Spec me a watch strap...

BigglesPiP · 18 Oct 2013 at 19:39

I have this watch I rather like, I used to wear it every day and the strap was worn out. I don't really know where the best place to buy a strap is, or what strap would suit it, I'm thinking perhaps a brown leather strap with a nice texture?

So help me OcUK watch experts, spec me a strap...

Sho · 18 Oct 2013 at 19:42

Tried eBay?

Malt_Vinegar · 18 Oct 2013 at 20:10

Try Hirsch.
They are really nice, a little more on the expensive side compared to ebay cheapies, but really comfortable.
I like mine

Curio · 18 Oct 2013 at 20:13

Either go to your local watch/jewelry store (they usually have stands on the counter with tons of them...) and browse for one you like. They'll tell you what width you need. Or, find out the width yourself and go on-line. You could even quickly throw some straps onto the watch in Photoshop to give you an idea what you think looks good.

BigglesPiP · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:36

Malt_Vinegar said:
Try Hirsch.
They are really nice, a little more on the expensive side compared to ebay cheapies, but really comfortable.
I like mine

Thanks for the tip, some personal confirmation of quality was just what I was after, and not bad at 20 notes: http://www.watchobsession.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=284

Hyburnate · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:40

Hirsch are good. What lug size is that?

BigglesPiP · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:42

No idea, but the bit that attaches to the watch is 20mm.

Hyburnate · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:44

That's the lug size. Now you know what to look for. I'd take it to a watch shop which sell Hirsch straps and buy one there, they'll then fit it for you. It's not hard however it means you wont need to buy the tools

BigglesPiP · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:46

I've fitted straps before, and taken links out of/added links to a strap, always managed with just a set of jewellers screwdrivers, had already ordered the 20mm one.

mrk · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:55

I have a 20mm Hirsch Carbon leather strap, great quality and waterproof too. Had the Osiris and that was also good.

The Forest will be a fine strap for sure.

Old Wino · 19 Oct 2013 at 21:15

GSXRMovistar · 19 Oct 2013 at 21:23

Worn and Wound have some nice straps:- http://shop.wornandwound.com/collections/straps

Agent_Smith357 · 19 Oct 2013 at 21:46

If only there was a some sort of large thread for watches....