It's a great point you make. I used to think on gray, brown and black straps as neutral, matching most of the dials, but olive green is kind of neutralish matching many too... But not any green.
I made the stretch for an Artem strap and have not regretted it; and will likely buy another. If there was a blue 23mm it would be a done deal. Like the green!
Thanks for the review Peter. I have a black Artem strap and I can justify the cost by rotating the strap across several watches. As you said, the strap does elevate the look of a watch.
I'm not into green, but this one is really beautiful, and i was surprised by how well it works. Thank you for sharing Pete. Hope all is well my friend.
I do love a green strap. They work very well with whites and the military greens work well with blacks. Some work well with blues. I loved my silver-white Max Bill, but when I put it on a green suede it just came alive in an unexpected way. Not quite as formal and dressy anymore, it's now more satisfying for me to wear.
Everytime I went to order one it wouldn't let me get one in a longer length ? Clicked on the length option and only medium was available as an option ? Done this a few times over a few months and still same outcome ? Gave up in the end . Great video as always peter.
Green is an excellent choice for these straps. As boring as it sounds, I’m hoping they’ll release these in a middle grey tone. Grey is another versatile color that goes with everything and often makes colored dials pop more.
Always so satisfying, matching up a strap and watch. Excellent pairings you've created, and I think the price point is worth it. Straps can sometimes seem an afterthought or even a missed opportunity, and I appreciate the aftermarket strap worid. I recently paired up a perfect blue Hirsch to transform a watch, and it was very pleasing after many weeks of searching. I do appreciate when brands get it right, straight out of the box though. That yellow dial Tutima Seven Seas is a fine example, with an exceptional strap. No added costs is a great benefit when a brand nails it.
I would be willing to spring for one of these given the quality, but the fact that they don't offer an XL or XS length boggles my mind, especially at this price point.
Just ordered these to try on my No Time To Die Seamaster... going to try and see if i can make it work on the clasp that came with the milanese bracelet... also thanks for the reminder about the magnatized spring bars, never wouldve known til i saw your video but bought a demagnetizer and will do that when i get it in... great video as always!
That white Aqua Terra is pure and utter elegance! The combination with the green Artem strap is to die for. But I have to say: at this price point I would expect these straps to be free of magnetism out of the box! 😤
I agree, however I don't think I have ever received a strap from any manufacturer that has "quick release" end links that is NOT magnetised. They are all the same, from cheap to expensive
I did not know you were a colorist! So I put a green leather strap (not Artem) on my gold, vintage Omega (Constellation Pie Pan) and it looks awesome. I did not expect that
I hear these are great straps but I've never owned one, and being a tight Scotsman I doubt I ever will 🤭Also seen you talk about checking your new straps for magnetisation in a previous video , top tip cheers Pete 👍
I've always found any military color tones such as olive drab and khaki tan or dusty brown works on just about any watch combination. It's great to finally see Artem make another color besides just black and blue. I've been wanting to get one, or more, for a while. They are pricey... About $90. And, if you really want to get the premium look and feel and opt for that Omega style clasp, it jumps to around $200! Idk?.. I mean even getting a pair with a premium setup at likely somewhere over $400 is quite a commitment when that could go into a decent single watch, either near total price if not towards part of a more expensive purchase. I will say from what I've been told, these straps are truly water resistant. I mean I really need them to be because I plan to get them quite wet.. like submerg d underwater wet. And, if they can't handle it and I ruin a $200+ strap because it can't do what others have said it should be able to do... Then, that would not be cool, to say the least. So, I pose the question again to anyone out there that owns an Artem strap, can they handle being submerged without issue or damage? It really never made sense to me to make a strap out of water resistant material on the outside, but a relatively delicate leather material on the inside. Unless the leather is a special, may e treated?, Kind. Or, it's not genuinely leather.
I finally plumped for one of their straps for my legend diver that wasn’t getting much wrist time. They are great straps and I am now enjoying and wearing the watch more. They are pricey an annoyingly the one I bought is 22m and doesn’t fit the other watches in my collection that it would suit, so I might have to buy another one!!🤣🙄 The only other point you might want to make to your viewers Pete, is that I found the strap very stiff and as I don’t wear it all the time it is taking time to bed in and as of now still feels a bit clunky on my wrist. 👍
Which variant did you get Stuart?.. I found the original design was a tad firmer and requires some break in time. These loopless ones with the Omega style clasp are good to go almost straight from the box Nonetheless, enjoy the look on that diver brother, thanks for sharing 👍
@@PeterKotsa I went for the loopless design with the same deployment clasp that was on the green strap in this video (which I think as you said is the Omega style deployment). It just seems to want to push the watch head off the centre of my wrist sometimes. Having said that the lug to lug on the legend diver is very large so it could be that different watch sizes impact how they work.🤷♂️
Now I could be wrong, but I've also checked all my spring bars after seeing this. Some are worse than others. However none are to the level of say a fridge magnet (roughly 100 gauss.) But also they are all negatively charged. So whilst installed they may mess up accuracy on SOME watches (modern movements probably won't even notice) as they are negatively charged (yours also seem negative) they wouldn't be able to pass their magnetic charge to any component in a watch.
Sorry Peter, i NEVER use this colour as a strap (not only, rarely anywhere). Reminds of the army uniforms (army in general), hate it! And trust me, i have no problem with colour on straps, or any other matter... Cheers mate, hope all is well down under. PS After a crazy rainy May (ain't seen this in years), looks like summer is coming, finally.
Me too, not really a big fan of Green either until I saw these.. PS I need to come and visit you one of these Summers...get away from the cold down here and enjoy paradise 👍
You're the 1st video post on the green strap so no follow up vid with a green SMP is like leaving views off the table 🤷♂️ Love your vids Peter. But your title might need help with search optimisation to get more leads. Sending ✌️ from Melb
Not a fan of the ARTEM sailcloth. But hey, ... an individuals experience will vary. That's OK. I got a black version for my SINN556. It will not break in. Far too stiff. Uncomfortable. I very rarely reach for that watch. I gave it a good effort, but I give up. I acknowledge they are well loved by many, ... but my single impression from my single purchase is .... not for me! And as is universally agreed upon .... not cheap. PS: That green does look good. Some great match ups. Especially with that DRAKEN. Kiwi bias! Perhaps I should have led with that observation. :) Cheers!
@@RickinHKG Thats very strange it wont break in. These ones I have I could use perfectly after 15 minutes. They take on the shape of the wrist and away you go. Maybe put the strap on the watch and place it on a watchbox cushion overnight. Maybe in the morning it will take the right shape.. Thats the only thing i can think of...
@@PeterKotsa Thanks. I appreciate the suggestion. It has been sitting on a watchbox cushion for many weeks. No luck, ... but thanks again. Love the channel. Might be time for some DRAKEN browsing. Cheers.
Yo también me he sorprendido muy gratamente. Es genial lo bien que quedan!! Cuanto cuestan? Quizás no sean tan caras si lo que obtienes es un reloj nuevo, con un aspecto diferente. Me han gustado mucho.
I'd buy that Aqua Terra if it was 1/2 the ridiculous price it's going for now plus lost 1/3 of its thickness. Omega are out of touch. I much prefer what Christopher Ward are offering these days...and yes I have owned multiple Omegas and Rolexes in the past but I am done with those two brands I buy for value and quality not status.
@@PeterKotsa I'd like to buy a vintage Vulcain cricket ( alarm ) 1950's/ 60's in gold .. You familiar with it ? I've seen green on a gold Rolex and surprisingly red also looked good .. I agree it could turn bad easily I appreciate a band is not a huge amount of money though would prefer not to waste any if possible . 😀
@@julienfroidevaux1143 the classic cricket, very nice. I don't see any reason why back sailcloth with black stitching shouldn't work.. Alternatively liven it up a little with a sand beige coloured strap..that might also work... But all that said, would have to have the watch in hand to see how the gold tone behaves in differing light my 2 cents worth 😊
@@PeterKotsa Thanks good suggestion there , I just want to be a bit avant garde with some of my watches , push it , green and gold being such a case . Got to buy the watch first .....
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Totally agree. A strap change can give you that new watch feel.
Thanks for the magnetism tip! I knew that the quick release bars were soldered onto the spring bars. Never thought about the magnetism angle!
True didn't think that could be a issue .
It's a great point you make. I used to think on gray, brown and black straps as neutral, matching most of the dials, but olive green is kind of neutralish matching many too... But not any green.
I made the stretch for an Artem strap and have not regretted it; and will likely buy another. If there was a blue 23mm it would be a done deal. Like the green!
Great info about the magnetism of the spring bars 👍
Glad it was helpful! 👍
I had no idea Green would look so incredible. Brilliant video. Cheers.
They are amazing straps. I had not heard of the magnetic issues.
I now have to check mine and run them through my demagnetise machine.
You’ll find quick release spring bars are the culprits the majority of strap manufacturers
Great video! Transforms the watch aesthetically. Thanks!
Glad you liked it Andrew, cheers
The Omega on the green strap is just a killer look, love it!
That magnetism tip was an eye opener 👍🏻
Thanks for the review Peter. I have a black Artem strap and I can justify the cost by rotating the strap across several watches. As you said, the strap does elevate the look of a watch.
Wow Magnetism?! Thanks for the hot tip. Great colour, great brand♥️
The green strap looks good on all your watches, I’m pleasantly surprised!
how did you find out the quick-release spring bars are magnetized? oh dang, now I have to check all my straps with a compass.
I check ALL the watches and straps I get in on the channel
Artem makes awesome straps. Have a black one and ordered the green. 🎉🎉🎉
I'm not into green, but this one is really beautiful, and i was surprised by how well it works. Thank you for sharing Pete. Hope all is well my friend.
Lovely. I'll have to check those out.
okay .. thats a solid tip ! thanks
I do love a green strap. They work very well with whites and the military greens work well with blacks. Some work well with blues. I loved my silver-white Max Bill, but when I put it on a green suede it just came alive in an unexpected way. Not quite as formal and dressy anymore, it's now more satisfying for me to wear.
Everytime I went to order one it wouldn't let me get one in a longer length ? Clicked on the length option and only medium was available as an option ? Done this a few times over a few months and still same outcome ? Gave up in the end . Great video as always peter.
Thats strange, maybe high demand for the longer lengths??
Try dropping them an email see what they say
cheers brother
under consideration for my green dial AT...thoughts appreciated!
I love that khaki green on my speedmaster. May tone-down a watch to give it a more field/military aesthetic.
I was psyched when I saw these on Artems site other day but why no pin buckle? Deployment only? Have you heard of any plans to expand the line?
I don't see why they shouldn't expand the line of these..it makes sense
Maybe drop them an email 👍
Green is an excellent choice for these straps. As boring as it sounds, I’m hoping they’ll release these in a middle grey tone. Grey is another versatile color that goes with everything and often makes colored dials pop more.
A white Aqua Terra on an olive Artem strap. Jesus, you're a man of true class and elegance. What spectacular taste.
Marriage made in heaven 😊
Always so satisfying, matching up a strap and watch. Excellent pairings you've created, and I think the price point is worth it.
Straps can sometimes seem an afterthought or even a missed opportunity, and I appreciate the aftermarket strap worid. I recently paired up a perfect blue Hirsch to transform a watch, and it was very pleasing after many weeks of searching.
I do appreciate when brands get it right, straight out of the box though. That yellow dial Tutima Seven Seas is a fine example, with an exceptional strap. No added costs is a great benefit when a brand nails it.
Watch suppliers can take lessons from Tutimas strap that’s for sure 👌
They look amazing straps, I’ve been looking for a quality green strap for my Oris to match its green dial, I’ll have a look at their website later
I would be willing to spring for one of these given the quality, but the fact that they don't offer an XL or XS length boggles my mind, especially at this price point.
Hey Peter! You have a Draken Aoraki Zulu also! How are you liking yours? I am loving mine and wear it often 😁
Its been great, a really practical daily field watch
Enjoy yours too 👍
Just ordered these to try on my No Time To Die Seamaster... going to try and see if i can make it work on the clasp that came with the milanese bracelet... also thanks for the reminder about the magnatized spring bars, never wouldve known til i saw your video but bought a demagnetizer and will do that when i get it in... great video as always!
Thanks for this. You sold me on the brand and have field watches that will be good on these. I’ll save up.
Next video idea: brush the bracelet on the AT to see how it looks :D
Ive thought about it long and hard...but maybe not yet 😊
That white Aqua Terra is pure and utter elegance! The combination with the green Artem strap is to die for. But I have to say: at this price point I would expect these straps to be free of magnetism out of the box! 😤
I agree, however I don't think I have ever received a strap from any manufacturer that has "quick release" end links that is NOT magnetised. They are all the same, from cheap to expensive
I did not know you were a colorist! So I put a green leather strap (not Artem) on my gold, vintage Omega (Constellation Pie Pan) and it looks awesome. I did not expect that
I asked Peter about green on a gold vintage watch .
It sounds like it could end badly , glad it worked on your watch .
Thanks for sharing Pete!
It seemed that your Omega changed its colour to match the strap 😉
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
Yeah looks like it..haha
Be well brother
I hear these are great straps but I've never owned one, and being a tight Scotsman I doubt I ever will 🤭Also seen you talk about checking your new straps for magnetisation in a previous video , top tip cheers Pete 👍
Nothing wrong with being a tight Scotsman 😊
Be well Alan 🥃
I've always found any military color tones such as olive drab and khaki tan or dusty brown works on just about any watch combination.
It's great to finally see Artem make another color besides just black and blue.
I've been wanting to get one, or more, for a while. They are pricey... About $90. And, if you really want to get the premium look and feel and opt for that Omega style clasp, it jumps to around $200!
Idk?.. I mean even getting a pair with a premium setup at likely somewhere over $400 is quite a commitment when that could go into a decent single watch, either near total price if not towards part of a more expensive purchase.
I will say from what I've been told, these straps are truly water resistant. I mean I really need them to be because I plan to get them quite wet.. like submerg d underwater wet. And, if they can't handle it and I ruin a $200+ strap because it can't do what others have said it should be able to do... Then, that would not be cool, to say the least.
So, I pose the question again to anyone out there that owns an Artem strap, can they handle being submerged without issue or damage?
It really never made sense to me to make a strap out of water resistant material on the outside, but a relatively delicate leather material on the inside. Unless the leather is a special, may e treated?, Kind. Or, it's not genuinely leather.
I love the green
Hi PK, I am wonder the spring bar has magnetism?
Yes, I have yet to find quick release spring bars that are not magnetised
I am sure they are out there somewhere, I have just not come across any yet
I finally plumped for one of their straps for my legend diver that wasn’t getting much wrist time.
They are great straps and I am now enjoying and wearing the watch more.
They are pricey an annoyingly the one I bought is 22m and doesn’t fit the other watches in my collection that it would suit, so I might have to buy another one!!🤣🙄
The only other point you might want to make to your viewers Pete, is that I found the strap very stiff and as I don’t wear it all the time it is taking time to bed in and as of now still feels a bit clunky on my wrist. 👍
Which variant did you get Stuart?..
I found the original design was a tad firmer and requires some break in time.
These loopless ones with the Omega style clasp are good to go almost straight from the box
Nonetheless, enjoy the look on that diver brother, thanks for sharing 👍
@@PeterKotsa I went for the loopless design with the same deployment clasp that was on the green strap in this video (which I think as you said is the Omega style deployment).
It just seems to want to push the watch head off the centre of my wrist sometimes.
Having said that the lug to lug on the legend diver is very large so it could be that different watch sizes impact how they work.🤷♂️
Now I could be wrong, but I've also checked all my spring bars after seeing this. Some are worse than others. However none are to the level of say a fridge magnet (roughly 100 gauss.) But also they are all negatively charged. So whilst installed they may mess up accuracy on SOME watches (modern movements probably won't even notice) as they are negatively charged (yours also seem negative) they wouldn't be able to pass their magnetic charge to any component in a watch.
Thanks for sharing Jonathan 👍
Works great with the Aqua Terra.
A nice strap can give almost as much visual and wearing enjoyment as the watch itself.
No point cheaping out on the strap if the watch is expensive.
Well said
Artem are amazing straps. Definitely pricey though. Mine doesn't come off my MM300 SBDX001. They're a match made in heaven imo.
Can anyone recommend which Artem strap & clasp is better for 19mm- the RM or 'O' style for17mm wrist; watch L2L:45mm. Cheers.
Where can I get the intro theme?
I just finished reading that the HULK recently got circumcised, and now you show up with this green band. Coincidence? I think not.
My question is….why does an strap with a quick release function be magnetic??😮
Sorry Peter, i NEVER use this colour as a strap (not only, rarely anywhere). Reminds of the army uniforms (army in general), hate it! And trust me, i have no problem with colour on straps, or any other matter...
Cheers mate, hope all is well down under.
PS After a crazy rainy May (ain't seen this in years), looks like summer is coming, finally.
Me too, not really a big fan of Green either until I saw these..
PS I need to come and visit you one of these Summers...get away from the cold down here and enjoy paradise 👍
If you had the green seamaster...man! The views on youtube coming your way 📈
😂
Maybe I should have searched for one online 👍👌
You're the 1st video post on the green strap so no follow up vid with a green SMP is like leaving views off the table 🤷♂️
Love your vids Peter. But your title might need help with search optimisation to get more leads.
Sending ✌️ from Melb
Not a fan of the ARTEM sailcloth. But hey, ... an individuals experience will vary. That's OK. I got a black version for my SINN556. It will not break in. Far too stiff. Uncomfortable. I very rarely reach for that watch. I gave it a good effort, but I give up. I acknowledge they are well loved by many, ... but my single impression from my single purchase is .... not for me! And as is universally agreed upon .... not cheap. PS: That green does look good. Some great match ups. Especially with that DRAKEN. Kiwi bias! Perhaps I should have led with that observation. :) Cheers!
What a shame it didn't work out for you, just out of curiosity, which strap version did you get?
The loopless or the original design?
cheers
@@PeterKotsa Loop-less. Black with white stitching. Looks great, ... but stays in the watch box.
@@RickinHKG Thats very strange it wont break in. These ones I have I could use perfectly after 15 minutes. They take on the shape of the wrist and away you go.
Maybe put the strap on the watch and place it on a watchbox cushion overnight. Maybe in the morning it will take the right shape..
Thats the only thing i can think of...
@@PeterKotsa Thanks. I appreciate the suggestion. It has been sitting on a watchbox cushion for many weeks. No luck, ... but thanks again. Love the channel. Might be time for some DRAKEN browsing. Cheers.
@@RickinHKG 😊👍
Yo también me he sorprendido muy gratamente. Es genial lo bien que quedan!! Cuanto cuestan? Quizás no sean tan caras si lo que obtienes es un reloj nuevo, con un aspecto diferente. Me han gustado mucho.
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¡Cuidado con los gastos de aduana! Suerte.
I'd buy that Aqua Terra if it was 1/2 the ridiculous price it's going for now plus lost 1/3 of its thickness. Omega are out of touch. I much prefer what Christopher Ward are offering these days...and yes I have owned multiple Omegas and Rolexes in the past but I am done with those two brands I buy for value and quality not status.
At that price you would think they would demagnetise the bars!
On a vintage gold watch ???????
Oooh..maybe, maybe not...I suppose it depends on the look of the watch.
Which watch btw?
@@PeterKotsa I'd like to buy a vintage Vulcain cricket ( alarm ) 1950's/ 60's in gold ..
You familiar with it ?
I've seen green on a gold Rolex and surprisingly red also looked good ..
I agree it could turn bad easily
I appreciate a band is not a huge amount of money though would prefer not to waste any if possible . 😀
@@julienfroidevaux1143 the classic cricket, very nice.
I don't see any reason why back sailcloth with black stitching shouldn't work.. Alternatively liven it up a little with a sand beige coloured strap..that might also work...
But all that said, would have to have the watch in hand to see how the gold tone behaves in differing light
my 2 cents worth 😊
@@PeterKotsa Thanks good suggestion there , I just want to be a bit avant garde with some of my watches , push it , green and gold being such a case .
Got to buy the watch first .....
£133! Are You kidding?
Yeah... 130 bucks for a strap is pricey.
Plus $68 for the clasp.