Straps and bracelets in the UK?

[Mooty]

Is there a recommended retailer for buying in the UK? Dealing with long postage, VAT/customs and difficult returns puts me off buying abroad, I'd much prefer to deal with a local supplier?
Or am I limiting myself too much?

[Coot]

Cousins do a few OEM bracelets and straps, or if its custom leather then steveostraps.com, http://heuerville.wordpress.com/heuerville-straps/ and the like, theres a recent thread on leather straps.

[quoll]

I bought often from these guys when I lived in the UK:

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/

[RickS]

Watchobsession, based in Wales, have a good selection of straps.

http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/

[Superfish59]

I bought often from these guys when I lived in the UK:

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/

I second that. Kens bracelets are decent in the, quality vs price stakes.

[MakeColdplayHistory]

Also, for straps but not bracelets, consider Toshi or for something custom-made for you contact member Pav79 - he's made two nice straps for me - quick, easy to deal with and good value.

Finally, if the style suits the watch, how about a GGB Strap?

[Jeremy67]

Not forgetting our host:

http://www.timefactors.com/straps.htm

[SimplyCol]

Not forgetting our host:

http://www.timefactors.com/straps.htm

Awww maaan!!! I didn't know our hosts sold straps 'n' stuff and I just bought a couple of Natos. Will buy from here from now on. (unless they suck! )

[ktmog6uk]

Anyone know of a good supplier of xl straps? I always struggle!

[Geralt]

Here's a couple more. Always had great service from both:

http://www.sectime.co.uk/watch-straps

http://www.westonwatchstraps.co.uk/

...and for completeness, not forgetting the legendary http://www.watch-band-center.com/shop-watchstrap.html - Germany, but a larger selecion of straps you will not find - and only 3-4 days shipping to the UK.

[forpetesake]

I have found Uhrband24 to be helpful and reliable - they have ordered some non standard 19mm straps for me.