[nhoj]

Everything I try with a 20mm width and a taper even just to 18mm looks undersized.

I think it is the taper as I don't mind how a 20mm Nato looks.

I found this strap on Panatime....20mm non-taper PAM style. Big buckle to balance the watch. I think it might work, but I'm gun shy.

Anyone have any other suggestions. Perhaps for a 22mm factory notched to 20mm?

 

[speedbird119]

I'm rather fond of Orb straps and they are great handmade quality. This one is right up your alley and solves the too skinny problem. The cost is maybe a touch higher than a Panatime strap, but would be very unique.


http://www.orb-straps.com/6.html


Scroll to the bottom to see the Orange Monster customer sample. I love that combo myself.


Best,


Mike

 

[nhoj]

Thanks for the suggestion. I remember seeing that picture before and it looks nice especially since I was thinking a suede wouli look good. I was starting to think that the custom strap was where I was heading. I wonder if it is worth a try to notch a strap myself.

 

[LUW]

Sorry bud, but for me divers have to have a bracelet or rubber/plastic straps.

 

[Neil.C]

Sorry bud, but for me divers have to have a bracelet or rubber/plastic straps.

Yep, couldn't agree more.

The OEM resin looks good on the monsters.

 

[TakesALickin]

John, I've found that my watches with 20mm hidden (or recessed) lugs look great on a DiModell Chronissimo. The pad of the strap is wider than the center section (where the spring pins go in). This gives the strap a beefier appearance than a regular 20mm strap. The strap tapers, but overall, the taper is from 25mm at the watch head down to about 20mm at the buckle. I don't have a pic of the strap on a Monster but here's a pic of the Chronissimo on a Sawtooth...

ps This is one of the nicest, most durable, rugged leather straps I've ever owned. While I agree that my divers feel best on rubber in summer, winter is a completely different ball game!

 

[Technoman]

Try a maratac elite 22mm but notch it (it is easy to do) to 20mm.


not my pic but I had one just like this and I think it looked great. Strap is waterproof too.

 

[LUW]

To me the Maratac looks like a good compromise; almost looks like leather but is totally waterproof.

 

[Technoman]

LOL, in my haste to post my favorite Orange Monster strap combo I forgot the OP had originally been asking for leather but nonetheless I still think this is the best, most comfortable and waterproof option for the OM. I do like those Orb straps though....

To me the Maratac looks like a good compromise; almost looks like leather but is totally waterproof.

 

[nhoj]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I understand the diver/leather thing. But you see I like leather straps, but hate the gaps to the case...divers and non-divers alike. Those little lugs on the Monster are perfect for a strap, except the narrow width poses a challenge.

Maratac Elite looks good. I've read before that they aren't friendly to those of us who have smaller wrists. Anyone else second this?

Also looking for brown/tan. I think the orange dial will look fantastic with the brown.

Right now I'm thinking of experimenting with a strap off the shelf. Looks like notching is the only way so I'll see what the options are. Time to cut some paper straps to measure up.