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I have this Certina watch, 

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and I wanted to ask you guys what's your opinion on combining the watch with this Hirsch Osiris strap:

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I am waiting for your opinions, and if you don't find it suitable, I'm waiting for suggestions from reputable brands, priced around the 40 EUR mark. 

 

Thanks,

Alex

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It’s entirely your choice and what makes you feel happy.  I’m not a fan of bracelets and like leather straps,  the black strap matches the dial  and if you add a deployment clasp I think it would be perfect.....but that’s only me.

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8 minutes ago, Redwood said:

It’s entirely your choice and what makes you feel happy.  I’m not a fan of bracelets and like leather straps,  the black strap matches the dial  and if you add a deployment clasp I think it would be perfect.....but that’s only me.

That's why I'm asking guys, to hear your opinions. Thanks for the input.

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Decent  watch deserves decent strap.How heavy is the watch? If the case is on the bulky side it might  look too big on a leather strap.before you pay good money for a good strap.buy a cheap one see how it looks...see how  you like the proportions. most importantly  see how it wears. 

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6 hours ago, yankeedog said:

Decent  watch deserves decent strap.How heavy is the watch? If the case is on the bulky side it might  look too big on a leather strap.before you pay good money for a good strap.buy a cheap one see how it looks...see how  you like the proportions. most importantly  see how it wears. 

The watch is extremely "light", it's also pretty thin at 10mm. What I liked about that Hirsch model was that it is pretty thin and flexible, keeping the "lightness" of the whole thing.

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That  is what I was concerned  with.it seems to be a good choice  then..while  I can't  claim  to know the brand specifically  ,if you are satisfied  with  the quality  it is likely  a good  choice. 

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47 minutes ago, yankeedog said:

That  is what I was concerned  with.it seems to be a good choice  then..while  I can't  claim  to know the brand specifically  ,if you are satisfied  with  the quality  it is likely  a good  choice. 

The strap is from Hirsch, a reputable brand alongside ABP, Rios1931 and others. So quality is not a concern. Thank you very much for your input.

Posted (edited)

I do like leather. Myself, I would go for buffalo grain, black with white contrast stitching and a deployment clasp. Very fitting for a nice watch.:thumbsu:

(photo courtesy, eBay)

 

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