BadApple 13,081 Posted February 2, 2020 Was just about to push the button on a $59 Croc strap for my Spitfire from ZicZac when someone mentioned on a thread a store on EBay - very impressive with Straps for £29 I've plumbed for this one - perfect size, pattern and looks quality..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/vncrocshop?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikracy 1,693 Posted February 2, 2020 I've used this seller before....really good quality for the price!! Shipping can be slow but definitely worth the wait!! Nice strap...BTW! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watch_Fox 2 Posted February 2, 2020 I purchased a genuine crocodile strap from a different ebay vendor (there seems to be a lot of them in Vietnam) and have worn it quite a bit since August. My experience has mixed. Great price. The croc leather is genuine, looks nice and seems pretty durable. The padding is thin which is what I wanted, but slightly uneven if you look close. The strap is also very pliable. This will likely vary with the type of strap purchased. Stitching is decent. I got one with a buckle. the buckle looks very nice, but there were just small dents for the spring bar pin so it was easy to pull it off the strap (luckily I caught the watch.) I drilled the holes deeper with a carbide bit (not easy) and now it is very secure. The strap you show will need to be cut out for the tang and it may need to have the spring bar holes drilled/reamed. Not sure what the inside liner is made of. I think it is some type of leather, but it has a somewhat plastic feel. It is comfortable to wear, but I anticipate a sweat issue when the weather warms up. Check the size. The strap is a bit shorter than I expected. I have a 7.25-inch wrist and am using the first hole. This will also vary from strap to strap. Shipping took about a month to arrive in the USA. Overall, I am pretty happy with the strap for the price. I still wear the strap often and it still looks like new. Only issue I had was the buckle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 2, 2020 Rob.. Had few from that Vietnam guy... Decent but that is all... Thin, felt like made of paper straps..they cannot hold heavy case properly... Sold/gave them away... All of them.. And I am not snobbish type of people... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted February 2, 2020 I’ve had several dealings with a vendor called vncrocsell. They seem easy to work with and do not charge extra for making a longer strap. The product is good, not great quality but the fall you will find with any of these Viet sellers is shipping, at least to CONUS. I have strap that left Vietnam on 12/12 still out there somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markismyname 70 Posted February 2, 2020 1 hour ago, BadApple said: Was just about to push the button on a $59 Croc strap for my Spitfire from ZicZac when someone mentioned on a thread a store on EBay - very impressive with Straps for £29 I've plumbed for this one - perfect size, pattern and looks quality..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/vncrocshop?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 I'm all about both those sites for alligator straps (is ziczak the best for calf skin?) but what I'm missing is HQ Rubber / Silicone Straps. Where do I get those? Did you receive that strap yet? How does it FEEL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, markismyname said: I'm all about both those sites for alligator straps (is ziczak the best for calf skin?) but what I'm missing is HQ Rubber / Silicone Straps. Where do I get those? Did you receive that strap yet? How does it FEEL? Only ordered today - I use AliExpress for Rubber ones. Calf skin / Leather is Nero - a TD on here..... https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/forum/319-nero-straps-by-johng/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markismyname 70 Posted February 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, BadApple said: Only ordered today - I use AliExpress for Rubber ones. Calf skin / Leather is Nero - a TD on here..... https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?/forum/319-nero-straps-by-johng/ Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted February 2, 2020 1 minute ago, markismyname said: Thank you! Nero is top notch! Nice, heavy straps if you don’t care to have it branded with the watchmaker’s name but who cares. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted February 2, 2020 I bought off ziczac before I discovered vncrockshop, who I think are of similar quality but cheaper. They'll will do custom straps too. Like this one they made me in the summer for £29 shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted February 2, 2020 there is always reason to get good quality straps.... on my pam 177 I have Mario Paci from 2002... bought for 250 usd, still can sell it for 120... do not get me wrong, it is about quality, not price, and I am not snob... and it still smells so good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,125 Posted February 2, 2020 4 hours ago, SCShrek said: Nero is top notch! Nice, heavy straps if you don’t care to have it branded with the watchmaker’s name but who cares. +1. Forrest for #Mod. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted February 5, 2020 Used em loads, quality straps, really well made and 2-3 week delivery timeSent from my Mi MIX 3 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted February 5, 2020 Custom made 125/85 real alligator or maybe croc in blue from vncrocsell on the Bay. It took forever but arrived yesterday. The post dat was 12/10/19 Again, its good but not great. Unlike the crap you get on most reps, this one is soft and pliable the way fine leather should feel. It's a bit shinier than I was hoping but the color is spot on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, SCShrek said: Custom made 125/85 real alligator or maybe croc in blue from vncrocsell on the Bay. Most certainly croc, as vietnam has but loads of croc farms while I don't think there's any gator back there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted February 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Glaude said: Most certainly croc, as vietnam has but loads of croc farms while I don't think there's any gator back there I was thinking croc. They do nice work but they need a faster cheap delivery system. Strapping parcels to the back of sea turtles is too old school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 10, 2020 UPDATE: Comments above about slowwwwwwww delivery. Mine in UK at Heathrow Distribution - order to UK 8 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,497 Posted February 10, 2020 I wonder why if I go to ebay.it, .es etc the shop is empty. I go to the uk one and it's plenty of stuff... And I can buy on there and have it shipped to my home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 11, 2020 End result !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abe Fromen 1,620 Posted February 11, 2020 The strap really does make the watch and I've had a few from the Vietnam guy and was always somewhat disappointed. I've had a few straps made for me by Orloff in Italy. About $110 US last time I bought but so worth it. Nubuc gator is sublime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertus15 15 Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, BadApple said: End result !!! That looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SadProfessor 23 Posted February 22, 2020 Is it this guy?I’ve had them as a saved seller for a while now, but never pulled the trigger. I can’t see anything in their store in the U.K. or USA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, SadProfessor said: Is it this guy? I’ve had them as a saved seller for a while now, but never pulled the trigger. I can’t see anything in their store in the U.K. or USA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Errrrrrrr no. It's vncrocshop I have posted the link in my OP. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/vncrocshop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SadProfessor 23 Posted February 22, 2020 Errrrrrrr no. It's vncrocshop I have posted the link in my OP.https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/vncrocshopThank you. I found some of the others guys listings via google and they seem to have the same stuff. Other guy appears to have some great reviews too. But this one actually has listings I can see! Thanks and sorry for missing it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, SadProfessor said: Thank you. I found some of the others guys listings via google and they seem to have the same stuff. Other guy appears to have some great reviews too. But this one actually has listings I can see! Thanks and sorry for missing it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's good stuff - get spending !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites