Good evening and happy Friday watch crew!
I like to switch up my straps a lot, but I dont really have the best manual dexterity. It gets frustrating and I really hate to accidentally scratch up the lugs while I fumble around with a spring bar tool.
I'm looking for higher (or at least) quality quick release straps/bands. Specifically something "nicer" like a smooth leather or just something that looks classy. Something that would look good on a dressier watch. Most of the quick release bands I come across are either cheaper leather (that you can tell just by looking at it), or canvas or some other non-luxurious material. Mostly on Amazon or from Barton (though i like Barton they seem to mostly have more casual style straps) which has that more rugged leather that would work on something like a pilot watch. Hopefully what I'm asking for makes some sense. I'm looking for some finer stuff, hopefully without breaking the bank.
Any leads?
I appreciate any input! Thank you!
High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?
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Re: High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?
I know quick release pins are an option you can choose when you customize straps on Pattini.flypanam wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:11 pm Good evening and happy Friday watch crew!
I like to switch up my straps a lot, but I dont really have the best manual dexterity. It gets frustrating and I really hate to accidentally scratch up the lugs while I fumble around with a spring bar tool.
I'm looking for higher (or at least) quality quick release straps/bands. Specifically something "nicer" like a smooth leather or just something that looks classy. Something that would look good on a dressier watch. Most of the quick release bands I come across are either cheaper leather (that you can tell just by looking at it), or canvas or some other non-luxurious material. Mostly on Amazon or from Barton (though i like Barton they seem to mostly have more casual style straps) which has that more rugged leather that would work on something like a pilot watch. Hopefully what I'm asking for makes some sense. I'm looking for some finer stuff, hopefully without breaking the bank.
Any leads?
I appreciate any input! Thank you!
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Re: High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?
Vario does quick release. I have a couple of their tweed straps and like them. I haven't tried their leather, but I'm sure it's good. Here's a link.
https://vario.sg/collections/vintage-it ... atch-strap
https://vario.sg/collections/vintage-it ... atch-strap
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Re: High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?
Thanks for the replies thus far! I'll definitely be checking those brands out shortly!
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Re: High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?
Christopher Ward uses quick release bars. While standard prices might be considered high ($80-100USD), a good deal can be had in their sales. I find their straps a little stiff, but the leather seems to be good quality.
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Re: High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?
Forgot about CWard! I do remember buying a couple of water resistant leather straps on sale from them a couple years back and was happy with the quality. Thank you!
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Re: High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?
I know it’s over a month late but Fossil has some surprisingly nice leather straps with quick release bars. I think they are all on sale right now.