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8 April 2019, 08:17 AM | #1 |
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Leather band makers for my 1600
I have found ABP, Everest and authentic watches, are there others that you would recommend ? I'm thinking 20mm-16mm is that about the norm ?
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8 April 2019, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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Try Rover Haven Straps, totally custom and dealing with Myron is a great pleasure.
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15 April 2019, 09:16 AM | #3 |
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Looked a couple days ago, I'm going to make a color choice and go for it thanks.
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15 April 2019, 09:51 AM | #4 |
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I second Myron for quality shell straps, I have a few. But last I talked to him I thought he said he didn’t have the dies to cut a 4mm taper, but he may now.
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15 April 2019, 04:04 PM | #5 |
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Can't go wrong with Bulang & Sons.
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16 April 2019, 02:45 AM | #6 |
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16 April 2019, 03:29 AM | #7 |
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I came across FinWatchStraps recently.
https://www.finwatchstraps.com I haven't purchased anything from them, but I think they have some really good-looking and unique-looking straps. I have no affiliation with them. |
16 April 2019, 09:30 AM | #8 |
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I’ve been happy with ones from Bulang, Crown & Buckle, and B and R Bands.
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16 April 2019, 11:32 AM | #9 |
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These guys are great...
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16 April 2019, 11:56 PM | #10 |
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I've also had good experiences with B and R Bands.
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17 April 2019, 12:01 AM | #11 |
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What sort of leather are you looking into?
I'm speaking with 74 Atelier (Laurence) at the moment, who is based in Singapore. He has a selection of colorful exotic leathers for watch straps, and he does them custom. He is @74_atelier on Instagram.
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17 April 2019, 05:36 AM | #12 |
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I'm not OCD over it , but I'm leaning to a light tan leather with some darker stitching polished ss buckle. But I also like a cordovan color [ Deep Burgundy ] as well so maybe I'll grab them both. I had no clue that there so many makers in the business. And lastly I would prefer to do business in the USA .
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17 April 2019, 10:24 AM | #13 |
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Aren’t there leather Hermès Apple Watch straps that will fit 20 mm?
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17 April 2019, 10:46 AM | #14 |
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I like these threads as I’m always happy to browse websites of these artisans all over the world (except Canada, it always seems!).
On a related note, is there a general preference for a taper on a leather strap on a sport Rolex? If so, what buckle width suits a 20mm lug width best? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
17 April 2019, 09:25 PM | #15 |
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Knew I could find it. Here is one on a 1603.
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