I purchased a couple of Artem straps and chose an Omega deployant and Blancpain deployant respectively. When comparing them to my original Blancpain strap on my Fifty Fathoms I see little difference and am pleased that I could purchase a longer length from Artem, as my wrist size is 7.75". Alm in all , a very well made strap that I will purchase more of in the future.
Thanks for showing the difference between the deployants. I do plan on getting an Artem, and now that you've shown the aesthetics of the variations it will help me choose.
Yes, I shall be buying one when I get my Railmaster - hopefully before Xmas. I'll buy it with the Blancpain deployant clasp. Thank you, a very helpful review. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
I bought a sailcloth look-a-like from zuludiver and am happy with it. It’s 30 pounds (don’t have a UK keyboard on my phone lol). It doesn’t have as intricate stitching as these since it is a PVC print product, but I’ve found it wears nice on my Sinn 856 UTC.
I have the one with red stitching that I use with my SMP300 polar dial…looks great…I opted for deployant clasp because the watch is heavy and I don’t want it to fall accidentally…
Great video. Thanks for making it. You inspired me to get ones these to replace a high end rubber strap on my old Kobold Endurance 2 chrono. It looks amazing and it is very comfortable. My only issue is the corners of the buckle are slightly sharp and dig into my wrist on occasion. I would buy it again just with one of the other deployments. Keep making the excellent videos. Cheers.
If I am buying watches worth thousands (even $1k) one of these sailcloth straps are definitely worth it. If the watches price points are in the mid to high hundreds they are worth considering ... if the watches (ones purchase power) is in the low hundreds ($100-$300) then probably not worth the price point - you'd probably want something less expensive.
Bradystraps is CONSIDERABLY cheaper, while still being a good quality sailcloth strap. I have 2 of them and am happy with them. Artem is probably great, but too expensive.
My blancpain sailcloth straps cracked after wearing them sparingly over a one year period. Now on the supplied nato which is much better. Options for 23mm replacements quite limited
The Direnzo Eclipse looks fantastic on the Artem sail cloth strap. I find myself looking down at my wrist with the same watch on it, and thinking £70 seems acceptable. The 50 Fathoms on sail cloth is just iconic and who would not want to emulate that look?
My beef with sail cloth straps (typically) is how the buckle tears the hole after just a could of insertions. These look good to solve that problem. I like the deployant clasp as well. Good vid. Keep at it!
Recently, I received two of these straps. Quality is high in the strap parts. The buckle is a bit inelegant. Needs time to break in but they look good and should wear very well especially in my hot climate.
Jon! Love your macro photos and finishing write-ups on the Deutsche Uhren FB group! which buckle clasp option did you go with, and what watches will you be pairing this strap with?
@@JusBThankful Thanks, glad you enjoy! I bought two straps both with plain pin buckles. The white stitching version is on my Sinn 105 st sa white dial: my wife likes the pairing so I think it works well. The black stitch version is on my Longines Avigation BigEye Petrol. Totally changes the look of that watch.
Glad that they are rubber backed. My biggest concern is a stinky strap from sweat. I have seen sailcloth straps with a leather back which seems to negate the waterproof benefits. I wish all leather straps were rubber backed. I am looking to buy the Heuer 160th Anniversary Carrera re-issue and the first thing I will do is change the leather strap out for something waterproof.
Hi, The straps looks really nice. I would like to know if it is possible to order them custom made. For example made for a Girard Perregaux SeaHawk II pro?
Looks pretty good. I was always contemplating the true water resistant nature of a sailstrap, however. I guess it depends on who's making them and how. But, the one area I worry about are: 1) the holes for sizing the strap. They are perfectly sealed so no water can penetrate through the holes? 2) the mixed use of leather with the sailcloth. In my mind, it seems like the leather will negate the WR nature of the sailcloth strap.. especially with those wear the backing or inside lining of the strap is obviously leather.. the only WR may only be on the outer surface. Get the strap wet enough or submerged, seems like the leather will get ruined regardless.. Unless they are somehow water resistant treated to withstand?
@@brendanjones6764maybe this particular example. But, I think leather is in the middle. Still, with the holes for the sizing, it exposes the leather in the middle. Just curious if they actually treated or somehow sealed those holes to prevent water intrusion/absorbing. Most, I'd not all, other sailcloth strap examples I've owned and seen have leather and sailcloth only, no rubber.
Hmmm sounds a little pricey, however the quality does look very good. I have not been on the website yet but I hope they do quick release spring bars, if not I won’t be purchasing.
straps are cool, bought one to use it with my Blancpain Leman, but there are not as comfy as Blancpain's sailcloth from my bathyscaphe. A little too stif. PS. Their deployant is not so good, cannot recommend it.
I don't know my friend.....in terms of a functionality any 40 USD Marathon nylon strap will outperform and outlive any sailcloth strap in the world...(in a field use).....but ok Like
Good video but as I've told other reviewers, I have to give them a thumbs down because they are long enough for larger wrists, and I wish they had that option.
I think they are much overpriced,plus only black and leather lining,so better not get wet?I find better Zulu sailcloth or a hybrid from Hirsch or Morellato.
The Eclipse looks beautiful with that strap, I should get one for myself! Thanks!
Own three of these. They are hands down the best sailcloth straps.
I purchased a couple of Artem straps and chose an Omega deployant and Blancpain deployant respectively. When comparing them to my original Blancpain strap on my Fifty Fathoms I see little difference and am pleased that I could purchase a longer length from Artem, as my wrist size is 7.75". Alm in all , a very well made strap that I will purchase more of in the future.
Thanks for showing the difference between the deployants. I do plan on getting an Artem, and now that you've shown the aesthetics of the variations it will help me choose.
Thanks for exposing us to a fantastic product.
As with most things you get what you pay for, and these straps are no exception, well worth the money.
Yes, I shall be buying one when I get my Railmaster - hopefully before Xmas. I'll buy it with the Blancpain deployant clasp. Thank you, a very helpful review. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
I bought a sailcloth look-a-like from zuludiver and am happy with it. It’s 30 pounds (don’t have a UK keyboard on my phone lol). It doesn’t have as intricate stitching as these since it is a PVC print product, but I’ve found it wears nice on my Sinn 856 UTC.
I have the one with red stitching that I use with my SMP300 polar dial…looks great…I opted for deployant clasp because the watch is heavy and I don’t want it to fall accidentally…
I have an Artem strap. Top quality product, definitely worth the money.
They look good. Glad to hear they come in odd 19 and 21mm sizes - a real shortcoming with Tropic.
Great video. Thanks for making it. You inspired me to get ones these to replace a high end rubber strap on my old Kobold Endurance 2 chrono. It looks amazing and it is very comfortable. My only issue is the corners of the buckle are slightly sharp and dig into my wrist on occasion. I would buy it again just with one of the other deployments. Keep making the excellent videos. Cheers.
I got an Artem for my Seiko Flightmaster. It really elevates the watch. Also practical because the Flighty is water resistant to 200m.
If I am buying watches worth thousands (even $1k) one of these sailcloth straps are definitely worth it. If the watches price points are in the mid to high hundreds they are worth considering ... if the watches (ones purchase power) is in the low hundreds ($100-$300) then probably not worth the price point - you'd probably want something less expensive.
Bradystraps is CONSIDERABLY cheaper, while still being a good quality sailcloth strap.
I have 2 of them and am happy with them. Artem is probably great, but too expensive.
What rubber are they using underneath I wonder
My blancpain sailcloth straps cracked after wearing them sparingly over a one year period. Now on the supplied nato which is much better. Options for 23mm replacements quite limited
"Delightful stitching?" Oh, yes!
always on the look out for a good strap
I’m going to purchase one for my Peren Rogue. Nice band and water proof. It’s coming on a leather strap.
The Direnzo Eclipse looks fantastic on the Artem sail cloth strap. I find myself looking down at my wrist with the same watch on it, and thinking £70 seems acceptable. The 50 Fathoms on sail cloth is just iconic and who would not want to emulate that look?
My beef with sail cloth straps (typically) is how the buckle tears the hole after just a could of insertions. These look good to solve that problem. I like the deployant clasp as well. Good vid. Keep at it!
Nato with SS or Alu eyelets
Excellent review. Well executed in all areas.
I think the straps look pretty sharp, what is the watch at the end of the vid, the watch in the middle? Thanks.
Recently, I received two of these straps. Quality is high in the strap parts. The buckle is a bit inelegant. Needs time to break in but they look good and should wear very well especially in my hot climate.
Jon! Love your macro photos and finishing write-ups on the Deutsche Uhren FB group! which buckle clasp option did you go with, and what watches will you be pairing this strap with?
@@JusBThankful Thanks, glad you enjoy! I bought two straps both with plain pin buckles. The white stitching version is on my Sinn 105 st sa white dial: my wife likes the pairing so I think it works well. The black stitch version is on my Longines Avigation BigEye Petrol. Totally changes the look of that watch.
@@jonandresen1483 nice! Mind posting on the group page? Would be curious to see a Big Eye with something that's as transformative as you say.
Glad that they are rubber backed. My biggest concern is a stinky strap from sweat. I have seen sailcloth straps with a leather back which seems to negate the waterproof benefits. I wish all leather straps were rubber backed.
I am looking to buy the Heuer 160th Anniversary Carrera re-issue and the first thing I will do is change the leather strap out for something waterproof.
need a discount code
Sailcloth is the new leather!!!!
Hi,
The straps looks really nice. I would like to know if it is possible to order them custom made. For example made for a Girard Perregaux SeaHawk II pro?
Why don’t you send Artem an email and ask ?
own a couple love them both!
i want to try one
Looks pretty good. I was always contemplating the true water resistant nature of a sailstrap, however. I guess it depends on who's making them and how. But, the one area I worry about are:
1) the holes for sizing the strap. They are perfectly sealed so no water can penetrate through the holes?
2) the mixed use of leather with the sailcloth. In my mind, it seems like the leather will negate the WR nature of the sailcloth strap.. especially with those wear the backing or inside lining of the strap is obviously leather.. the only WR may only be on the outer surface. Get the strap wet enough or submerged, seems like the leather will get ruined regardless.. Unless they are somehow water resistant treated to withstand?
I was under the impression that the backing material was rubber
@@brendanjones6764maybe this particular example. But, I think leather is in the middle. Still, with the holes for the sizing, it exposes the leather in the middle. Just curious if they actually treated or somehow sealed those holes to prevent water intrusion/absorbing.
Most, I'd not all, other sailcloth strap examples I've owned and seen have leather and sailcloth only, no rubber.
The Artem straps are a little bit short for 19cm writs and above.
Yes!
Great video! Sood
Pretty, but mine’s falling apart after about 9 months. Bit disappointed.
Thanks for your review. Will definitely look into those straps.
I like sailcoth strap, but hate the chubby filling inside the strap.
sails are not made of nylon (way to stretchy), but are made of Dacron polyester (basic), kevlar, or carbon fiber.
Hmmm sounds a little pricey, however the quality does look very good. I have not been on the website yet but I hope they do quick release spring bars, if not I won’t be purchasing.
Yes they do quick release
@@mracekproductions Thanks I looked, will be even more expensive exported into the UK though from the US.
@@markplayford5836 you can’t buy in Australia and ship ?
I would definitely pay the price for these straps. I have philosophy, you get what you pay for.
straps are cool, bought one to use it with my Blancpain Leman, but there are not as comfy as Blancpain's sailcloth from my bathyscaphe. A little too stif.
PS. Their deployant is not so good, cannot recommend it.
WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.
But it’s not nylon weave…it’s embossed synthetic….no?
I don't know my friend.....in terms of a functionality any 40 USD Marathon nylon strap will outperform and outlive any sailcloth strap in the world...(in a field use).....but ok
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Good video but as I've told other reviewers, I have to give them a thumbs down because they are long enough for larger wrists, and I wish they had that option.
Would I spend that much? Not a chance.
Don't buy an Artem strap.
They crack after several months. .
I think they are much overpriced,plus only black and leather lining,so better not get wet?I find better Zulu sailcloth or a hybrid from Hirsch or Morellato.
10mn for a strap haha 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎