List of Online Watchband Retailers

[roberev]

I didn't see him listed in the above-posts, but James Rust at "Rustwatch" has a good selection of brand name straps at way-below retail. I don't know if his straps are "seconds," but I have a whole drawer full of good stuff that I've bought from him over the past few years.

http://stores.ebay.com/Rustwatch

Rob

[EsquireStraps]

Please also consider Esquire Straps, http://esquirestraps.blogspot.com

Rubber straps, straps with rubber backing, or metal bracelets are, in theory, great for sweaty activities, but the sweat pools between your arm and the watch, feeling disgusting after awhile.

Traditionally, leather straps are sweat sponges. The sweat will soak through from your arm to the top of the strap, staining it in no time.

Esquire Straps have embedded a sweat-proof layer in the leather itself. This way when you sweat the leather will absorb the sweat, preventing it from pooling between your arm and the watch, but the sweat will not penetrate to the upper surface of the strap, so it won't get stained.

Each is 100% hand made, and custom orders are welcome.

[RGRAY]

I'm surprised that these two are missing.

For the lady's touch, Jeanna.

http://stonecreekstraps.com/page1.php


For a great kevlar strap, Duncan.

http://www.divestraps.com/home

I am VERY pleased with these straps.

[Cleindian44]

I can't believe that no one has posted The Watch Band Center (www.watch-band-center.com). They are based in Germany. I stumbled across their website this past weekend. They have a huge selection of straps from a ton of different manufacturers. I don't have any personal experience with them, but I'm about to.

[PVDaddict]

I just bought a couple Big Pilot straps from StrapLuxe. You can add them to your list:

www.strapluxe.com

[roberev]

Another one to add:

heroic18.com

Rob

[WatchObsession]

www.HirschStraps.com

[Something]

I don't believe I saw www.strapsmith.com

[Dai Capp]

This thread could become very expensive

Good to read your thoughts on Vintager - I just ordered a strap from Micah in Crackle, really looking forward to getting it.

I thought I'd add www.toshi-straps.co.uk into the mix - I have three of his straps to date and they are really excellent. Good price too - £55 or so for totally handmade product with good thick leather (the straps are between 4mm and 5mm). To top is all Rich is a great guy to deal with...

Cheers

DC

[symak]

http://www.inspire-workshop.com