Help me find some 20mm Leather Straps

[pezzy]

Hey guys, i'm having troubles trying to find some genuine leather straps. Help me find some readily available ones without going custom.

Here are my conditions:

- 20/18 or 20/20 (preferably curved end)

- Dark Brown (matte)

- Full genuine leather

- Prefer Crocodile/Alligator pattern (but also open to smooth grain etc)

- Buckle holes

- Heavy/Thick padding

- Preferably contrast stitching

- Less than $150

Quite picky i know , but i'm sure someone here has been in the same shoes.

I found one that is perfect from Dunthorp, but the padding is too thin

Heres another nice one from Artisan. However its a tad expensive.

Edited March 6, 2008 by pezzy

[dadog13]

here you go...a litle bit over your budget (some crocos) but generally great quality...

http://www.sirtoli.com/shopping.asp?eid=10...ificationID=701 (this are according to your specs - but there are a lot of other strap for your consideration)

if you are not pleased what they have to offer...I'll have to pull out from the hat another great link for you...

Edited March 6, 2008 by dadog13

[pezzy]

yeah i've seen the ones from sirtoli. i don't mind paying that much, but the dark brown they have looks a shade too light for what i'm after. i'm after the really really dark brown (almost black). The Dunthorp link i posted is probably the lightest shade i'll consider. But thanks for the link, keep them coming people .

[hwrd]

Hey guys, i'm having troubles trying to find some genuine leather straps. Help me find some readily available ones without going custom.

Here are my conditions:

- 20/18 or 20/20 (preferably curved end)

- Dark Brown (matte or gloss)

- Full genuine leather

- Prefer Crocodile/Alligator pattern (but also open to smooth grain etc)

- Buckle holes

- Heavy/Thick padding

- Preferably contrast stitching

- Less than $150

Quite picky i know , but i'm sure someone here has been in the same shoes.

I found one that is perfect from Dunthorp, but the padding is too thin

Try-- Strapped for Time--. Big selection and located in N. Carolina Can even phone and talk to Dave Helm who will be more than happy to help.

1-704-241-1277

Good luck.

H.

[dadog13]

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hxxp://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=3556485&rid=28510#msg_3556485

hxxp://www.watchband.biz/pi-1994967895.htm?categoryId=1

hxxp://www.strappedfortime.com/ExoticSkinWatchStraps.html

change the xx to tt....

the hat is still full of links if these won't be enough...

[pezzy]

haha thanks. i'll check them out now. will report back if i can't find anything that i want

edit*

Found a possible candidate from hadley roma. price is good, going to ask the seller the thickness of it.

Theres also another really nice one from Tritone. But the price if way above my budget. i think i should consider the grain options as there are some really nice looking ones.

i'm also going to change my preference of the finish to matte only.

Edited March 6, 2008 by pezzy

[ronnypudding]

haha thanks. i'll check them out now. will report back if i can't find anything that i want

edit*

Found a possible candidate from hadley roma. price is good, going to ask the seller the thickness of it.

Theres also another really nice one from Tritone. But the price if way above my budget. i think i should consider the grain options as there are some really nice looking ones.

i'm also going to change my preference of the finish to matte only.

I've purchased a number of nice leather straps from www.thewatchprince.com. Doug is very helpful and responsive.

Regards

RP

[alt.watch.obsessive]

Ebay. You can get NOS Omega, Piaget, Cartier, Vacheron, Perregaux, etc. straps at that price. Better than any aftermarket. Also search Camille Fournet.

e.g. 380004238775