Strapalooza Sunday with affordable straps

I'm trying for the first time some goodies that arrived last week. Everything is from AliExpress, the Bonklip and the croc stamped leather are specifically to test styles that I never used before before committing to higher expenses.

Apologies for the lighting, today is very cloudy in Milan and I had to resort to artificial light.

Any comment, criticism and suggestion is welcome 🤗

Stamped Croc

First of all a cow leather strap printed to look as crocodile 🐊

I'm very conflicted on this one. Looks a bit as trying too hard, but could be good for formal occasions. It's stamped as "genuine leather", which is an honest claim, and feels nice. It's shiny! Waaay shiny!! 😅

Mysterious inner layer

This one has no printings. Described as a top grain cow leather, it has a good strong leather smell and looks like it will readily patina. The inner layer initially felt a little weird on skin. I need more time before judging it.

Black vented FKM

Saw this one here on Watchcrunch and instantly thought that it would look great on my Nighthawk Blue Angels.

It does. I don't remember who inspired me but I commented the wrist shot. Thank you.🤗👍

Rescue Red Duro

This one was a no brainer combo and I like it. 🔥

Hoff worthy 😎

"Top grain Saffiano"

Looks great, but I'm not sure if it is leather or something else - the smell of leather is faint and the appearance is too perfect. Initially it was very rigid, but it's getting comfier. Spending two days in the Ramen Cup of Discipline helped 😁

I like this blue-grey colour, it is very subtle.

I need to wear it at least one full day to judge.

Bonklip

This one will help me decide wether to get a Forstner Klip for my GS or not.

I'm already intrigued, feels very nice and substantial. And the infinite adjustability... 🥰

Thanks for getting this farwith my ramblings.

Again, any comment, criticism or suggestion is welcome 🤗