Theviking 197 Posted July 12, 2019 I like nothing more that a genuine crocodile strap. Printed leather makes me sick. On my eBay adventures I came across this Vietnamese strap seller straps ~ £20-£30. They'll do a custom one for £30, just message them what you want. https://www.ebay.com/str/vncrocsell They also do python skin. Oooh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted July 12, 2019 Very Nice, thank you for the heads up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted July 12, 2019 @Theviking Ooh, do you have the straps? How are they like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted July 12, 2019 Very good for the price, although I'd like to see better brown tones, but I don't think they know about pantone. Haven't tried any custom jobs yet but am planning a fat tan Pam with cream stitching. And dreaming of a forest green and black stitching for the bronze zenith type 20 on my wish list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted July 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, Theviking said: forest green and black stitching for the bronze zenith type 20 on my wish list. Sounds like good combination Cheers for the feedback! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted July 12, 2019 Nice find Rory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,776 Posted July 12, 2019 Croc straps from Vietnam are the way to go. They take about a month to show up, I think they send them by carrier pigeon or something, but they're always good quality and cheap as hell. I've bought from a few Vietnam dealers over the years, a couple on ebay as well as had a custom croc strap made by Ziczac leather for my Cartier Tank MC. That one only cost $49, shipped to the US for the custom job. Unreal how cheap those sellers are. Hopefully they don't catch on that they can sell them for more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted July 12, 2019 Another one to add to the list I think they are the same guys previously named "vnahandcraft" or something like that. They produce exactly the same stuff and I can't find the other one anymore... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted July 12, 2019 30 minutes ago, fatarms said: Croc straps from Vietnam are the way to go. They take about a month to show up, I think they send them by carrier pigeon or something, but they're always good quality and cheap as hell. I've bought from a few Vietnam dealers over the years, a couple on ebay as well as had a custom croc strap made by Ziczac leather for my Cartier Tank MC. That one only cost $49, shipped to the US for the custom job. Unreal how cheap those sellers are. Hopefully they don't catch on that they can sell them for more... I think they have to go outside and wrestle the damn gator into their shop first...and then they send by carrier pigeon...strapped to a sea turtle... I to am starting a collection of places to get straps...not a bad thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchgrocer 0 Posted July 25, 2019 Thanks for sharing pal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Watchgrocer said: Thanks for sharing pal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted August 16, 2019 So after a long wait, this custom design strap came today. Very pleased, excuse me while I go and order some more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roberto 24 Posted August 16, 2019 That's one pretty strap. Excuse me while I go and place an order... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted August 16, 2019 On 12/07/2019 at 16:12, GenTLe said: Another one to add to the list I think they are the same guys previously named "vnahandcraft" or something like that. They produce exactly the same stuff and I can't find the other one anymore... You will need to post that list at some point sir! Unless you already have, then just ignore me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishtacka 0 Posted August 16, 2019 These Croc straps look great. Make sure to keep an eye on the seam between the croc and the lower leather. Often the croc can become "brittle" and release. General leather care can remedy lots of issues. Thanks for the heads up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted August 16, 2019 6 hours ago, SCShrek said: You will need to post that list at some point sir! Unless you already have, then just ignore me.... I think these are the same guys, their name has changed a few times. 5 hours ago, Ishtacka said: These Croc straps look great. Make sure to keep an eye on the seam between the croc and the lower leather. Often the croc can become "brittle" and release. General leather care can remedy lots of issues. Thanks for the heads up. Very true, good advice from a Newbie, you'll go far here. I was caught by the Mrs admiring it and even she mumbled something positive. She usually is pissed to find I've been spending more money on watches. High praise indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites