The dreaded 'strap recommendation' request...

[watch carefully]

Hi all,
The members of this forum hav an amazing variety of watch types and strap experiences. I'd be grateful for your recommendations of replacements for the original strap on this watch:



The OEM strap is ~20mm wide and, as you can see, it folds around the fixed lugs and is held in a closed loop by two screws.
I'm exploring replacement options (for both style and longevity) and am open to any recommendations (though keeping the prices reasonable is preferred).
Maybe NATO? Maybe some other sort of attachment method? I would particularly be interested in a metal (esp. mesh) bracelet option.

This business of not having spring bars or removable rods is alien to me!
Thanks,
Brad

[shameless]

i really think a metal option is out of the question on that shaped lug - i think generally is open ended straps for that but the choices of type and texture tend to be quite limited

[iyonk]

Hi Brad, just curious, if you open the 4 screws on the caseback, are the lugs held by screws and removeable? (like panerai wire lug)

i've been inspecting your picture and yes it's tough for straps options...

are you good with doing small knots? it seem that form this case the alternative option is manufacture a strap with similar kind of design but with two holes on the side that you can knot some thick threads or using another removeable two screws..

or find a onepiece leather zulu that will be thin enough to be inserted on the lug.

good luck Brad..

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never mind.. Peter beat me to it.. that's a great solution/option !!

[watch carefully]

Hi Brad, just curious, if you open the 4 screws on the caseback, are the lugs held by screws and removeable? (like panerai wire lug)

I've not opened the watch, but have seen an image of the case components of the chronograph version (below) and I am not optimistic because it has a funky lug-length adjustment method. I'll check it out first-hand, though.

are you good with doing small knots? it seem that form this case the alternative option is manufacture a strap with similar kind of design but with two holes on the side that you can knot some thick threads

It's worth considering, but I have short, stubby bass-player fingers!

[watch carefully]

i really think a metal option is out of the question on that shaped lug - i think generally is open ended straps for that but the choices of type and texture tend to be quite limited

So, I'm completely ignorant of this type of strap. How does one initiate closure?:

[iyonk]

Yup! i'm curious myself! i just find out about that interesting design strap! wonder how it work?

[shameless]

that looks a particularly aggressive open end -simply fold over and the adhesive backing seals it down - think i would prefer a nice leather single piece strap myself - yours very similar to ww2 era fixed lug military type so maybe a single piecewould look the part these are simpler and less 'aggressive ' and quickly applied or interchanged but perhaps not what you would prefer but there is no metal to metal

[watch carefully]

Yup! i'm curious myself! i just find out about that interesting design strap! wonder how it work?

I fear there is some permanent adhesive involved.

[ro63rto]

Google "Louisiana Clip"

Few other options ....

http://www.watch-band-center.com/wat...raps-20mm.html

[tribe125]

Google "Louisiana Clip"

Few other options ....

http://www.watch-band-center.com/wat...raps-20mm.html

Yes, that would be my suggestion. I've had some Rios straps with the clip system and they work well. Easy to fix and remove, unlike glued ends.