Which leather strap for Carrera Day-Date?

[sunnydale]

I got this superb white dial DD some time ago. The rep "leather" strap is more rubber like than leather so I am trying to find a good replacement. I have searched Ebay but cannot be sure if those are any better than the rep strap.

Do you have some experience of these aftermarket straps for Day-Date to go with the deployant? 22 mm lug width.

I don't want to spend more than 100$.

Thanks guys!

 

[Luthier]

This one:
http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/item.aspx/3-hole-racing-strap/73/

 

[sunnydale]

This one:
http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/item.aspx/3-hole-racing-strap/73/

Looks good, thanks but I am looking for a genuine style black or dark brown croc to go with the rep deployant.

Anyway this is a good start!

 

[SSTEEL]

Try this seller on ebay, she lists gen straps for sale now and again at great prices.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/tracy.7821/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

I got my Genuine Carrera Bracelet from her, they retail new at $500+, and I saved a few hundred bucks from her.

 

[sunnydale]

Try this seller on ebay, she lists gen straps for sale now and again at great prices.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/tracy.7821/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

I got my Genuine Carrera Bracelet from her, they retail new at $500+, and I saved a few hundred bucks from her.

Thanks for the tip! Any non-genuine ones from Ebay, experience? Or then I just have to buy one and see if it is better than the rep

 

[sunnydale]

Update! I bought a nice strap from Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-all...sp-/221197970018?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:3160

Very nice quality and much much thicker/stiffer than the rep. Some pics:













Other mods: ETA DWs, silver screws.

 

[SSTEEL]

Congrats, looks awesome on leather. How you getting on with the gen parts?

 

[sunnydale]

Congrats, looks awesome on leather. How you getting on with the gen parts?

Thanks, I actually like this more on leather than on SS. No luck with the parts but I am happy with this how it is now :thumbsup:

 

[beastly]

Very nice sunnydale. I have the same watch (except black face) and I might try it on a leather strap.

Where did you get the deployant, and do you think the strap will work on a small (around 6.5") wrist? On the wristband, I have 7 links on each side, not including end links, and it's a perfect fit.

 

[sunnydale]

Very nice sunnydale. I have the same watch (except black face) and I might try it on a leather strap.

Where did you get the deployant, and do you think the strap will work on a small (around 6.5") wrist? On the wristband, I have 7 links on each side, not including end links, and it's a perfect fit.

Thanks!

I bought the watch on a leather so the deployant is the original rep deployant. Works pretty nicely.

If the watch works on SS for you, it will def work also on leather. I have a 7.5" wrist and I feel that leather is more comfortable.

 

[beastly]

Thanks for the info. I'll see if I can source a deployant first, and if so I'll try the leather strap. The bracelet is ok, but it doesn't feel as smooth or as sturdy as my Omega bracelet, so I think this watch will benefit from the leather strap, and of course it looks great on leather.

 

[MrHush]

I am looking for the deployment as well. Any luck? I have the black face and want this on leather as well. Thanks!