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From Artem, a company headquartered in Adelaide, comes the Classic sailcloth-style watch strap - a must-have for watch enthusiasts. Shown here in black with matching stitching, the design takes inspiration from the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms strap, with a twist. Not only does it boast a sleek, tapered shape and comfortable padding, but it's also water resistant, making it suitable for any adventure. The ergonomically-crafted, pliable Classic conforms perfectly to your wrist, while sailcloth embossing on the upper lends a nautical appeal. The leather underside is coated with a layer of natural caoutchouc rubber for added durability. The included 316L stainless steel tang buckle was custom-designed by Artem with a versatile finish: brushed on the center portion; polished on the outer sections.
You would choose the 20mm/18mm (the 20mm strap, which has an 18mm buckle).
6.5 inches is at the cusp of needing either a short or a regular length. It's up to you, but many prefer the extra length of the regular (securing it with the second floating keeper) vs. the short, where there's barely enough room to get the second keeper over the tail tip.
I bought this black sailcloth Artem strap with white stitching to replace the original leather strap on my IWC Pilot. The rubber lining on the inside of the strap is excellent for anchoring the watch and keeps it from slipping around on my wrist. Artem makes an excellent strap and it looks like it belongs on the watch.
Package arrived swiftly after purchase and in original packaging. High quality strap and fits nicely on my watch. I dont see any signs of dent or holes deformation compared to my other straps. Bucket shape is nice and flat. New favorite.
I have bought Artem straps and clasps in the past. This new green strap is not nearly as good. The old black strap, by look and texture, could be mistaken for real sailcloth. The new green one looks and feels like lightly embossed rubber.
I was very interested in a blue Artem Sailcloth strap but was worried about sizing. Mike from Holbein’s responded to my email right away and compared the sizing with a strap I purchased before and told me what size to get and exactly how it would fit. The strap is great and really makes my watches pop.
This is my 4th Artem strap and the 3rd I bought from Mike. It's so nice to have a USA distributer now. The bands are incredible - classy, comfortable and durable. I got this black with white stitching for my Bulova Lunar Pilot and really like how it looks. The band is very versatile so I have several other watches it will work nicely with. The price on these bands is very fair as they will last so much longer than your average strap.
This is my 3rd Artem strap. I have the black/grey, olive and now the navy/white. They are high quality and very comfortable. They take very little break-in and I usually just spend about 5 minutes flexing them to soften the material up. I got the navy/white to go with my Tissot Gentleman and love how it looks. It has a little Omega Aqua terra vibe now. I'm also surprised at how many other watches the blue works with - it is very versatile.
This is my second Artem strap and I also have the Navy with white stitching arriving today. I bought the Khaki for my Ball Enterprise with the black dial and it looks amazing. It picks up the green tones of the tritium tubes nicely. I've had my original band for about 3 years now and it still looks like new. They really are a high quality band.
I have purchased a few ARTEM straps from Holben’s, and some HIRSCH straps as well. ARTEM straps are excellent, and I appreciate Holben’s pricing and selection with quick delivery. I must say though, HIRSCH Sailcloth effect straps are also fabulous. I made a YouTube video showing how these compare. Check it out on Mainely Watches.
Brakes easily over time , o little stiff on arrival but easy to shape after wearing a little bit , great combo with white dials.
Very well made , superb craftsmanship !!! Worth every penny !
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