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Thread: Custom strap for Campanola

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    Custom strap for Campanola

    My strap just broke and I'm having trouble finding a replacement. Anybody know of someone who can do a custom watch strap? Preferably in the UK and won't break the bank.

    Some of the issues include:

    * a notch at the lung end of the straps
    * sharp taper, and thin enough so that the Citizen deployment can fit on
    * not be excessively thick at the lug end so it can fit on

    These issues means that getting a off the shelf strap is not possible.

    I'd have to send the deployment with the original strap to get the sizing correct, and probably the watch itself, hence I'd prefer a UK strap maker.

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DragonJade View Post
    My strap just broke and I'm having trouble finding a replacement. Anybody know of someone who can do a custom watch strap? Preferably in the UK and won't break the bank.

    Some of the issues include:

    * a notch at the lung end of the straps
    * sharp taper, and thin enough so that the Citizen deployment can fit on
    * not be excessively thick at the lug end so it can fit on

    These issues means that getting a off the shelf strap is not possible.

    I'd have to send the deployment with the original strap to get the sizing correct, and probably the watch itself, hence I'd prefer a UK strap maker.

    Thanks.
    There are excellent custom strap makers on this forum. A photo of the strap that broke would be helpful highlighting the bits you mentioned above.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    There are excellent custom strap makers on this forum. A photo of the strap that broke would be helpful highlighting the bits you mentioned above.
    Thanks.

    I'll have to find a new photo site first. I think Photobucket have stopped people linking stuff to it.

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    Here are the photos. If anyone can make a new strap, let me know.










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    Lovely watch!
    Perhaps a Di Modell Imperator (try UKWatchstrap website) + set of craft knives to cut the notch yourself?
    It has significant rigidity and profile at the lugs to carry a big watch and the larger sizes taper markedly.
    Did I mention that I like your watch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by forpetesake View Post
    Lovely watch!
    Perhaps a Di Modell Imperator (try UKWatchstrap website) + set of craft knives to cut the notch yourself?
    It has significant rigidity and profile at the lugs to carry a big watch and the larger sizes taper markedly.
    Did I mention that I like your watch?
    Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately, the taper on my strap is pretty steep. The strap is about 12.8cm long, but tapers from 2.3cm down to 1.5cm half way along the length of the strap.

    It's a great looking watch, isn't it? I just love looking at it, and it looks different in different light.






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    Completely forgot to update everyone.

    I finally went with Steveo Straps who custom made me a strap after I sent the watch to him. Pretty good job, although the strap could be a tad longer.

    Thanks to everyone for your input.


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    Fascinating watch. Any more information about it you’d like to share?

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