Watch strap help

[Idlefellow]

What are some sources for really good leather watch straps?  Not sure I want to spend what it'll take to buy croc or alligator (but I might); good quality embossed leather might work.  I hate buying them online as they always look good in the photos but are often disappointing when in hand; some that I've bought that were touted to be top quality just didn't have the thickness, etc.

Currently I need a strap for my Longines Dolce Vita chrono; in the past I've ordered them from Longines (which are ridiculously expensive for what they are) but they have discontinued the one I preferred.  I'll want some nice thickness and contrasting stitching.  Thanks for any/all help/suggestions.

 

[Richard Burley]

Made-to-order Horween leather, for a C-note or so. Hard to get away from spendiness for quality.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/466598475/horween-natural-derby-leather-watch?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-4

 

[riff raff]

The WatchUSeek forum has a whole section on straps, including a classified and trade section, with a pretty wide range of offerings.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f319/

 

[monbla256]

I've bought from these folks for years and have NEVER been disapointed in what they sell. They carry some of the widest variety of Hadley-Roma Croc straps at very reasonable prices.  

https://www.globalwatchband.com/

 

[Idlefellow]

Global is one that came highly recommended but I was rather disappointed in what I got from them. Maybe I'll give them another look.

 

[loneredtree]

I had the same problem. Wish I had posted here. I did buy a band for $95 from Fison. www.filson.com. It may not have the detail you are looking for. I do like the quality however.

 

[monbla256]

Global is one that came highly recommended but I was rather disappointed in what I got from them.  Maybe I'll give them another look.

This is an example of a Hadley-Roma Alligator strap with a stainless butterfly deployant catch that I got from Global on my Citizen Chronomaster. IMHO it's a beautiful strap for a beautiful watch at a very reasonable price  :twisted:

 

[Idlefellow]

Do you have the model number of that strap? Very attractive...

 

[monbla256]

Do you have the model number of that strap?  Very attractive...

I just ordered a Tan Alligator Hadley- Roma strap as listed by Global. I had them put their "butterfly" deployant catch on it and ordered the size that would fit my wrist. That pic was taken about 5 years ago when I got it. It's darkened up with wear since then . Looks better with wear than when new IMHO :twisted: :twisted: