You pretty much need to buy genuine FM straps to get the most out of a good rep. I forked out the cash for a Casablanca strap and it made all the difference. I tried every custom strap maker. Even offering to send them the Gummy to use for fitting they all said this would be a waste as it’s such a tricky watch brand to make straps for. Even guys that can do AP. I as lucky to find a marked down gem at $300. Usually if you can find one it’s >$500. To me that takes away much of the fun even though the reps are amazing.
I ended up selling my Casablanca. I still have my LI Crazy Hours as the LI case is about the only one strap makers can pull close to gen straps. But a gen strap on an LI still looks so much better.
I complete agree the Gummy straps suck and are dust magnets. Why the factories won’t make a leather is beyond stupid. Then you might get a reputable strap maker a chance to make a high end aftermarket strap.
Just my experiences with the FM love affair.
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