Cuff watch bands.

[Edward_Lindey]

Growing upI allways played with my grandfathers watches. HE had two that he wore all the time that were on wide leather cuff bands. One of them was designed so that the band split into two and each end went to its own buckle. Unfortunetly 12 years ago his house was broken into and both watches were stolen. I have been looking for bands like his but all I keep finding are the punk/rocker cuff bands. Does anyone know where something like this could be found?

Edward

 

[DanielJones]

Something like this maybe?
http://www.cuffwatches.net/lecuwasnba.html

Or this?
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=258686

Hope that this helps.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Cobden]

This chap does them, though they'll only really fit original trench watches:

http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/strapdetails.html

 

[Edward_Lindey]

Thank you, the trench watch ones are really close.

Edward

 

["Skeet" McD]

This chap does them, though they'll only really fit original trench watches:

http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/strapdetails.html

Dear Edward: as "Cobden" has said, these are intended to go with early wristwatches which have wire loops soldered to the sides of the watchcase; the band which holds the watch to the larger band must pass through these lugs and under the watch. Some later-style watches MIGHT be able to affixed this way...but I'd want to be very sure before ordering.

I have a strap from this gent, and I have been very pleased with it and in my dealings with the proprietor; he is very willing (and able) to provide what you need. If authenticity is not a high priority and you have measurements from the watch you'd like to use, I have little doubt that he can meet your requirements.

Good luck!
"Skeet"