I bought this watch strap for a Tisell Flieger type A, based on a Stowa Fieger type A (the specs are nice: brushed 316L stainless case, diamond style crown, domed sapphire crystal, heat-blued steel hands, Miyota 90S5 movement, and a Stowa styled leather strap). I bought the watch on Ebay for less than $100 USD in new condition.
A while back I put this watch on a Blushark Original NATO strap. Recently, I went looking for the original leather strap and discovered that I'd misplaced it. This provided the perfect excuse to buy a better leather strap for the watch, something less bulky in a similar brown leather with simpler, warm white stitching. This Fluco strap was exactly what I had in mind. Like the other Fluco leather straps I own, this one did not disappoint - the watch looks amazing on this strap. I ordered a brushed stainless Fluco deployant clasp to pair with the strap.
While installing the clasp I noticed that the strap seemed a bit short. I looked at the tag and found that I forgot to select the standard length. Fortunately, I was able to make it work by moving the adjustable keeper to the buckle side of the fixed keeper. It's now the perfect size to maintain a proper fit as my wrist changes diameter with temp and humidity changes, and the keepers cover all but the last 2-3mm of the lower strap. The clasp is off-center but the the watch stays centered on my wrist. No complaints whatsoever.
I may eventually order a standard Fluco Dublin strap, but I'm in no rush. The fit is great, quality is fantastic for this price point, and it exactky what I was hoping to find for this watch. As with other Fluco straps that I own, it very comfortable, and it's beautiful besides. I can't recommend the Fluco Dublin enough, and Holben's customer service has been exceptional over the past decade or so, since I began buying from them.
Absolutely stunning quality as always from Holben’s… Gorgeous strap, very supple and comfortable.
Seems a good bit lighter than pictured. More of a tan than a cognac, but it’s a nice strap at a solid price. Fluco can always be counted on for some good quality straps for the money. There are definitely some imperfections that make me wonder about long term wear of the leather. In the future may spend the extra money on a custom made strap. This does the job of giving me a tan leather strap for my Heuer re-issue.
Returning customer here. These are great quality and they smell amazing (if you like the smell of leather). I like that they have 19mm sizes. I am wearing the cognac on my blue dial Longines Spirit and I think it looks really good. FYI, there is just enough space between the watch case and the strap so it doesn’t chew up the leather which is a problem with these watches. I purchased curved spring bars for this reason but I failed to read that they come with quick-release spring bars (the stock photo does not show QR bars). Luckily, this was not an issue. Recommend
Beautiful strap! I have several of these, in different colors.
As always, Holben's is the best for quality, variety, and service. Thanks!
A terrific leather strap. Very soft and quick to break in. I was very happy to have the short length option. I have 6.25" wrists, this strap would fit wrists up to 7+" no problem. If you don't like a lot of tail on the end, the short strap would work for a lot of people I think.
The color is closer to natural than cognac, but should darken with use. Nice pull-up, has great character. I'm wearing it with a Timex Marlin hand wound watch, makes a dressy watch more casual. I'm very satisfied, Fluco makes great straps. Holbens shipping and service are first-rate.
I really like this strap. It has a very high quality, thick leather, which feels durable but is not so stiff that it doesn’t bend to your wrist. It smells of leather too. The white stitching compliments the white watch face well. I have a small 150 mm (5.9 inch) wrist and I’m at the first (tightest) loop of the strap, so if you have wrist equal to or larger than 150 mm the short length will work for you. Overall 5/5 stars, I would recommend this Fluco Dublin strap.
Very happy with the value presented in this Fluco Strap and I think it pairs well with my Grand Seiko. Better than the black that came with it. Though as another reviewer previously noted it arrived with a much lighter color than expected; more natural than cognac. I'll give it some time to see if it darkens on its own (it seems to be already) but may try a conditioner as suggested by the same reviewer. It's also a bit stiff but that should improve with time as well. Overall I doubt I could find anything better at this price. Shipping was very quick too.
It’s a nice strap that I can recommend. The short size works well for a wrist 6 inches or under. The leather is good quality - smells nice, color is pleasant, and I believe it will develop an interesting patina after conditioning it. Service and shipping from Holben’s was superb. They are a top vendor of quality watch straps. Thank you
For the price this is a fantastic strap with quality construction and attention to detail. It is a perfect strap for vintage timepieces and the strap should only get better with age. Thank Holben’s for adding the gold buckle and fast shipping. Good to know you can get a great strap and great service.
I love Fluco straps and the service from Holben's, so it's a bit of a no-brainer that I'd like this. The color was less cognac and closer to natural when I received the strap, but with a pretty heavy coat of mink oil, it did darken to match the photos on the site. Super comfortable as are all the Fluco straps if you like unpadded leather straps. The leather has great pull-up as well, so I'm hoping it looks even better with time.
This watch came with a clunky metal band that I found to be uncomfortable. This quality Fluco band gave it a more vintage look, and is much more comfortable. I ordered the short for my 6 1/4" wrist, and it fits perfectly using the middle holes. Unfortunately, the quick release spring bars didn't fit this particular watch quite right, so they were replaced with standard bars.
This was my first time ever swapping strap on my own, and it ended up being easier than I thought it would. I achieved the look I was going for with my Seiko, and the cognac color makes the blue dial pop. I would say I have above average wrists in terms of size (watch face is 42mm), and I would be able to pull off a longer strap, which isn't an option with Fluco. Also, there is none of the Fluco branding or made in Germany that is in the stock photo, which would be nice to know.
This strap absolutely injected life into my Dan Henry chrono that was surprisingly difficult to find the perfect strap for. The leather is supple but not cheap feeling (unlike the stock strap that came with the watch). Feels and looks very premium. I appreciate the little things like the taper and the fact the keeper generally stays in place. Great strap, everything I was hoping for and then some. We'll see how it holds up over time but I would have no issue buying again as long as the craftsmanship doesn't fall apart egregiously (which I don't expect it will).
This strap looks great on my vintage Luminox field watch! Love the patina already forming, and the quality control is great. Happy with this :)
Great classic racing style watch band. Good quality leather strap, just the right color, and order shipped quickly. Perfect pairing with an Omega Speedmaster Date. Can't ask for much more at a reasonable price.
This strap, at 3mm thick, quickly moulds to the wrist comfortably. With 8 adjustment holes in the strap it's possible to get perfect fit, regardless of where it is worn on the wrist. The brown leather and natural color stitching form a nice vintage look, especially when worn with a field watch.
Real nice strap made from Horween vegetable tanned pull up leather from Chicago… Very refined strap that has some character, love the cognac color, beautiful… Strap tapers from 20mm to 16mm at buckle and 2.5MM thick the entire length… Solid comfortable leather… Another great strap from Holben’s… Some photos included, including one with the strap alongside a Di-Modell Rallye that I also purchased right here at Holben’s, where you can’t beat the service, quality and fasssst shipping…! Highly Recommend
Great strap and service. Product as always exceeds expectations, will continue to shop with Holbens. Thanks!!
