Source for a leather deployment strap?

[keiron99]

I've never got on with the steel bracelet on my Explorer 1. For me, most Rolex reps are identifiable by the gap between the end link and the lugs, and I just find it uncomfortable anyway. I'm currently using a beautiful leather strap from another watch I have, and I love the look and feel of the watch now.

Anyway, try as I might I cannot find a (black) leather Rolex strap with deployment clasp (rep, of course!). Does anyone know any sources? Or should I just be done with it and use any old strap I look the look of and feels comfortable (I can hear the purists gasp as I type this!)

[Guest Carl]

I've never got on with the steel bracelet on my Explorer 1. For me, most Rolex reps are identifiable by the gap between the end link and the lugs, and I just find it uncomfortable anyway. I'm currently using a beautiful leather strap from another watch I have, and I love the look and feel of the watch now.

Anyway, try as I might I cannot find a (black) leather Rolex strap with deployment clasp (rep, of course!). Does anyone know any sources? Or should I just be done with it and use any old strap I look the look of and feels comfortable (I can hear the purists gasp as I type this!)

I would start with Jay at Silix. Check his DateJust leather straps at watchsilix.com. He might be willing source a strap.

But any of the collectors who have DateJusts should have the strap. DateJust models seem to have the right size deployant for an Explorer I. You might improve your luck by purchasing a watch!

Here is what you will get:

Good Luck!

[keiron99]

Thanks, Carl.