rmr Report post Posted April 9, 2014 I would like to try and make a watch band - really do not know what Im doing but want to try. Need some recommendations on where to go to get the buckle. I want a decent one- not concerned about finding the cheapest thing- want quality. One other question- when it says a 20mm buckle- does that mean the inside width of the strap- i.e. a 20mm wide strap would use a 20mm buckle?? Thanks RMR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torpnubber Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Hi rmr, I'm new here. Looking to learn about strap making. However, I have been collecting watches, specifically soviet era pieces for some years. Here in the US, you may want to start with Otto Frei, www.ofrei.com They have a great selection of watch parts and tools, just search buckles. I would also recommend a vendor on ebay, goodcheapman. He has a very nice selection of buckles, deployment clasps, and straps. Delivery from Hong Kong (if I remember correctly), is surprisingly quick. A 20mm buckle will measure 20mm as an inside dimension. If the width of your strap is 20mm, you need a 20mm buckle. Good luck on your projects. Got any ridiculously cheap Vergez Blanchard pricking irons you want to unload? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) are there any sources for good quality buckles for watch bands that are made in the US or at least somewhere other than asia?? Edited April 11, 2014 by LTC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted April 11, 2014 are there any sources for good quality buckles for watch bands that are made in the US or at least somewhere other than asia?? From the previous post http://www.ofrei.com/page650.html. Definitely high end! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmr Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Thanks for the info and sources. The ones on ofrei.com are a little two high end. I also found a web site called strapguy.com. He will sell his buckles- some nice stuff there also RMR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Thanks for the info and sources. The ones on ofrei.com are a little two high end. I also found a web site called strapguy.com. He will sell his buckles- some nice stuff there also RMR Did you see this buckle assortment? http://www.ofrei.com/page1402.html. Doesn't state where manufactured, but not high end. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
