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outtatime · 16 March 2010, 03:20 AM

I know this gets asked many times in many different ways, but I have found it very difficult to find a strap that actually feels good. I have rather large wrists and always end up with a strap that is way too tight, but if I loosen it one hole I'm at the end of the strap or it just flops around on my wrist. I know there are ways to mitigate that, but I also have trouble with very "stiff" straps (for instance, I like the OEM calf but find it to be too rigid for me).

Can anyone recommend a SUPER soft leather strap that also has a decent fit for someone who has these sorts of troubles? I have some on my "to buy" list, but I really hate buying a $50+ strap only to sell it for a loss the next day because it doesn't feel right.

louie · 16 March 2010, 03:25 AM

Greg Stevens & Zeugma....

ocwatching · 16 March 2010, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by louie

Greg Stevens & Zeugma....

GSD and Simona calfs are nice...
I have heard good things about Gunny and of course...Kevin Ammo

Nahligah · 16 March 2010, 04:44 AM

http://www.gunnystraps.blogspot.com/

Caitlin 1 and 2 series. Firm straps but soft as silk...

dotcomakazee · 16 March 2010, 06:39 AM

www.heroic18.com

mrh1797 · 16 March 2010, 07:54 AM

Get in touch with Mosco!! His Gonzo straps are amazing!! I like to keep my purchases within the TRF community.

Vanilla Gorilla · 16 March 2010, 10:25 AM

My oil rig ans e-series leather straps are very comfy.

leeye · 16 March 2010, 11:37 AM

I will have to go with the Greg Stevens strap!

belk7 · 16 March 2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mrh1797

Get in touch with Mosco!! His Gonzo straps are amazing!! I like to keep my purchases within the TRF community.

I just picked up a Gonzo Buffalo strap from Greg this weekend and posted a separate thread with photos this morning in the Panerai section. It is the softest strap I have ever had on my arm. Greg will work with you to make one custom to your measurements. I promise it will not be a waste of your time to contact him.

Psmith · 16 March 2010, 05:14 PM

GSD ...and I have found some of the Toshi leathers to be very soft after breaking in

Cheers

outtatime · 17 March 2010, 06:09 AM

Thanks for all the recommendations!

johnswatch · 23 March 2010, 07:50 AM

Here's a slightly unexpected suggestion.....

There's an Panerai homage maker 'Getat Watch' who makes fairly high quality but really cheap Pam homages (sterile dials, custom stuff).

His watches ship on easily the softest and most comfortable strap out there. The strap is probably worth more than the watch in my opinion.

He sells loads of watch parts and the straps are available separately. I have the black handmade strap and it's incredibly thick, between 5 and 6mm but really soft.

I usually wear it with my 112 to work.

BealeAss · 23 March 2010, 10:40 AM

Oil rig gorilla strap. Like butter.

Trurolexer · 23 March 2010, 08:12 PM

Gunnystraps 2010 Serie is a GREAT strap with smooth material.

Trurolexer · 23 March 2010, 08:19 PM

This is the pic...

Vanilla Gorilla · 24 March 2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BealeAss

Oil rig gorilla strap. Like butter.

Amen.

16 March 2010, 03:20 AM	#1
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Can someone recommend an exceptionally soft and comfortable leather strap? I know this gets asked many times in many different ways, but I have found it very difficult to find a strap that actually feels good. I have rather large wrists and always end up with a strap that is way too tight, but if I loosen it one hole I'm at the end of the strap or it just flops around on my wrist. I know there are ways to mitigate that, but I also have trouble with very "stiff" straps (for instance, I like the OEM calf but find it to be too rigid for me). Can anyone recommend a SUPER soft leather strap that also has a decent fit for someone who has these sorts of troubles? I have some on my "to buy" list, but I really hate buying a $50+ strap only to sell it for a loss the next day because it doesn't feel right.

16 March 2010, 03:25 AM	#2
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	my most fav strap makers... Greg Stevens & Zeugma.... __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

16 March 2010, 06:39 AM	#5
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	www.heroic18.com __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

16 March 2010, 05:14 PM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	GSD ...and I have found some of the Toshi leathers to be very soft after breaking in Cheers __________________

23 March 2010, 07:50 AM	#12
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	Here's a slightly unexpected suggestion..... There's an Panerai homage maker 'Getat Watch' who makes fairly high quality but really cheap Pam homages (sterile dials, custom stuff). His watches ship on easily the softest and most comfortable strap out there. The strap is probably worth more than the watch in my opinion. He sells loads of watch parts and the straps are available separately. I have the black handmade strap and it's incredibly thick, between 5 and 6mm but really soft. I usually wear it with my 112 to work. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

16 March 2010, 04:44 AM	#4
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	http://www.gunnystraps.blogspot.com/ Caitlin 1 and 2 series. Firm straps but soft as silk...

16 March 2010, 07:54 AM	#6
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	Get in touch with Mosco!! His Gonzo straps are amazing!! I like to keep my purchases within the TRF community.

16 March 2010, 10:25 AM	#7
Vanilla Gorilla Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Bo Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 111 Posts: 35	My oil rig ans e-series leather straps are very comfy.

16 March 2010, 11:37 AM	#8
leeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Too many...... Posts: 689	I will have to go with the Greg Stevens strap!

17 March 2010, 06:09 AM	#11
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Thanks for all the recommendations!

23 March 2010, 10:40 AM	#13
BealeAss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 417	Oil rig gorilla strap. Like butter. __________________ Rolex 16610 LV Sub Rolex 116500 LN Daytona JLC 270.8.54 Reverso

23 March 2010, 08:12 PM	#14
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Gunnystraps 2010 Serie is a GREAT strap with smooth material.

23 March 2010, 08:19 PM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	This is the pic...

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