Great upgrade on the horrible stock strap on my green Seiko Alpinist. I’m sure it will look even better after some time. I I ordered the short strap for my small wrist (at best 16.5cm) and it is almost too small, only 2 holes to spare, so I feel the fitting description could be a little better. Overall I’m very happy with the strap, but I should’ve gone with the regular size. I would say go short if you’re wrist is very very small.
Purchase and delivery arrived as scheduled and on time. I like the Rust color, which is a light brown, similar to Tan. I bought this watch strap to pair with and replace the stock strap on the Seiko SBEJ005. I was using the stock strap on the watch for about a year and really liked the clasp but did not like the dark brown color. Replacing the stock strap and installing the new ColaReb strap was very easy.
This Colareb strap is stunning! It looks great and is incredibly comfortable. And it's so versatile and practical, especially because of the quick release system. The delivery was fast and smooth.
This watch band is a bright blue band not a light one as the website shows, but it is beautiful and well made. It was easy to put on my watch and easy to remove as well. Worth the money for sure. I haven’t had it long but I hope it lasts for many more years to come. It was a good price as well. Go ahead and buy it you will not be disappointed. I believe it could work for a man or woman as the blue is the right color of blue. Soft to the touch and my skin has not broke out from the band so this is real leather as I have sensitive skin. Love the stitching as well.
My second ColaReb...it's very similar to the Spoleto, but with a smoother, less rough-hewn finish. Excellent match style- and color-wise with my Hammy field watch. Wears comfortably and smells nice, too. Worth it...thanks, Holben's!
Great product. Would be hard pressed to find better quality for the money. Arrived as advertised and looked great on my Ball.
Very pleased with the pairing of this Colareb strap with my Stowa Classic Flieger 36. The thickness of the strap is perfect for the lug design. The regular length version fits my 6.75” wrist perfectly. The strap taper and design also worked great with the OEM Stowa buckle.
I have purchased straps and accessories from Holben’s many times before. As always, the shipping time, the service, and overall experience did not disappoint. Kudos!
Beautiful watch strap which looks just like the photos and feels great too. I always come back to these Colareb straps for certain vintage watches in my stable, you just can’t go wrong with them!
Forgot how a new strap can change a watch - the Venezia green leather sings with the titanium Duratect coating on my Citizen Promaster Tough and pulls out the pale green of the lume in a way the original strap didn’t. The sturdy leather is thick enough to make sense with the scale of the watch. Developing a beautiful patina, this definitely adds a dash of sprezzatura to my day.
It's only my second strap, but is so much more sturdy and substantial than my other non-Seiko strap! The leather is so soft and supple, and goes really well with the black and white dial. And the fit between the lugs and near the case is really nice. No gaps between anything! Truly can't complain!!
I bought the ColaReb Venezia for my Sinn 104. The original brown leather Sinn strap was nice but I wear a lot of black and wanted a black strap to complement the dial. And a bonus was the strap's gray contrast stitching works well with the matte case of my 104. Speaking of matte, I swapped the shiny ColaReb OEM buckle with the buckle from the Sinn strap. This is a dress up/dress down kind of watch strap. It can look sporty as well as dressy (although not exceptionally so either way). The Venezia, albeit a bit thick, was supple and comfortable on first wearing. I have a 7.75" wrist so I got the long size but I think I actually could have used the standard size. And, as always, great communication and service from Holben's.
I ordered this band (the 20mm long version) for my Google Pixel watch after discovering their normal bands are all too small for my 8-1/4" wrist. I thought it might be a good idea to go out of my way to try and get a nicer band with people and brands backing their products. I know where its from, what its made of, and (generally) are backed by a face with standards. However, right now I'm not feeling the love or quality I expected for this high of a price. The leather looks pretty nice, the stitching and everything looks to be on point, and it fit perfectly in the 20mm lugs that come with the official Google leather watch band. But.... That's about all of the positives I have to say... Now let me tell you why I'm not going to be using this band anymore after only about a month of use. As other reviews have mentioned, the free hoop is a piece of junk. Its too big for the tail end of the band, its really thin and rubbery, and it appears to be held together by a single, albeit thick, stitch. Pretty it would be the first thing to wear out on this band. Second, the tail end of this band feels like its wearing out pretty quickly as well. The tip of the non-buckle end feels like its de-laminating and its already stained blackish with dirt. Finally, the real reason I'm done, I woke up with a nasty rash under the watch band a couple of days ago. I had to go to my doc and get some medicated cream to stop the burning, turns out its some kinda of eczema that flared up because of this band. I have always had sensitive skin but the listing says its hypoallergenic, so, I felt it wouldn't be a problem. Nope! I'm pretty sure its something in the leather as the worst of the rash was no where near the buckle. Also, none of the rash happened under the watch, it was entirely under the band. If you have sensitive skin, eczema, etc, choose something else. If this thing is hypoallergenic then my name is Sally..... And its not.... Considering I spent $50, I'm pretty disappointed.
Thanks for the detailed feedback. I'm sorry to hear about the reaction, that sounds uncomfortable. The Venezia uses a hypoallergenic leather lining and buckle, but that doesn’t guarantee it will work for every skin type. Leather in particular can still cause irritation for some people, especially those with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema.
The leather itself is vegetable-tanned, which will naturally darken and develop patina with wear. Contact with skin, moisture, and everyday use can lead to tonal variation or darkening, sometimes fairly quickly depending on conditions. Regarding the floating keeper, feedback can vary there, but we’ll keep an eye on it.
We appreciate you sharing your experience, it’s helpful context for others with sensitive skin.
The Venezia strap is easily worth twice the price. Very comfortable leather with the perfect amount of stiffness requiring a short break in. Texture has a slight suede feel and is starting to show some nice patina. Some reviewers complain of poor stitching, mine looks good.
Leather quality is good, nice color, good hardware. But stitching leaves a lot to be desired. Not straight at all. I have many other handmade and hand stitched straps with much neater stitching.
Thank you for the review. We are glad to hear the leather, color, and hardware met expectations. The Venezia is handmade, but the stitching should still be neat and even. We will keep a close eye on that.
Beautiful strap. Great product.
Thick enough, yet super soft and comfortable. No break-in period needed.
I will definitely buy another ColaReb strap in the future.
Also, Holben’s was great to deal with. Mike was super responsive and friendly. Happy to support a business like this and referred friends to do so as well.
I was expecting a little lighter of a strap compared to the photos, although this strap is quite a stunner. I paired it with my Serica and I do appreciate the quick adjust on this thing. Has a matte finish which will pick up patina nicely.
I purchased this strap (my second ColaReb from Holben's) for a Citizen Brycen which I recently bought. I wasn't enthused by the OE band, so I got this one. Quality is excellent, price was reasonable, and I got the usual great service from Holben's. Another outstanding customer experience from an outstanding company.
