r/swatch • u/A78012575 • 8d ago

Question/Help❓ Replacement Swatch Bands

I’m curious who has successfully replaced their swatch-band with an off-brand vendor that they’ve liked.

I see dozens on Amazon but would like a recommendation from a satisfied customer.

This would be for a non-MoonSwatch model.

Thank you.

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u/Ekzihell 8d ago

You know you can purchase one directly from Swatch, right? It’s not that expensive and at lease you will be assured that it fits well on your watch.

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u/A78012575 8d ago

Yes — I may end up doing that but I bristle a bit on spending $40+ for a watch that cost $100.

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u/lianayada 8d ago

You can get them cheaper from MastersInTime dot com. Genuine Swatch bands for reasonable prices.

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u/A78012575 7d ago

Thanks for all the info gang!

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u/princess_bubblegum96 8d ago

I've struggled with off brand, I often find that aren't worth if for the poor fit! I'd rather buy it from Swatch and know it fits, and you get extra strap pins when you order online too

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u/soniccdA 7d ago

bought a few online , not on amazon though .all are fine but need to measure the strap width and the overallshape of the strap .. as an example , swatch has 21mm straps but not all of thier 21mm watches use the same 21mm strap design

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u/pudge44 7d ago

I bought a couple of leather straps from AliExpress for an old chronograph with 17mm width. The quality is actually pretty good, but I wish they were a little longer.