New shoes

I got my new strap for my Steinie the other day. Its not as soft as the nice Mocca strap that I got with the watch but it does have a real nice distressed look to the leather.

Here are some shots of the new one. The new one is shorter and does not have the metal keeper that the first one has but it feels more balanced. The tail of the strap doesn't go past the bottom of my wrist. The longer one goes much further up the side of my wrist making it feel a bit bulky.






Here is the original one.




You can see how the tail comes much furthur up the side. In the first of the new strap photos it only goes to where the keepers are.

The longer straps are very popular with Steinhart fans over at WUS, but I'm not sure. I think the shorter one is more my speed. I'll switch straps in a couple of weeks and see how it feels.

Nice addition Dave. I understand the issue of fit and the metal keeper looks nice in principle but in practice I have found them to be more trouble then soft keepers.

I think the longer straps are popular with Nav B collectors becasuse they are a bit more historically accurate. However it's just not as comfortable.

One thing about Streinhart straps is they are an incredible bargain for the great quality you get. Even with the crapy exchange rate I still got the new strap for $35.

Great strap, like the DISTRESSED look!

I like the change, the longer strap would bother me too. The strap on my Triton was to short and would barely fit in the first loop so I had to change it.
Looks great! I've been looking for one of these Steinharts, cool watch

Anomaly wrote:

Great strap, like the DISTRESSED look!

Thats what I really love about it too. My original strap is nice, but I think I like straps with a bit of character to them an not just plain and smooth. Steinhart has other straps with this kind of look but in different colors that I'm thinking of getting. There is a color RUSTIC that has a red hue to it that looks killer.

barnbuilder1 wrote:

I like the change, the longer strap would bother me too. The strap on my Triton was to short and would barely fit in the first loop so I had to change it.
Looks great! I've been looking for one of these Steinharts, cool watch

These 44mm navs are a great piece. I'm not sure how you feel about real large watches but their original 47mm navs are real nice, but a bit too big for my taste.

Also, Gunter will set up the watch any way you want in case you've never dealt with him directly. Great customer service.

Very nice strap, Dave. Great color. Leather that's pebbled like that usually comes from the shoulder. The more you wear it, the softer it'll get (obviously), the texture will become even more pronounced.

Thats what I'm hoping for Tim.

The leather comes from the shoulder? So its the area that the leather comes from that gives it that look? I always thought that something was done to the leather during the manufacturing process to make it look that way.

SopheNic wrote:

Thats what I'm hoping for Tim.

The leather comes from the shoulder? So its the area that the leather comes from that gives it that look? I always thought that something was done to the leather during the manufacturing process to make it look that way.

Well, the only thing I know is, boots that I've owned, and belt billets that have that texture have been shoulder, which is also thicker, so it will get "shaved down" so it's more pliable. By your comments, my bet is shoulder. The texture looks very natural, as well.

Good info. Thanks Tim!

looks great! i'm with doc on the metal keeper, looks cool but a pain in the rear! the straps i've been getting have just one big floating keeper and i like that! I like the longer strap but to each his own, originally i think they made them so long to go over a flight jacket! Great watch with either strap but the new one is hot!!

I have both length straps and tend to prefer the shorter ones. Seiko diver straps are way too long, though they are meant to go over wetsuits haha! Casio Frogman straps too always stick out . But I will wear the longer straps on rotation watches!

Great straps; like a super comfy good pair of shoes! I have a Debeaufre strap on my Ticino Flieger; a bit long but it looks and feels great so I dont mind.

SopheNic wrote:

barnbuilder1 wrote:

I like the change, the longer strap would bother me too. The strap on my Triton was to short and would barely fit in the first loop so I had to change it.
Looks great! I've been looking for one of these Steinharts, cool watch

These 44mm navs are a great piece. I'm not sure how you feel about real large watches but their original 47mm navs are real nice, but a bit too big for my taste.

Also, Gunter will set up the watch any way you want in case you've never dealt with him directly. Great customer service.

good to know about the company, I've heard only good about them. I will get the 44 someday.

Both straps are VERY nice Dave ! Your new distressed strap looks
perfect by the way ! It has a stunning pattern in the leather. Plus the
color itself is really eye-catching ! I think that length will work great
for you also. It looks GREAT and I'm sure it's going to be VERY comfortable
for both you and your Steinhart ! CONGRATULATIONS sir, and of course
Enjoy !!!