Any GOOD nylon/velcro watch-straps?

[glockman99]

I'm looking for a good, heavy-duty watch-strap for my Seiko Quartz Dive Watch, and I want it to be a "one-piece" strap, made out of cordura/balistic nylon or Kevlar, and closes via velcro, rather than a buckle. (I know about the Timex "Fast Strap", but I'm looking for something "better" [that doesn't say "Timex" on it], but along the same design.).

Any ideas or links? (Does anyone have the link to that strap made for the Luminox watches?...I had one awhile ago, but can't remember where I ordered it from...).

 

[shootist16]

How 'bout this one?

Can be seen at http://www.broadarrow.net/ under accessories.

 

[shootist16]

I'm out of stock on the Luminox nylon bands, but believe that U.S. Cavalry was selling them.

 

[glockman99]

Dennis,

If I recall correctly, the band that you have pictured has a buckle. I'm looking for one with velcro.

I couldn't locate one of those Luminox nylon bands at US Cavalry..

I think I bought mine at Cabellas, but couldn't find it there either..

 

[shootist16]

Try here then:

http://www.parsecent.com/

They aren't my first choice but they probably have them.

 

[JH225]

I have one on a Swiss Army watch (don't remember the name), but it is exactly what you want. No buckles, just nylon and velcro. I love it

 

[rawhide_clyde]

Dann,
I've had good luck with "The Band" brand of watch straps. Meets your specs and they have taken a good chundering in whitewater and stayed on. Seems like I've seen them in some of the larger sporting goods or outdoor outfitters type shops.
Take Care,
Clyde


Edited to add link.
http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgmenbr=8000&cgrfnbr=10075661&seq=1&sort=1

 

[CD Fleischer]

I have used several of "The Band" nylon bands and they are great. Can't find a website for it though. Keep finding site s for the musical group "The Band"

 

[ExamonLyf]

I've had a couple also....very good!!

I also can't find the darn site ...sorry!

"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"

 

[Flotsam]

try Campmor.com - Look Under Watch bands/accessories

Go for about $7

Sam

 

[Evolute]

I like Shark Leash. Coming out from one side of the watch is a nylon strap with "female" velcro on both faces on the strap. Coming out of the other side is a V shaped strap with "male" velcro along the inside of the V. You velcro the V shaped strap over both the top and bottom of the other strap. It holds very securely, and yet is much less bulky than The Band. I found mine at a surf shop.

 

[glockman99]

Thanks for all the good info, guys. I'll guess that since I live pretty close to the ocean, I'll have to check-out a couple of the nearby surf-shops..

 

[Bronco]

Dann,
I think the surf shop angle will work out for you. If not, let me know as we have a couple close by here that have carried these in the past and very likely still do.