21mm navy rubber strap for IWC Spitfire?

[Time-After-Time]

Hi,

I have an IWC ref. IW371712. It's a Spitfire Chrono Laureus. I never wear it as the alligator band it comes with makes it too dressy and i'm a jeans and T-shirt guy.
I figure maybe if I change the strap I'll get more use out of it but I can't find anyone who makes a 21mm navy strap. Any suggestions? I don't want a "blue" strap as blue is usually much lighter.

Thanks for your help and pic for reference.

[F131F]

There are a lot of choices. I suggest you search for 21 mm rubber straps or you may visit:
- Artem Straps
- Barton
- B&R Bands
- Delugs
- Holben's
- Strapcode
- StrapHabit
- STrapsCo
- Uncle Straps
- Vagenari

[AEC]

Artem might be a good candidate here. I've never tried one but they get thumbs-up from most owners (I did read one review saying durability wasn't great).

The HydroFlex comes in Navy. Holben's sells it at a discount from MSRP: https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/pr...ue-watch-strap

Also, have you searched IWC's strap offerings on its web site? There are 21mm pilot's straps a couple of different shades of blue calfskin, and the darker shade looks like it might be what you're looking for.

[F131F]

Originally Posted by AEC

Artem might be a good candidate here. I've never tried one but they get thumbs-up from most owners (I did read one review saying durability wasn't great).

I have three of their HydroFlex straps and they are great quality. Here's a green one on my 3786 with their deployant...

[F131F]

And here's the navy blue on a Seiko...

[Time-After-Time]

Nice, I'll give the Artem a try. Ty.

[-dustin]

Holben’s sell Artem. Not sure how long that has been a thing, but it’s nice having a US supplier.

https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/collections/21mm

[F131F]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Holben’s sell Artem. Not sure how long that has been a thing, but it’s nice having a US supplier.

True but they are often out of stock with the specific item you might want. I have ordered four straps from Artem directly and they always get delivered within 3 days via DHL.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by F131F

True but they are often out of stock with the specific item you might want. I have ordered four straps from Artem directly and they always get delivered within 3 days via DHL.

Good to know. I’ve had a miserable time shipping to Oz from the US. Just assumed going the other way might be just as miserable.