Vario Watch Straps
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:56 am
Most here know Vario for their vintage-inspired trench watch - I have one of those on the way for review as well. But today I have 4 Vario watch straps in for review. Vario offers a surprising variety of different straps, including tweed, leather, silicone and three types of nylon natos. Here are the 4 I have in for review:
I will post each as their own mini-review to this thread. First up is the Oiled Leather Cinnamon Brown Watch Strap for Casio AE1200WH World Time Watch:
This one is a 9 out of 10. The leather is high quality and the band is thick yet soft. The stitching and finishing is top quality. The fit to the AE1200 is precise and perfect. The buckle is a bit thicker than the typical cheap chinese ones in this shape, and it is etched with the Vario name and drilled for easy removal of the spring pin.
Specifications: 18mm lug width and 24mm strap width tapering to 20mm buckle width, approx 4.9"/125mm long portion, 2.9"/76mm short portion and 4mm thick
The strap wears very comfortably (using the fourth hole for my 7.5” wrist). The keeper securely holds the loose end. The leather smells great and if early indications hold, it will wear / patina well.
For €24 this band is a steal. If you have an AE1200 and want to change from the factory cheap bracelet, this is the band for you.
I will post each as their own mini-review to this thread. First up is the Oiled Leather Cinnamon Brown Watch Strap for Casio AE1200WH World Time Watch:
This one is a 9 out of 10. The leather is high quality and the band is thick yet soft. The stitching and finishing is top quality. The fit to the AE1200 is precise and perfect. The buckle is a bit thicker than the typical cheap chinese ones in this shape, and it is etched with the Vario name and drilled for easy removal of the spring pin.
Specifications: 18mm lug width and 24mm strap width tapering to 20mm buckle width, approx 4.9"/125mm long portion, 2.9"/76mm short portion and 4mm thick
The strap wears very comfortably (using the fourth hole for my 7.5” wrist). The keeper securely holds the loose end. The leather smells great and if early indications hold, it will wear / patina well.
For €24 this band is a steal. If you have an AE1200 and want to change from the factory cheap bracelet, this is the band for you.