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Custom Chrono-Grip Hook Strap™

Custom Chrono-Grip Hook Strap™

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$25.00
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Re-Introducing for your complete building pleasure: The Chrono-Grip™ Hook Strap. The all-purpose, minimalist, universal elastic & titanium watch band system.

US Patent # D1,116,923

Installation Guide 👉📋

Details

Next Gen Hardware ✨Machined from Grade 5 Titanium, the Chrono-Grip's hardware is not only stronger, but highly corrosion resistant, nearly weightless, and warm to the touch, while maintaining an extremely low profile. The materials work hand-in-hand with its highly refined geometry, and ultimately serve to unlock the full potential of the Hook Strap system.

After 90+ design iterations, the twin "Grip Lock" slots have proven to be the prominent game changer for this system. As the webbing is pulled, the teeth increase their grip on the elastic. This makes any chance of slippage nearly impossible. And the patent is indeed pending!

Other advantages of the new hardware include the fully curved profile for a flush fit around the wrist, rounded edges, and improved hook geometry to allow for easier installation and removal. The custom wire form Slider Rings are made from the same Grade 5 Titanium as well!

Truly Endurable 🥊Featuring my latest "PRO Series" Polyester Elastic Webbing, this reinforced, 1.8mm thick, plain weave of elastic is exceptionally durable, UV Resistant, Water Proof, Freeze Proof, Shock Proof, Overstretch Resistant, and ready for literally anything you're brave enough to endure.

Versatility Evolved 📏
Because of those nifty new Grip Lock slots, gone will be the days of your Hook Strap being limited to micro-adjustments.

The Chrono-Grip™ allows sizing up to 1.00"+ past your wrist size for use with up to 4mm thick wetsuits, jacket sleeves, gloves, etc. It's ready for any occasion, any time.

The elastic is even trimmable if so desired! Just snip, burn, and squeeze.

Pass-Through Ready ⬆Thanks to its revolutionary hardware design, the Chrono-Grip™ can be installed and removed from your watch without the use of any tools.

The Hook is completely removable, allowing for the single layer of elastic webbing to pass through even the tightest of lug spaces (much like any NATO strap).

Robust Simplicity 💪With only one 54-stitch bartack as its main construction point, one strip of heavy duty elastic webbing, and two solid pieces of hardware, it really doesn't get much simpler.

Better, faster, stronger; There are fewer modes of failure, more adjustment features, and twice as fast to construct here in the shop.

Smart Watch Friendly 👍The strap never covers the caseback of your watch or any fitness sensors.

Effortlessly slides onto most smartwatches, including Garmin, Apple Watches, Google Pixel Watches, Samsung, and anything else that uses a bar in its lug spaces for strap mounting. (Adapters sold separately.)

And when you're done tracking your various activities, just toss it in the wash! Cool Wash, Tumble Dry Low 👍

Assembly is a Cinch 👌Installation is now easier than ever. Just slide the strap through your watches lug space, pull the slack beneath the watch, pinch it through the slider, and hook it up!

And don't worry, the original, defining, two-point, micro-adjustment functionality is here to stay.

Once on the wrist, it easily conceals beneath the cuff of a shirt, or adjusts to secure around the outside of your sleeve. Ready for anything, any time!

Proudly Made in the USA 🗽Just like everything else I've ever made, these straps are built entirely by me and my (hopefully) growing team of fellow makers out of my new shop in Gilroy, California. 🙌


Shipping & Returns

These are custom, handmade-to-order items, so they take time to build. Current lead times are 1-4 weeks prior to shipment.

If you have any issues with your order, be sure to reach out. I am more than happy to issue replacements/rebuilds as necessary. But custom straps are non-refundable due to their unique nature.

Customers praised this handmade watch strap for its "excellent quality and durability" with adjustable fit and superior comfort over standard silicone straps. The material "dries quickly" and shows minimal wear even after months of use during activities like running and hiking. Some found pricing prohibitive and website navigation challenging.

  • The strap is of excellent quality and durability as described.
  • Perfect for hot weather, hiking.
  • It dries quickly and has barely shown any signs of wear.
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Anonymous
Zero Pass

I’ve been a huge fan of Erika’s Originals for several years, but in looking for alternatives that would still allow me to see caseback engraving, I re-discovered Nick Mankey Designs. I went for the custom chrono-grip in classic elastic, with titanium hook, in a zero pass configuration. All black.

I had accidentally ordered performance elastic, but communication with Nick was super flat and fast. There was no issue at all getting my order corrected and everything shipped within a few days. The material is super soft and comfy. It definitely takes some time to get everything set up to your liking and to get the technique down but all in all it seems to be a pretty great strap.

As an added bonus, these are significantly less expensive than Erika’s, while still providing a lot of options, and they are assembled right here in America. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase another one and am already looking at options for an incoming unit watch.

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James

The Steel Grey Pro is my second custom chrono-grip. My first was the OD Green Pro and it is still in great condition after a couple months of use. I often wear while running and regularly give a soapy rinse after. It dries quickly and has barely shown any signs of wear. The hardware is extremely secure. I never have to adjust the fit.

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Michael L.
Single Pass

I really like the amount of stretch on these straps. Perfect for hot weather, hiking.

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Anonymous
Standard

I like this in standard configuration more than the classic hook strap, as it is more adjustable. I had a difficult time determining one product from another of the website. Although the price is to be expected for a handmade product, I do find it to be a bit prohibitive. It is nice, however, to be able to buy just a strap and to reuse the same chrono-grip hook. The strap itself is far more comfortable and better performing than the standard silicone strap on my smart watch and a little better than a NATO band on my analog watch.

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Brian C.
Standard

Excellent product. Very happy with it

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Orlin V.
Single Pass

The strap is of excellent quality and durability as described.