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    Artem Sailcloth Strap Opinions

    Anyone tried one of these have any comments on quality etc?

    It’s pricey but I’m tempted to pair one with my EZM1.

    The strap length is perfect for my wrist size too.

    https://artemstraps.com


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    I bought one from the first batch and it was split at the sides on opening the box.

    To be fair, they refunded straight away but were out of stock after that so I'm still without one. Expensive and a long wait for it to arrive was my only other thought.

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    Apparently they're 'The World's Finest Sailcloth Strap'. Quite a bold claim.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thebuffoon View Post
    I bought one from the first batch and it was split at the sides on opening the box.

    To be fair, they refunded straight away but were out of stock after that so I'm still without one. Expensive and a long wait for it to arrive was my only other thought.
    Blimey. I didn’t expect that. Thanks for the response.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Onelasttime View Post
    Apparently they're 'The World's Finest Sailcloth Strap'. Quite a bold claim.
    You’d think they could at least check them over thoroughly before shipping across the globe... perhaps I just stick with my £15 ‘sailcloth’ strap.


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    Quote Originally Posted by waser View Post
    You’d think they could at least check them over thoroughly before shipping across the globe... perhaps I just stick with my £15 ‘sailcloth’ strap.


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    Watchgecko do some good sailcloth straps, and there's always perennial favourite Brady.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Onelasttime View Post
    Watchgecko do some good sailcloth straps, and there's always perennial favourite Brady.
    Thanks. I’ve tried them all. Artem are the perfect length for me at 115/75 hence the interest. I think the rest are a bit longer if memory serves correct.


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    Having worn the replacement one they sent me for a few days I'd certainly not recommend them as it is falling apart already. Dreadful.

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    Anyone else had an Artem sailcloth strap and can chime in?

    I was about to buy one then saw this thread...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bondurant View Post
    Anyone else had an Artem sailcloth strap and can chime in?

    I was about to buy one then saw this thread...
    I ordered one last week but then sold the watch I bought it for lol

    Will post my thoughts when it arrives.


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    Cheers Waser

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bondurant View Post
    Cheers Waser
    Well it arrived today. Seems decent quality. It’s quite stiff though and will need some wearing in. Will see how it feels in a couple of weeks.

    Not sure I’d say it’s worth the cost really if I’m honest. It looks better than it feels. Maybe I expected a bit too much...


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    I bought a barton sail cloth watch strap, £20 and very decent quality, plus they do odd sizes and some funky colours (if that's your thing).
    I'd definitely buy another

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    Good to know anyway Waser, thanks

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    Any long term opinions on this strap?

    I had a Brady sailcloth strap many years ago, but it was very stiff and felt more like plastic. I threw it in the bin after a few weeks of "breaking in". I noticed these are sold as "sailcloth pattern" these days.

    I like the looks of the Artem, and the smaller size is perfect, but the only reviews I could find are on Instagram and YouTube, and I don't trust any opinions on social media these days (especially when the reviewer has received the strap for free and rates it above a Blancpain strap).

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    Cannot comment on that brand, but I have just recently purchased an MKS sailcloth strap (proper stuff on top and bottom side - not printed rubber) and it is excellent quality. Already done a muddy OCR, a few swims and runs with it and it looks new. No break in. I would have liked it a tad more padded, but only because I was used to a very thick isofrane before this. Happy with it now though.

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