Strap manufacturers

[Mac123]

I’m thinking of getting a new strap for my 5212a.

Any good strap manufacturers you could recommend?

Thanks in advance

[Russell996]

Camille Fournet or Jean Rousseau. Both make stunning straps.

This is a nubuck Camille Fournet. I also have a 5172 Patek strap which works well on the 5212a.

[Wahlberg]

Molequin

[Vipes]

I like Monstraps, Delugs and Veblenist. All 3 are affordable and almost the same quality as Camille Fournet.

[sensui]

Really liking delugs these days.

[2nastie]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Molequin

I would second that one.

Both in form and function. I'm not a big fan of thick straps.

[esp]

Given you are UK based I can recommend Equus Leather. I can’t post a link given my post count but a Google search will find them.

No affiliation just a satisfied customer although for their belts, but a friend has a couple of their watch straps which I really like. Plus they have been really good to deal with.

However I could not say how they compare to other better known recommendations already given.

Hope no one minds me posting.

[schoutedeni]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Camille Fournet or Jean Rousseau. Both make stunning straps.
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I believe I heard that Fournet makes the straps for ALS. I have a couple of Jean Rousseau and they are very high quality.

[NYG1121]

Combat straps. Amazing work

[smallcollector]

Originally Posted by NYG1121

Combat straps. Amazing work

wow these look really nice!

[FrançoisCzapek]

How are these for dress Pateks?

https://www.archibaldlondon.com/au/c...e-watch-straps

[gliazzurri]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Camille Fournet or Jean Rousseau. Both make stunning straps.

This is a nubuck Camille Fournet. I also have a 5172 Patek strap which works well on the 5212a.

Which specific selection on their website is that strap? Is it one of the calfskin ones? There are a variety of subtypes but it’s hard to tell which version that is.

[dchang81]

Delugs is great though they just had a pretty decent price increase. I've ordered an embarrassing number of straps from them, both custom and in stock ones. I used to order Camille Fournet but those prices have gone up a lot too and can take some time depending on the material. Can't say I can tell much a difference in quality. I know others like veblenist but I've had a few that the quality was not good, though they did refund me quickly which other strap makers seem to be hesitant to do so they definitely get kudos for good service. Just realized this was an older thread oops

[Jlamb]

Delugs is a dangerous site for me to go on.

On the subject of straps, anyone tried Viscont Milano before? Want to get some new straps for my 5712.

https://viscontimilano.com/product/milano-grey-white-stitching-natural-rubber-strap-for-patek-philippe-nautilus/

[Milwaukee]

Check out aaronbespoke.com from Montreal. Outstanding quality and unique colors

[draken1]

https://www.facebook.com/solitairesg

[BATS]

I’d try The Strap Tailor - David has made 5 or so straps for my watches and is excellent - here’s my 5212 on his premium suede strap.

[2nastie]

I've been buying Molequin straps. For me they work perfectly being short straps for my smaller wrist as well as the fact they are a lot thinner than Patek or other companies. I personally can't stand the bulkiness/thickness on Patek straps.

[MP777]

Originally Posted by BATS

I’d try The Strap Tailor - David has made 5 or so straps for my watches and is excellent - here’s my 5212 on his premium suede strap.

Looks great

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Camille Fournet or Jean Rousseau. Both make stunning straps.

This is a nubuck Camille Fournet. I also have a 5172 Patek strap which works well on the 5212a.

I ordered from both but prefers Camille Fournet. JR “lost” my original order and when the strap arrived, it was not made with quick release and the spring bar was missing. Not sure if it was because the strap was ordered during Covid lockdown. The whole process with Camille Fournet was smooth and the quality of the strap feels a little better.

However, I bought a few straps from FPJ which were made by JR and they were all great.

[ade]

I second David at The Strap Tailor. Here are two he just made up for me:

Marine blue Ostrich



And Oxblood Epsom. Both straps lightly padded.




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[Clubber]

I also changed the strap on my 5212a but went with OE PP strap from another Calatrava.

Keeping the quick release function was important for me and PP straps have the little pocket for the pin to work.

I don't know if these other mentioned brands have that detail though.

[ade]

Originally Posted by Clubber

I also changed the strap on my 5212a but went with OE PP strap from another Calatrava.

Keeping the quick release function was important for me and PP straps have the little pocket for the pin to work.

I don't know if these other mentioned brands have that detail though.

Yes - The Strap Tailor straps have quick release pins in exactly the same design/way as the PP straps.

[Vasco]

Originally Posted by ade

Marine blue Ostrich

This Ostrich choice looks excellent, especially in that blue color, thanks for the idea.