Short straps.
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Short straps.
Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a Barton Elite Silicone strap. They are terrific quality, but also the fact it comes in a short length.
I've never liked NATOs or rubber/silicone straps because of the "left" over strap ones you've put it on.
I much prefer paratrooper or bracelets. However, these Barton straps are perfect, particularly for someone who has a skinny wrist. The total length of the Barton Elite Silicone straps is 7 inches (just under 18cm).
Most straps hover around 8 inches. Too long for my skinny wrists. Some you can cut, but that's not desirable.
My question is, can anyone recommend any straps (any material) that's 7 inches (or less) in total length and 22mm?
I'll be buying more of the Barton Elite Silicone's for sure.
Cheers!
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I recently purchased a Barton Elite Silicone strap. They are terrific quality, but also the fact it comes in a short length.
I've never liked NATOs or rubber/silicone straps because of the "left" over strap ones you've put it on.
I much prefer paratrooper or bracelets. However, these Barton straps are perfect, particularly for someone who has a skinny wrist. The total length of the Barton Elite Silicone straps is 7 inches (just under 18cm).
Most straps hover around 8 inches. Too long for my skinny wrists. Some you can cut, but that's not desirable.
My question is, can anyone recommend any straps (any material) that's 7 inches (or less) in total length and 22mm?
I'll be buying more of the Barton Elite Silicone's for sure.
Cheers!
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Re: Short straps.
Strapsco has some short straps, "vintage leather" that I just received. They measure 180 mm total. 22mm, too. For $25 they're OK.
Link:
https://strapsco.com/product/vintage-le ... HQQAvD_BwE
Link:
https://strapsco.com/product/vintage-le ... HQQAvD_BwE
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Re: Short straps.
Holben's has a selection of short watch straps. Great seller too.
Link:
Holben's
I have skinny wrists and often will just have them made for me. Check places like Etsy, Martu Straps, or Finwatchstraps.com. B&R bands also has some straps in shorter length but you have to check each strap. Good luck with the hunt.
Edit to add: Ritchie silicone watch straps have the same setup as Barton. One long piece and one short piece. They're a little thicker and I actually like them better than Barton. They don't have as many color choices as Barton though.
Ritchie
Link:
Holben's
I have skinny wrists and often will just have them made for me. Check places like Etsy, Martu Straps, or Finwatchstraps.com. B&R bands also has some straps in shorter length but you have to check each strap. Good luck with the hunt.
Edit to add: Ritchie silicone watch straps have the same setup as Barton. One long piece and one short piece. They're a little thicker and I actually like them better than Barton. They don't have as many color choices as Barton though.
Ritchie
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Re: Short straps.
+1 for Holben's ( their short straps are great for my wife, at 170mm) and for Andrea/Martu Leather.k.crabbe wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:18 am Holben's has a selection of short watch straps. Great seller too.
Link:
Holben's
I have skinny wrists and often will just have them made for me. Check places like Etsy, Martu Straps, or Finwatchstraps.com. B&R bands also has some straps in shorter length but you have to check each strap. Good luck with the hunt.
Edit to add: Ritchie silicone watch straps have the same setup as Barton. One long piece and one short piece. They're a little thicker and I actually like them better than Barton. They don't have as many color choices as Barton though.
Ritchie
Thanks for the tip on Finwatchstraps.
Just my $0.02 USD as always.
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Re: Short straps.
Cheapest NATO straps now offers short lengths (170cm) for some of their two-piece straps. Not the best quality leather, but what you would expect for the price. Here are the 22mm short straps: https://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/coll ... 2-mm-short
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Re: Short straps.
I know Uncle Seiko offers most of his straps in a short length which I prefer. I'll post a pic up soon with his strap vs. Stock Seiko. Very few options for short straps for diver watches due to being made to go over a wetsuit.
I have been very happy with both the quality of his straps and the customer service.
https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/c1/Fea ... ducts.html
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I have been very happy with both the quality of his straps and the customer service.
https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/c1/Fea ... ducts.html
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Re: Short straps.
That little bit shorter really makes all the difference. Here is that comparison shot.
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Re: Short straps.
Great topic. Thanks for starting it.
Watchgecko.com has some shorter straps but they're often not obvious unless you dig into the details. I just bought one of these straight end milanese bracelets for my diver in 150mm length (brushed version).
Its a very good bracelet.
https://www.watchgecko.com/gallox-milanese-mesh
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Watchgecko.com has some shorter straps but they're often not obvious unless you dig into the details. I just bought one of these straight end milanese bracelets for my diver in 150mm length (brushed version).
Its a very good bracelet.
https://www.watchgecko.com/gallox-milanese-mesh
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Re: Short straps.
Completely fair call with regards to the purpose of long straps! Having said that I rarely get my divers wet at all! Haha.Dub Rubb wrote:I know Uncle Seiko offers most of his straps in a short length which I prefer. I'll post a pic up soon with his strap vs. Stock Seiko. Very few options for short straps for diver watches due to being made to go over a wetsuit.
I have been very happy with both the quality of his straps and the customer service.
https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/c1/Fea ... ducts.html
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Re: Short straps.
Luff, from Singapore, has a drop down "wrist size" selector for some ( or all? ) of their straps. Gotta click on a strap's individual page to see it.
https://www.luffwatchstrap.com/collections/our-products
Not sure what actual lengths that translates to, or where they're making the determination as to what length to offer.
Disclaimer: I have no experience with these straps. It was a place briefly featured on a YouTuber's video.
https://www.luffwatchstrap.com/collections/our-products
Not sure what actual lengths that translates to, or where they're making the determination as to what length to offer.
Disclaimer: I have no experience with these straps. It was a place briefly featured on a YouTuber's video.
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Re: Short straps.
User name baczajka from the other place had a bunch of these made. He's selling them for $12 USD or so shipping included.
22mm width tapering to 20mm at the buckle, short length 105mm X 73mm (not including the buckle).
Here is a link to his older for sale post: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f319/shor ... 78978.html
And his current eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/22mm-Short-TPU ... 3000718532
Price seems very fair compared to those other $40+ rubber straps which probably cost about the same to make as these ones here.
22mm width tapering to 20mm at the buckle, short length 105mm X 73mm (not including the buckle).
Here is a link to his older for sale post: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f319/shor ... 78978.html
And his current eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/22mm-Short-TPU ... 3000718532
Price seems very fair compared to those other $40+ rubber straps which probably cost about the same to make as these ones here.
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Re: Short straps.
I have had a couple of Chris Ward short straps. They are great quality. If you can snag them on clearance the price is right, too.
Here's a pic -- the CW shorty is on the pepsi seiko on the right. The middle watch has a standard length lakehouse leathers horween for comparison.
Here's a pic -- the CW shorty is on the pepsi seiko on the right. The middle watch has a standard length lakehouse leathers horween for comparison.
I wish that watch were 38mm?