Best women watch bands according to redditors
We found 455 Reddit comments discussing the best women watch bands. We ranked the 278 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 455 Reddit comments discussing the best women watch bands. We ranked the 278 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
![OhFlash 22mm [Rough Vintage Esspresso Leather] Zulu Leather G10 NATO Militaty Watch Strap Band](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VgdJDgSaL.jpg)
![OhFlash 20mm [Rough Vintage Esspresso Leather] Zulu Leather G10 NATO Militaty Watch Strap Band](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W4gDyIDPL.jpg)
![OhFlash 22mm [Dark Brown Vintage Leather] Zulu G10 NATO Militaty Watch Strap with Stainless Steel Rings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AZh-P6bxL.jpg)
Deleted my other post on this as I figured everyone would rather see the pics than a link to the band...
I originally assumed I'd do the stainless band since I have the stainless/silver 360 but have to say the grey leather strap really grew on me while I was trying to figure out what kind of metal bands were out there that'd work.
If it wasn't for the lack of a easier to remove clasp on the leather strap that came with the 360, I might have even kept it on there.
I found after a full day of wearing the leather band though that moisture was getting stuck under the watch due to sweat and hand washing.
Since the leather strap is to much of a pain to quickly remove every time I washed my hands, I'd just not bother.
With the metal band, the quick release clasp on the bottom makes it very quick to remove/loosen the watch to dry under there after each hand washing now.
Here's the matte black version
Here's the stainless steel verson
You'll need to either use the spring bars/pins that came with the watch or buy some like these.
Best Buy also sells the same Pebble Steel bands for the same price as Amazon which is where I got mine from.
Some tips with removal and install. The spring bar/pin holes in the Moto 360 are made from plastic. Be extra careful with removal and putting the new ones back in. If you misshapen or break those holes, you're screwed.
If you don't have a proper spring bar tool like this, you'll need a jewelers sized flathead screw driver.
Getting the existing bands out is the easy part, I found putting the new band back in with the spring bars that came with the leather strap to be a lot more tricky in the metal band. I found the best way was to try and compress the springs on both ends of the bar and go straight into the opening. If you try to put one side of the spring bar in first then compress the other side, it didn't want to fit.
I enlisted my wife with her tiny little hands to assist and it made things a lot easier :P
If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.
Yeah you can swap out straps until your heart is content. Pick up a spring bar tool and 20mm leather strap from Amazon and you should be good to go.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
This is the Fossil with this strap on it. This is the Casio with this strap
I'd recommend checking out the Cultural Dispatch guides that I linked in the post. He's influenced my choices a lot. I have some more of his recommendations sitting in my Amazon wishlist right now.
On a slightly more positive note, can somebody help me pick a strap for this watch? I'm thinking dark brown leather but I don't know a thing about watches so I dunno if contrast stitching like this would look ugly on it.
I'd say most non-OEM endlinks will not be a perfect fit because of the lug angle of the 104, but you may not need one. I think the watch would look good with a super engineer style bracelet.
The stock thick brown leather band that came with the 104 is pretty good, actually. The 104 is a "strap monster" basically any strap will look good on it.
edit: Found an old post with a 104 on a Super Engineer 2 bracelet.
I used the below bracelet. Not flush to the case, but the polished center links really compliment the case in my eyes. Very solid feeling and a milled clasp is nice for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5C8968/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FqHPDbVP0CKHR
This picture took too long to take
And I still forgot my damn watch
Stuff list with links:
And the watch: Seiko SNZH53K1 (NATO strap)
Edit: The image quality isn't amazing because I took the photo on my iPhone SE
The one I bought is almost identical to OP's it's been amazing so far and is aging nicely. Here is the one I bought: http://amzn.com/B012UTY48C
Yeah get the bracelet separately and put it on whatever you want. OR BUY THIS AND BALL OUT.
By the way, since nobody actually linked you a bracelet, here's one.
know anything about hirsch straps? seems to be reputable and I found this one
https://www.amazon.com/Hirsch-109002-70-20-Genuine-Calfskin-Watch/dp/B000PO07KE/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1475181604&sr=1-2&nodeID=6358539011&keywords=hirsch+20mm
Buy a butterfly clasp.
https://www.amazon.com/iStrap-Stainless-Butterfly-Deployant-Watchband/dp/B00QBU3QEA/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=butterfly+clasp&qid=1569313078&sr=8-2
They don't offer a metal bracelet sadly. I recently picked up this aftermarket one from Amazon.
Originally got it for my Maratac mid pilot, but ended up liking it a lot on the Stowa, even though it definitely is pretty rugged compared to the watch itself.
Here is the one I bought, http://www.amazon.com/20mm-Engineer-Stainless-Straight-Band-Push/dp/B007FMAKUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412903064&sr=8-1&keywords=super+engineer+ii
This post shows how to get it to fit into the moto360
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55496560&postcount=28
Further down in the XDA thread are more pictures of the SE II band in action
Forgot to mention, you'd need to remove the tab in the watch body, or dremel a notch in the band...
The Citizen Eco Drive is a fantastic watch, great for everyday use. I paired it with the NATO band and it looks very sharp!
here’s the third
Solid Mesh Stainless Steel Bracelets 20mm/22mm/24mm Watch Bands Deployment Buckle Brushed/Polished Strap for Men Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5C8968/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wmAVCbTZZ0M7H
Love this watch, I have it on this bracelet right now and its perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F5C8968/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I purchased this strap off of amazon. I'm actually really pleased at the quality and look of the strap at the price point.
I have not tried the Fitbit, but I have used the sport and each of the other gear watches over the years so I am pretty comfortable with them.
Battery Life
The batter life on it is good enough to get through a day or two comfortably, but it is nothing like pebble where you can just forget to charge for a few days and it not be an issue. I think my biggest complaint about battery life is it does not charge as quickly as the pebble. i used to love taking off my pebble to shower and it being fully charged after. The Gear will not charge completely, so it needs to be charged overnight. For me this is a pretty big downside.
Fitness features
I did not use it a lot for fitness, but the features it did have were excellent. The heart rate seemed to work pretty well, though I had nothing to compare it against. The steps were accurate enough and the UI was excellent. I really like Samsung's fitness app and that helps.
Notifications
I noticed no issue with notifications. There were easily accessible which was nice and I do not recall any missing notifications. The actions that you can do with it is not quite as good as pebble, but it does still let you interact with them.
Tasker support
I do not use tasker so I apologize I cannot comment on this part.
Smart Alarm
I'm not sure if they have it, but since the battery life isn't good enough for me to sleep with I never would've been able to use this feature. Also, even though the Sport is only a little thicker than a Time Steel, it feels thicker and less comfortable to sleep with.
Music Control
Music control is perfectly fine. I had it set up as a quick launch so I could get to it quickly and it worked great. No complaints.
AOD
The Sport has it and it works well. The fitbit does not from what I have heard. This is part of why I haven't gotten it as I don't want to shake my arm and hope it notices every time I want to tell time on my watch.
Honestly I was really happy with the Sport. I will probably go to it after my collection of Pebbles all die. Hopefully there will be an improved selection by then. Two things I wanted to note that havent come up so far. If you use a band that wraps like this one it will block the heart rate sensor. I knew that and figured that would not be a big deal, but they use the heart rate sensor to determine whether or not to turn the display on. So if you use bands like this, you will have difficulties with the screen turning on.
Also, the next generation of Gear watches are rumored to come out soon, so if you need a watch now, the Gear is a great option and will probably get updated as they are still updating the S2. But if you have a few months to decide it may be worth waiting to see the next gen of Gear as well as what Google I/O has in store for us. Google I/O starts soon IIRC.
Yup. Silver or black on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1410360537&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=pebble+steel+band
http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Stainless-Metal-Watchband/dp/B00L8C818C/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1410360537&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=pebble+steel+band
Alternatively they sell these at Best Buy stores for the same price.
How much is the band?
Edit: Only 20$
http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410208590&sr=8-1&keywords=pebble+steel+watchband
this right?
If you want a black metal band, check out the Pebble Steel Metal Watchband
So, i seem to have found the origin of that picture here) and the guy says it came with it from a shop in Poland. So we will never really know the brand of the band. As for some alternatives, how about:
Hopefully one of those has similar enough stitching to the one in the picture and near the same color of leather, maybe a darker one would be more in order. As you wear the band it will get those cracks and creases seen in the picture, so don't expect those right from the get go. Hope that helps! :)
These look identical but I could be wrong.
I definitely second checking the buying guide in /r/Watches
As mentioned elsewhere in this thread, you need to decide what you are looking for in a bit more detail. Is it a particular look or style? Is it an automatic or quartz movement? There are a lot of options even once you get these two aspects narrowed down. You can always buy the watch and strap separate as well, to get the combination you are looking for.
I personally have a Citizen Nighthawk on a black Hirsch Liberty strap and a Citizen Eco-Drive with blue hands on a brown Hirsch Liberty strap. These are very likely much cheaper than you are looking for as a grad gift, given the $700 limit listed, but the Citizen Skyhawk is closer to your limit and is really nice too.
When it comes to automatic movements, it will be quite easy to get to the $700 limit. Hamilton is a favorite, with both the Khaki Field and the Jazzmaster being good possibilities.
My only advice is to stay away from "fashion" brand watches. A little reading in /r/watches, particularly the buying guide and sidebar, should help you a lot.
Good luck!
Hirsch
Lovely watch! I have one as well and it's one of my favorites. To answer your question, I don't think that there's any "official" nato strap manufacturer - it refers to the style rather than any specific brand. Personally, I'm a big fan of Crown & Buckle. They've got a huge array of nato straps, including some leather ones that I'm particularly fond of. I think this C&B chromexel NATO would look excellent with the Maratac.
That said, I've currently got my Maratac on a brown Hirsch Liberty strap and I would be remiss if I didn't recommend that as well. It looks absolutely fantastic with the Maratac. The stitching on the strap matches the off-white lume on the dial almost exactly.
EDIT: for metal bracelets, I think that strapcode is pretty well-regarded. I like the looks of the Super Engineer Type II, and I've heard some good things, but I don't have one myself.
Do what I did and get a deployment clasp nothing special but it works great
Like this?
This is the exact one. It's not too bad when you consider the official Motorola band is going to be $79.99. It also feels very solid. I think it's a high quality band.
I came up with this:
http://www.amazon.com/20mm-Engineer-Stainless-Straight-Band-Push/dp/B007FMAKUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414255615&sr=8-1&keywords=super+engineer
Not bad considering it's roughly the same price range as the official Moto band. I think this band is a no-brainer for the folks that don't mind the price since A) It's available right now, B) It looks so much better than the official one(in my opnion) and C) No pressure on the back of the watch as OP claims. Not that the official Moto one appears to put pressure on the back, but too many of the other 3rd party bands out there appear to do that.
Going to drop some timex options here and here. The band isn't very neutral, but strap is something very easy to change. You can buy the watch and the band(here here and here) and still come within your budget.
it's a general kind I got on amazon. it has a 5 ring and I cut one off. it's a little thick for nicer cloths, but it's great for a more rugged look. OhFlash 22mm [Dark Brown Vintage Leather] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012UTY48C/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_-Ak9wbG3M1KRH
This strap is $42 with 2 day shipping from amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Hirsch-109002-70-20-Camelgrain-No-Allergy/dp/B000PO07KE
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPS2KYO/
Thanks, it's this one, brown Hirsch liberty.
Just off the top of my head, heres the first result from googling "super engineer": http://www.amazon.com/20mm-Engineer-Stainless-Straight-Band-Push/dp/B007FMAKUG
I bought this watch a few months ago and it has become one of my favorites. I'm currently wearing it with a reddish brown leather strap from Hirsch
Link here.
Even with the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I was not expecting much for my 14 dollars. Happily, I was wrong. While I think it would only look good on a chunky watch (my pilot is fairly large) as it is a thick (4.06mm) leather strap with a sizable Pammy-syle buckle, the quality is just crazy-good for the money.
Huh, I wrote many more words about my neat and cheap new watch strap than I meant to.
TL;DR: 14 dollars! Recommended!
I have one that came along with another nato from Amazon, and although it was leather, it was very thin, and just kinda looked like brown plastic. Picked up this one, still really cheap, but it's thicker, looks way nicer, and I've been wearing in on my new Seiko turtle, but it's also been on other watches in my collection. Just a nice looking strap for not much money. I just want one that looks like actual leather I guess.
yup, and you can buy this Deployant from Amazon/ iStrap, or for 3-4$ more you can get a cheap leather strap on it too, but that deployant works with any 2-piece tang strap to make it a deployant.
I prefer deployant because it's quicker to put on/take off and puts less stress on the strap than a regular buckle so it should last longer.
The band is Super Engineer Type II
You can buy it here.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FMAKUG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Instructions on how to install it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=628FYSRzRzY
I purchased the band from Amazon.com a week ago for $27 all included, but now it's on sale on Amazon UK for £24.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00L8C81BY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1416071791&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Ask and ye shall receive haha.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016PXQBIA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JHMY64
Picked up a Casio Edifice EF-503D-1AV WW when it went on sale the other day. It didn't take me long to pull the trigger, considering this watch has been on my three watch grail list the past year or so (the other two are Omega Speedmaster and Railmaster). I know it's cheap for a grail watch, but this is honestly the most I've spent on a watch to-date. It's giving my beloved Citizen BM6400-00e a run for its money.
Picked up a different strap and clasp for my new watch as the metal bracelet is nice, but a good leather strap just sets this watch onto a new level. The metal bracelet is nice and heavy, but ultimately not my style. Really digging the deployment clasp. Might switch all of my casual watches to a deployment clasp.
Hope you guys enjoy this post as much as I enjoy this watch. Cheers!
It looks like this strap.
It's funny. I bought a similar looking Seiko chronograph since I couldn't find any of the white faced Edifaces for a good price. I put that strap on my Seiko.
http://i.imgur.com/3vQ6sH8.jpg
It's this strap:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U9BXPY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Here ya go: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017L61N56/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
links, I really like this style bracelet. Idk about its quality though
Thanks!
Seiko Stainless Steel Push Button Fold-Over Clasp 20mm Solar Watch Bracelet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPS2KYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hAlIAbRSRCP2M
Sure! It uses standard 20mm spring bars, so you can fit any 20mm bracelet / strap to it that you want. It's pretty easy to swap out yourself with a spring bar tool, or you can have any jeweler / watch repair store do it for a few bucks.
Something to be aware of though, is that the end links on a bracelet (the little piece that makes it look like there is no gap between the watch and bracelet) won't just fit perfectly with any bracelet. Hamilton doesn't make an official bracelet for this watch.
However, if you didn't care about the end links, you can get a metal band without end links, like any of these, or many, many more:
https://www.amazon.com/Watchband-NewLife-Stainless-Replacement-Bracelet/dp/B079KBZXF4/
https://www.amazon.com/Top-Plaza-Stainless-Replacement-Interlock/dp/B075NMVB6R/
https://www.amazon.com/20mm-Engineer-Stainless-Bracelet-Band/dp/B005JV8CZU/
Thanks, I'm not sure exactly what the model is called, but it's this one here
Thanks for the input (instead of downvotes!) here are the links for all the straps included: strap 1 strap 2 strap 3 bracelet I really think those go really well with the watch and this is my only 20mm lug watch. (i recently sold all my 20mm natos) should i split them? pick one strap only with lower price? shoot me an offer instead of downvotes dudes, three fiddy?
You can try Amazon. I found a few nice ones on there that flow well with the black watch
If you're looking for metal, this is a really nice one
I hope this will work with it: http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410100214&sr=8-2&keywords=watch+metal+band
so you are saying this wont work?
http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/ref=pd_sbs_watch_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CXTYQVD1R9ADE9D53BJ
Im looking for one myself as I love the 033 but hate the bracelet. Here’s one. https://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_44G2JZ_Watch_Bracelet_p/44g2jz.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjwp_DPBRCZARIsAGOZYBSruk_6qnVu11w7H6wHianG0flkeMllqq5WxfaZPV_s3t8sBT-6rlkaAqSkEALw_wcB
Also this if you want a nicer one 20mm Brushed Engineer Solid Link 316l Stainless Steel Watch Bracelet Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JV8CZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EIj.zbDS2Z1S5
You linked a picture to the Hirsch Liberty, seen here on Amazon. I have a brown one and I love it, just be sure to get the correct lug width.
I am trying to decide between your strap and a Hirsch Liberty. What would you go with?
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Bracelet-Watch-Strap/dp/B008JHMY64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398678474&sr=8-1&keywords=watch+bracelet+mesh
A mesh band, perhaps? Or is /r/watches unloving towards those?
You could if you really wanted to. Something like this would almost certainly fit (or any straight-ended 20mm bracelet). One risk with that is that the tone or finish of the metal may not match the watch's very well, since it's not made by the manufacturer.
Metal bracelets are typically more for informal wear rather than formal. It seems counter-intuitive to some people, but trust me, a nice neutral leather strap (black or dark brown) looks a lot dressier than a bracelet, and can really make the watch "pop." Metal bracelets were originally designed for sports watches, which is why you typically see them on divers.
http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Nylon-Watchband-Black-Stripes/dp/B0047MQMR2/ref=lh_ni_t
You can try a Quartz Mondaine. I believe they look nice and they are pretty cheap.
Another alternative would be to buy a Zeno Watch like this - this one is under 500$ and is automatic.
If you really like an automatic, you can also pick this Hamilton which is a little bit over your budget (~72$) but I believe worth every cent.
If you really like Bauhaus watches, but you don't have the money to spend on a Nomos or a Junghans, you can also take a look at those two brands: Zeppelin and Junkers (still I don't think those two are that sturdy). Examples:
Now, you must take in consideration if you work in a kitchen water will deteriorate very quickly any leather strap. A rubber strap won't look so good on a "Bauhaus" watch, so you need to replace your strap with something "metal" - like this.
yes, pebble steel band. $20 bucks on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Steel-Metal-Watchband-Packaging/dp/B00L8C81BY/
I placed an order through amazon for the Pebble branded metal band, but it does not appear to ship for 1-2 months. I would expect to see them in retail stores in about the same time.
I got mine from seiya. It's still $130~ but if you are on a tight budget you can get this for 45 bucks.
I will warn you the bracelet does feel cheap and at that price range is a stamped clasp as opposed to the solid scissor style.
The end link isn't solid and you will need to bend it a bit to make it fit but it will be flush.
I think it's the Pebble Steel metal band, here's the Amazon link.
Here you go: £8.13. It's quite thick, and the buckle is huge, but you can always put a smaller buckle on if you really need to. What Seiko is it for?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vintage-Genuine-Leather-Replacement-Stainless/dp/B016PXQBIA/ref=sr_1_1?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1487958976&sr=1-1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5C8968/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5iZ7CbPKRX9HM
It's really similar to a Geckota bracelet that fits the SKX/6309 body flush, but I think that one is discontinued.
Hirsch 20mm Leather Watch Strap, Color:Brown (Model: 109002-10-20) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P9XT18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r2X.BbN876H5E
It's a Hirsch, got it off Amazon, the loops are getting worn so I'm def due for a new one, been like two years.
I have this strap below on one of my seikos and I put a double deployant clasp from mywatchmaker.net and it wears very nicely. I don’t know if they ship worldwide but I have been very happy with it and would by another one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PO1WSU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TORBCb173N4SJ
This is close.
https://www.amazon.com/Hirsch-109002-70-22-Genuine-Calfskin-Watch/dp/B000PO1WMG/ref=cts_wa_2_vtp?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2897711222&pf_rd_r=18SQ1698321ESKM9TWVG&pd_rd_wg=NqGtU&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B000PO1WMG&pd_rd_w=uORQN&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=18SQ1698321ESKM9TWVG&_encoding=UTF8
this one a bit more orangey
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PO07KE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My time to shine! I brought you a quickie album of my SSC015 with all the bands within arm's reach. I swear I had a NATO around here somewhere... if I find it, I'll add a picture with that to the album.
http://imgur.com/a/g5Pwm
Edit: Link to monster bracelet on Amazon
And a link for the Hirsch
I was thinking about this for my lagoon. Saw some pics of this and thought it looked good. Sashiko wave
I got this one and this one cuz I couldn't decide on the nato or two piece strap. Mostly just looked for leather straps on Amazon with good reviews from verified purchases. I've heard lakehouseleathers.com is good too. I bought a strap from them a week ago but hasn't come yet but I've heard good things. Eventually I'd love to get a jack foster horween strap but didn't wanna spend that much on a strap before I'd seen the watch! Might end up getting a horween strap before the bracelet honestly
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012UTY48C/ref=cm_sw_r_em_awd_c_faNKwbB7ACGF5
Orbis Morgan sells good Isofrane
http://www.obrismorgan.com/naturalrubberstrap01_watch-bros.html
And the Super Engineer II if you want a steel bracelet.
http://www.amazon.com/20mm-Engineer-Stainless-Straight-Band-Push/dp/B007FMAKUG
Hey everyone,
I'm looking for a leather band suggestion for my SKX007. I received it as a gift on the standard Jubilee bracelet and have a few simple NATO straps which I use everyday, but I want to find a rustic looking brown leather band. As popular as the SKX007 is, I'm hoping you all can supply some suggestions!
I tried this from amazon but the buckle was too large, and it was not easy to remove with my tools, so I ended up returning it.
Thanks in advance!
i got this one, and it hasn't pulled out any arm hair.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JHMY64/
You really need a notched band. The ones for Pebble steel apparently work quite well. I ordered one of these per another redditor's suggestion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L2N4LRM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think any of these three leather straps would go really well with that watch. They're all high quality straps in your budget and would really look good.
I'm not a huge fan of Natos or Perlons on a diver style watch. A leather nato maybe.
Finally replaced my cheap NATO, with a cheap leather Nato.
I have been eyeing the Crown and Buckle versions, but I figured I would by a less expensive one first. The strap feels pretty good, though the hardware doesn't exactly match the case of my Seiko.
I am considering attempting to use shoe polish to dye/age the strap after I have worn it for a while.
I think I will just get this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CPS2KYO/ref=cm_cr_othr_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8#cm_cr_carousel_images_section
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DWV7R2L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 its absolutely insane for the price
Must be the lighting, as this is the brown model. This one to be exact.
Hi all.
I am selling my Alpinist here. I really do think it's wonderful but I just can't seem to wear it enough. The watch is in good condition with minor blemishes on the case. The sale includes the original box and paperwork, the original strap (it's garbage!), a Clockwork Synergy perlon strap, and a Seiko bracelet (https://amzn.to/2MTd4Uf). Price is $430 shipped via FedEx to the lower 48 from Florida. PayPal please, add the 3% if you prefer not to use F&F.
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I picked up the Silver 5 with the intention of coughing up the $77 for the leather band. Well It was delayed, then delayed some more, so I said screw it and just bought this guy for like $15.
You can easily unscrew the pins from the Fenix and just slide them into that band and it works like a champ. No quick changes, but that's not a high priority for me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BNE2RM0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CPS2KYO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The endlinks have to be massaged a bit to make it fit, but that is really no problem at all...
Here ya go!
I've got a Hirsch strap on my Montblanc and I think its a great piece. Not sure what kind of quality leather you'll get for under $30, but the Hirsch straps are about $40 and well worth it.
My Ball (pre-owned) came with an Orion strap that is pretty nice, though the buckle is ungainly) and it seems pretty nice as well.
The DW strap you linked seems pretty good, why not just go for it?
WAVEY: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HREVFGY/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503490034&sr=1-5&pi=SL140_SY180_CR0,0,140,180_QL70
A cheap suede one from Amazon, actually. One of these
I picked it up on Amazon. They are also available on eBay for a few dollars, though, if you don't mind waiting a few weeks.
great watch if you want a really nice looking band for it get the http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L8C81BY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, I got it for my moto 360 and it looks amazing.
I don't doubt you're right. I'm not the most price sensitive consumer, but milanese loop isn't an inherently expensive style.
Hi I have small wrists as well, I just purchased a Timex Easyreader, http://www.amazon.com/Timex-T20041-Reader-Brown-Leather/dp/B000B55AEA/ref=sr_1_3?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1310176569&sr=1-3, along with the NATO bond strap, http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Nylon-Watchband-Black-Stripes/dp/B0047MQMR2/ref=sr_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1310176615&sr=1-1, total is like 40 bucks and it looks great! the face is 35mm, perfect for smaller wrists like ours, hope this helps.
This is what changed my mind about getting the pebble.
I asked a watchmaker what they thought about the pebble. I think the metal version looks sharp, like a 70's digital seiko. Anyways her only comment was "watches are supposed to be timeless, electronics become obsolete"
I was convinced
I got a Citizen eco-drive for $160, put a $40 Italian black leather band on it.
Never needs batteries and is more then accurate enough. I Couldn't be happier
Watch: http://amzn.com/B000EQR6H0
Band: http://amzn.com/B000P9ZLYG
Thanks! I really appreciate it. Here's the link to the strap! A little warning about it is that you have to use the metal fasteners that came with your original pebble because the ones that come with it are too small.
http://amzn.com/B003U9BXPY