Vanguard for my BB58 and it's just as good as any Everest at about 50% of the cost.

Everest
https://www.everestbands.com/

Rubber B
https://rubberb.com/

Vanguard
https://vanguardstraps.com/

This is a solid list. I usually only need Watch Gecko and Barton. I'll add David Lane to the mix (especially for custom straps...)

https://davidlane-design.com/collections/watch-straps

MRBolton · 6 May 2022, 02:18 PM

Combat Straps has got to be the best strap maker out there. You’ll pay for it, but man—it’s worth having at least one of those in the watch box. I’ve got five (two alligator, two ostrich, one calfskin), and they’re definitely the nicest straps I’ve handled. At least as nice if not nicer than OEM Patek straps from the ones I’ve handled.

For a more budget friendly but high quality leather option, I highly recommend Atelier del Sur. They’ve got very well made and fair prices straps in my opinion. I’ve got at least 8 straps from them. Great service, too.

For Rubber, I say Rubber B! Something about the Everest looks weird to me; I think it’s their “T” shape isn’t as pronounced on the way down? Not a fan, particularly compared to the OG, Rubber B! Only have one right now, but I would add more. I got a discount on mine, but I think it was worth full price.

GoBig · 6 May 2022, 09:39 PM

Rubber B…I have one for my sub.

ArtNouveau · 7 May 2022, 01:15 AM

I second Combat Straps for full custom, they can make one out of almost any material imaginable and it will be made to the exact size and spec that you ask for. For rubber, I have OEM Oysterflex halves for my 116500. They are hard to source and spendy, but look just right with Smarty endlinks.
I have also used Barton for rubber straps for my Seikos, and Panatime.com is another reliable source for off the shelf straps.

beshannon · 7 May 2022, 01:28 AM

https://www.snprstrap.com/shop/

pk552502 · 7 May 2022, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huttobhsc

jack-foster.com if you are in the states, they have some nice custom made leather straps. They have other decent bags, totes, belts, etc.

I got a strap from Jack foster. The leather was too thick and the strap couldn't move freely on the watch. I could barely even get it on there. I was putting it on a 16570 and should have fit fine. I think the quality of their straps are good, but doesn't fit properly on a rolex sports model in my experience.

GaoKS · 7 May 2022, 03:49 AM

Don't wanna seem like I work for them, because I certainly don't, but I've owned Everest and RubberB - and prefer Zealande.

pk552502 · 7 May 2022, 03:53 AM

I got a couple straps from Holben's fine watch bands. They have an ebay store or you could go directly to their website.

If you want a leather or cordovan watch strap in the $60 to $80 dollar range, this is a place I would recommend. I like they offer "short" length bands since I have a smaller wrist.

Not the absolute best quality, but for that price point it's good.

SudiYunus · 7 May 2022, 04:31 AM

Barton, have a couple more expensive brands, but IMO Barton is much better overall

Will733 · 7 May 2022, 08:03 AM

I recommend custom straps to fit a deployant since I’m not a fan of tang buckles.

922 Leather is really good.

Incroyable12 · 7 May 2022, 08:05 AM

I have my leather straps custom made by https://www.instagram.com/handdn.handmade/

A lot of major collectors use him.

Frog7151 · 7 May 2022, 11:12 AM

https://michaelknappleather.com/

CarlOver · 7 May 2022, 11:56 AM

Horus for rubber strap? They have a polymer insert at the Springbars. Might be good to have additional support.

Johny · 10 May 2022, 01:32 AM

Hi op.

Maratac natos are very good.

Big Tex Rolex · 11 May 2022, 03:37 AM

Barton

Buckaroo Banzai · 11 May 2022, 04:00 AM

https://countycomm.com/products/maratac-mil-nato-bands

For NATO Bands, I would recommend the above. I've used this for my Sub and tried it on my GMT.

6 May 2022, 01:35 AM	#1
ertihan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pjhiladelphia Posts: 38	Where to buy straps/bands? Obviously we have our list of trusted vendors for the watches themselves, but where do you usually go when you want to get new straps for your watches? I mean, of course you could always go on Amazon but I don't know if I trust some random on Amazon to produce good quality watch straps. Are there any specific brands that have a good reputation for producing Rolex-worthy straps? Specifically, I'm in the market for a rubber strap for my Submariner - but I don't want some $10 cheapo rubber strap off Amazon/eBay either. Preferably I would like something at least approaching the quality of the watch itself. I tried to see if Rolex themselves made a rubber strap but they don't seem to, at least not for the sub. NATO straps are also considered. I'm not dogging on the oysterflex bracelet - I do like it. But sometimes you just wanna give your watch a new look. Obviously, I did google this but every company is going to CLAIM their straps are the best. I'd like to hear from people who've actually used them.

6 May 2022, 01:58 AM	#5
GolfJunkie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 4,832	For leather, nylon or synthetic I use any of these. Have bought from all three sites in the past and all the straps and have been good quality. Barton is probably my favorite. Barton https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/ B&R https://www.bandrbands.com/ Watch Gecko https://www.watchgecko.com/ For rubber I've always used Everest, but I've heard Rubber B is equal if not better. I also bought a Vanguard for my BB58 and it's just as good as any Everest at about 50% of the cost. Everest https://www.everestbands.com/ Rubber B https://rubberb.com/ Vanguard https://vanguardstraps.com/ __________________ 2FA Enabled

7 May 2022, 01:28 AM	#12
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	https://www.snprstrap.com/shop/ __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

7 May 2022, 04:31 AM	#16
SudiYunus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Washington Watch: Cartier Panthere Posts: 961	Barton, have a couple more expensive brands, but IMO Barton is much better overall __________________ Cartier Panthere ,Tudor GMT Cartier Santos 100 XL ,Tudor 925 DJ 36 Pink Dial ,PAM Due Blue DJ 36 White Dial ,CasiOak Sub ND

7 May 2022, 08:03 AM	#17
Will733 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego Watch: ♛ Explorer Posts: 63	I recommend custom straps to fit a deployant since I’m not a fan of tang buckles. 922 Leather is really good. __________________ ♛ Explorer \| Ω Speedmaster Tokyo Panda \| ℬ Colt 41 \| IWC XVI \| Panerai PAM01085

6 May 2022, 01:48 AM	#2
triple.lindy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 232	I use rubberb. If you have a 6 digit sub you can keep the glidelock and its really great

6 May 2022, 01:52 AM	#3
huttobhsc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: VA Posts: 73	jack-foster.com if you are in the states, they have some nice custom made leather straps. They have other decent bags, totes, belts, etc.

6 May 2022, 02:08 AM	#6
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,571	B&R has a rubber strap that I really, really like. Just yank out the QR spring bar and you're golden. Pair it up with some Smarty Endlinks, and it's even better.

6 May 2022, 09:44 AM	#7
JC316 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: JC Location: Korea Posts: 449	I put a Vanguard rubber strap on my watch yesterday and was really impressed. It wore well right out of the box. My wife likes the look, feel, and comfort of her Vanguard strap. More than on bracelet or NATO.

6 May 2022, 02:18 PM	#9
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 973	Combat Straps has got to be the best strap maker out there. You’ll pay for it, but man—it’s worth having at least one of those in the watch box. I’ve got five (two alligator, two ostrich, one calfskin), and they’re definitely the nicest straps I’ve handled. At least as nice if not nicer than OEM Patek straps from the ones I’ve handled. For a more budget friendly but high quality leather option, I highly recommend Atelier del Sur. They’ve got very well made and fair prices straps in my opinion. I’ve got at least 8 straps from them. Great service, too. For Rubber, I say Rubber B! Something about the Everest looks weird to me; I think it’s their “T” shape isn’t as pronounced on the way down? Not a fan, particularly compared to the OG, Rubber B! Only have one right now, but I would add more. I got a discount on mine, but I think it was worth full price.

6 May 2022, 09:39 PM	#10
GoBig "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: California Watch: 126660, 16610 Posts: 21	Rubber B…I have one for my sub.

7 May 2022, 01:15 AM	#11
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,964	I second Combat Straps for full custom, they can make one out of almost any material imaginable and it will be made to the exact size and spec that you ask for. For rubber, I have OEM Oysterflex halves for my 116500. They are hard to source and spendy, but look just right with Smarty endlinks. I have also used Barton for rubber straps for my Seikos, and Panatime.com is another reliable source for off the shelf straps.

7 May 2022, 03:49 AM	#14
GaoKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 113	Don't wanna seem like I work for them, because I certainly don't, but I've owned Everest and RubberB - and prefer Zealande.

7 May 2022, 03:53 AM	#15
pk552502 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Paul Location: ohio Watch: 16570 black Posts: 441	I got a couple straps from Holben's fine watch bands. They have an ebay store or you could go directly to their website. If you want a leather or cordovan watch strap in the $60 to $80 dollar range, this is a place I would recommend. I like they offer "short" length bands since I have a smaller wrist. Not the absolute best quality, but for that price point it's good.

7 May 2022, 08:05 AM	#18
Incroyable12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,053	I have my leather straps custom made by https://www.instagram.com/handdn.handmade/ A lot of major collectors use him.

7 May 2022, 11:12 AM	#19
Frog7151 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: VA Watch: Looking Posts: 140	https://michaelknappleather.com/

7 May 2022, 11:56 AM	#20
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 1,919	Horus for rubber strap? They have a polymer insert at the Springbars. Might be good to have additional support.

10 May 2022, 01:32 AM	#21
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	Hi op. Maratac natos are very good. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

11 May 2022, 03:37 AM	#22
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,476	Barton

11 May 2022, 04:00 AM	#23
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379	https://countycomm.com/products/maratac-mil-nato-bands For NATO Bands, I would recommend the above. I've used this for my Sub and tried it on my GMT.

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