I have this Maikes band and it's totally worth it, very nice real leather, breathable for summer. I didn't know that other brands, Anbeer, I will check it, looks real leather too.
Thanks for making this video, I have great experience with Maikes, I feel those that are priced above Euro 14 have a jump in quality. I ordered a bunch of cheap Hemsut, they are serviceable but not sure if they last long.
thanks for the video. Will try the leathers you recommended. I actually own the cream cheap perlon. It is very low quality, but it is also super comfortable, it conforms great, looks nice and is one of my favourite straps. I do recommend it for small wrists and small watches.
@@quality_times so my phone autocorred Maikes lol. I love them. I don't think you can beat them for the price. I did the waxed leather. I would recommend them.
I bought a Hemsut strap, similar to the first one in dark teal color, and it's quality isn't very great. I have it for about a month and the top colored layer that is bent around the edges starts to unstick from the sides. I got the strap wet for the first time last week - it was starting to unstick before, but getting it wet just unstuck the both sides on one of the half-straps completely. Real shame, it looked and felt so good before it started to fall apart.
I am buying from Aliexpress since 2017 and never had a problem. If you do have some issues with your order, the customer service will take good care of you. Nowadays most items take around 1-2 weeks to arrive, some even faster. Most sellers use dhl or fedex for shipping. When it comes to customs: it really depends on where you live. But if you are in the EU and order below 150€, the customs and taxes are already calculated at check-out. So you don’t have to pay any extra money when the item arrives. But if you order above 150€ you do need to pay extra.
@@quality_times Thanks mate. Yes I understood perfect. Romania here, want to purchase a TAG Heuer Formula 1 strap. Original IS NOW 200 euros...CRAZY! Before 3 years I payed 70 euros...was ok...but 200 euro for a silicon starp is insane! Cheers
You can take a look at Anbeer (They do have dimension stated. Max 8.2"). But Maikes also should have same dimension. Another hack is try asking them directly if they can custom the length of your strap. Some response, some don't.
The problem I now have is should we be constantly buying Chinese goods considering their governments behaviour? Something to think about maybe. How does one's conscience feel about it?
That's why I try to avoid buying American stuff. And I'm American or at least my passport says I am. I don't want to live in a country that hates its own people.
the stainless steel bracelets are the stock bracelets that come with these specific watches. I don't recommend buying 3rd party stainless steel straps at all. I tried to order several on many different websites.. but they never fit perfectly, because the endlinks are all different.
Good review. I was hoping to see something on the waffle and tropical straps. But, was glad to see the review on NATO straps.
thank you for watching! :)
Very useful info. I've had good luck with Helmut and On-the-level straps and Maikes. On-the-level was consistently the best.
I agree! Great quality for the money! :)
I have an Anbeer strap, is really good. I recommend.
First leather band reviewed is nubuck leather, NOT suede. Nubuck is much stronger and thicker with a very fine texture.
You never know what they are from because it’s from C
Excelent review. I was looking for straps to uso in my seagull cronografh and this video helps a lot. thanks.
Good review 👌. You've got a new follower now.
Stéphane from Bliger FB group 😉
awesome! thank you Stéphane! :)
I have this Maikes band and it's totally worth it, very nice real leather, breathable for summer. I didn't know that other brands, Anbeer, I will check it, looks real leather too.
Thanks for making this video, I have great experience with Maikes, I feel those that are priced above Euro 14 have a jump in quality. I ordered a bunch of cheap Hemsut, they are serviceable but not sure if they last long.
you're welcome my friend! yeah, I've owned mine for over 2 years now and they are still holding up quite nicely.
This has been Very useful. Many thanks!
You're welcome! I'm glad, that my video was helpful :)
thanks for the video. Will try the leathers you recommended. I actually own the cream cheap perlon. It is very low quality, but it is also super comfortable, it conforms great, looks nice and is one of my favourite straps. I do recommend it for small wrists and small watches.
600 congratulations :)
I just bought 3 of the Maikes. Hopefully they are good quality.
did you recieve them already? if so, what do you think about them?
@@quality_times so my phone autocorred Maikes lol. I love them. I don't think you can beat them for the price. I did the waxed leather. I would recommend them.
I need video like that! Amazing work
thank you!
I ordered brown Anbeer after that video
Nice video! But unfortynatelly the Nato strap links are not available anymore...
Thank you for watching! I updated the Links in the description. They should work now :)
@@quality_times Thank you! The links work just fine now!
A problem I always have is that the straps always creasesuper easily can you guys tell me your experiences and good straps
I bought a Hemsut strap, similar to the first one in dark teal color, and it's quality isn't very great.
I have it for about a month and the top colored layer that is bent around the edges starts to unstick from the sides. I got the strap wet for the first time last week - it was starting to unstick before, but getting it wet just unstuck the both sides on one of the half-straps completely.
Real shame, it looked and felt so good before it started to fall apart.
I love a good strap review. 👍
Very very useful video ! Thank you!
I‘m glad I could help!
Smart move..why paying more ?
where to buy the red/brown leather watch strap with white stitching thats on the bliger watch in your thumbnail ??
Thanks for the Info, I'm going to the AliExpress Site, right after i finish with this comment !!
thank you for the support :)
Can you give me the link of the short grey nato strap? Tnx
you can find the Link to the straps in the video description! :)
Hi there. I am thinking to buy from Aliexpress...IS IT SAFE ? how long does it takes to arrive the product? you got to custom to take it?Thanks
I am buying from Aliexpress since 2017 and never had a problem. If you do have some issues with your order, the customer service will take good care of you. Nowadays most items take around 1-2 weeks to arrive, some even faster. Most sellers use dhl or fedex for shipping. When it comes to customs: it really depends on where you live. But if you are in the EU and order below 150€, the customs and taxes are already calculated at check-out. So you don’t have to pay any extra money when the item arrives. But if you order above 150€ you do need to pay extra.
@@quality_times Thanks mate. Yes I understood perfect. Romania here, want to purchase a TAG Heuer Formula 1 strap. Original IS NOW 200 euros...CRAZY! Before 3 years I payed 70 euros...was ok...but 200 euro for a silicon starp is insane! Cheers
Nice video, which leather straps and colour would you suggest for off white dial and blue second hand domed dress watch?
Look at a video of honest watch reviews of a escapement time VH31 watch. Should help you out. Has the link in the description of the strap
Look at a video of honest watch reviews of a escapement time VH31 watch. Should help you out. Has the link in the description of the strap
What size is your wrist? I have 8-1/2 inch wrists and find most straps too short.
my wrist size is around 7 inches.
You can take a look at Anbeer (They do have dimension stated. Max 8.2"). But Maikes also should have same dimension. Another hack is try asking them directly if they can custom the length of your strap. Some response, some don't.
How can you be certain they are not made from dog or cat leather when they come from china?
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Has anyone ever tried butterfly deployment clasps from Maikes?
Yes, they are good.
AliExpress watch straps and WATCHES 🤦♂️
can i know your email ?
sure, its: qualitytimes.yt@gmail.com
The problem I now have is should we be constantly buying Chinese goods considering their governments behaviour? Something to think about maybe. How does one's conscience feel about it?
That's why I try to avoid buying American stuff. And I'm American or at least my passport says I am. I don't want to live in a country that hates its own people.
@@weasel9062 It sounds like YOU hate American people. FYI, only the fringes are so polarized. The vast majority of people are very decent and kind.
Sorry but the audio is bad
Leather straps do not belong on any watch other than a patek
alrighty then!
Ah ok.
Ricky repass calls it "free money"
why did you show a picture of two watches with stainless steel and not review stainless steel straps
the stainless steel bracelets are the stock bracelets that come with these specific watches. I don't recommend buying 3rd party stainless steel straps at all. I tried to order several on many different websites.. but they never fit perfectly, because the endlinks are all different.