Do You Feel Ripped Off When Buying Original Straps?

[terbaboom]

My Milus on a $30 strap.



The original strap leaves no gap between the lugs and strap.



When I had to replace the strap on my Milus, I paid $9xx for the original. I've since left the original strap in the box and have been using a $30 strap. Maybe I'm a cheapskate, but a waist belt with much more leather probably wouldn't cost as much, while an original rubber strap costs almost $200.

[LSL]

Accessories department is a profit centre !
AP charges $900 for a strap !

[voltshin]

i think bring the original strap to leather strap maker and customize it.

[Balzebub]

Original straps absolute rip off... Good quality leather straps can be had for fraction of the price, though I prefer to use original buckles, deployment clasp if possible...

[Merzt]

Go for good quality aftermarket strap . Its way better than the OEM ones. U can buy 2 or more in fact with the price ! Dayum its hard to swallow

[terbaboom]

That's why I'm using a cheapo strap on the watch now.

[kenny1367]

I using a $30 strap for my Pam too.

[DoubleK]

Interchange ur watches lor...

Anyway leather strapss in SG weather....really suks 2 to max...

If anyone of u here...have a montblanc watch in leather...shld noe the quality of their strap...

Normally i buy bracelet watches...and get aftermarket straps to interchange..

[SamGMT]

My Milus on a $30 strap.



The original strap leaves no gap between the lugs and strap.



When I had to replace the strap on my Milus, I paid $9xx for the original. I've since left the original strap in the box and have been using a $30 strap. Maybe I'm a cheapskate, but a waist belt with much more leather probably wouldn't cost as much, while an original rubber strap costs almost $200.

You are not cheapskate, I will do the same. The purchase price for the original leather strap is just too high! AP ones cost more then $900+!! I'm ok with the rubber ones which cost not more then $300, it's washable and last longer too!

[watchguild]

guess it is the "feel"...i.e perceived quality

[terbaboom]

Feels good to know that I'm not the only one putting a cheap strap on my watch. Actually, I'm also ok with the rubber ones and even some of the alligator ones costing about $500. But paying $900+ for a strap feels very much being taken for granted leh...

You are not cheapskate, I will do the same. The purchase price for the original leather strap is just too high! AP ones cost more then $900+!! I'm ok with the rubber ones which cost not more then $300, it's washable and last longer too!

[terbaboom]

The only feel is being "chopped carrot"...

guess it is the "feel"...i.e perceived quality

[zacrophon]

Dear all,

Any lobang for nice after market Pam Straps at good prices?

Thanks!

[amitabh]

for Straps the worst possible brand could be Breitling. I used to own a Navitimer , I went to Melchers and asked for a blue croc leather strap....I couldnt beleive the price ....$900......com'on I can buy a Seiko for that price :-) walked away and bought a second hand but original strap ...later sold off the watch

[Watcha]

900 is too much for a strap.

Max for me is 500+. Which is already high for me.

Most original straps are around 300-500 I think.