I received the Black Noir recently and the quality is impressive for the price on offer. Compared to my BluShark Alpha Premier, the Crown and Buckle is a masterclass of design. Whereas the BluShark has seams on its steel hardware, Crown and Buckle is actually one solid piece. That's elevation that separates the amateurs from the pros. 🤙
I bought a couple of these and just received them in the mail. I got the noir and noir gilt. I agree that the quality is excellent and more than justifies the price. Another positive is that there's no branding on the strap itself anywhere, as a pet peeve of mine when using third party straps is turning over the watch and seeing some random logo on the buckle.
Love Crown and Buckle straps. I've got about a dozen of them and they're great. Good combination of features and price. Got a couple of thes Chevron Nobles and the fabric appears to be in line with the typical Chevron adjustable straps, but the hardware is a definite step up. I'm hoping they'll introduce black pvd hardware soon too. I can't say how they compare to the Tudor OEM nylons, which is their target, but they're good for what they are.
Just a quick question - sorry to re-ping this video. But, is there anything confort wise that compares to Erika's without the clasp feature and premium associated? Based soley on the perspective of a soft, comfortable, material. Thanks!
Is it just me or does the noir one on the left have a very dark blue in it? I don't know l if it's the light but on c&b's official website it is true black but in the video it looks like it is a bit blueish/greyish, which looks absolutely awesome in my eyes (reminds me of a soleil dial Speedmaster 🤤). How does it look in real life? More like the official pictutes or more like the video? Thanks in advance!
@@AverageBros What specific ones would you recommend from crown and buckle? I was looking at this, the reg Chevron, the supreme NATO and the matte supreme NATO. Was not sure which were the best versions to focus on
@@tacomn I feel like the Chevron series (to include the Noble variations) are what they do best and is most unique to the brand, so I would start there
@@AverageBros Well thanks for the info. You like the black or the blue color for the noble btw? Lastly you think the upgrade is worth it for the noble vs the regular? Thanks again
@@tacomn for me, color and pattern preference are all about which watch the strap is being paired to. Just go with what would match your watch or watches best, thanks
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I received the Black Noir recently and the quality is impressive for the price on offer. Compared to my BluShark Alpha Premier, the Crown and Buckle is a masterclass of design. Whereas the BluShark has seams on its steel hardware, Crown and Buckle is actually one solid piece. That's elevation that separates the amateurs from the pros. 🤙
I bought a couple of these and just received them in the mail. I got the noir and noir gilt. I agree that the quality is excellent and more than justifies the price. Another positive is that there's no branding on the strap itself anywhere, as a pet peeve of mine when using third party straps is turning over the watch and seeing some random logo on the buckle.
Love Crown and Buckle straps. I've got about a dozen of them and they're great. Good combination of features and price. Got a couple of thes Chevron Nobles and the fabric appears to be in line with the typical Chevron adjustable straps, but the hardware is a definite step up. I'm hoping they'll introduce black pvd hardware soon too.
I can't say how they compare to the Tudor OEM nylons, which is their target, but they're good for what they are.
Casio OCW-T200$-1AJF …Deep Blue dial with sapphire accents + Chevron Noble Bleu strap. Absolutely gorgeous!
appreciate the synchronization of the watches
Nice straps Mark. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful. I've just ordered the Bleu Argent one for my FXD (even though it is very similar colourway to the oem strap)
Very nice strap. I do wish they had a matte black version, as I’m personally not a fan of natos with sheen/shine.
c&b does have matte
Just ordered two straps
Me too. Blue argent for my fxd. Matte Black for 2254.50
Just a quick question - sorry to re-ping this video. But, is there anything confort wise that compares to Erika's without the clasp feature and premium associated? Based soley on the perspective of a soft, comfortable, material. Thanks!
Preference can be very subjective, personally I think rubber Tropic straps are more comfortable
Is it just me or does the noir one on the left have a very dark blue in it? I don't know l if it's the light but on c&b's official website it is true black but in the video it looks like it is a bit blueish/greyish, which looks absolutely awesome in my eyes (reminds me of a soleil dial Speedmaster 🤤).
How does it look in real life? More like the official pictutes or more like the video?
Thanks in advance!
id love that bleu on my fxd, unfortunately they dont seem too eager to supply 22mm nobles yet
They have them in 22mm now!
The bleu argent is perfect for the fxd, even if it looks very similar to the oem
Is this your favorite NATO strap? Like it better than Phenomenato or say Erika's Original?
Favorite for a dressier look, yes. The other options you mentioned are more sporty in nature and I wouldn't necessarily cross shop against these.
@@AverageBros What specific ones would you recommend from crown and buckle? I was looking at this, the reg Chevron, the supreme NATO and the matte supreme NATO. Was not sure which were the best versions to focus on
@@tacomn I feel like the Chevron series (to include the Noble variations) are what they do best and is most unique to the brand, so I would start there
@@AverageBros Well thanks for the info. You like the black or the blue color for the noble btw? Lastly you think the upgrade is worth it for the noble vs the regular? Thanks again
@@tacomn for me, color and pattern preference are all about which watch the strap is being paired to. Just go with what would match your watch or watches best, thanks
How do these compare with Erickas MN straps? What’s better?
Apples to Oranges, these are much dressier, while MN straps are decidedly sporty
@@AverageBros thanks!!!!
I have one and don't really care for it
Can I ask why, I was thinking of buying one myself for my Tudor.