Barton Racing & Rally Horween Leather Straps with Integrated Quick Release Spring Bars - Standard Length fits Wrists 5" to 8"-18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 23mm & 24mm Watch Bands - Choose Strap Color & Width

I bought two of Tuesday blue Barton Racing straps for a Citizen AT8020-54L World Chronograph watch. The Barton straps are much better quality than the leather strap that can be purchased from Citizen and cost less. Citizen's strap is marked "genuine leather" which is a lower grade of leather that doesn't break in but rather tends to crack and get cruddy after several months of use. The liner on the Citizen strap also tends to crack. The Barton strap is made from Horween leather which is a leather than is stuffed full of oils and waxes. If the leather gets scuffed or bends the marks can usually be rubbed out by hand. The brand new Barton strap is somewhat stiff when brand new but begins to break in within the first few days and takes the curve of the wrist. It is very comfortable right from the start. The liner of the strap is a thin piece of NuBuck which is very comfortable on the wrist. The fit seems accurate. I'm using the third smallest hole and it looks like it will fit up to an 8" wrist when used on a 42mm watch. The strap is just a hair under 4mm thick so it is sturdy and strong enough to support a watch of this size. The buckle is well made and strong. The quick release spring bars are holding well but in the past I've removed those and used standard spring bars. For now I'll keep using the quick release spring bars. I was able to get some of these straps in the Racing style and the Rally style for $18.99 but some were about $45. While I was able to buy more straps at the lower price they are well worth the higher price and I bought one of those in black for another watch and will buy more. There is also a Classic style strap available that has no vent holes. I like this leather strap because it looks great, is comfortable, sturdy and made from good leather and is reasonably priced. It also comes in a 23mm width which many straps don't. The Navy blue is a very dark blue that is a close match to the Navy blue dial on my watch. I will be buying more of these Horween leather straps.

I replaced the original strap on my Seiko Alpinist because it was very stiff and never broke in after 6 months of wear, and the leather did not seem to be super high quality. I am very please with this new strap. The color is a perfect match for the green in my watch face and even the clasp matches perfectly. It has a very cool vintage racing sort of vibe. The quality of the leather seems to be excellent. Bending the leather tightly causes it to distress a lighter color, showing this is a properly tanned full or top grain leather and not a coated fake leather. If it does fail one day, it could be because of the thin areas around the holes. I would be careful not to crease the strap around these holes. Otherwise I am very satisfied and will wear this almost every day because it looks great and it’s very comfortable.

Great watch band. Classy looking,easy to change out .

good price, all bartons used to be 19 buck, now 2x expensive. still quality for those who like a step up from the cheapy one out there

This strap smells great, looks great, and evokes quality. It is supple yet thick and best suited for large and heavier watches. Pairing with a light and thin dress watch looked great, too, but did not feel balanced. Still, I do recommend for robust diving watches.

I ordered the band for my Citizen World Chronograph watch. The quick release pins didn't line up. The original pins are curved slightly instead of straight so I used them instead of the straight pins that come with the Bartons, and now the new band fits perfectly. The color matches my watch even better than the original. Looks and feels great!

This is the band on my wrist! Great thick, soft, rugged, masculine and a very well finished leather band. Two guys in the office noticed it. The 'Quick Release' pins that hold it onto the watch take just seconds to put the band firmly on. It takes less time than to write this review! I'm going to get another different band, so I can pop on a dress black band for when I'm in a suit. I can change the look of the watch in 60 seconds. Love the quality of the Barton band. I don't have to buy NEW watches now anymore, just change the band for a totally new look in a minute. I'm hooked! (Note: How the band's finish goes into the holes of this Rally style, is how this thick leather band proves itself in the quality look of it. It's THIS detail that cheaper bands lack, aside from the very thick leather).

Barton makes fine straps. Beautiful fit and finish.

Sent bon le cuir. Attache rapide. Produit valorisant

I gave this band 4 stars because of the price. The quality is good, the color has remained radiant over the weeks, even though I wear it 24/7. The band also seems to have stretched, adjusting to my wrist comfort. The easy fit pins also makes it easy to replace without the usual hassle. Overall, good watch, just a little expensive.

Good quality, fits perfectly and good looking.

Very nice on wrist and the holes make you a better driver.

Bellissimo, stiloso e ben fatto... Ma la pelle non è vera. Comunque consigliato.