On the Wrist, from off the Cuff: Erika's Originals - MN Straps, Updated and Still Leading the Pack

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On this episode we revisit market trailblazer Erika's Originals. Her modern spin on the classic Marine National elastic parachute watch strap has inspired and launched everything from clones to cousins but I must say after reviewing her most recent iteration, it's safe to say that Erika is still leading the way with in-house and hand finished attributes that truly warrant the moniker of luxury. Sure, many naysayers will say it's too expensive for what it is at its core but the same argument can be made for any other luxury good. Yes, there are other, cheaper options but I honestly don't believe there are finer options in the space, which is a testament to the strength of the Erika's Originals brand and Erika herself. Let me know what you think in the comments below, thanks guys!
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@andrewsarchus6036 9 ай бұрын

Super-nuanced review. So many reviewers be like "yeah it's elastic man, just like all the rest except super expensive and nearly impossible to get the hook closed yo". This is the only one for me.

@johnlennon2055 4 ай бұрын

Dude... dude... that was the best review on anything watch oriented I've ever seen. I went in a skeptic. I just bought a different band because of the price difference. Her nearest competitor. Now I wandering if I should have payed more. You made a mundane subject interesting.

@kpjimmy 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with the sentiment. I have tried almost every MN model and they will all have a place but EO has just something extra I can't really describe that brings me back.

@dmits22 4 жыл бұрын

I have 4 of Erica's straps and 3 from The Watch Steward and have even tried the Chinese ones. The only time I feel as though I'm wearing an original MN strap is when I use my NDC strap but it's so much material wrapped around your wrist. Right now I love the Minimalist straps from The Watch Steward which seem to be copied by quite a few others now.

@raulflores3796 Жыл бұрын

This video helped me a lot. I was having so much trouble hooking this

@d.kashani 6 ай бұрын

These are my go to and favorite straps. I have the mirage with white stripe and solid grey which are my favorite.

@TheTimLara 4 жыл бұрын

The straps are great, but I can also vouch that Erika's customer service is excellent, which is an important factor to me.

@atticus6572 4 жыл бұрын

Huh, Jason from Halios recently mentioned Erika's straps as well.

@Glofindel 4 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting buy one but the high price is stopping me. I guess the selling point would be each Erika strap is tailored to size of your wrist, which would be much more comfortable than others. And yes I tried the other "MN style" straps and didn't like it.

@JasondePlater 11 ай бұрын

Does the strap come with spring bars?

@wqsnsr8 2 жыл бұрын

I have Erica's strap for a while now,one thing it is getting stiffer as the time goes by

@PALLAMRAJSEEH 4 жыл бұрын

can i use this for my Tissot chronograph? You know it is a little heavy please advise

@bernardtan1 4 жыл бұрын

How many times can you wash that strap in 1 week & can we disinfect that with alcohol as covid19 prevention ?

@ManWithNoShame 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@hentomedw 4 жыл бұрын

The one dislike is probably from that charlatan in Brighton, TGV's old crony. Erika is and has always been the real deal.

@davidkearney4876 Жыл бұрын

looks like it is cutting off the circulation to your hand. almost painful to look at.

@AteebTallaat 2 жыл бұрын

What watch is that?

@jipke 2 жыл бұрын

Boldr Adventure or something of the like.

@AteebTallaat 2 жыл бұрын

@@jipke looks good

@ivermec-tin666 4 жыл бұрын

What am I missing here? How has this product changed in the last year? The price has increased fairly substantially. But, how has the product changed? If price was no object, then I would buy these. But, my money tree hasn't been yielding well enough for me to behave that way.

@AverageBros 4 жыл бұрын

Although covered in the video, if you follow the link in the description and scroll down slightly, you'll find a simple breakdown of changes/improvements

@ivermec-tin666 4 жыл бұрын

@@AverageBros Again, there don't appear to be any changes to the product in 2019, other than an increase in the variety of color options, and an additional hardware finish option. I appreciate that the cost of doing business is rising. This is certainly the best product of it's kind. But, it is as far as I can tell, unchanged from 2018, when she began making the strap material new in-house, as the NOS parachute cord has become more expensive and difficult to source.

@brandonnickerson8934 3 жыл бұрын

NDC is to Rolex, as EO is to Steinhart. Don't settle, get the real deal.

@jipke 2 жыл бұрын

I think you mean EO compares to NDC as Steinhart compares to Rolex.

@cedarcanoe 4 жыл бұрын

Erika’s idea has been copied within 2 years of her releasing MN-straps. At this point I think it is hard to justify the 3 times higher price. Hardware and elastic strap: everything is identic. I understand the different color options and laser engraving should make the difference anno 2020. Curious how this will turn out.

@AverageBros 4 жыл бұрын

That's the thing, there's nothing else identical to this form of the strap. The elastic band material is actually quite different than what else is on the market today. Hard to get across in video but quite easily to identify in person. Sure, not 'worth-it' for everyone but for some it is.