In defense of bund straps

[RAJEN]

I know bund straps are marmite like Natos but even more so.
I am not a fan as well but sometimes a bund looks just right.
Here is one such instance,IMO
BTW, sticker still on after two years but don't send me a PM. It's not for sale😄



Let us see your favorite bund strap combos.

[ed335d]

Just the one, but I've always considered it the horological equivalent of sock with sandals.



This strap came with the watch and I've never worn it, however I'm going to give it a try.

Just for you

[Dave O'Sullivan]

Wearing a bund strap is like slipping your grandma a length. Sturdy, comfortable but ultimately, wrong on every level.

Edit: in my opinion of course :)

[RAJEN]

Wearing a bund strap is like slipping your grandma a length. Sturdy, comfortable but ultimately, wrong on every level.

Edit: in my opinion of course :)

Lol!!!
That's just so wrong:-)

On a serious note, I don't like it because Inthink I can't carry the look off but for someone who can carry it off, I think it's a great look. A little unusual but not a bad look. In other words, it is not unstylish but not appropriate for everyone.
Not really an abomination like socks and sandals.

[GrandS]

for someone who is a complete plonker, I think it's a great look.

Fixed that for you.

[robt]

Bund straps always look great in photos and when sitting flat, but they always look stupid on the wrist. I've tried a few and haven't found any that aren't insanely bulky or outright look like a viking bracer. I say this as someone that wears a NATO most days.

I've currently got a Kemmner Bund in my collection. A watch literally named after this strap (OK, technically it's named after the Heuer, which is named after the strap). But that is the one strap I never put it on.

[robt]

On a serious note, I don't like it because Inthink I can't carry the look off but for someone who can carry it off, I think it's a great look.

True, but as noted, that person is most likely a viking.

[RAJEN]

Fixed that for you.

Now, it can't be all that bad if it meets your seal of disapproval:-)

[doug darter]

I don't think that Bund straps were ever designed to look good or fashionable. It is a pragmatic design, for the military, it was never intended for civilian use.

It is useful though, for older nickel cased military watches, to keep the case away from the skin, especially if you are sensitive to nickel.

I dislike the 'cuff' fashion label though, and most look as bad as the watch monted thereon!!

[workahol]

I've currently got my Mark XII on a Jurgens Bund. I find it to be quite comfortable, and it adds a bit of wrist presence to an otherwise smallish watch.



I agree it's not right for every watch though.

[Dapper]

[alphajet]

I also think a bund strap can beef up a smaller watch.

[number2]

Ah the Windsor Davies look!

Not for me old fruit.

[ghu1967]

"Socks and sandals", that's a great analogy! I remember my sister wearing her watch on one in the seventies, that's where they'll stay for me!!


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[MrGrumpy]

I don't think that Bund straps were ever designed to look good or fashionable. It is a pragmatic design, for the military, it was never intended for civilian use.

OK but what was the intention of the design? What problem did the military think that a bund strap would solve?

[doug darter]

OK but what was the intention of the design? What problem did the military think that a bund strap would solve?

Some help here:

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showt...The-Bund-Strap

...and here:

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...ot-style-strap

[Carlton-Browne]

I would think that a contributory reason for the invention of the bund is this:



As has already been illustrated, they look absolutely fine on most things Bund-related


But I think I would struggle with one on a diver's watch. I also appreciate the beefing-up approach as I'm a little guilty of this myself.


Though I am happy to wear all 30mm of it on a normal strap as well.