Reply With QuoteHi Ian,
I tried a tropical version (I think it was called) from Eulit. Excellent quality, just wish it was available as a full NATO. It's a 20mm, by the way.
Graham
These days I am pretty much wearing all of my watches on Perlon. Its light, incredibly durable, I can get the length and fit just right and the watch head sits perfectly on my wrist.
All are genuine Eulit with the exception of the Fluco fitted to the Shanghai 1955 reissue - this is not so good quality but I couldnt get a suitable Eulit in 19mm. My favourites are the grey ones and I have a 20mm one of these on the way for the Zex. There are brown and black gold tone buckle ones waiting to go on my gold Seamaster when it arrives back from its service by Duncan.
I will keep an eye out for NOS vintage ones in the new year I think.
Just thought that I would share that with you
Ian
Hi Ian,
I tried a tropical version (I think it was called) from Eulit. Excellent quality, just wish it was available as a full NATO. It's a 20mm, by the way.
Graham
Looking good Graham
Where did you get it from?
Im not sure as to why grey ones seem to be my favourites
There are some similar ones on eBay - at a price!
(Im just in the process of buying a second car at the moment which had curtailed watch and strap buying until the new year)
Last edited by Velorum; 5th December 2015 at 15:49.
I love the 6105 on a perlon. Have a black one, too but the grey looks great.
Vinwagal on eBay (from Australia) searched 'vintage nylon watch strap', paid Au$9 (about £4.63) plus $4 postage (£1.95), lots of colours, widths, all 1970s NOS (it says!),Originally Posted by Velorum
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I mentioned a very dubious character called Derek on the BBC shirtlifter topic - not one and the same, eh?
I think that I may be addicted to perlon, for all of the same reasons Ian!
I'm afraid that I have paid over the odds on occasion - but I usually get at least a 10% discount and they really are superb straps.
I also rather like some of the jazzy tartan designs.
I have a couple more in the pipeline... I may have a problem...
Some great examples there Matthew - where do you get them from?
The problem with eulits is that the buckles are shit. Eddie used to do a fantastic braided NATO. Don't know why he won't stock them again. If someone can point me to a good source for braided nylon straps that have a decent buckle I'd be interested to hear about it. Thanks.
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
Sorry - I disagree, I think that Eulit buckles are very good quality. Never had a problem with one.
They do look similar to poor quality ones often fitted to simulated perlon straps - thats where the similarity ends through
I was lucky to initially pick some up from random eBay sellers, but as stock has dried up I have resorted to timesofplenty in the US which reliably has stock but at a hefty price. I've come to the conclusion that it is worth paying the extra for the quality as I expect them to last far longer than the cheapies.
I don't mind them but WatchObsession sell replacement buckles in four colour options at three quid a pop to give some alternative options.
Thanks Matthew
Ive bookmarked the site!
http://www.bonanza.com/booths/timeso...m_sort_options
All mine are Rios and I've found them to be great. The buckles look flimsy and a bit rubbish, but I've never had a problem with them either.
The level of comfort they give on the wrist is unparalleled.
I made an offer on a 20mm brown but feel a bit mean, they aren't expensive.
He seems like a very decent seller. He always gives a 10% discount, and according to his eBay advertisements donates 10% to charity. You do risk a customs charge in the UK unfortunately.
One for all you Eulit experts: have done a bit of digging and Eulit seems to be the ones to go for. What's the difference between the Kristall and the Panama?
The Eulits are certainly thin, but Somehow they don't feel (to me anyway) that they will fail.
Mr Curta's examples are going to force me to spend money. Love that grey one...
The design of the weave is different - same material though, which is not the same as the simple nylon material used in non genuine straps
I am finding it hard to resist! If I dont win the eBay auction for the car Im after then...............
As said by Velorum a couple of posts back, the 'Panama' range tend to be the thicker weave, although I have occasionally found the thinner type marked as 'Panama'. 'Kristall' always seem to be the thinner variety and include the tartan styles. There is also the 'Air-Look' which is like a fishing net or string vest.
I'm new to this Perlon malarkey but after my first cheapy, which I liked but it's not perfect, I've now seen enough - and now even more in this post (thanks Ian) - to have just ordered a couple of the Rios version. But I love the look of the slightly thicker Panama, so I think a further order might be forthcoming.
It's one of those looks that stealthily grows on you. And it's better in reality because they're so comfortable, too.
I love them. Have a grey and black one.
I've not tried any apart from the Eulit ones but have found them to be very comfortable. I really like that they can be adjusted to get such a spot on fit and like you have settled on grey also after trying some black and blue ones.
Some of the NOS ones on eBay were stupid money so instead I ordered a new colourful one from Campagnolo:
http://www.watch-band-center.com/wat...-20mm-dar.html
This seller has some 20mm Eulit perlon two piece straps:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/holbensfinewatchbands
And there are some braided NATOs here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NATO-Perlo...EAAOxyKsZRuhEp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Perlon-NAT...KTrU1W7c6ME0VQ
A new Eulit perlon arrival this week, I quite like this combo:
Nice watch, how do you find it?
I love them. Have a grey and black one.
Another Perlon fan here. Another source is Squinky: he usually has a lot in stock, too.
He doesnt seem to have any at the moment!
I had a look as well. Squinky has a lot of straps described as 'tropical braided nylon 1960s NOS' that look very similar to the Eulit Kristall range. It would be interesting to know what the quality is like.
Yellys always have plenty of the modern Eulit Kristall (black) and Panama (coloured) weave in stock but the Panama isn't the same quality or thickness as the vintage version.
Ah, thanks - I had searched under 'perlon'
Ive ordered a 19mm sand one - will report back on quality when it arrives
Ian
The watch or the strap?
I find the straps work really well on a smaller watch like the Tudor as it feels a lot bigger. They are also so comfortable.
Sorry for the delay in updating this!
It arrived some time ago
Good quality - including the buckle. Softer than Eulit, wears very nicely. Im a bit disappointed that it doesnt have a keeper.
Still, a nice strap to have and makes a change every now and then
Ian
Thanks for that, all added to my Perlon databank.
I washed my daughters yellow WatchObsession 'Perlon' strap (it's actually normal Nylon) this week, which was pretty minging. It came up a treat but I noticed that it had spread somewhat, from 18mm to around 19mm. It does see a lot of fairly rough use though so I can't really complain at a tenner.
This 18mm Eulit has spread a little and now fits the G10's 19mm lugs really well
Yup same here today with a nice brown one.
I'm finally getting some.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Is it OK to really dislike these?
That's good to hear Eddie, will they be the same as your old ones or do you have something else planned?
Good news!
I hope so!
M
Ian,
did you get one of these grey (extra) tropical straps? If not I have one in 20mm that you can have - it's as new, only tried it on. However I did rob the buckle for a project strap I made so you'd have to swap yours around maybe. Anyway, pm your address if it's any use to you.
Cheers
Yes, I gave one a go - decided that I didnt like it though!
I much prefer the closer weave of the Eulits
Thanks for the offer - much appreciated
Ian
Ah well, back into the drawer of things I can't quite bring myself to throw away:)
Unless anyone else wants it...
I have a dark red one and I love it but the grey didn't work for me at all.
Dentsmithy has very kindly offered to send me the grey 'tropical' Perlon strap as I have been interested in giving one a try. Thank-you, Chris!
I wish I was. It's been ages.
Are they washing machine safe? (I've got a Eulit Palma Pacific with fixed buckle).
Yes
Been washing mine this way for ages without problem
^ Thanks
Inspired by this thread I've just received a Eulit Perlon Palma
Seems a bit stiff at the moment - but it will be interesting to see how it performs longer term
z
Looks good
The stiffness will pass as it gradually moulds itself to the contours of your wrist
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