Watch Strap Changing Guide - New Luxury Watch Straps From Colareb Roma - Wrist Candy Perlons Review
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- Today, after many requests, I share how I change my watch straps and what tools I recommend. I also review some really amazing new offerings from Wrist Candy Watch Club, including Perlon straps and I premiere a new prototype strap as well as a brand new hand made luxury line from one of my favorite strap makers Colareb based in Rome, Italy.
To buy your own affordable luxury hand made Italian leather straps check out...
www.colareb.it
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To buy the Leather band hole punch check out...
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For all other Straps I highly recommend...
www.holbensfine...
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we need to add an "absolute pure class" counter in the vids on the corner to see how many times he has said it. I do love your videos and you are pure class guv cheers
Another great video from TGV! Couple clarifications: the Perlon are adjustable in length via the buckle, so T you can shorten them up a bit if they're too long for ya! Also, the Combination straps are leather and canvas for a cool texture contrast. The final products are live and available on out site!
+Wrist Candy Always a pleasure!
Thanks for the addendum, loving all your products as always.
Best regards,
TGV
"It's very hard coz ... there we go ! Easy peasy "
Those Colareb straps....... Oh my god! I'm in love
Aw man that blue squale is absolutely gorgeous! oh and on that vibrant orange, wow.
Thank you Shae :D
Best regards,
TGV
Huge fan. Your channel is the perfect way to chill. Cheers.
Great video, thank you for the hands on changing of different straps. Anything made in Italy is pure class.👌🇮🇹
+David Michienzi Thank you David, your are spot on. Especially leather goods, since ancient Rome and beyond! ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Hi, you can make a perlon strap shorter at the buckle end, by pulling it through underneath. That way you don't have to fold any of the strap back, giving a much nicer look. Love your videos, best watch videos on CZcams.
Man, you do awesome, high quality videos. I have not seen a single one yet that I have not enjoyed immensely.
+Adman1175 Thank you very much my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
I've been a huge fan of ColaReb after I purchased a few from holben's after I saw a past video yours discussing watch straps. They are beautiful straps! I highly recommend them to anybody who wants a quality and beautiful leather strap. Thanks TGV for the recommendation! I think I'm going to pick up a few perlon straps now, they look comfy and stylish.
+chavo8891 So glad to hear, I adore them and thank you for taking the time to share that.
Truly appreciated and always glad to hear from more satisfied owners.
Best regards,
TGV
Im from itally, i absolutly love your videos and you have a pretty good pronunciation of italian!
Penny Italian is his first language.
Must admit, that Squale looks gorgeous on the Colareb, amazing what a strap can do to the character of a fine piece.
+Rhys Edmonds Thank you Rhys. Well said.
Best regards,
TGV
The blue Colareb looks really perfect on the Squale!
You know, the more you show your Omega, the more I fall in love with it! I mean, it looks awesome with every possible strap you can fit, it's so versatile and classy. With the hybrid black strap by WCWC it's a match made in heaven. This time piece is my forbidden dream! :D
I like the way you switch from English to Italiano con una naturalezza impressionante :)
I also am a big fan of Colareb, Fabio does amazing straps and he's the friendliest guy, hope he keeps the pricelists down to earth.
+Gundun de Zena Thank you for sharing that, very kind of you and truly appreciated.
I can' get enough of his straps.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video TGV. Thanks for sharing the fabulous different straps and also showing your technique for removing spring bars and changing straps (looks so easy!) and also the hole punch tool.
+Ken Lum Thank you Ken!
You are very welcome.
Best regards,
TGV
Good Morning TGV from this side of the pond. Nice easy to watch about a simple subject that can transform any watch quickly, easily and at relatively little cost. Enjoyed it very much!
+Stuart Lomas Stuart old chap! Always a pleasure to hear from you.
Glad to hear you enjoyed this and great comment too, so true!
Thanks my friend, hope you well.
Best regards,
TGV
Excellent instructional vid Tristano. I'll now order a watch maintenance kit and be ready for my new NATO and Zulu straps to arrive. Can't wait!😎⌚️👍🏻
Very useful and instructional video for changing watchbands. Great ideas for different looks too. Thanks!
Maaan I KNEW you had your tricks!! Great video, always wanted to learn how you did this changes!
I tried wrist candy watch club's nato straps in two instances and I must respectfully disagree with you on the quality of there nato straps. On both, second day I had them, they started to fray on the adjustment holes. They are also made of flimsy nylon that franky feels very very cheap. I just got in my Shark Straps nato strap and the quality is substantially better. They are however significantly thicker, but they dont feel like a disposable item like wrist candy watch clubs nato straps. I cant say anything about WCWC other straps because i havent tried them yet, but i was truely disappointed in their nato. I cant emphasize that Shark straps are truely the superior nato strap. SUPER GREAT QUALITY.
Thanks for your review Brian. I purchase two myself and haven't had
similar issues. Yes, they are thin but look good and function as
expected. I will update as applicable.
got 2 or their perlons. looked quite good, overall quality was fine. i did have a major issue though.
one of them was an inch short which made adjusting the melted nylon ends to a comfortable position impossible. i took pictures and sent email requesting a replacement. they replied that they were adjustable and to allow for variance between them. multiple contentious emails, i came here. i wont order again.
Another great review, Governor! I've seen those Perlons online before and didn't realize the benefit until you showed us, which is to say you can tighten your watch to perfection. Indeed, they do look more appropriate for summertime, so I'll be keeping my eye on them for next year.
+Ken Cooper Thank you Ken! I only wish I had come into contact with WCWC before the summer, well at least we know for next year!
Great comment, always appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
I love Wrist Candy's Nato and Perlons. Great quality and fast shipping, not to mention their prices are darn good.
Thanks. As soon as I put the Perlon on my Turtle, I knew this was the strap I was looking for. Nice one, geezer.
I just ordered my first piece from Watch Candy. I’ve got thick wrist and my current leather band on my dress Movado is just too short. Hopefully this one will work. Thanks again. Love all your content.
Nice selection of bands. As far as covering the aggressive knurling on the spring bar tool shrink tube would be my choice. I've been using a cheap spring bar tool as well, but as much as I change straps I decided to get something higher quality and just ordered a Burgeon 6111... can't wait to try it out.
Hi TGV. Now this is what I was talking about! Thank you very much for taking the time to do it. Hopefully Holben's will get the blue one. I don't see it at the moment. Thank you again my friend.
+vdenich Glad we got there in the end!
Sorry for the delay, glad you liked it. thanks for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
ColaReb straps are very good quality. I totally agree
I just bought a pair of Wrist Candy straps!! I have some problems shopping with Coraleb but hope I can get some of their straps soon, they are very classy!!! Greetings from Mexico!!
+Carlos Bazan Fantastic, glad to hear! Enjoy.
Thanks for watching and sharing,
LOVE LOVE LOVE MEXICO!!!!
Best regards,
TGV
I was going to ask about your beads bracelet and bracelet brands and matching in general but you have a video coming so I'm happy 😊!
Beautiful straps! A little trick for your spring bars tool. Go to your local hardware store and get some heat shrink tubbing just slightly bigger than the tool. Cut to size and with a lighter, shrink it to the tool covering the rough areas. You can thank me later, lol...
+XKCommander Fantastic, will certainly try it, thank you Commander!
Best regards,
TGV
Good advice again!! I always try not to scratch the case but it is not always possible ! Thanks TGV
Some little tip on using a hole punch. To make it more comfortable, it makes sense to use a small piece (0.5"×0.5") of double-sided sticky tape to attach the plastic "anvil" (that white rectangular piece of plastic) to your table. It prevents it from slipping if your punch is not absolutely vertical. It's easy to remove afterwards. And a bit technologically better way to deal with too sharp surface of a springbar tool is to buy a piece of heat-shrink electric insulation tube (sold in DIY stores, hobby supply stores, hardware stores), put it over the tool handle and shrink it by holding it above the lighter flame. This isn't as cheap as taping, but gives a better grip and looks way more professional.
Congrats on the video! Well done. I've been following you for a while, but I've never said anything. I love your channel. I live in the UK and sometimes we don't have access to all the things you show and recommend, however your tips are always great and gives me ideas to search for something similar locally. Take care man.
That light tan Italian leather looks beautiful totaly my color and material i have brown leather with deployant on all of my watches iv found what i like and went nuts with it but now im going to try this nato thing out see what all the fuss is about
TGV this threaded ones you show (about 7 minutes into the video), the tip is glued down so there is no fraying. But don't you think there will be fraying around the hole you choose to wear the watch? Because we know that the holes are glued in good natos so there is no fraying there too.
My regrds!
Great video u have inspired me to buy a few bands for my oris propilot to change around the look.
I was inspired by your video to order some nato straps for my Speedy automatic; I have to say that the Speedy is perhaps (at least in my own experience) the most versatile when it comes to nato straps. What I mean is that the Speedy looks as great in a quality nato as it does in the SS bracelet. It most be its excellent balance of elegance and sportiness.
I tried other nato straps on my other watches (dress, sport, in between models), but for some reason or other I wasn't happy with the look. I know by previous videos that you also appreciated the Speedy's versatility.
+Luis Navarrete Thank you Luis,
I totally agree regarding the Speedy, well said.
Best regards,
TGV
I just picked up a two straps from WCWC thanks to your sound advice, quite the value!
Very deft work with those spring bars sir! To save money, would you remove my appendix? I think you have the tools an the skills.
Timex actually did the hybrid strap first. But wristcandy definitely perfected, and brought it to a completely different level.
When installing spring bars, I use my finger nail to compress the spring and the same finger to push the bar into the hole. Finger nail is softer against the lug than a spring bar tool.
My god, that Colareb blue is stunning going to order a few now
+AH H Thank you AHH, I knew you would like it.
Let me know how it works out.
Best regards,
TGV
Wow. The new colareb straps are absolutely stunning. I have the venezia distress strap(thanks to your videos) & the strap is so comfy on he wrist.
+Calvin Tan Fantastic, so glad to hear, truly appreciate the feedback, the Venezia is still my fave.
Enjoy it my friend!
Best regards,
TGV
Just rewatched this video after my perlon strap arrived and I wanted to tell you that you can make the perlon straps shorter! You can feed the strap through the buckle and fold it over. Just look at how the buckle is attached to the strap and you will see what I mean! This means that there will be no excess strap sticking out that needs to be folded over
I would love to see some helpful hints on changing stainless bracelets, including removing/adding links. My Omega and Tudor bracelets are killing me!
My preferred way to go for a classy look;. really like those Italian leather straps. Very rich looking with a "thick" well tanned and supple strap. I think that it makes an average watch look "richer" and more expensive some how. Although, a good bracelet can add refinement sometimes. Must admit, I do like those new design combination of materials straps (hybrid) great find and choice TGV. Thanks for the info!
+John Rycroft Thank you John, nothing like a well made/designed bracelet too.
You are most welcome, great comment as always.
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry, awesome video TGV. really beautiful hybrid straps from WatchCandy. But the ColaReb's in my opinion are just pure class. thnx again TGV
+Najeeb Khan Hear hear!
Thank you for watching and the wonderful comment.
Best regards,
TGV
Dear TGV,
you should have a look at the spring bar tool by Burgeon. These are swiss made, high quality tools for abound $20. Comes with two forks (small for barcelets, large for straps). The neat thing is that the big fork is tapered on one side, so you can basically wedge/slide it between the strap and the lug. Further, they are made of a higher grade will which won't wear, bent or chip (and go scratch your lugs) like the cheap one tend to do.
Great Video!
+VinceFull Thank you my friend. I must admit, I almost got on but I am a bit of a frugal type but if you say its worth it I will have to get one now!
Really appreciate the comment,
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry
I hear you, all I had before was a set of watchmaker tools off ebay that cost about half as much as this tool. Plus this is will last you a life time since the bits are replaceable (about $6 I think).
And while you're at it, maybe you may get yourself a pair of safety goggles, too, the way you set those spring bars flying!
Just poking at your funny bone, TGV. Have a great weekend! Regards from Germany.
How you were able to make removing a tight fitting watch strap--and with gloves on--look so easy is beyond me. I hate the removal part of changing straps and cringe whenever I do it. Fantastic production T.
+TeamLotus6365 Thanks TL, very kind of you to say. Going through the comments now, running VERY late today, youtube is taking forever to process todays new vids.
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Maybe it has something to to with US Customs in NY :-{
I would love a ColaReb strap. I had trouble finding a black one in 20mm on Holben's Ebay store. I did order a German made black carrera style strap from them, for my old Fortis 8001 Marinemaster, along with the same Nato you had on the Speedy at the start of the video.
Hi, I just started collecting watches and used lots of info from your channel to get me going. Really nice and quality content, thanks! I have a question: love your watch case in the intro. Where can I find one / what brand is it? Thanks again!
Tristano. Great vid and tips on changing straps.
Your Squale is a beauty on that orange perlon, that watch case plus dial is fab. Speedy and Squale more than enough to satisfy needs!! I' ve got to get to Colareb for a strap for my Defy Classic Aero. CG reviewed the model recently and recommended a stressed leather strap on it. Those colarebs look the deal!
Ciao.
+Jeremy Pitotti Thank you JP.
I certainly could be happy with just those too, what more does one need really. Fortunately I was a child of 80s and when it comes to watches "Greed is good" ;-)
Colareb are the best IMO.
I can't explain it but the straps have soul and fit perfectly.
Best regards,
TGV
FYI - the Perlon straps from Wrist Candy also have an adjustment on the buckle end to shorten the overall length.
Thanks TGV, Very nice! I really appreciate the how to part, and those leather straps, wow! Gary
+Gary Dorning You are very welcome, did you send an email to "ask the Governor" by any chance?
Cheers,
Best regards,
TGV
I did not, yet:)
Dear TGV,
I heard that Perlon Straps scratch the Caseback of the Watch that they are on. Have you heard or witnessed the same?
I'm looking forward to your reply and great work on the channel, I have been silently following from the start. :)
I LOVE the blue DeBeers leather strap! I make straps very similar to that but I haven't tried using lizzard skin yet which I assume that is? Great video, long time fan here!
Have you ever inquired to ColaReb whether they would release a 20mm (16mm buckle) in a short? I emailed them a while back and they never replied. Love their straps though so I'd prefer to stick with them. I didn't really like that Spiderman strap until I saw in on the Squale. I agree, pure class I must say. Good to see the Squale back in action. This needs to be on my "to buy" list.
Great video TVG, the grippy stuff you taped up on your spring bar tool is called knurling, LoL ,sorry for getting technical.
+Chris B No problem Chris, I positively encourage and welcome it.
I live to learn, learn to live.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Little tip. when removing spring bars. to avoid them shooting off across the room and under the sofa never to be found again, try using your thumb and forefinger to hold the bar as you release it while guiding it back towards the thick end of the lug for more control.
that blue strap is so so stunning brah
+KingXIV2 Thank you sir!
Very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
That red/blue strap would look great with your Seiko "Pepsi" diver. And does ColaReb make straps that fit the Seiko 5 dress watches? I'm thinking of buying two of them (one with a black dial and one with a white dial), and if they do, my next purchase after the watches will be three leather straps, a black one for the black dial watch, and a black one and a brown one for the white dial watch. They would look great with the minimalist style of the Seiko 5 dress watches, making look similar to these minimalist "fashion" watches, but with much better quality, and no battery to replace! A great video as always!
Nice video! You should consider making one about aftermarket watch bracelets as well. The original bracelet isn't always the quality you expect. Thanks!
+Roman Musial Great point, thank you for sharing,
Best regards,
TGV
I always put a bit of tape on the underside of the lugs to stop the spring bar scratching them as they are located. I'm a bit OCD like that!
Stunning straps especially the Italian ones but im biased. 😄
+Imperatore7777 Me too, but this time (like most times) its justified.
Thanks for the support,
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV I was wondering if you could make a video to speak about watch tools and which brand you'd recommend for changing watch straps and other repairs ect. I'm in the process of replacing the metal bracelet off my Seiko 5 SNKL23 to a black alligator Hirsch strap and I'd like to do it myself as I will be buying more straps in the future and don't want to go to a watch shop everytime I'd like to give my watches a new look.
Thank you,
Happy Seiko Saturday!
Haha forgive me but I found your struggle with the straps, because of the gloves, very funny. And you also made me very interested in that blue Squale... Hmm 😁
+clintan LOL, glad you enjoyed it. The Blue Squale is VERY easy to fall in love with.
I can't speak highly of it enough. Thanks for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
Funny you mention the similarities between the ColaReb and Squale leather straps. I thought the same exact thing. So, I compared the ones I own. Something tells me that ColaReb is already making their straps. Between the Squale and ColaReb straps I own, they are nearly identical with the only true difference being the buckle.
+ty kam I would not be surprised. Either way, its a sign of good quality.
Thanks for sharing,
Best regards,
TGV
God review and some very good points. Have not used Blue Shark but will check them out.
Role on payday im going to go nuts i just looked at watch candys sight and there canvas straps and natos are wiked not the run of the mill straps there patterns and colors are really nice im excited and now the do uk ahipping which is only $7 seriously cool
very cool this new straps from wristcandy !!!! thanks TGV
+Daveinn Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
I'd recommend instead of cellophane/scotch tape, use some 3M blue masking tape. I've gotten so many different uses with that tape, big shoutout to Jimmy Diresta
Who gives these the thumbs down? 😮
Fantastic Video. Your tips and advise are amazing. Love the must have whole puncher. tool.
Thank you so much :D
Best regards,
TGV
For some reason I like to place the buckle end at the 6 o'clock. Looks neater to me but that's just my preferences.
+hariz87 There is no right or wrong, if it works for you, enjoy it!
I must say I never tried it, perhaps I should!
Thanks for sharing,
Best regards,
TGV
WCWC's hybrid NATO, what a great new product! Love the touches of leather on them. That blue ColaReb strap is absolutely gorgeous though. Did I hear you right that they ship anywhere in the world? That may have made changes in my purchasing plans... LOL!
+Katrina Lopez LOL, thank you Katrina, and yes they now ship worldwide! ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Hi.
Thank`s for a great review.
"Top Tip" use: wiring shrink wrap. Mat black. on your sutable tool`s
And it looks the part. :-)
Thank`s
Snorre, Norway
I was just thinking that blue/orange hybrid strap would work perfectly on a blue Squale and there you go! You mention that those are prototypes, I hope Watch Candy has them for sale soon as I want to buy that very strap for my blue Squale! I've also been interested in the P`erlons for a while so thanks for reviewing too. And wow those Colareb straps are fantastic. I'm thinking that chocolate would look great on my Trident Pro 600 (red bezel, black dial). That blue Colareb looks fantastic too! By the way, what do you think of deployant clasps - for nice straps like those from Colareb they can help keep the strap from getting beat up from buckling and and buckling. Thanks again! John
+John Price Hi John, all the products shown are now for sale, so please purchase away!
I agree that chocolate collared would look amazing on the red bezel trident.
Regarding deployment clasps, generally I like them but I am rather boring and really do like my old school buckle. Thanks for the comment,
Best regards,
TGV
Mine came with the untreated tan leather pretty much the same as the colareb. I decided to go with the milanese bracelet for a change up but have rarely used it. It's nice but not nearly as striking as the vintage leather.
Nice colour combos, TGV! It might be one of the cheaper straps, but I like the orange Perlon iwith your blue Squale most.
All the best,
Claus
+Claus-L. Müller (CLMac66) Thank you Claus, it certainly is a good combo. Sometimes cheap is best ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Wrist Candy should offer brushed hardware on some of their NATOs, just when I want to purchase a strap for an all brushed watch, polished hardware seems a bit too much.
+Matthew James Thanks Mathew, they do watch the show so please feel free to suggest it to them.
They have only just set up their business so please bare with them, they are a great team and super nice people but its early days still,
Best regards,
TGV
Great video. You have good taste my friend, I ordered the exact same three bands from Holbens the other day.
8:45 "I wouldn't be surprised if Colareb [has] a contract with a luxury watch maker to maker their straps."
I believe that Squale's leather straps are made by Colareb. I know this because I bought one of the tan straps from Squale through Long Island Watches because I liked the look for one of my watches. Price was like $90. Only later, thru watching videos like yours did I figure out that it is probably a Colareb strap (has the "Vera Pelle/Made in Italy marking, same style, etc.) except with a Squale buckle. If I ordered direct from Colareb I would have saved $30-$40 and had a plain buckle so it wouldn't not match up with any non-Squale watch I paired the strap with. Oh well, live and learn.
Perlon form wrist candy
$10 FREE shipping
Can't get much better then that.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Grande T .. Love the coloreb on the squale azzurro.. Class.. Gorgeous straps all round 😄
+Massimo Galiero Grazie Massimo!!
Knew you would like the colareb ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
I love those new straps!! I think they are going to look great on the Sinn 104 too.
Thanks TGV and Wrist Candy @wristcandywatchclub
TGV, I use electrical tape vs scotch tape on the knurling areas of the spring bar tool.
How are the back plate of your watches handling the contact with those kind of straps, natos and these ones? do they get scratched our marked because of the fabric?
by the way really enjoying watching your videos, congrats mate.
Whats that blue watch? Looks really nice.
Just put a navy blue NATO on my sarb035, it matches perfectly! This watch does ask for leather, but boy it has an affair with this NATO strap
I suspect that ColaReb makes the leather straps for Squale (ColaReb Siena strap with Squale logo).
Great video.
I think I will purchase a perlon strap now after watching this.
What is the model number of that black face seiko? It looks nice with the black perlon strap
looking for an Alcantara strap. I don't see them being too popular.
hey i loved colareb due to your reviews and ordered some but they are too short and i have an average size wrist
Omg those watches are beautiful
Hey TGV. Big fan of your channel. You always mention that you have skinny wrists while talking about sizing. Would you mind sharing the actual size of your wrist?
+Vytautas T. Thank you, I have no idea about the size, I will have to measure later so let me get back to you. Thanks for watching,
Best regards,
TGV
I just bought the SARB033 and I am thinking about buying a leather strap for it. The first strap that comes to mind is the Colareb Roma Vintage Dark Brown (the one that you have in the video). Although I like the watch strap itself I am thinking that it might be to 'rustic' looking for the SARB033.
What do you think?
Would love your input on the matter.
Thanks.
DO IT!!!! Cant go wrong with a Colareb, check my multiple videos on them ;-)
Thank you
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry what spring bar size do you use for the sarb033?
Love all your videos :)
Regards
Glenn
Glenn the SARB033 has 20mm Lugs, so you would use 20mm spring bars
Put some heat-shrink on that tool. It helps gripping also.
How do you recommend switching out mesh straps? There is very little space between the strap and the watch! Thanks in advance.
I've got to get some more wrist candy straps soon. I've got a few new pieces that need a face lift.
+JustinMiles17 Glad to hear my friend! Nothing like a new strap to bring new life to a piece.
Cheers,
Best regards,
TGV
Dude your page is fantastic! Great work keep it up
Great video as always. I like the tape suggestion, but I have to say I like the brass idea mentioned in of the comments. And damn do I need a speedy, so versatile. I there just so many other watches im kind of lost. Back on topic, the squale also looks great on those blue straps. What do you do about lost or worn spring bars?