How/Where do I find a new watch strap for my watch..?

**Carlin** · 10-25-2009, 08:55 PM

Hey B&B'ers,

Noticed my watch strap is a bit small, and quite frankly, an ugly shade of green that doesn't work well with me.

Where can I find a replacement/different strap for the Citizen Eco Drive E100-S006597 (also seen here http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/GENUINE-CITIZ...:B:SILF:SG:102 )?

Much appreciated :)

**Miles** · 10-25-2009, 09:12 PM

I recently swapped bands on my Citizen EcoDrive Diver for one of the Maratac zulu wristbands. I am very much enjoying it, and I scored a pretty good deal w shipping off of Amazon. The band is much more comfortable than the original, and it looks much nicer, too.

This place has the whole line of Maratac bands, and I think they have a number of people recommending them (the website, I mean)

**WhosYerBob** · 10-26-2009, 01:51 AM

I've had a lot of success finding new watch bands with the local JC Penney.

**Carlin** · 10-26-2009, 04:16 AM

What information should I look for when buying a strap besides size (I think mines 19mm), are they generally all interchangeable?

**kzoo1** · 10-26-2009, 04:44 AM

+1 on the Maratac straps. I have several, and they are great quality.

I just purchased a rubber strap from: http://www.globalwatchband.com/

I like it a lot!

Generally straps/bands are interchangeable, some are specially made for a watch like the Survival Straps.

**Hazy** · 10-26-2009, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by Carlin

What information should I look for when buying a strap besides size (I think mines 19mm), are they generally all interchangeable?

Carlin, you'll also need to look at the length of the band. If you're wrist is larger than 8" in circumference, you'll probably need a large or x-larger band. Most you see are regular.

**galopede** · 10-26-2009, 07:58 AM

I have that very model. The supplied strap is awful! I took mine into a jeweller/watchmaker in town and chose a new leather one and she fitted it in a few minutes.

Nicer to see the actual strap you like and also easier to get them to fit it rather than trying to find where the spring loaded bar disappeared to when it shot across the room!

Gareth

**MichaelG** · 10-26-2009, 08:43 AM

They have a great selection and good service (I've ordered from them before). Be sure to measure the lug width and it might be a good idea to measure the circumference of your wrist to see if you take a regular or longer length strap (they have a great selection across the board).

The Watch Prince

Originally Posted by Carlin

Hey B&B'ers,

Noticed my watch strap is a bit small, and quite frankly, an ugly shade of green that doesn't work well with me.

Where can I find a replacement/different strap for the Citizen Eco Drive E100-S006597 (also seen here http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/GENUINE-CITIZ...:B:SILF:SG:102 )?

Much appreciated :)

**Doc4** · 10-26-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by galopede

I have that very model. The supplied strap is awful! I took mine into a jeweller/watchmaker in town and chose a new leather one and she fitted it in a few minutes.

Nicer to see the actual strap you like and also easier to get them to fit it rather than trying to find where the spring loaded bar disappeared to when it shot across the room!

Gareth

+1 Anywhere that sells good watches should also have a good selection of straps.