Decent Watch Bands In The U.s.

[icius]

Can anyone recommend a supplier of decent watch bands in the U.S.?  I ordered one from Esslinger and this is what happened the SECOND TIME I put it on:

 

 

I don't necessarily need top of the line licked by kittens and blessed by angels quality.  Just something that will hold up.

[bobm12]

licked by kittens and blessed by angels quality

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That's too funny! :) In any case, have you tried ofrei? I believe their quality is a bit better, some are the same though!

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[BlakeL]

I have a few natos from Crown and Buckle and have been pretty happy with them.  My wife bought me a leather strap from Worn and Wound for Christmas and it is also very good quality.

[icius]

Just wondering about selecting the correct size for this band.  The crappy band was an 18 mm and as you can see it is a bit smooshed.  The next standard size seems to be 16 mm.

 

I measure the width between lugs on this watch to be 17.43 mm.  What is the right choice for this measurement?

[Geo]

I'd go for an 18mm, leather will give 0.5mm easily.

[WillFly]

I'd go for an 18mm as well - but I have spotted the occasional 17mm strap on eBay.

[BlakeL]

As the others have said, for leather I think the 18 mm should be fine.  I just measured my NATO from Crown and Buckle and it was exactly 22 mm so that kind of strap might be a tighter fit.

[rogart63]

If we complicate it ? The right size for your watch should be a 11/16 . That is 17,43 mm . There are straps out there in that size . But i would go for a nice 18 mm strap . From Hirsch och Rios . Rios has some very nice straps . 

[ro63rto]

This place is excellent and only charge $5 postage to USA.

www.watch-band-center.com/shop-watchstrap.html

They also do odd sizes too.

[ricardopalamino]

I have had good luck with  nato-international ....They are in the US , their prices and selection are good . I have ordered several of their carbon fiber bands w/contrast stitching  as well as others .

Edited April 17, 2015 by ricardopalamino

[icius]

Thanks guys,  I'm giving Ofrei a try and ordered an 18 mm.  I'll post pics of the fit when it comes. 

[Gotwatch]

I'm surprised with that failure. I've had good quality from Esslinger. They will refund with no hassle though. They also carry a line of 17mm bands. I would go for one of those. I did for a vintage Elgin and am very happy with it.

 

Good luck,

Stu

Edited April 17, 2015 by Gotwatch

[icius]

Esslinger did indeed refund my money with no issue.  

 

The band from Ofrei arrived and I am quite pleased.  Here is the fit.

 

[ricardopalamino]

Nice band and it suits the watch well .

[bobm12]

Great fit and color! I'm glad everything ended to your satisfaction. I do order a lot from esslinger and they have always come through!