Do You Feel Ripped Off When Buying Original Straps?

[NBALover]

Still could not find a reason to buy an original leather strap esp. for watch below 10K.

[limchris]

yes heartpain but want the logo then have to pay more lor

[forumRider]

Yes of cos! Thats upy there are so many after market strap available lor

[Kumate]

will replace with nice OEM straps for day to day watch and for collectable watches, will go for original.

[theophilus_87]

Wow..that is a nice watch with quite a number of retrogade dials..how old is the watch? is it true that the retrogade functions requires more serviving due to accelerated wear and tear? How much is that watch?

[watchfromsky]

Not much big difference in the original or fake strap.
Usually not able to notice.
Anyway the central of focus will be on watch rather than the strap.
I will definitely go for cheaper alternative.

[markiwc]

If the watch is new, i kind of want the strap to be original too.

[Hikarudevil]

I've got a friend who sells straps for watches. I think he distributes leather straps to most of the watch shops in sg. Last time i bought from him, price quite reasonable...

[Iceheller]

Most "original" strap from watch companies also outsource and the supplier help them "print their name or logo" on the strap. The very handful of companies that that I recalled making their own in-house strap are Hermes and some under LVMH and Richmont Gp.
BTW anyone engaged the service of local ray watch strap service before? Thinking of customizing a croc strap...

[beetlebum]

Most "original" strap from watch companies also outsource and the supplier help them "print their name or logo" on the strap. The very handful of companies that that I recalled making their own in-house strap are Hermes and some under LVMH and Richmont Gp.
BTW anyone engaged the service of local ray watch strap service before? Thinking of customizing a croc strap...

jurong point? very specialised, not cheap, quality better than jns (imho)

[Iceheller]

Tks for the reply dude.The jurong point shop got limited watch strap so thinking of customize (budget under $400 if I would get). JNS local supplier? Tks in advance again.

[ianlohkcuk]

Ebel - original strap

I tried looking for a replica strap but didnt find any. went back supplier and it cost over $400...

[Metroplex]

Always keep the original straps and use custom straps.

[Poolknight009]

Anyone know if there any place in Singapore selling Everest Rubber Straps for Rolex. Thinking of changing to rubber strap from the original bracelet. Googled and nothing seem to come up.

[Iceheller]

There a experience and reputable forum member who sell Rolex suitable parts-strap, buckle and etc as hobby in the past but not sure if he still doing it. Maybe he has something to offer you if he read yr message or you can search his past post using "gold Rolex and cigar" as search term.