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Old 20 January 2019, 03:19 AM   #1
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Where could I buy a cheap Rolex leather strap?

I would want to buy a cheap Rolex leather strap for my yachtmaster 1 since my strap broke. I am thinking to try a leather one if you could recommend me on some links it will be appreciated
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Old 20 January 2019, 03:27 AM   #2
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For sale section, or eBay.
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Old 20 January 2019, 03:40 AM   #3
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Honestly, you could get better quality for less money from some of the craftsman on the internet that custom make quality leather straps.
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Old 20 January 2019, 03:40 AM   #4
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Old 20 January 2019, 04:12 AM   #5
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I would want to buy a cheap Rolex leather strap for my yachtmaster 1 since my strap broke. I am thinking to try a leather one if you could recommend me on some links it will be appreciated
Cannot see any possibility of breaking a genuine Rolex bracelet,only thing that could fail is perhaps the lugpins,clasp pins or bracelet screws, and bracelets can be fixed.And afraid nothing with Rolex comes cheap,and most any leather strap will fit all you need is any good 20mm lug strap.
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Old 20 January 2019, 04:22 AM   #6
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Try this...

https://www.everestbands.com/collections/yacht-master

It is shaped to the case so you don't get that gap.
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Old 20 January 2019, 04:23 AM   #7
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Rolex... and cheap bracelet....no
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Old 20 January 2019, 09:03 AM   #8
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As others have said, don’t go cheap, you’ll regret it.

If budget is a consideration, go for a NATO which can be had for around £30 or go for a nice leather strap. Hodinkee have some great ones for around $150.
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Old 21 January 2019, 12:43 PM   #9
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I would want to buy a cheap Rolex leather strap for my yachtmaster 1 since my strap broke. I am thinking to try a leather one if you could recommend me on some links it will be appreciated
Crown and Buckle makes some quality and affordable bands.
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Old 21 January 2019, 01:05 PM   #10
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Rolex and cheap don't belong in the same sentence.
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Old 21 January 2019, 01:47 PM   #11
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Rolex and cheap don't belong in the same sentence.

I have Rolex and I am cheap.
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