Just brightened this one up for a sunny evening out …
I couldn't wouldn't justify the OEM Tudor NATO - so the Strap Tailor seemed a decent compromise - as it is a similar style.
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The dial makes the bracelet pop
Just brightened this one up for a sunny evening out …
I couldn't wouldn't justify the OEM Tudor NATO - so the Strap Tailor seemed a decent compromise - as it is a similar style.
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Last edited by zelig; 16th August 2023 at 17:21.
I find The Strap Tailor do excellent quality kit.
And great to deal with too.
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Just a few that I’ve been enjoying recently.
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My Panerai 210
Before
Original Panerai strap, nice but a bit bright for my taste
After
Horween Essex from David@Cordesleather
I’ve swapped the buckle to keep that Panerai
Happiness!!
Dave
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Fitted today, I think this is a better combination....
Than this....
Brings out the dial colour better I think.
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
I don’t think you can beat the Uncle Seiko GL831 straps on the Seiko divers. They’re so comfortable and not too long like a lot of other dive straps.
I completely agree. They look authentic and become even more comfortable with age.
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I’m not sure what you mean David. You mean the cut out ridges, three on one side and two on the other? It is a curious design but it’s never bothered me, you just don’t see it on the wrist. Plus it’s just so comfortable and authentic to the original vintage Seiko straps.
Aren’t most straps like this. I’d not really considered the notches. They just give the strap a little more width. Just looking at my Tuna on its OEM strap and this is the same with the side ‘notches’.
No worries though, we all like different things and I appreciate your opinion. Hope you’re enjoying the turtle. Love mine but prefer my Tuna which barely comes off my wrist.
Funny thing though I prefer the OEM on the Tuna, the US GL831 just feels a little thin on such a chunky watch.
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I recently picked up a PRS-14, it came with a premium geckota beads of rice bracelet, but felt a flat link was required. Purchased a forstner flat link and am very satisfied:
I've entered a few pics in this thread. Its true certain watches suit certain straps. The Carrera Re-Edition CS3113 is the pinnacle of the Carrera Re-Editions for me and its only true strap HAS to be original 18mm Perforated Calf leather.
Does it really get any better than this? At present I'm struggling to argue with the watch and proportions.
I quite like this combo on my iwc heritage
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Maybe not 'perfect' as per thread, but a cheap(ish) watch x cheap strap = surprisingly excellent
I got it from "BEST TOWN NATO" via Amazon (Japan link, apologies - I suspect these must be available from Ali or other UK-friendly places though):
https://amzn.asia/d/7QnfG8d
A little later in the day after a dip in the Pacific. Sky is now darker, and the strap too:
TT
Loving this Hirvi on my Spinnaker Tesei Bronze, courtesy of Toshi straps.
This combo seems to work quite well
Christopher Ward Tide strap with PVD hardware on the Damasko DC66 Si
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Zuludiver: British Military Single Pass Vintage Canvas Watch Strap - Army Green
(full name... )
PAM799 on OEM MXE07XCT strap, light blue, sourced directly from Panerai.
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Playing about with straps this morning
Not sure about this one but I will give it a go for a day or so.
The Nick Mankey blue, imho, goes really well with the FXD…and my shirt.
I think vanguard nailed the colour for the BB58
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Revisiting this combo this week…
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Bark and Jack on the Seamaster
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I believe NATOs are most at home on watches with fixed bars, but sometimes my rules should be broken. I love this combination of quartz GS on a B&J ribbed NATO
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Lovin' this ribbed NATO on the Bremont. i've had 3 other nato's on her recently, but this one will stay for a while.
This is my 1st 'ribbed' strap and I have to say it feels indestructible, & the sewn-in keepers are of very good quality.
Need to order another colour or two, although this custard yellow suits the watch really well IMHO.