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I've been looking around for a decent quality black leather 17mm strap with white or silver stitching if possible. Can't find one that size at all but sure I saw an 18mm one somewhere. I was wondering whether it might squeeze in if the leather was supple enough or would it not look right? It is to finish off my old Cyma that I have finally completed.

This isn't the finished article by the way :)

I just haven't got round to getting a photo of it finished, when I do I will post it.

 

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Thanks, some nice straps there. I'll keep digging, I might come across one. If all else fails I'll just get plain black,  it's just I have a black strap with white stitching on another watch (wrong size though) and I have tried the watch against it and it looks just right.

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Davey,

 

There are plenty of 17mm straps out there, but the white stitching will be difficult to find.  I got a really nice strap from Steveostraps (google it!).  Any size you like made to order for a reasonable price, and you can choose the stitching colour!

 

Stuart

I've seen his bands. They are very nice and excellent quality. The only down side is they are all very thick. Not appropriate for a dress watch. IMO.

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Here's a pic or two of the watch with the new strap fitted. The strap is actually 18mm but it fits just fine and is just the kind I was looking for. I am really happy with the way it turned out. I actually got the strap from Timpsons for just under £20, they actually have a nice selection of good quality leather straps. They offered to fit the strap and if I wasn't happy with the fit they would take it off for me, no obligation. Can't say fairer than that.

 

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