Where to find a gen strap for my big pilot?
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Search for santoni straps IWC on google. I looked a while back and found several places or sellers. I seem to remember a place in the UK. Check the IWC forum and of course the bay too.
Not Gen, but StrapFreak.com has some nice IWC options and a pilot one. Who else was there... Again not gen, but OC watch company and several others I can't think of.
Good Luck!
Not Gen, but StrapFreak.com has some nice IWC options and a pilot one. Who else was there... Again not gen, but OC watch company and several others I can't think of.
Good Luck!
Acejewelers.com can get all iwc straps. And so can your local iwc AD or boutique. Just don’t mention it’s for a rep 
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I've had a gen IWC strap and a strap made by @smp_lover -- I have to say that I like Vic's way more than the IWC strap. The finish is better, the quality of the croc is better, and the color is richer.
I second the quality of Vic’s straps. I’ve had one on my VC and my AP. Both were expertly made and the alligator was top notch and finished in a very classy and luxurious way. Not super shiny cheaper ones. For straight gen iwc, which is honestly awesome at alligator, you can call a boutique or use eBay. I think the Black iwc straps aren’t really worth it. The brown and grey are where iwc shine above almost anyone else.
OP
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Very helpful thank you very much I have already given Vic a shout out.
thanks again
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Thanks @Watches2PlayAcejewelers.com can get all iwc straps. And so can your local iwc AD or boutique. Just don’t mention it’s for a rep
As a general rule I prefer high quality leather or exotic custom straps over gen for about any brand. There are exceptions and gen is still gen and typically very nice, but I like the uniqueness plus quality you can get from custom straps. Both roads are good options and choose the best for you, watch, and strap.
If you are looking for something custom you can check out Camille fournet also. They are the oem strap makers for JLC and other high end brands. Their website has a custom strap building option so you can get just about anything you want.
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Wow that is so nice . They really have some amazingly beautiful pieces. Thank you for your time to share @Watches2Play
Any time you are looking for something Gen, try this with your search term:
https://www.watchrecon.com/
https://www.watchrecon.com/
I've been looking for this link for you...
http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=890576&rid=0
3/4 the way down the page:
Svw597, IWC big pilot ultrasoft honey brown vintage leather strap, 22x18mm, 55x145mm, thick 4.0mm taper to 2.5mm, cream stitch.
The IWC big pilot custom riveted leather strap is priced at $ 140 USD, now charges the promotional price at $ 90 USD including registered airmail worldwide shipping.
http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=890576&rid=0
3/4 the way down the page:
Svw597, IWC big pilot ultrasoft honey brown vintage leather strap, 22x18mm, 55x145mm, thick 4.0mm taper to 2.5mm, cream stitch.
The IWC big pilot custom riveted leather strap is priced at $ 140 USD, now charges the promotional price at $ 90 USD including registered airmail worldwide shipping.