Watch strap suppliers?

[Canuck]

I've got a mid range Seiko sport chrono which came with quite a nice padded black leather strap with white stitching detail, it set the watch off really well. As with all organic straps it's starting to look and smell worn.
My local Seiko dealer wants £35 for an exact replacement plus a fitting fee of a fiver, or I can choose from their own line of straps which frankly look very cheap and nasty, they look every penny of their £8 price. The watch was only just over a hundred and is less than a year old so I'm loathe to pay circa £40 just for the strap.

Anyone know of anywhere that does genuine Seiko replacements at a better price, or decent quality "own make" leather straps that will look the part? I don't mind paying £20 or thereabouts.

 

[UKRob]

I used these people for replacements - good service.

http://www.watch-band-center.com

 

[n1vlo]

eddie is a great chap to deal with...i get mine here

http://www.timefactors.com/tfstrap.htm

 

[Savvy Paul]

+1 for Timefactors

I have a couple of Eddie's watches, plus one each of his leather and canvas straps that I purchased separately. Cracking quality for the price.
As mentioned, Eddie is very helpful - he's a genuine enthusiast.

 

[Canuck]

Thank you gents, very helpful. I'll have a good look through, there are some nice straps on both sites.

 

[Tackleberry]

Yes thanks for all the info, I needed a new strap for my rotary watch, I've ordered a 22 Rhino strap from Timefactors, should be here tomorrow!!

 

[Gairdner]

Another +1 for Timefactors. Great service and quality gear.

Graeme

 

[bigsimes]

I've used these people before - http://www.watchworx.co.uk/