“Dress” one piece strap?
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“Dress” one piece strap?
I like the peace of mind of a one piece strap but there are occasions where I need to wear something dressier than a nylon strap. Are there any strap makers than offer one piece leather straps with traditional finishes? I see suede straps available but not a lot with dressier smooth finishes.
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
Is this kind of what you're looking for?
Electric has this one on final sale for $9.
https://www.electriccalifornia.com/prod ... 1320-black
Electric has this one on final sale for $9.
https://www.electriccalifornia.com/prod ... 1320-black
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
You’ll want to look for thin leather with small squared hardware, not the big round keepers and stuff.
Similar to this:
https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/coll ... ato-straps
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https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/coll ... ato-straps
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
I should have ordered one when I bought my $20 watch!TheJohnP wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:49 am Is this kind of what you're looking for?
Electric has this one on final sale for $9.
https://www.electriccalifornia.com/prod ... 1320-black
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
Thanks, those look promising.Robotaz wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:21 am You’ll want to look for thin leather with small squared hardware, not the big round keepers and stuff.
Similar to this:
https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/coll ... ato-straps
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
Bertucci seems to get a lot of respect for their one-piece straps, though I haven't personally tried any. They have several leather models that might meet your needs--as long as you need 22mm
https://bertucciwatchbands.com/collecti ... 22-mm-size
ETA: also check Amazon for some other (and more affordable) Bertucci options.
https://bertucciwatchbands.com/collecti ... 22-mm-size
ETA: also check Amazon for some other (and more affordable) Bertucci options.
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
I have a Bertucci leather strap but it’s so thick it really only works on something designed for it. I can’t imagine it fitting many normal spring bar watches.Klaatu3 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:31 am Bertucci seems to get a lot of respect for their one-piece straps, though I haven't personally tried any. They have several leather models that might meet your needs--as long as you need 22mm
https://bertucciwatchbands.com/collecti ... 22-mm-size
ETA: also check Amazon for some other (and more affordable) Bertucci options.
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
True enough...you'd need a generous case-to-springbar gap on the targeted watch.Elkins45 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 1:00 pmI have a Bertucci leather strap but it’s so thick it really only works on something designed for it. I can’t imagine it fitting many normal spring bar watches.Klaatu3 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:31 am Bertucci seems to get a lot of respect for their one-piece straps, though I haven't personally tried any. They have several leather models that might meet your needs--as long as you need 22mm
https://bertucciwatchbands.com/collecti ... 22-mm-size
ETA: also check Amazon for some other (and more affordable) Bertucci options.
Come to think of it, Clockwork Synergy has some in several colors. I have one like this (currently sold out on their site) and it's pretty thin (about 2mm but YMMV). But CNS would probably be your most thrifty source. Good luck in the hunt.
https://www.clockworksynergy.com/shop/p ... ther-nato/
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
Maybe this is dressy? https://strapsco.com/product/dassari-mi ... ato-strap/
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
Geo straps on ebay stock several thin leather zulu straps which imo fit the bill. I own 3 of these and have been impressed with the quality.
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Re: “Dress” one piece strap?
Try searching with "Leather Single pass strap"...there seems to be many!
Here is a pricey one... https://theoandharris.com/shop/watch-st ... ngle-pass/
Here is a pricey one... https://theoandharris.com/shop/watch-st ... ngle-pass/