Erika's Originals MN Original Black Watch Strap
- $88.00
- $74.80
- Get it fast: Our in-stock Erika's Originals straps ship immediately from Washington state!
- Handcrafted by Erika and a small team of artisans in her atelier in Valencia, Spain.
- Based on the vintage Marine Nationale watch strap, invented by French naval divers for use with their military-issued Tudor MN watches.
- Widely considered one of the most comfortable all-season watch straps on the market today.
- Superior European spandex elastic nylon, dyed to perfection in Switzerland, provides extreme comfort and moisture regulation.
- Woven to the highest specification, using traditional methods on state-of-the-art looms.
- Rounded-edge, non-fraying endless weave elastic (two perfect sides!).
- Strong, durable material can support even the beefiest watches, and retains its fit when others fail.
- Lines are 100% hand stitched using premium European yarns.
- Hypoallergenic and latex free.
- Easily micro-adjustable (via sliding clasp) for the perfect fit.
- Fits wrists 6-1/4"-7-3/4" (175mm/7.00 inch on Erika's site).
- 2mm thick.
- 316 brushed stainless steel buckle is ocean and pool water resistant, and complements a variety of watch case finishes.
- Hand-washing recommended: Soak in warm water, along with a small amount of mild dishwashing liquid or baking soda. Rinse well; air-dry.
- To determine size, measure the distance (in millimeters) between the lugs of your watch.
- Includes one free pair of strong, seamless double-flange stainless steel spring bars.
- Join us on Instagram to see how others paired this strap with their watches.
Curious about how and where Erika's Originals' MN™ straps are made? Check out this video produced by Erika and Swiss watch company Oris (along with Ted, the Oris Bear):
Customer Reviews
Erikas Originals are awesome straps. And these vintage ones are even softer and I love the color tones. The fast shipping from Holbens was great.
The spring bar install is simple on it. The fine tuning of the size and getting on and off is a bit more on the complicated side. Once you have it dialed in it’s fairly simple. It looks and feels really good on wrist. Putting it on/taking it off forces you to handle you watch head quite a bit so that can bring about more fingerprints (especially on a titanium watch head).
I’d say the feel and finish makes up for some of the downfalls. But the price vs. ease of use knock it down a star. As others have mentioned…not the easiest to clasp. I think the metal piece it hooks to needs to either be larger or have a separate hook slot.
I tried the titanium and the rubber straps that came with this watch, but Erika's strap was hands down the most comfortable. There was no second place, given my relatively small wrist. I enjoy wearing it, looks great, and is made to last: it's worth every penny—I even bought one for my other watch.
This is the most comfortable watch strap I've ever owned. It fits perfectly and looks great. The clasp takes a minute to get the hang of, but once you do, it's as s easy as can be. And, as always, Holben's shipped it lightning fast.
I ordered this Erika’s Original strap to replace the rubber strap on my Sinn U1-B. I do not care for rubber straps and this one seems fit my needs for ann all weather, and easily cleanable replacement.
This was my first order from Holben’s and my first Erika’s strap. I was impressed with the quality of the strap and surprised at how well the blue matched the face of my Sinn U1. Holben’s shipping was very fast and my transaction went smoothly. I have since ordered a second Erika’s strap from Holben’s for another of the watches in my collection. Overall, I am very pleased and will order from Holben’s again.
Customer Reviews
Erikas Originals are awesome straps. And these vintage ones are even softer and I love the color tones. The fast shipping from Holbens was great.
The spring bar install is simple on it. The fine tuning of the size and getting on and off is a bit more on the complicated side. Once you have it dialed in it’s fairly simple. It looks and feels really good on wrist. Putting it on/taking it off forces you to handle you watch head quite a bit so that can bring about more fingerprints (especially on a titanium watch head).
I’d say the feel and finish makes up for some of the downfalls. But the price vs. ease of use knock it down a star. As others have mentioned…not the easiest to clasp. I think the metal piece it hooks to needs to either be larger or have a separate hook slot.
I tried the titanium and the rubber straps that came with this watch, but Erika's strap was hands down the most comfortable. There was no second place, given my relatively small wrist. I enjoy wearing it, looks great, and is made to last: it's worth every penny—I even bought one for my other watch.
This is the most comfortable watch strap I've ever owned. It fits perfectly and looks great. The clasp takes a minute to get the hang of, but once you do, it's as s easy as can be. And, as always, Holben's shipped it lightning fast.
I ordered this Erika’s Original strap to replace the rubber strap on my Sinn U1-B. I do not care for rubber straps and this one seems fit my needs for ann all weather, and easily cleanable replacement.
This was my first order from Holben’s and my first Erika’s strap. I was impressed with the quality of the strap and surprised at how well the blue matched the face of my Sinn U1. Holben’s shipping was very fast and my transaction went smoothly. I have since ordered a second Erika’s strap from Holben’s for another of the watches in my collection. Overall, I am very pleased and will order from Holben’s again.