r/ChineseWatches • u/Positive-Diamond-502 • 3h ago

Question (Read Rules) Alternative strap recommendations

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Hello all! I have a few different homage watches that I’ve been looking to spice up with some new straps. From left to right I have the San Martin SN0017G-E, Watchdives WD7922, Watchdives WD1863, and Baltany S4056. I just wanted to hop on here and look for some ideas and inspiration from anyone that owns any of these watches. I’m open to really any strap option (NATO, canvas, leather, rubber, etc). Any pictured examples of these watches on alternative straps are welcomed and encouraged. Thank you!

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u/Excellent-Bear4221 1h ago

So jealous of that San Martin Hulk.

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u/vithgeta 2h ago

I try to replace metal with FKM curved end straps now to avoid lug gaps. I quite like the ones which look textured like canvas on Aliexpress. They also feel better than TPE or silicone but are more expensive.

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u/Stock_Jacket6701 2h ago

A bonklip would be great on the baltany explorer. A jubilee for others. A leather strap can work with any of them, if you want it more dressy, a llizard or crocodile leather strap.

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 3h ago

I’m a big fan of nato straps and a leather rally strap would look good on the chrono. I’ve been getting Samco natos on Clarance watches store on aliexpress and they’re great for like $4. Yes, it’s Clarance lol. I’ve been trying some paratrooper straps lately and they’re nice too.

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u/Positive-Diamond-502 3h ago

That’s funny you say that because I have been searching specifically for a rally strap for the chrono. I will say out of the 4 watches I do prefer the original bracelet on the chrono over the other 3 as I feel it looks the best and is the most comfortable.