[jackteet]

Hi, I have just purchased a round raymond weil geneve 32mm dia watch in gold plate. It came without a strap. I was merrily looking through one of my vietnamese strap makers stock when it occured to me should the lug ends be straight or curved.
All my other watches are straight end rectangular so I have no comparison.
As a general rule would you guys buy straight or curved lug ends. I would welcome opinions please. thanks jack

 

[mikeyt_53]

I think it really depends on the watch itself. Post up a pic of the watch in question.

 

[SFwatchGuy]

Just an opinion. If the watch has short lugs a straight end looks good with not much open space. If the watch has longer lugs a curved end helps fill the gap and create a more finished look.

 

[jackteet]

I think it really depends on the watch itself. Post up a pic of the watch in question.

Hi Mikeyt_53 Many thanks. I need to look on here as to posting a pic as I have no idea. jack

 

[jackteet]

Just an opinion. If the watch has short lugs a straight end looks good with not much open space. If the watch has longer lugs a curved end helps fill the gap and create a more finished look.

 

[jackteet]

Hi SFwatch guy, Good point and thanks for the pic. I have found an old strap knocking about and shall try and fit it. Looks very slightly curved. The watch has ver short lugs and is a thin dress watch only measuring 32mm across. I need to read up on posting pics. thanks jack

 

[SFwatchGuy]

You should be able to post pictures directly from your phone or computer. Use the attachment paper clip

 

[jackteet]

Hi SFwatch Guy, I have fitted the strap but I think a straight would look equally good. I would welcome your opinion please. thanks jack.

wow it worked thanks

 

[mikeyt_53]

That one works with that watch. As for attaching photos, i used the 'insert image' button just to the right of that paperclip button.

 

[jackteet]

That one works with that watch. As for attaching photos, i used the 'insert image' button just to the right of that paperclip button.

Thanks for that. Given short lugs I think it would look ok with either. I have just looked at numerous round watches on fleebay and they all look ok with either. Thanks for your advice. jack

 

[SFwatchGuy]

Nice choice.