Leather Strap Sugestions for moonwatch

[dangerman]

I'm looking to get a black leather strap for my Speedmaster moon watch. The variety I've seen on the net is bewildering. Really need some guidance regarding:

A) What style is best. By this I mean things like smooth leather or crock pattern, white stitching or black, mat or shiny. I wear my Speedy mostly in casual and smart casual settings but I still want it to look good with a suit.

B) Where to get some nice good value straps. Not too nice though. I know some will cringe but I really can't justify more than $50 US.

I'm off to sleep now but look forward reading your thoughts in the morning.

 

[pugwash]

 

[dangerman]

Thanks Pug.

Had to check one final time before I turn in for the night and what do I see...sigh.

Just beautiful!

 

[frogman]

I like that black strap....Where did it come from?

 

[andreww]

I like that black strap....Where did it come from?

Its actually a Bob Navitimer strap I believe.

 

[pugwash]

I like that black strap....Where did it come from?

Over the counter in a cheap shop in Thailand. To be honest, it's a fairly generic padded pilot's strap, so I'd expect you could get one at your regular strap supplier. I'd list mine, but you'd all complain they're European.

 

[pugwash]

Its actually a Bob Navitimer strap I believe.

The Bob for Breitling is 22mm. Yes, that was admittedly my inspiration (I had my Seiko SKX031 on the Bob for that holiday) and I just trawled the shop for a 20mm equivalent.

I found a lot in that style, and this one was the one I finally chose.

 

[manydivers]

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/access/PBdeploy.htm

or similar + a decent strap

/mds.

 

[Vric]

Definitly the Di-Modell 'Chrono XT'. Just love the texture on it. Very nice quality.

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/lwb/el ... ronoXT.htm

 

[Vric]

I like that black strap....Where did it come from?

Its actually a Bob Navitimer strap I believe.

Not sure, but Bob strap don't have that "texture".

 

[pugwash]

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/access/PBdeploy.htm

I have that on my IWC Pilot Chrono ... great store.

 

[dangerman]

http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/access/PBdeploy.htm

or similar + a decent strap

/mds.

Thanks guys.

Watchworx looked great. I actually found them a while ago and tried to order but they just do not respond to emails. Sent 6 emails over seven weeks including one with an actual order and never got a reply. So frustrating as they have some great straps and good prices. I'll try and find some like the above on some other sites.

Please keep the suggestions coming.

 

[Vric]

Thanks guys.

Watchworx looked great. I actually found them a while ago and tried to order but they just do not respond to emails.

Had same problem. Tried to contact them with questions, never had a reply.

 

[dangerman]

I ended up going with this one from http://www.watchband-berlin.com/butterf ... -p-66.html

I especially like the touch of class that the deployant clasp gives this strap.

Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[Krieg]

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