Guest OrenG Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 If I have say a 37 mm case that's 11 mm thick what band do I buy? The watch has a leather strap which I am not fan of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 what make is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 If the watch has a strap, then (assuming it fits the watch) that is the size you need. Otherwise, measure the distance (in mms) between the lugs (where the end of the band fits). Common sizes are 18mm, 19mm or 20mm (distance between the lugs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 what make is it? It's a Bulova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Oren, you don't measure the case diameter or the thickness to determine strap size. You need to measure the distance between the inside of the lughorns where the existing strap/bracelet attaches. Usual widths are 24/22/10/18mm. You also need to know if you are trying to use a particular buckle or clasp as the other end taper needs to be the same width. e.g. PAM straps can either be 24/24mm (meaning no taper) or 24/22mm (there are other variants but these are the most common) e.g. IWC straps are often 21/18mm 2mm taper is usual...but you need to measure both.OH...you'll also need to know whether to get a standard length or short or long strap depending on your wrist circumference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Oren, you don't measure the case diameter or the thickness to determine strap size. You need to measure the distance between the inside of the lughorns where the existing strap/bracelet attaches. Usual widths are 24/22/10/18mm. You also need to know if you are trying to use a particular buckle or clasp as the other end taper needs to be the same width. e.g. PAM straps can either be 24/24mm (meaning no taper) or 24/22mm (there are other variants but these are the most common) e.g. IWC straps are often 21/18mm 2mm taper is usual...but you need to measure both. OH...you'll also need to know whether to get a standard length or short or long strap depending on your wrist circumference. The watch is still in transit, I wanted to order a metal band and have them arrive at roughly the same time so I don't have any measurements I personally took, it's just what I have from the website. I'll probably end up getting standard and removing some links. I'm pretty sure I'll have to order curved end links instead of straight as they look better and I don't want any gaps between the case and band. Edited October 3, 2009 by OrenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 If I have say a 37 mm case that's 11 mm thick what band do I buy? The watch has a leather strap which I am not fan of. . . . . . . . . I thought we raised you better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Turns out it needs the oddly sized 19mm bands. I'm thinking about a NATO cloth maybe in olive garb or black with gray stripes and a deployment clasp instead of the typical buckle. I think the olive garb and stainless looks awesome, especially with the straps black metal pieces. Does anyone know where to find a black PVD deployment clasp? Here's a perfect example of what I'm looking to do. Edited October 4, 2009 by OrenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 the particular olive strap is called a "Zulu" strap .. it comes in 5 ring and 3 ring .. ss and pvd.. the Nato is a thinner nylon with geometric 'keepers'.. the Zulu straps makes the watch appear bigger since the strap itself is rather bulky after you put it on the wrist. as far as PVD deployment .. you would have to buy the SS and send it to avitt for pvd coating.. but to put a pvd deloyment on a ss case.. would not match too well.. Oren you should check out the pics I posted in the Omega section regarding franken UPO and the stock rep UPO..with different straps and ss bracelet.. I used to have a Zulu on the pumkin dial.. the strap ws black with 2 orange stripes.. Martec has the best prices for Zulu and Nato straps.. they are located in CONUS..I have dozens of straps not used so let me know when (you finally get an actual watch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 the particular olive strap is called a "Zulu" strap .. it comes in 5 ring and 3 ring .. ss and pvd.. the Nato is a thinner nylon with geometric 'keepers'.. the Zulu straps makes the watch appear bigger since the strap itself is rather bulky after you put it on the wrist. as far as PVD deployment .. you would have to buy the SS and send it to avitt for pvd coating.. but to put a pvd deloyment on a ss case.. would not match too well.. Oren you should check out the pics I posted in the Omega section regarding franken UPO and the stock rep UPO..with different straps and ss bracelet.. I used to have a Zulu on the pumkin dial.. the strap ws black with 2 orange stripes.. Martec has the best prices for Zulu and Nato straps.. they are located in CONUS..I have dozens of straps not used so let me know when (you finally get an actual watch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 the particular olive strap is called a "Zulu" strap .. it comes in 5 ring and 3 ring .. ss and pvd.. the Nato is a thinner nylon with geometric 'keepers'.. the Zulu straps makes the watch appear bigger since the strap itself is rather bulky after you put it on the wrist. as far as PVD deployment .. you would have to buy the SS and send it to avitt for pvd coating.. but to put a pvd deloyment on a ss case.. would not match too well.. Oren you should check out the pics I posted in the Omega section regarding franken UPO and the stock rep UPO..with different straps and ss bracelet.. I used to have a Zulu on the pumkin dial.. the strap ws black with 2 orange stripes.. Martec has the best prices for Zulu and Nato straps.. they are located in CONUS..I have dozens of straps not used so let me know when (you finally get an actual watch) Just best offered this and won Link So then a standard SS deployment clasp would look better with a SS case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Just best offered this and won Link So then a standard SS deployment clasp would look better with a SS case? imo.. the ss to ss .. but your wearing it so whatever you fancy.. deployments on that type of strap may be a little uncomfortable to wear long term ... nato G-10 and Zulu's are the most comfortable.. again .. imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 imo.. the ss to ss .. but your wearing it so whatever you fancy.. deployments on that type of strap may be a little uncomfortable to wear long term ... nato G-10 and Zulu's are the most comfortable.. again .. imo The braided G-10's look rather thick and comfortable, but how would I attach a deployment clasp to a cloth band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 The braided G-10's look rather thick and comfortable, but how would I attach a deployment clasp to a cloth band? I have a braided G-10 but you can't attach a deployment unless you have access to getting the stitching taken apart and the deployment attached and sewed up me thinks.. you really are trying to reinvent the wheel sometimes aren't ya ?? just noticed this pic was taken just before my renal failure.. I didn't have my leopard spots from liver failure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I would assume the only thing needed would be a sewing machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I would assume the only thing needed would be a sewing machine? some knowledge of what your doing would be useful.. you would need and industrial machine.. like the upholstery shop uses.. but those could sew through your hand so don't go there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) some knowledge of what your doing would be useful.. you would need and industrial machine.. like the upholstery shop uses.. but those could sew through your hand so don't go there.. A clasp like that wouldn't simply bite down on the material? (like a cheap belt) I almost forgot to mention that the watch takes 19mm but the only NATO straps I can find are 18mm, I don't think 1 mm really makes that big of a difference.. Edited October 5, 2009 by OrenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 give it a go.. after all this (weeks of questions) you really owe us some pics of your final acquisition... it's far from what you started with or even ended with last week I think you have honours for the most Q's for something never purchased.. notice I'm the only one answering your posts.. joking man.. post pics even though with a mobile phone.. AC L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) give it a go.. after all this (weeks of questions) you really owe us some pics of your final acquisition... it's far from what you started with or even ended with last week I think you have honours for the most Q's for something never purchased.. notice I'm the only one answering your posts.. joking man.. post pics even though with a mobile phone.. AC L I'll post some high quality pics (even a youtube review) when I get the damn thing. The seller has been nothing but trouble, first I find the auction then bid on it, when the auction gets to about 70 with 3 days left the seller cancels the auction then messages me to make an off-site deal. I denied because of course that would not be covered by PayPal if he/she decided to not send the watch. So after much debate the seller finally re-listed the item as buy it now for 120 and a best offer as well. I submitted 75.99 and sent an expired link from chronoshark.com for a new 96C21 that was $139 (mind you, this is a used watch with scratches on the case and a scratched crystal but the movement and such is working). Knowing that the seller speaks poor English and mostly Spanish I submitted the link and the offer and they for some reason accepted. It's apparently going in the mail tomorrow and I can't wait to get it. In case this all goes south the minute I get the package I'm going to turn on the camera and record the whole un-boxing process mostly for Paypal evidence since the seller seems as if they might flake. Back to the watch band, I think a braided NATO strap with stainless hardware with a matching clasp is going to look top notch. Just a little side note the watch takes 19mm but the only NATO straps I can find are 18mm, I don't think 1 mm really makes that big of a difference.. Edited October 5, 2009 by OrenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) Alright guys, I'm finally ready to pick a replacement strap. With my watch being used and all, the leather strap is soiled with grease and dirt, to top it all off its bent and cracked from about 4 years of constant use. The back case alarm holes are nearly filled to the brim with human filth, I could only get so much out with a toothpick. I temporarily cleaned the leather strap with some leather polish and rubbing alcohol to kill whatever germs were on it from the previous owner. I'm taking it to a Fast Fix this weekend to have it cleaned and serviced, but they sell replacement bands of all shapes, sizes and materials. I'm looking for a band that is the most comfortable, but something that doesn't make your wrist sweat. Preferably a metal band but I'm not to sure which to get. I live in California as some of you may know so we have days that reach 108 with very high humidity. If anyone can recommend a good watch band for my climate (19mm) please post. Edited October 9, 2009 by OrenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Im a SS bracelet kind of guy. Im also a "want to be comfortable" kind og guy. I have found that a high quality rubber / polyurethane strap Is most comfortable In hot weather. Try to find one the has a scooped underside so as to chanel out persperation/moisture. This seems to work best for me, good luck Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OrenG Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Im a SS bracelet kind of guy. Im also a "want to be comfortable" kind og guy. I have found that a high quality rubber / polyurethane strap Is most comfortable In hot weather. Try to find one the has a scooped underside so as to chanel out persperation/moisture. This seems to work best for me, good luck Mike Are you sure rubber wouldn't be hot as well? I was thinking something along the lines of metal mesh or a Caribbean strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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