Watch Strap ideas

Rowlers

Rowlers

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Right folks, I have a Garmin Fenix 3 that takes a 26mm strap.
I have been using the cheap Silicone Quick release straps from China etc.. and at approx £5 ea, thaty are great but the only aslt about 2/3 months before they go "sticky" on the inside and it pulls hairs on my arm and sot of sticks... So I like this one:
https://www.sectime.co.uk/waterproo...hide-lining-black-26mm-p-4644.html?cPath=2348

But I also like the deployment clasp on this one:
https://www.sectime.co.uk/genuine-l...-blue-white-26mm-p-2818.html?cPath=311_2420_5
The problem being leather is no good for running and gym use - it will stink in no time!

Any one got any ideas? Tips?
 
jeepie

jeepie

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Rowlers said:
Right folks, I have a Garmin Fenix 3 that takes a 26mm strap.
I have been using the cheap Silicone Quick release straps from China etc.. and at approx £5 ea, thaty are great but the only aslt about 2/3 months before they go "sticky" on the inside and it pulls hairs on my arm and sot of sticks... So I like this one:
https://www.sectime.co.uk/waterproo...hide-lining-black-26mm-p-4644.html?cPath=2348

But I also like the deployment clasp on this one:
https://www.sectime.co.uk/genuine-l...-blue-white-26mm-p-2818.html?cPath=311_2420_5
The problem being leather is no good for running and gym use - it will stink in no time!

Any one got any ideas? Tips?
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26mm is massive. Definitely 26?


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N_Architect

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The strap you showed looks OK, of course we always get what we pay for. On the other hand of course I don;t know your budget, and I suppose it's around £20 or thereabouts at most, right? From a quick search I did, the lug width indeed appears to be 26mm in this model.

Your best bet is a silicone (rubber) strap, something like a divers style strap. This way you'll be able to wear it in all situations, dry/wet/gym/travel/camping. Crown & Buckle do some nice mainstream straps, not sure if they do silicone and such large size as well.

Deployant clasps are a different story, they are nice, work well, but of course you also need the fitted strap to be something you are happy with. A leather strap will restrict you a bit.

I know an online German supplier of very competitively priced straps, just a matter of finding it. Please bear with me.
 
jeepie

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N_Architect said:
The strap you showed looks OK, of course we always get what we pay for. On the other hand of course I don;t know your budget, and I suppose it's around £20 or thereabouts at most, right? From a quick search I did, the lug width indeed appears to be 26mm in this model.

Your best bet is a silicone (rubber) strap, something like a divers style strap. This way you'll be able to wear it in all situations, dry/wet/gym/travel/camping. Crown & Buckle do some nice mainstream straps, not sure if they do silicone and such large size as well.

Deployant clasps are a different story, they are nice, work well, but of course you also need the fitted strap to be something you are happy with. A leather strap will restrict you a bit.

I know an online German supplier of very competitively priced straps, just a matter of finding it. Please bear with me.
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I really struggled to find 26mm in rubber. Not sure if wjean does that size... Will check whilst you’re checking...


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G_man

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Rowlers said:
Right folks, I have a Garmin Fenix 3 that takes a 26mm strap.
I have been using the cheap Silicone Quick release straps from China etc.. and at approx £5 ea, thaty are great but the only aslt about 2/3 months before they go "sticky" on the inside and it pulls hairs on my arm and sot of sticks... So I like this one:
https://www.sectime.co.uk/waterproo...hide-lining-black-26mm-p-4644.html?cPath=2348

But I also like the deployment clasp on this one:
https://www.sectime.co.uk/genuine-l...-blue-white-26mm-p-2818.html?cPath=311_2420_5
The problem being leather is no good for running and gym use - it will stink in no time!

Any one got any ideas? Tips?
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I really like the first option that you linked and will probably order it. Thanks :)
Unfortunately I don't have any ideas for you. [emoji849]
 
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