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Review on STIROLL Slim Leather Bands: Beige with Black, Compatible with Apple Watch 38mm/40mm – Thin Top Grain Leather Watch Wristband for iWatch SE Series 6/5/4/3/2/1 by Joe Campbell

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I thought that buying a thing made in Spain I would get good quality...

Shouldn't we continue the topic of leather goods? For some time now, I began to actively wear wristwatches, but in choosing leather straps for them, I have so far been an outright ignoramus. But sooner or later, the moment comes when you have to think about changing this accessory, because, for example, you want to change your image, turning such a boring watch into a new one or the old strap becomes unusable. And so, armed with reason number two and setting out to buy only a leather item, I went to the appropriate department of the store. The seller dumped a huge number of straps on the counter and three times more remained in the window. My eyes ran wide, but since a white strap "lived” on my watch for several years, I didn’t even consider dark options: I wanted to buy something in beige or off-white tones. The most suitable option was the coral Nagata, belt brand made in Spain. The choice was made, of course, under artificial lighting and, not having the appropriate experience, I could not see many things. The only thing was that it was possible to separate the strap and attach it to the watch, evaluate the fact: whether it fits them or not, which was immediately done before purchase. The color satisfied me, despite the fact that any shade will suit my watch. And now at home I really appreciated this accessory. It is, as stated, leather, as evidenced not only by a pleasant smell, but also by the inside, where a branded record about the manufacturer is squeezed out on both sides. Buckle in gold color having such a peculiar corporate accent on the outside, in the form of the Latin letter N, had to be changed to a "native" one, more suitable in color to the dial. The thickness seems to be optimal, although I got used to the model with much greater ease taking the shape of the owner's hand, the strap is quite elastic and moderately textured, it is covered with a film on the outside, in which the "root of all troubles" was buried. The fact is that the strap has two loops: one static, and the other with the ability to change its location. When threading the strap through them, you have to spend a lot of effort, they are quite tight and immediately after the first use of the strap, cracks formed in place of the holes for the tongue, clearly visible in natural light. They appeared so quickly that at first there was a feeling that the belt had already been used, and then returned. Although, of course, this is not the case, it is rather problematic to give it its original presentation. But the thought that there were already cracks in the coating of the upper part of the belt at the time of the sale does not leave me, and the fact that I did not see them is especially unpleasant. The most important question remains open: is this a normal phenomenon and will they increase, and if so, how soon will I go for a new strap? Time will tell, but from now on, knowing all the nuances, at the selection stage I will find fault with it, and checking the top layer at the break will become a paramount task.

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Pros
  • Affordable price, beautiful color, skin
Cons
  • The formation of a large number of cracks at the site of the holes for the tongue

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