strap suggestions for EL's 3717

[kidxer]

Hey guys,

I got one of EL's 3717s with bot SS and "leather" strap. I want to get a replacement leather strap. Something nice, thick, quality. Does Don sell this size?

By the way, is it 22mm at the lugs?

Thanks,

kidxer

[deltatahoe]

just measured my 3717; it is 22mm at the lugs...

i think a BOB pilot watch strap could look pretty sweet on the 3717...

deltatahoe

[eunomians]

Uhh, with my calipers, I measured 21mm (just like OEM).

Hktan's big pilot strap is the way to go IMHO. I am still waiting for my custom version that is 21x18. Black with white stitch. I saw a ceramic split seconds with this strap and I decided that I must have it with the 3717.

[dluddy]

Kurt at Watchboys has some sweet IWC straps now and does have the 21/18 size.

WatchBoys straps for IWC (Gator)

[Watchmeister]

Dave-

Thanks for the tip. I am ordering immediately. May be it will time out with the return of the watch from Rob.

[dluddy]

Another one that looks good is the new hadley Roma Double Stitch Walt at Lonestar has

2014 Alligator Strap

[jeff g]

21mm is correct lug size.

I am currently sourcing a Kevlar strap for the 3717. Or perhaps a tight nylon or carbon weave in lieu of the traditional alligator or pilot strap.

So many options for such a great looking watch. What 's cool is that the standard IWC SS bracelet is really comfortable as well as great looking. But nice to have the option to change it up.

[kidxer]

21mm is correct lug size.

I am currently sourcing a Kevlar strap for the 3717. Or perhaps a tight nylon or carbon weave in lieu of the traditional alligator or pilot strap.

So many options for such a great looking watch. What 's cool is that the standard IWC SS bracelet is really comfortable as well as great looking. But nice to have the option to change it up.

Cool... let us know what you come up with. Perhaps a group buy? I'm definitely in for a kevlar or carbon weave, as well as a solid non-tapering black leather.

[TmeShare]

Nice and thick strap with an aviation heritage has to be the Di-Modell Chronissimo strap. No contest, take a look at the strap.

Here is one on e-bay but the wrong size. You need a 22mm which should fit a 21mm with a bit of work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-18mm-Di-Modell-AVI...1QQcmdZViewItem

TimeShare

Edited April 9, 2007 by TmeShare

[cypher]

Cool... let us know what you come up with. Perhaps a group buy? I'm definitely in for a kevlar or carbon weave, as well as a solid non-tapering black leather.

Yep, looking for a kevlar was well.

[hilts]

I'm in for group buy on Kevlar if one can be arranged.

[slai]

I'm loving the sharkskin strap from the watchboys.

[dluddy]

Just found a Kevlar Watch Boys with genuine IWC buckle. Will post Pix when I get it. Since Watchboys are sold out of the Kevlar, I am psyched to have found one on the boards....

[slai]

On a related note, does IWC make a deployant buckle?

[dluddy]

On a related note, does IWC make a deployant buckle?

I believe they do. I think it was an option on the Big Pilot

[kidxer]

I believe they do. I think it was an option on the Big Pilot

That would be nice to have! Anyone know where an IWC deployant clasp could be bought?

[eunomians]

Yeah, I'd like an IWC deployment buckle, too. Actually, I'd like 2 of them.

[Richard Tracy]

Just in case anyone has a 22mm strap,..that they love.. it will fit 21mm lugs with a slight squeeze...

I routinely fit even 2mm larger straps into smaller lugs just for a wider band look that I

have grown accustomed to post the pam craze...

[Guest overboosted]

Here is an email i just got from thewatchboys

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us.. The fabric used has been discontinued and will be replaced by a rubber texture version of the woven material..

I have made them for Panerai watches and they have been quite popular.. Please see the pictures below. The straps are being made as we speak and will be available in about 1-2 weeks.

Sizes: 22/18mm, 21/18mm and 20/19mm, with black OR white stitch, made in the IWC style.

If you have any further questions, please contact me.. I can put you on our back order list

Thank you,

Kurt

The Watch Boys

[jeff g]

Puretime is currently offering a black or brown alligator strap with an IWC deployment clasp for 60.00.

[Guest overboosted]

http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...t=0#entry269910

[arminvanbuuren]

wat about a 20mm leather straps? i have that lying around the house..

[XRT]

As Eunomians already mentioned, Aaron (HKTan) makes some awesome straps - customized.

Link

[eunomians]

As Eunomians already mentioned, Aaron (HKTan) makes some awesome straps - customized.

[niller]

just measured my 3717; it is 22mm at the lugs...

i think a BOB pilot watch strap could look pretty sweet on the 3717...

deltatahoe

@ deltatahoe Excuse me for beeing daft. But looking at this beautiful strap and thinking i must be in the collection. Please through me a bone, i have been looking at the only place i know (obviously the wrong place, waccex) where they sell BOB straps, and cannot find it. What am i missing ? where can this strap be found? Perhaps this is a noob question? then sorry

/Niller