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High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?

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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?

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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!
I know quick release pins are an option you can choose when you customize straps on Pattini.
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Re: High (or decent) Quality Quick Releaae Bands?

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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
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Thanks for the replies thus far! I'll definitely be checking those brands out shortly!
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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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Sussa wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 7:29 am 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.
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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Post by Elkins45 »

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.
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