Strap enthusiasts: Where can I find the best quality black croc/gator strap for around $50 or less?

[DemonSlayer]

As the title says, I'm looking for a good quality croc/gator strap with white or black stitching for $50 or under. I'm aware there are some online vendors such as panatime who sells bargain straps, but I just want to hear the opinion of strap enthusiasts on where the good quality ones are found.

Also, it must be genuine croc/gator, no CALF leather allowed

[mjmurphy926]

As the title says, I'm looking for a good quality croc/gator strap with white or black stitching for $50 or under. I'm aware there are some online vendors such as panatime who sells bargain straps, but I just want to hear the opinion of strap enthusiasts on where the good quality ones are found.

Also, it must be genuine croc/gator, no CALF leather allowed

I don't know the answer, but your avatar is CRACKING ME UP!!

[dadog13]

I have the honey and brown gator straps from Bob...they are prices at approx. 50$...great quality for the price...pity he doesn't have the black one you are looking for...

[DemonSlayer]

So far, the 2 cheapest places I have found for apparantly genuine croc straps is panatime and internationalwatchman.

1)PANATIME - 24mm black croc with white stitching $49.99

2)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc black stitching for PAM $45.00

3)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc regular $35.00

Can anyone give their opinion on which one I should go for for the best quality?

[boncovi]

I would vote for #2 black for 45 bucks.

[fotoman]

i have the panatime - best bang for the buck by far!

however, it makes me appreciate my hktan straps

[jnagy]

who can think about watches with that monster butt bouncing around?

[takashi]

Well... actually the rep breitling croc strap is pretty good. I compared it with the real deal. Sad that it won't fit Panerai. For your budget, Panatime works well.

[tanya]

Have the Panatime 24mm you have pictured every bit as nice as anything for $150.00 beautiful grain, rich excellent quality!! Panatime is great fast shipping!!

[DemonSlayer]

Thanks so much for the comments guys, I was also thinking of going for the Panatime It will be my first 'proper' strap! I wear my 111h on rubber most of the time and occasionally steel. It would be nice to have a smart strap however and you just can't beat black croc/gator for that.

[rek001]

Do these vendors have short straps, hopefully?

[old skool]

I can't see myself liking $50 and under croc strap.

[Raijor]

So far, the 2 cheapest places I have found for apparantly genuine croc straps is panatime and internationalwatchman.

1)PANATIME - 24mm black croc with white stitching $49.99

2)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc black stitching for PAM $45.00

3)INTERNATIONALWATCHMAN - 24mm black croc regular $35.00

Can anyone give their opinion on which one I should go for for the best quality?

I own the Panatime black crocodile with white stitching and it is the most comfortable crocodile strap I have owned. I wear it on my Ferrari and it is a looker. Generally I prefer the large scale alligator to the small scale crocodile but I lobe the Panatime strap as it is. I also have the International Watch Man tank with white stitching crocodile strap and it is also very high quality but I prefer the Panatime. Cheers

[DemonSlayer]

I just the placed the order on that panatime I'm sure it will be a lovely strap, its gotten a few positive comments on this thread!

It will be my first strap purchased (apart from rubber and steel) and most likely will be my only one

[Guest porsche356a]

i have the panatime - best bang for the buck by far!

however, it makes me appreciate my hktan straps

+1 They're also buttery soft. (Im talking about the straps)