I like it so much, that he wears a cheap casio and on the table there are watches from brands like rolex or breitling and he just treats them all equal. Greetings from germany
This is why you are so successful my good sir, there are so many garbage so called horology channels saying if straps aren't stamped by luxury watch companies someone might think you are wearing fake watches, I love how you combine your straps with even your most luxurious watches, onwards and upwards my friend, keep up the good work. You've been an inspiration for me
You inspired me to makeover my wristwatch strap from boring to amazing! I uploaded it on my channel. I love your branding, your passion for watches, watching your videos is time well spent.
Damn it man... I didn’t really understand the strap thing until I started watching your channel. Now I just got my first Hirsh leather strap and even changed it to a deployment clasp. Have a little portfolio with collection of NATO’s to mix and match with my watches and my outfit for the day. Styling like the Gentry...
I'm glad you went through prices on all these. As a watch collector on a budget, having someone show off an amazing strap to then look it up and see it's $180 is heartbreaking. I really apreciate your review and I hope you carry on the habit of discussing price in your "non-homage" watch videos or anything else in the future. Cheers!
Another great video, one of my favorites thus far. What are your thoughts on different buckle finishes, and styles? That would be a great video on a topic not many watch channels cover, if at all. Sometimes the buckle makes the strap.
Love your watch collection and the way you combined the watches with the different straps , very tasteful! Blending watches with straps is like associating wines with dishes...
So a few things first. I am an English subscriber of the channel which i love and respect. I try not to be an impulse buyer so of course i listen to other people's opinions. This week i purchased a Seiko baby turtle to add to my ever increasing automatic dive watch collection. I never like the straps that you receive with them so always change. I also know my story could be a one off. But on the back of this review i bought a RIOS strap in a grey suede version. I must of been mad spending £30 ($40) on a watch strap. What turned up (in good clean company packaging) was a filthy strap. Ingrained dirt yuk! Especially the keepers. And on the strap itself, amongst the dirt was a big dug out ditch the size of the Hudson itself (name of the strap). There is also a scratch the buckle. If this is actually in truth such a bespoke family run business that prides itself on what it churns out then I'm a William IV Longcase grandfather clock! If you throw these out at £7 fine. But charging £30 and bunging them out the door with no quality control in the state mine is in speaks volumes. German efficiency, hmm
Have a look at the ABP concept web site, it's french and they have a shop in paris. Made-to-order straps, you can pick the materials yourself in the store. Expensive, but well worth it. My father has one for his Longines.
I love the BluShark NATO straps. They're the best I've found so far. They're superior to Wrist Candy Watch Club NATOs and Treveo NATOs, which are the two closest I've found in quality. BluShark NATOs have much better hardware and the fabric is very comfortable. I'm surprised I don't hear about them on RUclips. TGV, I know you're a NATO guy, I would highly recommend them! I also love the Strapcode MILTAT bracelets. Bought one for my Orient Ray II, loved it so much I ordered a sandblasted Engineer II for my blue matte Squale 1521.
Great video TGV, great combos! I love putting leather on my Datejust, but my OCD kicks in when the thicker straps get chewed by the the case in the middle (20:37).
Tgv, i just bought and recieved the same vintage timex as you but a 1970, it is in very similar condition to yours and i have it on a nato straps collections "gatsby" with gold hardware. I love it and i was surprised to find that the lume still works after all these years!
Hi TGV. I just wanted to say keep up the good work with the videos. Thanks to your videos, I have fallen in love with NATO straps (I know have 6 in a variety of colours and 20mm and 22mm sizes) and thanks to this very video I bought an F-91W (one of my first 'proper' watches as a youngster and I have been thinking about getting one for a while). Keep it up!
I bought flightmaster because of your channel and bought black typhoon rios1931 because of your channel too. Well done mate your channels poisoning me. Lol
Great video and straps! Trying to get some ideas for some watches I bought for the collection. Might jump on the Colareb bandwagon. I’ve never owned one. Might put it on my new watch mod that I’m working on. Keep up the great content. 👍🏻💯
I like your choice of strap for the Universal Geneve TGV. Complements the watch excellently and now I know there’s an Urban Gentry nato, I’m definitely going to check it out on the web site. Another successful collaboration. Congrats👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⏱👍🏻
I have two Colareb straps, a mustard Spoleto for my Seiko Alpinist and a red Roma for my Orient Explorer. Wonderful straps. They learn the shape of my wrist and maintain it so I don't need to keep them too tight to keep these hevier watches from moving around. Plus they are beautiful.
Hi TGV Best matches today: The Burgundy genuine croch, the Fluco suede and the Hadley Roma canvas strap - relatively to the watches, you’ve paired them with. There’s several fine straps here, so it’s just my personal taste when it comes to pairings😉 If described to me without seeing the combination I probably wouldn’t have thought that the Hadley Roma on the Fortis would work, especially not in this color - but it really does. Just goes to show; you always have to see it... I think that one of those canvas straps would fit my beloved Speedy Automatic too - perhaps in a more neutral color and for “dressing down occasions”. Keep up the good work👍
Thank you Kjeld, You make an excellent point, it works both ways too I must add. As for getting canvas for you speedy, YES!!!! deffo give it a go. I would love to see that. Best regards, TGV
Yes, yes and yes! Perfect timing for that episode, it even reminded me if someone asks me what I want for Christmas - I already shared that as an answear :) what I really love about your videos/reviews is attention to details and in watch straps it really matters...materials, hardware, fit and finish, you take into consideration all of that aspects. Many straps do not match with a hardware colour e.g. brushed buckle does not match the brushed parts of a watch... and this a pain when you spend some premium on a quality product. I have so many nato straps from strap code, blushark, ebay no-names... but none of it is perfect sometimes I think about cherry picking the best elements from each brand and producing my own. TGV what is your ultimate nato choice for nato lets say, for a seiko skx lets say? Great video I am a big fan your videos I feel we have very similar approach to the watches and straps :) keep up with the great work!! Best regards, Mike
Damn, that video and the Omega reminded me of something: Thanks Tristano, not only for your constantly fun and informative content, but especially for recommending your little Timex. Got one on eBay for under 10 bucks and I am still shocked how good it looks on a Nato. Oh well, so much for wearing it only with the tux...
The one piece Zulu from Colareb are amazing. I hope they produce more of these in different colours and possibly slightly longer, really comfortable. It is a strap type for any watch and so convenient to switch, I hope they really make this a major line with lots of variety
I've been watching your videos for a while now and I didn't realize you had a website of your own. You should probably make a video on that such as what you offer et cetera.
Because of you, I ordered the Orient Bambino Gen 2 Ver 1, and also got a red perlon strap from Wrist Candy Watch Club! I can't wait to get both of them and wear them together! I think the red of the Orient logo will play nicely with the red of the perlon strap. Thank you for the great videos, and I can't wait to get deeper into this great passion.
Excellent choice and combo Ethan. It pleases me greatly to hear I assisted in some way, I am sure you will enjoy them! Thank you so much for taking the time to share that. Best regards, TGV
No love for velcro straps? I wear my 2017 Hamilton Khaki King (H-40 calibre, gold dial) on an old brown cloured Hadley-Roma velcro strap and imo at least, it looks and feels like the perfect adventurous combination. Obviously not the best style of strap for a dress watch, but for adventure/military/tool watches, it's a great choice :)
Very nice selection of straps. The NATO would also look very nice on your Lion Shark, in 20mm, of course. Actually,I found maybe the second best nato for myLion Shark. It's from Watchgecko. I have to say Colareb make the best leather straps. I gave one for y Alpinist and it's one of my favorites. Their quality is amazing, especially for what the cost.
Thank you Steve, I have yet to try watch gecko. So glad you agree about Colareb. Colareb on an Alpinist, now that really is pure class! Best regards, TGV
Okay I need some advice. I'm in the market for a dive watch at a cheap pricepoint. I'm tempted to go for the Invicta pro diver as it is really cheap and has pretty good reviews. Should I get it or spend a little bit extra and get a seiko skx?
Thank you for giving us some known good straps. It will save me time and research. Uncle Seiko straps are good also. I have the waffle rubber strap on my 1986 Seiko 6309 and it looks great!
Great vídeo as always... Just recived a new skx 007 that i bought because of you and watching your vídeos from Portugal! Please continue making great videos... Thank you!!! Bruno
Really, really appreciate these videos. I find pairing watches with straps incredibly hard. So many variables consider, especially with vintage watches.
Well done sir. I love the affordable indulgence that are straps. Unfortunately they are a very frustrating subject for me. I have my father's wrists, 8 1/4", Italian stonemason ancestry to blame I'm sure. Fine straps for the large wristed are a very rare commodity. Might you suggest where one might look for an affordable custom strap? Oh look! "My Fair Lady" on TCM, Audrey Hepburn.....lovely :) Thanks again Tristano, Best regards, Mark
Thank you Mark, Sorry to hear that about larger straps, I recommend checking the larger sizes section at Holbens, www.holbensfinewatchbands.com/long-lengths/ Haha, enjoy the movie! Hepburn certainly had class. Best regards, TGV
Love the straps Tristano, I’ve a couple of Colareb and Hirsch straps myself and agree that for the money they are pure class! Seeing that wonderful 50 Fathoms mod just reminded me, when do you think you will be announcing the winner of the online website competition? I’m waiting with baited breath 🤞🤞🤞
Very cool NATO strap you designed; I look forward to getting one for my very own! BTW, the Rolex Jubilee bracelet you have your Tudor on - is it a 555B? I'd love to get a bracelet like that for mine - do you have any recommendations for reputable vendors/shops?
Thank you Sparty, I will have to check on the bracelet. I think it could very well be! I got it from a Rolex dealer on eBay: www.ebay.com/usr/watchshop713?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754 I hope that helps, Best regards, TGV
Hey guys, I am wondering what you think about Poljot as a brand. Juri Gagarin was wearing one a Poljot Sturmanskie which makes it the wirst watch in space.
I really enjoy your channel! You've convinced me that buying watchstraps can really change the look and feel of a watch for a very low cost. I'm looking at a couple of watches (the Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase and an Oris Diver 65) that both have 21 mm bands. There aren't many 21 mm bands. Does it work to use a 20 or 22 mm band? Thanks for all the great videos!
Another good and informative video TGV. I have a rios pilot strap like the one on your navitimer but in black.....I paired mine with my Sinn 104, great combo imo. Ciao
Hi. Big fan of your site. Just received my first strap from ColaReb (Firenze in blue) and am impressed. Great advice & looking forward to many more uploads. Andy.
Hello TGV, just a quickie, what's your opinion on a Timex expedition scout, I already own an skx, however want this as a secondary beater/tactical watch, similar to my skx, whats your opinon? Thanks
No words for the explorer on the grey colereb..so beautiful do they make it a little thinner..maybe a different brand even the one in your video is too thick for the watch i wanna use it on
...and you sold me a strap for my 70s oris. Went with the black suede from the second site you mentioned. It came from ebay with a very “poopy” strap haha but ill be glad to breathe new life into a fun retro handwind
Happy thanksgiving Gentle TGV, I have followed your channel on 1 year. This is my first comment, I'm very enjoying your watch review video. I'm an international student studying in the SF, I don't have that much money to buy the very Luxury watches (My favorite watches are Seiko sbbn031 and Rolex Submariner). Now I still wear a Casio basic 5600 G-shock. However, yesterday my mom provide me a money to buy a new one, Do you have any suggest the watch which the price below $200? The next question is what is your opinion about the brand of watch "Braun"?
Good Day TGV, you have been doing lots of straps review. Can i suggest you could do a video on how to preserve and take care of straps we owned, be it a leather, nato or zulu. Thanks in advance.
Good idea! I certainly will. It's a new company I have never tried before called "Thursday Boots" or something like that. So far I am very impressed, will update the old Insta soon. Thank you Louis, Best regards, TGV
TGV - absolutely love your videos and your passion for all things horology! Quick question, you mentioned punching an extra hole, is there a specific watch strap hole punch you recommend?? Thanks!
I wish Wrist Candy Watch Club will have the 18mm. They only sell the 20mm now, which I bought for my SARB033. Any chance you can push them to make 18mm?
Hello, greetings from Finland! I just got my first Seiko 5 (thanks to you) and I love it, only thing I'm not that excited is the cheap looking steel bracelet. I would like to change it to something better, but I don't know much about watches. What should a decent stainless steel bracelet cost. Could you give me a some sort of a price range?
I've just started collecting watches and right now I've got my first automatic watch, a Seiko SNKL45 (as recommended by The Urban Gentry). The original bracelet is very noisy and cheap. Does anybody have a recommendation for a good 18mm leather watch strap around 20/ 30 dollar, preferably black leather?
Came across your video since I was looking for rios1931 straps reviews. Do you think either the black or mocha Buffalo leather straps would look good on a seiko speed timer with white dial?
God! please stop - you're ruining me ... Must stop spending hard earned cash on watches... at least according to my wife.... Bought the blue Aquis Date today because of your review - Wife's not happy! Wrist watch check: a classic Casio G-Shock model DW5600!
Another great video! I love that ColaReb on the Sinn. I might have to get myself a strip strap. It's a great partnership. I like the sturdy look of the Hadley Roma. That Hirsh looks great and, again, that ColaReb on the Fleming! 👌 I have the wrisy candy Nato already on the way! 😁
Are there any good places to buy tweed straps? I found some from a company called Vario and they're only 36USD for real Harris Tweed while many UK sellers seem to sell tweed straps for over 100GBP or Euros.
I like it so much, that he wears a cheap casio and on the table there are watches from brands like rolex or breitling and he just treats them all equal. Greetings from germany
The universal geneve and $20 strap combo is easily my favourite. They suit eachother so well.
Thank you Jack :D
Best regards,
TGV
This is why you are so successful my good sir, there are so many garbage so called horology channels saying if straps aren't stamped by luxury watch companies someone might think you are wearing fake watches, I love how you combine your straps with even your most luxurious watches, onwards and upwards my friend, keep up the good work. You've been an inspiration for me
You inspired me to makeover my wristwatch strap from boring to amazing! I uploaded it on my channel. I love your branding, your passion for watches, watching your videos is time well spent.
Damn it man... I didn’t really understand the strap thing until I started watching your channel. Now I just got my first Hirsh leather strap and even changed it to a deployment clasp. Have a little portfolio with collection of NATO’s to mix and match with my watches and my outfit for the day. Styling like the Gentry...
The blue strap on timex is just marvellous
4 straps from WCWC came into the mail today. Really refreshes the watches experience.
"It really does up your game in terms of dapperness" - best quote I've heard in a long time! Brilliant video as always, TGV. I hope you're well.
I'm glad you went through prices on all these. As a watch collector on a budget, having someone show off an amazing strap to then look it up and see it's $180 is heartbreaking. I really apreciate your review and I hope you carry on the habit of discussing price in your "non-homage" watch videos or anything else in the future. Cheers!
I love strap videos!! So glad to see another one. Great picks, and very happy for you and the new Urban Gentry NATO!
That RIOS strap is just delightful!
What a neat thing to have the nato strap made in honor of a relative who earned the Victoria cross !!
Always classy, thanks TGV
Thank you Rick :D
Best regards,
TGV
The distress leather on the rolex goes so well makes the watch what it is classic yet timeless
Another great video, one of my favorites thus far. What are your thoughts on different buckle finishes, and styles? That would be a great video on a topic not many watch channels cover, if at all. Sometimes the buckle makes the strap.
You just have the best intros to your videos. I love them. For a second I thought you used the Onedin Line tune, lol...
Straps are a quest for me with an 8" wrist I have a hard time finding the perfect strap to wear.
Love your watch collection and the way you combined the watches with the different straps , very tasteful!
Blending watches with straps is like associating wines with dishes...
If you can find the Hirsch Sueda, you're in for a treat. Soft velvety goodness in genuine alligator. It's my favorite strap.
So a few things first. I am an English subscriber of the channel which i love and respect. I try not to be an impulse buyer so of course i listen to other people's opinions. This week i purchased a Seiko baby turtle to add to my ever increasing automatic dive watch collection. I never like the straps that you receive with them so always change. I also know my story could be a one off. But on the back of this review i bought a RIOS strap in a grey suede version. I must of been mad spending £30 ($40) on a watch strap.
What turned up (in good clean company packaging) was a filthy strap.
Ingrained dirt yuk! Especially the keepers. And on the strap itself, amongst the dirt was a big dug out ditch the size of the Hudson itself (name of the strap). There is also a scratch the buckle.
If this is actually in truth such a bespoke family run business that prides itself on what it churns out then I'm a William IV Longcase grandfather clock!
If you throw these out at £7 fine. But charging £30 and bunging them out the door with no quality control in the state mine is in speaks volumes. German efficiency, hmm
Have a look at the ABP concept web site, it's french and they have a shop in paris. Made-to-order straps, you can pick the materials yourself in the store. Expensive, but well worth it. My father has one for his Longines.
You have such beautiful watches and strap and band combos! Love your channel,Tristan! 👌🤌❤
I by no means have a very nice time piece. But you have inspired me to hopefully make it appear better with a beautiful strap.
I lost my Casio about 3 years ago and found it a day ago. Still running like none other.
I love the BluShark NATO straps. They're the best I've found so far. They're superior to Wrist Candy Watch Club NATOs and Treveo NATOs, which are the two closest I've found in quality. BluShark NATOs have much better hardware and the fabric is very comfortable. I'm surprised I don't hear about them on RUclips. TGV, I know you're a NATO guy, I would highly recommend them!
I also love the Strapcode MILTAT bracelets. Bought one for my Orient Ray II, loved it so much I ordered a sandblasted Engineer II for my blue matte Squale 1521.
Great video TGV, great combos! I love putting leather on my Datejust, but my OCD kicks in when the thicker straps get chewed by the the case in the middle (20:37).
Tgv, i just bought and recieved the same vintage timex as you but a 1970, it is in very similar condition to yours and i have it on a nato straps collections "gatsby" with gold hardware. I love it and i was surprised to find that the lume still works after all these years!
Hi TGV. I just wanted to say keep up the good work with the videos. Thanks to your videos, I have fallen in love with NATO straps (I know have 6 in a variety of colours and 20mm and 22mm sizes) and thanks to this very video I bought an F-91W (one of my first 'proper' watches as a youngster and I have been thinking about getting one for a while). Keep it up!
Are you guys as OCD as me where I require all my buckles to be original from the watch itself and not from the strap company?
I bought flightmaster because of your channel and bought black typhoon rios1931 because of your channel too. Well done mate your channels poisoning me. Lol
Great video and straps! Trying to get some ideas for some watches I bought for the collection. Might jump on the Colareb bandwagon. I’ve never owned one. Might put it on my new watch mod that I’m working on. Keep up the great content. 👍🏻💯
I like your choice of strap for the Universal Geneve TGV. Complements the watch excellently and now I know there’s an Urban Gentry nato, I’m definitely going to check it out on the web site. Another successful collaboration. Congrats👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⏱👍🏻
just got a Hirsh strap for my grandfather's vintage rolex datejust 36mm, looks great.
I have two Colareb straps, a mustard Spoleto for my Seiko Alpinist and a red Roma for my Orient Explorer. Wonderful straps. They learn the shape of my wrist and maintain it so I don't need to keep them too tight to keep these hevier watches from moving around. Plus they are beautiful.
I dropped $60 on a fluco because of you tgv hoping it’s a stunner on my 1970 semester cal 565
Hi TGV
Best matches today:
The Burgundy genuine croch, the Fluco suede and the Hadley Roma canvas strap - relatively to the watches, you’ve paired them with.
There’s several fine straps here, so it’s just my personal taste when it comes to pairings😉
If described to me without seeing the combination I probably wouldn’t have thought that the Hadley Roma on the Fortis would work, especially not in this color - but it really does. Just goes to show; you always have to see it...
I think that one of those canvas straps would fit my beloved Speedy Automatic too - perhaps in a more neutral color and for “dressing down occasions”.
Keep up the good work👍
Thank you Kjeld,
You make an excellent point, it works both ways too I must add.
As for getting canvas for you speedy, YES!!!! deffo give it a go. I would love to see that.
Best regards,
TGV
Just drop by to watch and say "thank you"! I always enjoy your wonderfully informative and well put-together videos.
Must get one of those Urban Gentry natos! Very sleek
I appreciate the Tristan and Isolde
Great show.
Takes me back to 2015.
Best background music ever.
Great advice! I would be cautious about the bolt style spring bars as a snag could cause a loss of your watch. Fluco straps are my favorites.
Yes, yes and yes! Perfect timing for that episode, it even reminded me if someone asks me what I want for Christmas - I already shared that as an answear :) what I really love about your videos/reviews is attention to details and in watch straps it really matters...materials, hardware, fit and finish, you take into consideration all of that aspects. Many straps do not match with a hardware colour e.g. brushed buckle does not match the brushed parts of a watch... and this a pain when you spend some premium on a quality product. I have so many nato straps from strap code, blushark, ebay no-names... but none of it is perfect sometimes I think about cherry picking the best elements from each brand and producing my own.
TGV what is your ultimate nato choice for nato lets say, for a seiko skx lets say?
Great video I am a big fan your videos I feel we have very similar approach to the watches and straps :) keep up with the great work!!
Best regards,
Mike
Damn, that video and the Omega reminded me of something: Thanks Tristano, not only for your constantly fun and informative content, but especially for recommending your little Timex. Got one on eBay for under 10 bucks and I am still shocked how good it looks on a Nato. Oh well, so much for wearing it only with the tux...
The one piece Zulu from Colareb are amazing. I hope they produce more of these in different colours and possibly slightly longer, really comfortable. It is a strap type for any watch and so convenient to switch, I hope they really make this a major line with lots of variety
Swiss Tech does roll off the tongue a bit better. ;) Very nice straps and definitely some to consider. Cheers Gov!
Good evening TGV,
Once again, an amazing video, never fails to make me smile! Loving the colareb on the explorer!
Kind Regards,
Tom
Good evening Tom,
So pleased to hear, also that you approve of the explorer/colareb combo.
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
I've been watching your videos for a while now and I didn't realize you had a website of your own. You should probably make a video on that such as what you offer et cetera.
I did indeed make a video on it.
Thank you for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
What do you think about the Citizen Eco-Drive ONE? I'm asking because the ad always pops when I watch a Urban Gentry video haha
Because of you, I ordered the Orient Bambino Gen 2 Ver 1, and also got a red perlon strap from Wrist Candy Watch Club! I can't wait to get both of them and wear them together! I think the red of the Orient logo will play nicely with the red of the perlon strap. Thank you for the great videos, and I can't wait to get deeper into this great passion.
Excellent choice and combo Ethan. It pleases me greatly to hear I assisted in some way, I am sure you will enjoy them!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share that.
Best regards,
TGV
No love for velcro straps? I wear my 2017 Hamilton Khaki King (H-40 calibre, gold dial) on an old brown cloured Hadley-Roma velcro strap and imo at least, it looks and feels like the perfect adventurous combination. Obviously not the best style of strap for a dress watch, but for adventure/military/tool watches, it's a great choice :)
Very nice selection of straps. The NATO would also look very nice on your Lion Shark, in 20mm, of course. Actually,I found maybe the second best nato for myLion Shark. It's from Watchgecko. I have to say Colareb make the best leather straps. I gave one for y Alpinist and it's one of my favorites. Their quality is amazing, especially for what the cost.
Thank you Steve,
I have yet to try watch gecko. So glad you agree about Colareb. Colareb on an Alpinist, now that really is pure class!
Best regards,
TGV
Okay I need some advice. I'm in the market for a dive watch at a cheap pricepoint. I'm tempted to go for the Invicta pro diver as it is really cheap and has pretty good reviews. Should I get it or spend a little bit extra and get a seiko skx?
Thank you for giving us some known good straps. It will save me time and research. Uncle Seiko straps are good also. I have the waffle rubber strap on my 1986 Seiko 6309 and it looks great!
Thanks for sharing. Just bought the Valor earlier today to replace the rubber of the Casio Duro and once I get my Skx it will fit on that as well!
This video is more than useful it was also inspiring. I need to try more types of straps.
So grateful to hear that!
Thank you Gino,
Best regards,
TGV
Great vídeo as always... Just recived a new skx 007 that i bought because of you and watching your vídeos from Portugal! Please continue making great videos... Thank you!!! Bruno
Great video as usual. Wonderful strap review. Congratulations TGV!
Thank you Adrian :D
Best regards,
TGV
very nice urban gentry strap. love the burgundy colour that matches the Victoria Cross. A real tribute!
17:20 the codorua strap didn't hold up over time near the buckle holes. The holes frayed over time.
great idea's thanks, but any suggestions for bracelets (options, ideas, materials etc etc
cheers
and yes, I know they are not your favourite!! 😉
Really, really appreciate these videos. I find pairing watches with straps incredibly hard. So many variables consider, especially with vintage watches.
Well done sir. I love the affordable indulgence that are straps. Unfortunately they are a very frustrating subject for me. I have my father's wrists, 8 1/4", Italian stonemason ancestry to blame I'm sure. Fine straps for the large wristed are a very rare commodity. Might you suggest where one might look for an affordable custom strap?
Oh look! "My Fair Lady" on TCM, Audrey Hepburn.....lovely :)
Thanks again Tristano,
Best regards,
Mark
Thank you Mark,
Sorry to hear that about larger straps,
I recommend checking the larger sizes section at Holbens,
www.holbensfinewatchbands.com/long-lengths/
Haha, enjoy the movie! Hepburn certainly had class.
Best regards,
TGV
Yes I've dealt with Holbens, a nice Colareb and a Dimodel Chronissimo, good experiences.
Love the straps Tristano, I’ve a couple of Colareb and Hirsch straps myself and agree that for the money they are pure class! Seeing that wonderful 50 Fathoms mod just reminded me, when do you think you will be announcing the winner of the online website competition? I’m waiting with baited breath 🤞🤞🤞
That little Timex gets me every time.
Thomas Christopher White any idea which one it is?
Very cool NATO strap you designed; I look forward to getting one for my very own! BTW, the Rolex Jubilee bracelet you have your Tudor on - is it a 555B? I'd love to get a bracelet like that for mine - do you have any recommendations for reputable vendors/shops?
Thank you Sparty,
I will have to check on the bracelet. I think it could very well be!
I got it from a Rolex dealer on eBay:
www.ebay.com/usr/watchshop713?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
I hope that helps,
Best regards,
TGV
Mille grazie!
Great video! May pick up one or two for the winter. You have tips where to get separate PVD buckles in different sizes? (for my Sinn 856 S UTC)
Love the colarebs . That NATO looks great too
Hey guys, I am wondering what you think about Poljot as a brand. Juri Gagarin was wearing one a Poljot Sturmanskie which makes it the wirst watch in space.
Love the new intro, keep the good videos comin’!
Thank you Brandon, always appreciated my friend.
Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
Very nice straps!! Been looking for a good place to buy 1. Got omega automatic can’t deeply fall in love with, maybe a new strap will do the trick
Thank you Xavi, good luck with the hunt.
I am sure you will find something that will make it work.
Best regards,
TGV
I really enjoy your channel! You've convinced me that buying watchstraps can really change the look and feel of a watch for a very low cost. I'm looking at a couple of watches (the Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase and an Oris Diver 65) that both have 21 mm bands. There aren't many 21 mm bands. Does it work to use a 20 or 22 mm band? Thanks for all the great videos!
Always love the strap videos!! Thanks for showing :)
Nicely done as usual!
Thank you David, very much appreciate :D
Best regards,
TGV
Another good and informative video TGV. I have a rios pilot strap like the one on your navitimer but in black.....I paired mine with my Sinn 104, great combo imo. Ciao
Great video, so many wonderful and affordable choices. Can’t wait to start customizing some of my pieces.
Hi. Big fan of your site. Just received my first strap from ColaReb (Firenze in blue) and am impressed. Great advice & looking forward to many more uploads. Andy.
Hi TGV, hope you are well, thinking of getting a new strap for my Sarb0033, need some advice from the strap master
Hello TGV, just a quickie, what's your opinion on a Timex expedition scout, I already own an skx, however want this as a secondary beater/tactical watch, similar to my skx, whats your opinon? Thanks
The one piece brown leather NATO and the Colareb grey just loving it....
No words for the explorer on the grey colereb..so beautiful do they make it a little thinner..maybe a different brand even the one in your video is too thick for the watch i wanna use it on
...and you sold me a strap for my 70s oris. Went with the black suede from the second site you mentioned. It came from ebay with a very “poopy” strap haha but ill be glad to breathe new life into a fun retro handwind
Happy thanksgiving Gentle TGV, I have followed your channel on 1 year. This is my first comment, I'm very enjoying your watch review video. I'm an international student studying in the SF, I don't have that much money to buy the very Luxury watches (My favorite watches are Seiko sbbn031 and Rolex Submariner). Now I still wear a Casio basic 5600 G-shock. However, yesterday my mom provide me a money to buy a new one, Do you have any suggest the watch which the price below $200?
The next question is what is your opinion about the brand of watch "Braun"?
I see no one replied. I hope you found something nice. Did you consider a Casio Duro or Seiko 5?
Good Day TGV, you have been doing lots of straps review. Can i suggest you could do a video on how to preserve and take care of straps we owned, be it a leather, nato or zulu. Thanks in advance.
Interested to see what those new boots will look like. You have to share them on Instagram !
Good idea! I certainly will. It's a new company I have never tried before called "Thursday Boots" or something like that.
So far I am very impressed, will update the old Insta soon.
Thank you Louis,
Best regards,
TGV
great insights into the strap world, just missing milanese mesh straps. Can you share any suppliers you know/like? thanks
TGV - absolutely love your videos and your passion for all things horology! Quick question, you mentioned punching an extra hole, is there a specific watch strap hole punch you recommend?? Thanks!
Beautiful Colareb A1! I've been looking for a leather 1 piece and that looks perfect. I had to order from them to get the 22mm size.
Having trouble finding a quality Milanese style bracelet for my dress watch? Any suggestions where to look?
I wish Wrist Candy Watch Club will have the 18mm. They only sell the 20mm now, which I bought for my SARB033. Any chance you can push them to make 18mm?
Hello, greetings from Finland! I just got my first Seiko 5 (thanks to you) and I love it, only thing I'm not that excited is the cheap looking steel bracelet. I would like to change it to something better, but I don't know much about watches. What should a decent stainless steel bracelet cost. Could you give me a some sort of a price range?
TGV - great show, but you need to go forward and shoot in 2K or 4K as 1080p is not good enough to show every detail...
Thank you, sadly I do not have the camera or computers, or time for that matter to do that.
Hopefully in a year or two!
Best regards,
TGV
Great Video as usual! You bought my attention to ColaReb and Hirsch in this one!
Another fantastic video !!!
I think that the orange Bonetto strap would be perfect on your Squale Blue dial.
What do you think?
Ciao,un abbraccio.
Spot on fratello! That combo would work extremely well IMO
Grazie Matteo,
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks for the great strap suggestions TGV, I am looking forward to fitting the gray Colareb on my FOIS.
I've just started collecting watches and right now I've got my first automatic watch, a Seiko SNKL45 (as recommended by The Urban Gentry). The original bracelet is very noisy and cheap. Does anybody have a recommendation for a good 18mm leather watch strap around 20/ 30 dollar, preferably black leather?
Came across your video since I was looking for rios1931 straps reviews. Do you think either the black or mocha Buffalo leather straps would look good on a seiko speed timer with white dial?
God! please stop - you're ruining me ... Must stop spending hard earned cash on watches... at least according to my wife.... Bought the blue Aquis Date today because of your review - Wife's not happy!
Wrist watch check: a classic Casio G-Shock model DW5600!
LOL Thank you my friend, I get that a lot. Enjoy the DW5600, a CLASSIC!!!!
Best regards,
TGV
I agree with you!
Another great video! I love that ColaReb on the Sinn. I might have to get myself a strip strap. It's a great partnership. I like the sturdy look of the Hadley Roma. That Hirsh looks great and, again, that ColaReb on the Fleming! 👌 I have the wrisy candy Nato already on the way! 😁
Are there any good places to buy tweed straps? I found some from a company called Vario and they're only 36USD for real Harris Tweed while many UK sellers seem to sell tweed straps for over 100GBP or Euros.
'Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere but can you recommend a UK watch-strap seller? Many thanks!
I like your tgv nato. Btw, does Rolex make a date version of the Explorer1?