Hadley-RomaMen's MSM848RA 180 18-mm Black Genuine 'Kevlar' Watch Strap

Easy to apply and looks more durable than it looks. This is my first day after receiving this spectacular solid strap. I applied a same brand deploy-ant after removing the buckle. Looks perfect for my watch.

This was my second purchase of this watchband. The first lasted through nine years of daily wear. The only problems, and they are minor, is that it was stiff when purchased, and had to be kneaded for about a half hour to loosen it up. Also, after about four years of wear, there would be slight fraying to the side of the band. Since it is kevlar, running a lit match lightly over the frayed area solved the problem.Good value, and will last much longer through hard use than leather, cloth, or rubber.

Very comfortable, and first impressions are that it's well made.I was looking for something that looked rugged and foolish, moreover than a NATO or canvas strap. I guess some might call that tactical? Being padded and leather lined, it's thicker than a canvas or nato, and the texture is more course than even a heavy nylon/Velcro strap. I'd say it's also more course than a sail cloth, and less shiny than some of those seem to be. This is exactly what I was looking for. It's even better looking in person than in pictures.The only issue (for some people), is size. It's the shortest strap I have. My wrist is between 7.75 and 8 inches, and I have the strap on an a Seiko SNJ025 "Arnie". The lug to lug of that watch is 51.3mm. I'm wearing it on the last hole, and when my wrist swells, the watch wears just slightly snug.As I type, I've had it on for 2 days. The fit and finish is excellent, the leather parts have no loose edges, the stitching is done perfectly, and it doesnt give the impression that it's going to have any abnormal wear.I would highly recommend this to someone looking for a strap to pair with a more purposeful looking tool or field watch, or even a G-Shock with some Jays&Kay's adapters.

This strap is very comfortable and looks great. I have a solid black one and this black with white stiching. I own many watches so I can not account for how this would wear for months on end but over the year I have had the black strap it is doing OK. It does tend to fray as another person noted. I simply graze it with a lighter and that takes the frayed part away.Is this as good as the Omega $700 Kevlar strap? No. But it is very inexpensive and works well for me.It is not entirely water proof but it dries very fast, must faster than a leather strap. Also the kevlar has a nice texture that is good for dressing up or dressing down a watch.

Hadley Roma kevlar watch band --- got this for a tough Hamilton watch I like to wear often, but I normally don't like black leather watch bands. This fits the bill. Very comfortable and very snug on the wrist.Someone mentioned that it starts to fray after a while. that may be true if you're pretty rough with it -- I wear this on a watch I take to work, but not out in the garden or down to the pool. I can see where it would start to fray if it was rubbing up against something all the time, but then you would probably want something suited to that, like rubber or silicone. That's what they're for.Otherwise, I love the alternate stitching and the way it look on my watch. Those are the most important things. Anything can and will wear out over time.

I purchased a Pebble smart watch a few months back but was tiring of the rubber band it came with. I wanted something that would complement the white watch face and this band was a perfect match. The black with white stitching gives the watch a whole new look and feel while wearing. The only drawback is the band is shorter than the original. It fits me fine but when I buckle it I'm on the 3rd notch from the end. If your wrists are alot bigger than mine (7.5 inch dia) you may need to consider a longer band. I give it 4 out of 5 for this reason. Otherwise I am very happy with this purchase.

A very handsome band and appears well-made. I retrofited my Casio ALTI-Thermo watch with this band. The spring-bars on that watch are not exposed, meaning you cannot see them from above the watch face, only from below. Since this band is quite thick, it was very difficult to re-seat the springbars into the holes. I thought I had done this properly (they seemed to hold OK when pulled) but a few hours after I started wearing the watch one popped out. Fortunately I did not loose the watch. I think it's just too thick for covered spring-bars. Anyway I switched to a thinner band. Hope to re-use it in the future.

I have purchased a number of watch bands in the last few months of various types including others from this manufacturer. This product could rate higher. Don't get me wrong the quality of the product is very good, but it could be better. This strap is very stiff and feels like it has cardboard sewn in near where the spring bars fit. By the very nature of the Kevlar this strap will geneate some heat on the arm and is not breathable. However the material is very tough and I am hoping it will hold up well over time. This product would have rated higher had it not been so stiff out of the box. Would I purchase another one? Probably because of the material, but if you are looking for comfort right out of the package you might want to consider another type of strap.

Very well made tough and stylish strap. Great value for money and still looking good after months of use (unlike the ridiculously over priced leather strap provided with my expensive Swiss watch which disentegrated after 6 months. The one criticism is that (like many other watch straps I've had) it's far too short. I'm not sure if this strap is available in different sizes but if it is I recommend purchasing the longest version of this strap.

I have eczema and can't wear leather. Most non-allergenic straps are useless, this one really works.It is the first non leather strap I have found that looks good enough to wear anywhere, and doesn't cheapen a decent watch.Recommended.

This is very good looking strap. Nice buckle, soft feeling, waterproof, just exactly what I wanted for my modern pilot watch (IWC style).Strongly recommended :-)

IntroductionI purchased this product for my LG G Watch R in hopes if replacing the horrible leather band it had on it before.DesignThe look on this watch band is very rugged and professional looking. The white stitching is thoughtfully laid out and the Kevlar texture is fantastic. The nickle satin buckle looks amazing and the leather underneath the strap feels great on the wrist.Long term useI purchased this back in January, and wore it daily up until about a month ago. The reason why I stopped wearing it was because the edges started to fray, and it required a lighter pass every so often to get rid of them. This is the only downside to this band, and is the unfortunate reason why I stopped wearing it. I'm currently wearing a metal strap with a butterfly clasp, due to the longevity I can get out of a stainless steel one, opposed to one that continued to fray and became a hassle to maintain.ConclusionEven though I stopped wearing it due to it's constant fraying, I've worn it long enough to justify it's price tag, and it's much more comfortable than my metal one. Had it not been for this critical issue, it surely would have been a 5 star item.

This looked good and seemed strong enough, but it isn't even 2 months and the fabric is already starting to fray and fade. It is just starting to get broken in--it was very stiff initially. It also didn't come with new pins. It didn't say in the description but it is made in China.