Gilden 22 24mm Calfskin TS62 1524mm: Premium Wristwatch Strap for Style and Comfort Review

I started collecting watches almost two decades ago and like many other collectors, I got interested in this hobby thanks to the many interesting and affordable purchases made by the Invicta brand. Over the years I've specialized in Swiss luxury watches, regular Japanese offerings and many micro brands, but some of my first Invicta "training" watches came with a horrible polyester plastic strap that self-destructs over time. Invicta replacement straps are insanely expensive, costing as much as…

I recently bought this strap for winter but winter isn't here yet so I've only worn it a few times. The leather is very thick and very comfortable, but two things are a bit confusing: The strap is very long. I have a 7.25" wrist and wear it on the 2nd or 3rd hole so a smaller wrist runs out of holes very quickly. This allows just over 2.25 inches of strap to go through the buckle. He still doesn't stick out much from the second keeper, so that's a plus. Speaking of the buckle. This one is HUGE!

I am more than satisfied with the purchase of two guild ribbons, I am absolutely delighted. Photo attached and I switched one of the strap holders to the threaded side and it looks great! Also, I tried to combine multiple straps for each of these watches but I just couldn't agree on them, they just didn't look right! I get compliments almost every time I see either of these watches and several people said they couldn't believe these straps weren't included with the watch! Also, one of the…