2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 27, 2009
My band worn through after 5-6 years of use. I don't wear my watch everyday so I am somewhat disappointed considering the cost of a new one. How long should one last?
4,735 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 18, 2006
My oldest strap is about the same age as yours but it still looks and feels like new. I never wear straps when it's hot and humid and I have about 8 watches in rotation, 3 on steel bracelets.
I have heared stories of the strap only lasting for one or two seasons when worn often and in hot climates.
456 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 18, 2009Northbridge,
Australia
My oldest one is only 3-4 years old but still looks like new - it was worn pretty regularly to start with but now probably twice a week.
Do you give your strap any TLC? Like any leather goods, you cant just wear and forget, they do need some maintenance - would you expect a pair of leather shoes to last 6 years without some polish and oiling? Every few months I oil my straps with Dubin, but neatsfoot oil, most shoe care products and any leather care items you can get at a saddlery will extend the life of your straps.
Time is something invented by the Swiss to help sell more watches
5,425 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 22, 2006
Welcome to the forum. To start with a "complaint" is perhaps not always the best strategy.
But your question is a good one. Two good responses already. I also add that the use of a deployment helps considerably in the longevity of a leather strap.
geodavky Wrote:My band has about had it after 5-6 years of use. I don't wear my watch everyday so I am somewhat disappointed considering the cost of a new one. How long should one last?
The question is a bit like asking "how large is a blue suit?" It depends. For me, if I get 2 or 3 years for a watch worn often I feel fortunate. But perhaps I perspire a lot and am obsessive enough that I like an almost new look. ;)
2 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 27, 2009
I've used a leather balm made for fine leathers. The problem with my alligator strap is that it is coming apart for a lack of a better term I'll call it the joint in the skin has gotten very weak and won't last much longer.
QUOTE="bendy"]My oldest one is only 3-4 years old but still looks like new - it was worn pretty regularly to start with but now probably twice a week.
Do you give your strap any TLC? Like any leather goods, you cant just wear and forget, they do need some maintenance - would you expect a pair of leather shoes to last 6 years without some polish and oiling? Every few months I oil my straps with Dubin, but neatsfoot oil, most shoe care products and any leather care items you can get at a saddlery will extend the life of your straps.
3,738 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 28, 2001
The strap of my small Portuguese Automatic starts to look a bit brittle, although it still seems strong enough. It is 12 years old, but not worn often the last 7 - 8 years or so. All my other croc straps, and the calfskin straps too, still look like new, the oldest being 8 years old. Normal wear, in rotation with other watches, no hot humid summer weather in abundancy in Holland: that explains it all, I guess. When their time comes they will be replaced: he who can afford an IWC watch, can afford its good quality strap too.
Kind regards, Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
6 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 1, 2012
cinq Wrote:My oldest strap is about the same age as yours but it still looks and feels like new. I never wear straps when it's hot and humid and I have about 8 watches in rotation, 3 on steel bracelets.
I have heared stories of the strap only lasting for one or two seasons when worn often and in hot climates.
Kind regards,
Clemens
Hey, Would you like to share which watch you have which is too old but still looking too good? am crazy to know about this type of company who produce such watches.
How long should one last?
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I have heared stories of the strap only lasting for one or two seasons when worn often and in hot climates.
Kind regards,
Clemens
Last edited: 30 May, 2012 - 20:59
Do you give your strap any TLC? Like any leather goods, you cant just wear and forget, they do need some maintenance - would you expect a pair of leather shoes to last 6 years without some polish and oiling? Every few months I oil my straps with Dubin, but neatsfoot oil, most shoe care products and any leather care items you can get at a saddlery will extend the life of your straps.
Time is something invented by the Swiss to help sell more watches
But your question is a good one. Two good responses already. I also add that the use of a deployment helps considerably in the longevity of a leather strap.
Andrew
andrew.thomas1@mac.com
The question is a bit like asking "how large is a blue suit?" It depends. For me, if I get 2 or 3 years for a watch worn often I feel fortunate. But perhaps I perspire a lot and am obsessive enough that I like an almost new look. ;)
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
QUOTE="bendy"]My oldest one is only 3-4 years old but still looks like new - it was worn pretty regularly to start with but now probably twice a week.
Do you give your strap any TLC? Like any leather goods, you cant just wear and forget, they do need some maintenance - would you expect a pair of leather shoes to last 6 years without some polish and oiling? Every few months I oil my straps with Dubin, but neatsfoot oil, most shoe care products and any leather care items you can get at a saddlery will extend the life of your straps.
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Kind regards,
Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
Hey,
Would you like to share which watch you have which is too old but still looking too good?
am crazy to know about this type of company who produce such watches.
Watch Reviews
Last edited: 4 May, 2012 - 13:54