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And they do make straps for Lange (customers order custom via Lange and JR make them) as far as I know.
Lange factory strap
I like the lange strap, the thickness and the curve on the end. I want to order an OEM strap , is the only way go to boutique? I looked hoping I could order online, they just had boutique phone. Honestly easiest would be an email contact or buy on website. Any insight appreciated.
JR made me an “OEM” gator strap
Square padding and rounded tip. And I am pretty sure they have been the mfg for Lange in the past
Wow that's a beautiful combo!
The button pusher PC amazing. That is a similar look I'm going for. Did you know how much padding thickness is OEM? I see 3.5-6mm in CF configurator.
Padding shape and variable thickness is also worth specifying.
I prefer padding that's thicker (maybe 3.8mm) near the watch head and gets thinner as you go down the strap towards the tail. That's functionally easier, too, if you use a tang buckle because you'll be bending the strap. It won't matter as much if you use a deployant buckle because you'll never bend the strap so acutely.
Also, you should be able to specify the padding profile (you can with JR, anyway). I like the padding profile to be softly rounded, like a semicircle, rather than have the more squared-off, vertical "drop" between the padded portion and the stitching that we typically see in today's Lange straps. The older Lange straps (made by Kaufmann, and also Perrin I think) had a more rounded profile. They were also slightly glossier, more semi-matte than totally matte.
Also, you should be able to specify the padding profile (you can with JR, anyway). I like the padding profile to be softly rounded, like a semicircle, rather than have the more squared-off, vertical "drop" between the padded portion and the stitching that we typically see in today's Lange straps. The older Lange straps (made by Kaufmann, and also Perrin I think) had a more rounded profile. They were also slightly glossier, more semi-matte than totally matte.
I’ve made several custom Lange spec straps with JR too.
Same taper, padding etc. Exact to Lange spec.
I will need to look into
Their sit was little weak, at least on my phone. Do you know how much padding they use?
JR and Hadley Roma Infob
JR makes great Lange straps. Best experience is if you visit their NYC boutique twice -- first to pick your skin (by the window, in natural lighting) and get measured, and second to pick up the strap and have them punch the holes in it (if you trust them to put the strap on your watch while you're there). I get 2 holes punched, for warm vs. cold weather wear. I also get only 1 keeper (vs. 2 keepers) because the second keeper is unnecessary if the strap's tail is the correct length (not too long).
Here's an (older) JR order for a strap that fits a Lange 1 with a deployant buckle to my 6"/154mm wrist -- shows you the padding spec, etc. -- and the importance of specifying the round tip ("ALS") rather than the pointed tip:
This grey strap is the lower one in this pic; the top strap is same dimensions but different skin/stitching:
Here they are on watches:
Here's the front and back of another JR strap, if you want to see what back looks like with alligator lining specified:
I've also ordered from Hadley Roma. HR straps, like JR's custom straps, are made in the US so you're not dealing with import/Customs issues. I haven't ordered from HR in years, though. I really liked HR straps, and they were far cheaper than all the others. I ordered the "Alligator 2005" series:
These were the specs that I used to give Hadley Roma when I wanted a custom Lange strap made like the ones just above:
(1) Material: Alligator or Crocodile (Alligator 2005 Series is best)
(2) Grain: Wide/bamboo tiles, not small/random scales/tiles
(3) Color: Chestnut or Cognac (NOT dark chocolate brown)
(4) Finish: Matte or Semi-Gloss (NOT high-gloss)
(5) Length: 52mm x 111mm
(6) Width: 20mm (lugs) x 16mm (buckle)
(7) Tip shape: Rounded/boxed tip on long end, not pointed
(1) Material: Alligator or Crocodile (Alligator 2005 Series is best)
(2) Grain: Wide/bamboo tiles, not small/random scales/tiles
(3) Color: Chestnut or Cognac (NOT dark chocolate brown)
(4) Finish: Matte or Semi-Gloss (NOT high-gloss)
(5) Length: 52mm x 111mm
(6) Width: 20mm (lugs) x 16mm (buckle)
(7) Tip shape: Rounded/boxed tip on long end, not pointed
"Yes" is the answer to your question. Contact a Lange Boutique.
Some former ADs may have some stock left over, but less likely.