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Replacement Watch Strap

  • 20-07-2011 12:54pm
    #1
    Zagato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭


    Hi, was just wondering if anyone might give me some pointers on how to get a replacement strap for my Orient Sporty Automatic. Have brought it into a couple of shops and they've told me that I'll only likely find one online, emailed Orient and posted on an Orient forum with no replies

    It's just an awkward shape -I quite like the strap that it came with and am just looking for something similar, I don't think a really narrow band would suit it.
    30.png

    Don't have the exact size, but I can measure it when I get home, I imagine that you can see the difficulty from the photo.


Comments

  • #2
    m4r10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 678 ✭✭✭m4r10


    You wouldn't fint too many OEM straps with that shape and probably they'll be pretty expensive. Your best bet is to buy an normal strap and clip it to make room for the lugs. You should try first with a cheap one to make sure you're happy with the way it looks on the watch.


  • #3
    Bullseye1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,731 ✭✭✭Bullseye1


    Its strange that watch companies produce such awkwardly designed straps when you consider how often you would replace a leather strap. Does that watch maker sell their own?


  • #4
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    orignal strap

    UDDBASC-1.jpg

    here http://www.orientuhren.de/original-orient-leatherstrap-cfm0000-similary-p-276.html?osCsid=k48ebknl1kuhg5v8kdf3ls1dt5 for 36 Euro


    now to find a different one in the same shape ....:confused:

    EDIT

    you might fancy the bracelet?

    PDDAZSS-1.jpg

    http://www.orientuhren.de/original-orient-stainless-steel-bracelet-cfm0000-p-294.html


  • #5
    Zagato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Zagato


    Thanks guys, Peasant you're a star.

    Orient don't have any official retailers here or UK, and had been following their support section to French site (as I thought I might understand it better)

    Anyways, will think about the €36 + 5.50 shipping. The steel bracelet is €66, but on the same website you can buy one of their automatic diving watches with steel bracelet Day/Date for €89

    I guess it says something about the movement in my watch :D

    Don't think it'll be worth getting it serviced anyway!


  • #6
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Zagato wrote: »
    I guess it says something about the movement in my watch :D

    Yes ...it's in-house, made by Orient themselves...and not bought in at exorbitant prices from some fancy Swiss outfit :D:D:D


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