Get what you like. They all wear out. It's a consumable item. If you are bothered about "the original" then take it off and put it in a drawer, and fit another. More expensive straps last longer of course, and a deployment catch is kinder to it, but a couple of years, worn most days, and you're done. skin oils and salt from sweat will do for it. Everything wears out. Buy a £500 pair of shoes and walk 2 miles in them, every day, and see what happens.Ok. My JLC is here. What’s the consensus on OEM straps versus aftermarket. It’s on a beautiful alligator leather strap but my experience with (admittedly budget) leather straps is that they wear out. Is it a problem with top-end straps as well?
I think that’s a new record. Take a photo, and manage to post it on PFM within 5 minutes with no faffing about! Respect.Just cut the appraisal tag off: it’s staying
Still figuring out strap strategy for the JLC. Ordered a couple from Barton before realising that they’re US dispatched, so trying to cancel and buy a UK brand. The JLC crocodile strap is lovely but I think it’s a little delicate for me and I like the idea of a slightly thicker dark blue leather to pick out the subtle blue of the second hand.
Once sorted, I will start the idea-seeding campaign towards a Reverso Duo for my 50th at the end of next year
I've had great service previously from https://www.watchgecko.com/leather-watch-straps
Ok, managed to get a WG strap and I immediately like it better than the JLC Croc since it seems less complicated (the double butterfly was fiddly) and seems to sit better on the wrist. Well pleased!I've had good experience with Watch Gecko too.