Posted: 2/18/2025 1:35:40 PM EDT
What are some quality straps I should be looking at? I'm already aware of WOE and Zulu Alpha. Their single pass looks like what I want but I'm hesitant to spend $110 on a strap for a $500 watch  . I have a couple crown and buckle premiums right now but I'm not stoked on them. They are rather stiff and the edge is thin/sharp, and the stitching rubs. I though about trying the supreme but some people here just recommend against them in general. Non Asia made under $100 would be ideal.
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Originally Posted By UndrGrndPrdcts: What are some quality straps I should be looking at? I'm already aware of WOE and Zulu Alpha. Their single pass looks like what I want but I'm hesitant to spend $110 on a strap for a $500 watch . I have a couple crown and buckle premiums right now but I'm not stoked on them. They are rather stiff and the edge is thin/sharp, and the stitching rubs. I though about trying the supreme but some people here just recommend against them in general. Non Asia made under $100 would be ideal.I have had good luck with BluShark straps. Here's one on my SMP. 
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Originally Posted By HiramRanger: Etsy is what you seek. Here are some sellers I've dealt with and highly recommend: HalcyonByTa CozySG 2moonsleather TunsLeather BrosLeatherVN Clareleathercraft Tjcworkshop |
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I have at least 5 Haveston straps I can think of off the top of my head. Would recommend. |
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Originally Posted By ICON_636: I have at least 5 Haveston straps I can think of off the top of my head. Would recommend. I have a bunch as well, great straps for the money. |
The duty of a patriot is to protect his nation from its government.
"I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!"
"I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!"
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Bump because I still haven't bought a strap. Looking for something nice and soft, quality. Mine feels like a sharp little seat-belt on my wrist. It seems like there is hate on here for crown and buckle, but lot's of reddit folk recommend the matte supreme nato specifically. @x_red_beard_x what natos do you like? Who makes that red one on your Sangin? Edit: To further complicate things, I think I want a single pass. |
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I've tried a bunch of different straps over the years. I have found two companies that make the best nylon / single pass straps. Zulu Alpha and UTE. UTE was sold through Hodinkee and I don't know how to purchase them anymore. I'm pretty much stuck buying Zulu Alpha. They're expensive, but so are watches. The red one on my Sangin is from Zulu Alpha. |
