Do You Feel Ripped Off When Buying Original Straps?

[cavemanng]

I think it is the perceived quality. The actual quality maybe difference for some but not all

[Trinidad]

There a experience and reputable forum member who sell Rolex suitable parts-strap, buckle and etc as hobby in the past but not sure if he still doing it. Maybe he has something to offer you if he read yr message or you can search his past post using "gold Rolex and cigar" as search term.

Thanks mate.

But I only do Rolex specced straps which are 20mm lugs x 16mm buckle.
Moreover, my supplier in italy has some issues with procuring crocodile skin and has cut back on the production by a lot.

The only lobang i have now are genuine vintage NOS Rolex crocoskin straps without buckle.

Cheers

[Winning streak]

Buy replica straps or other brand makes the watch look half fake

[chiqinhan]

just paid $700 for a hublot rubber gummy strap last wk, after 2 days took it off. cos dun like its matt look. indeed exp strap....

[Iceheller]

Just got this padded Rios Alligator grained for under $50 from gnomon watches. Sometime you want to buy the original also cannot find the colour or design you like... Would surely recommend other there as their price looks reasonable. Eg went to bugis yesterday and most shops quote me >$100 for leather NATO but gnomon watch quote me <$90 for similar if not same strap. The sale guys at gnomon watch alway very helpful.

[kroby]

Original straps are expensive, but they are usually well-made. If you buy third-party (which I do), you should not go for the cheapest. There's a wide-range of quality for the third-party straps, and you usually do get what you pay for.

[sunami]

Original straps for ball watch are priced quite reasonably. ~150 for calf leather and ~300 for croc/alligator leather.

[tribecarolex]

My B&R rubber strap, broke in half, the agent price is
So ordered a handmade leather from altstraps, nice & well made w colour stichings.

[jaskiratsgill]

There is good advice here, however I feel a fake strap on a +10K watch is doing disrespect to the watch.

However, getting custom built straps is all together another thing - including getting your initials or a small message embossed on the leather inside - cool.

[dweller]

don't waste money

Leather straps don't last too long anyway! no point buying the original ones

[enthuwatcher]

I personally feel that original straps are too overpriced (what complications?) I am although guilty of buying original straps are i do feel ripped off

[njchay1981]

Everytime ...

BUT what to do when you barely have a choice?!?

[sunami]

I personally feel that original straps are too overpriced (what complications?) I am although guilty of buying original straps are i do feel ripped off

Personally I feel that it's better to buy a strap that looks good with your watch instead of buying an "original" branded strap for the watch of the same brand.

I've for instance used Ball straps for my Seiko watch and Steinhart strap for my Ball watch.

[sake_wg65O]

Original strap is way over priced. There are better alternatives around.

[darksheep]

Recently got a couple of straps from J&S . Good quality, but also not that cheap...