I have been really impressed with Haveston Parade strap and have many of them. The description suggests that they are a bit dressier and I think that "refined" is a good description. They are a bit shinier and smooth textured, so that they go well with a variety of watches. I bought this for a fully brushed Railmaster, and I think it looks better than a ribbed or highly textured NATO.
Attached picture is grey color stap with batic hms salmon.
I am satisfied with the quality and the thickness. I was worried that it would be too stiff but it was soft enough for me.
Bought this one to replace the stock-but-worn-out croc strap on my new-to-me Longines. The strap is flexible enough on the ends to accommodate curved springbars, which is what I had to use on this case. The color and texture of the leather is about perfect. My only gripe is that I wish the holes were punched a bit further down the tail; I'm usually on the last hole, but this is a pretty small-cased watch, to be fair. Otherwise, can't go wrong with these Fluco straps!
Extremely comfortable quality strap. Little if any breakin time. Quick and easy install thanks to quick release spring bars. 20mm strap. Installed Holben's 18mm brushed stainless steel buckle to match the brushed surfaces on the watch. Always have buckles on hand. Love the buckle and strap. Service provided by Holben's is always top tier. Thanks Mike!
I have a medium sized wrist and I dislike when leather straps overhang too far. Due to this, I ordered a short version of this strap. It's almost a perfect size, in terms of length. The color is just slightly lighter than navy blue, while not being that ridiculous "royal blue" color. Initially, I wanted a lizard or croc grain strap for my Frederique Constant Index Classic dress watch, but settled on this "fine grain" style. I paired it with a deployant clasp, for longer strap life. Overall, for the price, I'm very happy with my purchase. I would recommend this strap, due to it's thin nature, for any dress watch where a blue strap is in order.
This strap really elevates my Citizen Promaster. On a NATO or a perlon, the Promaster is a good watch. On this Hirsch performance strap, it is a great watch. The strap is comfortable right out of the package. I've barely taken the watch off since I put it on this strap. Yes, it is an expensive strap. But if you can put this strap on a watch you already own, you might decide that you don't need to buy a new watch. A luxury strap like this one on a decent watch is a great combination. Fast shipping and good shopping experience on Holben's as always.
This is truly a fantastic strap. The leather is the softest, and most supple I have ever encountered on a watch band. It instantly hugs the wrist with great ease. It has taken my Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto to another level.
It's a really well made watch strap. Definitely something else than the cheap watch strap you can buy of Amazon.
Fast shipping, great customer service.
I really like the new strap. The color is beautiful. It is hard to believe it is not leather. Looks great on my Hamilton Khaki King. This is the fourth strap from Colareb. I have been very happy with all of them. Holbens Fine Watch Bands has excellent customer service, very fast shipping and quality products. I definitely recommend this company. I will continue to buy from them in the future. I was able to use my original buckle from my Hamilton watch on the new strap. It fits perfectly, and really makes the band look original to the watch. You can't go wrong with any of the selections from this company. If you are in the market for a watch strap, I highly recommend checking out the fine selection on Holbens website. Whether you are looking to replace a used strap or dress up a watch you already own, a new strap makes your watch look totally different and new! No need to search, this is the place. They have many different brands to choose from!
Reality is often disappointing but not in the case of this strap. I returned a Hirsch Liberty strap that I didn’t care for and picked up this Di Modell. It is awesome in ways the Hirsch wasn’t.
Made in Germany(china for the hirsch), padded but not as thick as the Hirsch and the stitching is nicer.
Hi from the UK delivery was a breeze no problems at all for any other UK buyers , the strap itself is fantastic, it looks aged so looks great on my Omega speedmaster pro and the added bonus of the quick release springbars
This strap is exactly what I was looking for. It's even better that I can get to choose a short strap length option with quick release. The quality is excellent, it looks and feels like real leather. I bought this strap a couple of months ago and is holding up great. I'm looking to try the vegan EcoSuede strap. I'm so glad I found such a nice vegan strap for my watches.
I grabbed one of these for my Tudor Ranger, initially a little nervous that it would come off as cheap looking or "too" military (and I was in the military to boot). It's sleek, elegant, well made, and comfortable as hell. It also compliments the Ranger perfectly, and gives it the refined toughness this watch was made to exude.
I bought this 21mm band to replace the original on my Orient Bambino watch. At the same time, I bought the exact band that originally came with the watch, but doubtful I’ll ever place it on the watch. The Holben’s band is a serious upgrade and is a great match to some belts and shoes I have already. This is a top-quality product worthy of matching with any high-priced watch.
This is the third one of these Fluco suede leather straps I've purchased from Holben's; I have one on a Seiko railroad watch, and another on an Omega Seamaster quartz. This time it went on this quartz Seiko eBay find. No break-in needed, very comfortable, and couldn't have matched the color more perfectly. Definitely recommended, an easy way to class up any watch.
This is the second one I’ve had. The first was on my Tissot that worked great until the watch flooded. Now I’m wearing one on my Doxa 300 and it’s just as comfortable as my last one. I dive with it and it hold up well. A little trimming was needed as it was a little too wide but easy to fit.
These bands are very comfortable and look great.
Just put this 19mm taupe colored Biarritz (Montana) goatskin band on my Longines Heritage and man does it ever look great, (atleast to me anyhow) LOL… Love this color and it is a little more on the gray side and exactly what I was looking for… I have another one of these Biarritz bands so I knew just how supple and comfortable it would be…. Love the taper of the band from 19mm to 16mm It makes a difference in comfort…I put a Longines buckle to complete the look…. Highly recommend this band on a dress watch and a sports watch as well…. As usual Mike at Holben’s was not only helpful and answers inquiries quickly but shipped the band like “greased lightning”….! Once again Holben’s gets a 5 STAR 💫 rating…💯👍
Recently purchased the ColaReb Vegan Watch strap from Holben’s. Received in a few days. Great delivery service. The strap is soft and looks nice. Intended to use for my Seiko Solar Chronograph brown stainless steel everyday watch. Replaced the old ones with ColaReb strap, it looks very nice. You can see in the pic below. Easy to put it on with quick-release stainless steel spring bars. They got a good grip and fitted as they should. Overall greatly satisfied.
I've purchased 15-20 Erika's straps over the years and never been disappointed once. They are a bit pricey, but still an excellent investment when compared to the cost of run of the mill NATO and MN straps that will eventually end up at the bottom of a drawer, unused.
The Deauville is a quality band at a fair price. I paired it with a vintage Seiko I received in 1985. The watch is Goldtone and pairs nicely with the black leather of the Deauville.
I’m also pleased with the customer service. This was a replacement to a previous purchase that didn’t work out and it was a hassle free exchange.
Had the watch band for a couple of weeks now. I'm going to say that this has been one of the best leather watch bands I've ever worn. Leather is well crafted, finishing is fantastic and it's soft so there's no need to "break in". Matched my brown band with a vintage blue dial Slava MIG-29 from the USSR. I would definitely be buying Fluco bands again for my other more expensive aviator watches.
Once I placed my preorder for the Studio Underd0g 02Series Field Stefanny, the search for the perfect strap / bracelet to pair with it was on. Naturally, I looked to Forstner to meet the challenge. There is no doubt that the 02Series Field oozes 1940s WW2 aesthetics. I was hopeful that Forstner’s Bonklip offering, the Klip, would fit the bill. Spolier alert, it certainly did!
I placed the order and it conveniently arrived one week before I even the watch arrived. I was anxious annd I scrambled for another watch I already owned that has an 18mm lug width. Though I do not have any pictures of it, the Klip pairs very well with the Timex Q GMT. But once the 02Series Field arrived, I was blown away by the result of when I finally slapped the bracelet on. I cannot praise the comfort of the bracelet, and the combination makes me wonder why Richard of Studio Underd0g never offered a Bonklip bracelet option at the watch’s release.
Sometimes, discovering a watch and aftermarket strap / bracelet pairing on your own is more special. This was certainly one of those cases. Now, I’m looking at the Komfit and Ladder bracelet models to inject some more of that neo-vintage flavor in my watchbox.
This thin, light weight, flexible band with a nice amount of stretch is my go to pick for multiple watches.
I removed the extra pass of rubber and the extra metal keepers to create the most comfortable single pass strap I own.
This strap is very long apparently to allow wearing over a wet suit, but it cuts down very easily with a razor blade, knife , or sharp scissors to allow a custom length of tail after the keeper.
A plastic water bottle lid or coin made a nice guide for cutting the end to perfect length.
Ordering more for sure!
Very happy with this strap. Have had it 2 and a bit years with nearly daily wear. Molded to my wrist very quickly. Stitching has held up well. Definitely see it lasting the life of the watch. The last hole fits my 6 and 3/4”wrist, had to add a shorter one for when it’s cold.
Bought this to put on my grandads 40+ year old Seiko. It fits the covered lugs no problem. Soft but quality made like all Fluco straps.
