Reply With QuoteI'd get one of the many talented people that make straps to sort you a strap. Pav on here is very good.
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Thinking of buying a Hodinkee strap for my Heuer telemeter calibre 18 and would be interested in any feedback on quality as they are quite pricey. Are there are any cheaper alternatives I should be looking at?
Thanks
I'd get one of the many talented people that make straps to sort you a strap. Pav on here is very good.
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I go to Giuliano in Italy. Do a search on here and have a look at the kind of stuff he does:
http://chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/
"A man of little significance"
I'm sure I read that JPM (Jean Paul Menicucci) in Italy makes the straps for Hodinkee?
Watch Obsession in the UK sell a selection of JPM straps and they're cheaper than buying from Hodinkee.
I think you are correct. Also I think that JPM make straps for Bulang and Son, who have a very wide choice.Originally Posted by gcleminson
The best looking leather straps I've handled have been the collareb ones. https://shop.colareb.it/index.php
I've had a few, excellent quality and they hold up very well.
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Just had a look at their website, I like these a lot! unfortunately they don't have 19mm in stock.
Try Bulang and Sons. Really nice straps and you get 10% off the first order.
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I've also got a Colareb strap which is superb.
I should think so too at their prices. They must be having a laugh.
Check out WatchGecko's Italian handmade. Great quality for less than half the price.
https://www.watchgecko.com/classic-h...ther-strap.php
When I had my Telemeter Calibre 18 I wore it on a Hodinkee strap and think it worked well with the dial colour. This was the aged grey leather strap.
No complaints about the quality of the strap, but yes they are quite pricey.
https://www.watch-band-center.com/sh...=1&spnameonly=
That's the exact one I am looking at, and the aged hunter green. Looks great, many thanks!
When I had my Telemeter Calibre 18 I wore it on a Hodinkee strap and think it worked well with the dial colour. This was the aged grey leather strap.
No complaints about the quality of the strap, but yes they are quite pricey.
Off course! I forgot about Watchgecko, will check them out also.
Found another pic:
Another great photo, I have to say that strap does suit it very well.
Found another pic:
I haven't had one yet but Molequin might also be worth a look.
https://molequin.com/collections/
I'm not sure exactly why but I don't really want to give Hodinkee my money.
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Steveo Straps are excellent IMG_2394.JPG
But this app isn’t good at loading photos
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I'm a fan of unlined shell cordovan straps, and I have a few. The Hodinkee one was the most expensive but is far and away the nicest of them all, despite the fact that they're all supposedly cut from the same Horween leather.
Thanks for the link, i’ll probably try them out. I know what you mean about Hodinkee though.
Interesting, it seems Hodinkee quality is generally good.
I took the plunge and ordered a Hodinkee aged hunter green and have to say I'm impressed. The texture and comfort is excellent. I may also look into Molequin straps as an alternate option, as suggested.
I’ve just ordered a Molequin saffiano; I’ll report back as soon as travels permit.
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Looks superb... especially with the stitching picking up the slight gold tone of the dial.
I agree, since the strap change I've been wearing this watch a lot more. Previously it hadn't been getting much wrist time and it's refreshing to see it in a different light.
Looking forward to it. They have some new straps coming soon according to their instagram so I'm keen to hear some feedback on their quality.
Looking good. Regret selling mine.
I recommend getting hold of calibre 5 or 6 carrera bracelet for it as well:
What a superb match, didn't realise this watch could be so versatile! Will have to find out the bracelet reference. Shame you sold yours, you seemed to have picked some great strap/bracelet combinations for it.
Looking good. Regret selling mine.
I recommend getting hold of calibre 5 or 6 carrera bracelet for it as well:
Will dig out the references and let you know!
That is watch perfection.I took the plunge and ordered a Hodinkee aged hunter green and have to say I'm impressed. The texture and comfort is excellent. I may also look into Molequin straps as an alternate option, as suggested.
Thanks! I'm pleased to be able to wear this watch more often now.
If you're looking for cordovan Nomos gets my vote!
I really struggle to get short straps and luckily nomos have smaller sizes!
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