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28 September 2018, 06:32 AM | #1 |
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Strap/Bracelet Website Recommendations
Hi yall! Are there particular websites you'd recommend for aftermarket bracelets and straps?? I'm not looking to purchase low quality stuff, just well-made stuff!! Thanks!!!!
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28 September 2018, 06:35 AM | #2 |
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Bulang & Sons
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28 September 2018, 07:03 AM | #3 |
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28 September 2018, 07:10 AM | #4 | |
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Bulang are the only people I’ve bought a leather strap from. Really nice. RubberB and Everest make nice things as well.
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28 September 2018, 07:25 AM | #5 |
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If you like nato straps check out MN
https://erikasoriginals.com/ It's like a nato but custom fit for you and made of the same paracord the french scuba / para used... and they are amazing looking + feeling. Perfect fit made for your wrist size etc! |
28 September 2018, 08:40 AM | #6 |
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Jean Rousseau are the best. Period. You can have them custom made.
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28 September 2018, 08:42 AM | #7 |
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BnR bands
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28 September 2018, 09:15 AM | #8 |
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I love the Hodinkee selection- i also purchased one of their 2-stitch straps- good stuff
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28 September 2018, 10:27 AM | #9 |
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Bulang and Sons have really nice straps. However, I find the buckles seem a little flimsy. I don't doubt they are up to the job but they don't feel too premium. That said I'd still recommend them.
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28 September 2018, 10:39 AM | #10 |
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Just remember that most modern six-digit Rolexes have the springbars set really close to the case, and only a slim strap will fit. If you want a thicker strap, you'll need something with a fitted end like Everest of Rubber B sells.
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28 September 2018, 11:30 AM | #11 |
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I tried some but honestly found that the best way a Rolex looks is the way it came out of the factory!
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28 September 2018, 11:33 AM | #12 |
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Amazon.com and smarty end links. The Barton silicon straps are great. If you get a smarty end link for your Rolex, you can dress that watch with ENDLESS looks for around $20 each.
Amazon for the straps. Google "smarty end links" to get those. |
28 September 2018, 12:59 PM | #13 | |
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And they aren't paracode. They were the parachute elastic release strap. |
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28 September 2018, 01:00 PM | #14 |
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Those straps come with a quick release spring bar. I do not recommend that spring bar for any watch I care about.
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28 September 2018, 01:01 PM | #15 |
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You can get aftermarket spring bars the same dimensions as the stock spring bar but a thinner middle section so you can add any strap you want.
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28 September 2018, 01:14 PM | #16 |
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Crown & Buckle makes a “supreme” nato strap that looks fantastic. Their premium NATOs were really good so I can only imagine how nice these new ones are.
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