Gen leather/Alligator Straps: IWC OEM vs Santoni vs Others

[Maxsky]

The OEM brown strap looks waaaaay better than the one from Fournet....

It's more paded, looks more solid and refined. It definetly worth its price compared to the other one where i would be quite disapointed for 220€.

Just my opinion

 

[Watchlover2017]

Looking for a dark grey strap for the IWC Portuguese 7 days - recommendations highly appreciated.

 

[WatchestoPlay]

I got my 3714 today. This is my first rep strap and honestly it doesn't feel that bad...

The rep strap is a bit short for me. I measured it and each side is 3-5mm shorter than the IWC strap. I have it on the last hole and it fits fine but there is almost no strap to put in the keepers. Custom order time!

 

[Ruski91]

Does anyone have a source for GEN IWC straps - besides directly from IWC or Ebay?

My buddy has asked me to get some 22/18 straps for him Black and Brown. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[WatchestoPlay]

Does anyone have a source for GEN IWC straps - besides directly from IWC or Ebay?

My buddy has asked me to get some 22/18 straps for him Black and Brown. Any help would be much appreciated.

Ace jewelers online has all the oem iwc straps.

 

[chowychow]

Between a Orloff strap and a Jacob strap which would be better in terms of softness of leather?

 

[Ruski91]

Between a Orloff strap and a Jacob strap which would be better in terms of softness of leather?

Jacob hands down. Orloff is great as well but not for the subtle dressy look.


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[Ruski91]

Ace jewelers online has all the oem iwc straps.

Thanks i took a look and all of them seem to be in the high 200 range or even more. I am trying to find them a bit cheaper if possible. If anyone has a source, please let me know. Thanks!

 

[WatchestoPlay]

Thanks i took a look and all of them seem to be in the high 200 range or even more. I am trying to find them a bit cheaper if possible. If anyone has a source, please let me know. Thanks!

You aren't going to find genuine OEM straps any cheaper unless you get lucky on eBay or private sale.

 

[chowychow]

For OEM straps is dark brown or light brown closer to a Santoni colour tone? I looked through images and they both seem to fit the dark and light tones of Santoni..?

 

[jonathanw]

Thank you for sharing your wristies,
IMO the OEM IWC strap looks better made than the Camille Fournet one, the thread lining is tighter and more straight, it looks more sturdy overall, having said this, my OEM Panerai black alligator strap is still better than both, having the TEC "Toutes Écailles Carrées" standard (rectangular scales only). They are pricer though, $360 usd at the AD.