Guide to your choice
To find the best strap for your watch and your wrist, you need to know the different lengths and sizes available. Follow the steps below:
Lug width
To determine the width of the lugs of your watch, use a metric ruler to measure the distance between the two lugs (the protruding ends to which the strap is attached).
Strap length
For optimal use of the watch, it is essential to purchase a strap of a length suitable for your wrist. Measure the length of the last strap that felt comfortable.
Buckle size
All ColaReb straps are supplied with a stainless steel buckle (polished or satin-finished depending on the model), on which the ColaReb logo is engraved. If you want to use the buckle from a previous strap (for example, the one supplied with the watch), compare the size of your buckle with the one in the product description.
Strap thickness
From an aesthetic point of view, thin or flat watches are better matched to thin straps, while robust and large watches require a thicker strap for better ergonomics and a more homogeneous design.
Replacing the strap
To remove the old strap from the lugs of your watch and install the new one, follow the steps below:
The strap is usually attached to the watch with spring bars. Use a spring bar tool to locate the end of the spring bar between the strap and the case.
Then, push in the end of the bar to extract it from the hole in the case and remove the first side of the strap. Perform the same operation on both sides.
Replacing the buckle
To remove the buckle, use a spring bar tool as you would for the strap. Place the tool between the buckle and the strap on one side, and push the end of the spring bar towards the center.
Remove the spring bar using the spring bar tool.
Any questions? Contact us and we are happy to help.
Customer Reviews
The photos speak for themselves. I got many compliments.
Beautiful quality leather strap. Loads of character. Would look at home on a high end piece or can really elevate something modest. It is a thick piece of leather so be prepared for a bit of break in. Seen here on my Vaer A12 dirty dozen homage.
Colareb continues to be, in my opinion, the best strap maker in the game, at a very affordable price point. The leather is thick, supple from the start, has amazing texture and color, and the side-stitch of the Firenze is the perfect way to make a watch seem a bit more vintage. Very satisfied.
Replaced original leather strap with the Colareb firenze rust and couldn’t be more happy. Very nice strap and I think looks awesome with the green and gold in the watch. Holben’s offers the best selection of straps. This is my fourth purchase and I will continue to come back for more.
ColaReb is by far my favourite watch strap brand. If you want a vintage-style strap, it's in my opinion the only logical choice.
This is my second band from ColaReb and it's just as great as the first. Very comfortable and wears easily right out of the box, with very little break-in time. Really glad they now offer straps with quick-release spring bars. I love the distressed look paired with my Hamilton Murph 38. As always, very quick shipping from Holben's.
Bought it for my Oris Driver 69. Perfectly fit and excellent quality product. Feel really comfortable.
The Firenze Rust strap is exactly what I was looking for to put on my Speedmaster Pro. The strap seems a little pre-aged or distressed but if this is the look you want, it is perfect. The strap is very durable and while it requires a little breaking in (a bit stiff), it feels great now and is my new favorite strap for this watch. As always, the purchase experience with Holben's (communication and quick delivery) was excellent.
Purchased this band a few years back from Holben’s and it’s still one of my favorites…. Have it on a Glycine Combat Sub with the gray dial and it looks great, really matches well… Very soft, pliable leather, that has a lot of character and wears very comfortable and still looks new… What can I say just another excellent leather band from Holben’s and worth the money…
My go to leather straps are always Colareb and the Firenze Blue is no different. Everything from the look, feel, and finish screams quality. I choose the blue strap for my custom modded Seiko from 444PM Watches. The quick release spring bars are a huge plus.
