The Hirsch strap is worth every penny, beautifully done..In my opinion reserved for your most precious timepiece. Thank you as always for your videos, I love your keen eye for watch strap/case pairings!

TGV: Your pairing of the Hirsch strap with the Seiko is a truly brilliant match. Color, style,...everything. Thank you for your valuable insights and please keep up the entertaining and informative videos.

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

Nic DiChiara Thank you very much Nic, Extremely kind of you to say. Best regards, TGV

Rubber straps are rapidly growing on me (I was not a big fan to begin with). Now I really want an orange rubber strap for the summer!!! Cool vid!!!

I always learn something from each of your videos, thanks for the great work!!

The yellow and black strap is beautiful, it works so well with the Seiko!

Another great presentation TGV. I have bought watch straps from Holbens via their Ebay store and have found them to be professional. The item is always sent straight away with online tracking so I can follow where it is. The only down side is that basically it takes ten working days to reach me here in Australia. Regarding watch straps, a recent purchase I made was the Hirch Accent rubber watch strap and it is great, worth every dollar. I will have to check out some of those Bonetto Cinturini vanilla scented watch bands next. Cheers

That Hirsh strap on the Flightmaster is in my opinion the best strap for that watch. Great choice!

I own a Hirsch Robby, and although it's an extremely well-constructed strap, it takes a long time before it's bendy enough to comfortably curve around your wrist. For the first few months of owning one, it left indentations on the side of my wrist even when worn loose. It took a few months for it to soften up and maintain a nice curve. One weird note, you note at 6:40 about the "gorgeous" smell of the rubber. That's a treatment at the factory in Italy to give it a vanilla smell, to mask what would otherwise be a bad odor from the natural rubber.

Nicely done,especially for the flightmaster😉

Greetings from Serbia, best watch channel on YT. Just go ahead :D

Really enjoyed this video. I actually steer away from rubber straps, preferring a stainless steel system, but I ordered an Otium watch and it arrived just a few weeks ago. I thought I was going to get sick when I opened the box and looked at the rubber band, but then I picked it up and was amazed. It is soft and flexible. The underside has a slightly raised matrix which allows the wrist to breath and not become all sweaty. When I wear it I don't even know it is on my wrist. Just that comfortable. And that is why your video had me glued to the screen. I could completely relate to what you were explaining about your bands. Thanks for sharing.

I got to love the $100 strap on the 200$ watch. It actually works very well. I was looking at the same strap but in red for my seamaster. Not sure about the rubber though. Might have to go with the leather black and red stitching. Great video as always. There is very relaxing yet very captivating watching you talk about watches.

Thanks TGV, based on your advice I bought Bonetto Cinturini Model 270 and I must say, it's magnificent, it trully is.

Very nice video, more of these please :) !

TGV can you recommend a shark mesh strap? I know you have an OEM Squale band, but do you have experience with the generic ones on ebay etc?

Would it be possible for you to make a video on the best springbar tools?

That Hirsch is really outstanding. Absolutely bellows quality, and aesthetically very pleasing as well. It is pricey, but OTOH investing in a high quality watch and pairing it with a cheesy strap/bracelet never really made sense to me. I suppose one could argue that the strap or bracelet is primarily an accessory to the star of the show, but I think that a well-matched combination can completely alter the character and appeal of the watch in some cases. That specific strap on your Fligthmaster illustrates that in spades - they were made for each other.

Love that black and yellow strap, spot on.

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

MrDannyg321 Thank you Danny! Best regards, TGV

Great straps. Love both the black and the black/yellow one.

I was planning on getting the Cinturini this weekend actually! I'm torn between the deployment style and buckle style. Which do you think suits the NBR style better for a stainless diver (SKX series)?

Great video. I'm loving the black and Yellow one. Interesting to see the high end straps on the cheaper watch and vice versa.

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

Stewart Craig Thanks Stewart, I didn't even think of it like that. Nice one. Best regards, TGV

hi what do you think about the cx swiss military watch 20.000ft is a well made time peace

That's what she said.

TGV, do you run into issues with standard sized rubber straps given your small wrist size? I have roughly the same size wrists and I've stayed away from rubber straps thus far because of the length of straps in general

AWESOME review TGV! Question - could the rubber straps damage my Rolex sub through rubbing? ALSO, in your opinion (for yourself) which of the rubber straps would look best with the Rolex Submariner and in what color? Thanks. Keep up the good work!!

I just bought the Bonetto, thanks for the video!

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

So glad, enjoy it! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

Just bought the Bonetto 270, it's perfect on my Seiko SRPD79K1 all black. Thank you TGV for the suggestions, Bonetto and Colareb are really fine italian craftmanship.

@ivanmirones9220

Жыл бұрын

Does it have a black PVD buckle?. I have the same watch

What type of rubber do Omega use? Examp the ones on the Seamaster 300M & Aqua Terra. Even everest. The rubber just feels more dense and heavy

I love rubber straps the same way you love Nato straps .

I own a sinn u1 sde fully tegimented diver watch. What bands would you recomend?

that yellow band makes the watch face sing

Great Review!!!

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

topdog465rj Thank you! Best regards, TGV

Very informative video, thanks.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

+Matthew Soroka Thank you! Best regards, TGV

Hi T hope alls well just wondering what size is your seamaster ive been looking a a few smaller size watches as I've got small wrists maybe 6 3-4

Rubber and leather do slightly squash into a slightly smaller lug (2mmsmaller max) and work really well strap also stays nice and tight on lugs which to me feels really nice!

Do you happen to know off hand the mm lug size for the Squale 1521 atmos50? I'm thinking 20mm

The strap on the Flighty looks amazing. You should change to that.

I'm thinking of ordering a watch that comes with the Hirsch Robby. I've been seeing on the internet reviews that the strap is uncomfortable. Now that you've had awhile to test out the strap, do you think it's still comfortable? Thanks man.

The best, thank you

You are a real Class Act. Always enjoy your show.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alfred. Best regards, TGV

I got a Bonetto for my squale 20 atmos, and it was almost too wide at 20mm. Really had to force it to fit between the lugs, despite being the right size. Made installation and removal a nightmare. Great quality though. Cut it too short (lesson learned), and wound up with the HR equivalent and I'm not complaining. Lower build quality but still adequate and installation was much easier, and being that it's silicone, it turned out to be way more comfortable. Color is also more rich than the Bonetto for some reason.

Hi thanks for the video. What watch are you wearing 12:23 ?

the one you wearing is it SARB033 ??

Hi from France, Thanks for your nice presentation. In addition to this video, I think it should be useful to have your point of view on how to get the perfect color match bet. a watch and its strap. Best regards, ELG

Hi I Have omega seamaster 300 41mm can u suggest me the Hadley-Roma strap size ?

that orange leader strap is so awsem

Hi, man do a review of the victorinox inox.

Very nice rubber straps ! I personally like rubber straps, particularly on Divers ;-)

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

Sharp Chronofighter Thank you SCF! Me too mate. Best regards, TGV

a vintage dive rubber strap would be cool..

@theurbangentry does the Hirsch Robby fit a Submariner

Would these fit the Breitling Colt chronograph?

Hate to lower the tone but 7:50 on-wards sounds like a weird and inappropriate dating advice show.

@kostantinos201199

7 жыл бұрын

and when it goes in...you know you got the right hole...omg perfect ...that hole is your size :) you ruined the video for me

Super late to to the party but caoutchouc is a natural rubber derived from latex. Does that not make it particularly not hypoallergenic. I believe that you can have a potentially dangerous reaction to it if I am not mistaken. Also haven't natural rubbers been superseded in many respects by synthetics. I fear very much that this Hirsch may not be as good as the price would imply. That said I am not expert on the topic so all I said may be wrong. Please correct me if that is the case.

Crafter Blue make some incredibly good rubber straps - ÏMO the best but it seems they make exclusively for Seiko watches and only 20/ 22mm available.

lets see a review on some leather straps...

I never knew of scented straps until I received my Stowa pilot watch in the mail. It smells of cocoa! Every time I wear it, I get a scent of cocoa that makes me want to inhale deeply!

Any of these fit a Submariner without lug/case interference

Has anyone who has used the silicone strap found it to create any friction when rubbing against clothes? As opposed to a G-Shock rubber band which would be more smooth when rubbing against clothes. Thanks.

Miss these intros!

hey buddy great review i wanna get hirsch for my flight master should i go with 22 mm instead of 20 mm

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

+Marko Keric Go 20mm, 22 will be too big, there will be a tiny bit of extra room but hardly noticeable. Always glad to help a fellow flighty owner, I adore mine, will always have it in my collection. Thank you, Best regards, TGV P.s. New vids up! ;-)

@Mkeric1971

8 жыл бұрын

thank you

there isnt a better rubber strap than the default skx series :) its tough and by wearing it long enough it also gets much more comfy

I admit that the $107 strap may be good for some people, as it is scratches-resistant, etc... so it can last forever. But the good thing about the resin straps is that they are CHEAP, and one can change them from time to time to give new, non-boring look to the same watch. So isn't it sometimes better to buy $7 straps? If it is scratched or boring, you can replace it by something else a year later...

What model Seiko is that? Nice review

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Tojcic Hi Daniel, Its the SNA114 "Fightmaster" here is my review, check it out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYaYza-we7e5YNI.html Thanks for watching, Best regards, TGV

$107 for an aftermarket strap? I almost choked. It looks great on the Seiko Flight Master... but baby Jesus, south of the border... es loco.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

LOL Yeah it is kind of crazy but the build quality is AMAZING. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@squidrides6339

8 жыл бұрын

The Urban Gentry Yes, but did I mention the price is crazy?

What’s the intro song

9:21 Do you still think highly of this band?

Awesome channel love it. I'm after a speedy and was wondering what reference is the one you had here? What is the one to have that's more Collectable? I have to say I've seen the showcase back as well like that more... Any help would be appreciated.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Check out my videos and reviews on the speedsters for all the information you need, enjoy! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

Always select the best rubber that gives you the most pleasure. Remember size does not matter its what your rubber can do for you and your timepiece to create a truly remarkable sensation : ) On a sincere note, I would always go with a Hirsch strap as you always know the quality you are getting.

Holben's long and extra-long straps are limited.

A 22 MM hirsch rob by would fit better than 20 MM

caoutchouc just means rubber in french i think though, i could be wrong tho

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

+Switching Gears Cool, going to have to look that up. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@grumpy150

8 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a 14mm & 16mm. Any suggestions ?

hirsh is best. no vanilla scent. austrian made

god i wish the aquis didn't have an integrated strap :/

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

KidWeazel Me too!!!!!! Oh well, it certainly was close to perfection. Thanks KW, Best regards, TGV

Hadley-Roma strap is too expensive. You can buy cheaper one from JOYABUY ebay or Amazon shop. The quality is very good too.

Isofrane?

"CINTURINI" is not a brand, it's the Italian word for strap! Bonetto is the name of the company!

@theurbangentry

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is. Grazie della sua pazienza e comprensione. Best regards, TGV

caoutchouc not "cow-chook". Has nothing to do with cows :D

hello I wanted to hook back up with you I changed my log in to utube.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

+Harley Fee Glad to have you back! Best regards, TGV

Whatever he makes a buck from is the best Thats life

cautchoo is the French word for rubber. its not a specific type of rubber per se. I don't believe

@charleseisenach6524

8 жыл бұрын

It's caoutchouc.

cintorini is crap. It has broken in half after 1-2 years

@theurbangentry

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Which cintorini? It means "strap" in Italian BTW. Thank you for watching this old video. Best regards, TGV

@tomek8464

Жыл бұрын

​@@theurbangentry heh didn't know that:) it is bonetto. Can't recommend it smell and feels nice but not reliable at least in my case. Enjoying your older lifestyle videos btw. All the best!

"Hip, hip. . . Pericles, Damocles. . ." I love cheap nylon straps but rubber's a turnoff. Please don't review (and thus further) the metrosexual notion of men wearing Krazy Kamp Kraft bead bracelets alongside their watches.

Can you do a video on how to use the slide rule bezel on the flight master to do currency conversions?

@theurbangentry

9 жыл бұрын

chillwill120 Excellent idea, thank you! I have quite a few in the que but I will get there eventually, Best regards, TGV