The Chrono-Grip™ Series
The all-new, all-purpose, minimalist, universal elastic & titanium watch band system.
July 1, 2025 3:15pm Update: Import issue has been addressed, but it is now a bit too late in the day to pull this trigger. No drop has occurred yet. See you all back here tomorrow at 1200 PDT! The Chrono-Grip™ and all associated variants will be returning as my first ever STOCK-READY-TO-SHIP offering on July 1st 2nd, 2025 🚀
ACCESSORIES
Google Gang, Rejoice! Your long-awaited partner in crime is finally here. May these adapters spring your Pixel Watch from the prison of stock, overpriced strap options and unleash its full wearing potential.
These adapters are fully compatible with all of my Hook Strap™ options.
In Stock Now!
Build any 20mm Hook Strap™ you like, then throw in a set of adapters to complete the ensemble!
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SPECS:
Ships in pairs (2x)
Compatible with Google Pixel Watch 1 & 2
Available in Black, Silver, Gold, & Rose Gold finish options.
Strap width is 20mm.
Made from 316 Stainless Steel.
The Hook Strap™ does not impede underlying sensors when worn.
The Hook Strap™ is completely waterproof, shock proof, moisture-wicking, and machine washable!
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**Watch not included. Sorry.
All Hook Straps™ are proudly made by hand right here in California, USA.
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❗ When ordering these for a Hook Strap, select a wrist size that is 1.00” SMALLER than your actual wrist size.
Garmin Gang, Rejoice! Your long-awaited partner in convenience is finally here. Gone are the days of squeezing your favorite elastic watch bands through the proprietary lug spaces of Garmin’s vast smart watch offerings. Simply install a pair of these adapters onto each of your Hook Straps, and swapping bands now happens in a snap! Or simply leave them attached to your Garmin for easier strap installations.
Due to the closed loop nature of these adapters however, you will need a compatible Fixed Bar (FBV3) Hook Strap. This strap model allows for the Hook to be removed through a specially machined notch in the hardware, which leaves the end of the elastic free to slide through the loop of the adapter.
CRITICAL FITMENT NOTE: These adapters extend the position of your lugs (strap articulation points), thereby decreasing the amount of strap needed to go from one end of the watch to the other. Each adapter adds about 0.50” in length to your Garmin, meaning that when two adapters are in use, the watch is now 1.00” longer in the amount of wrist space it consumes. TL;DR: Order your straps 1.00” wrist size SMALLER than your actual wrist size.
INSTALLATION: You can either mount the adapters to the watch first and treat them like fixed bars, or attach them to the strap first. Once installed onto your watch though, you can just use the Quickfit mechanism to remove the strap entirely!
Build your custom Hook Strap™ FBV3 here! Then throw in a set of adapters to complete the ensemble.
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SPECS:
Ships in pairs (2x)
Compatible with MOST Garmin Smart Watch models that use large diameter spring bars. See list below.
Available in Anodized Black and Brushed Silver finish options.
Available in 3 sizes: 20mm, 22mm, and 26mm.
Made from 316 Stainless Steel.
Does not impede underlying sensors when worn.
The Hook Strap™ is Completely waterproof, shock proof, moisture-wicking, and machine washable!
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This list is not my own, and since I can’t possibly test all of these myself, will be subject to feedback from all of you!
I do know that my own Instinct Solar does NOT work well with these, as the lugs stick out too far and do not let the adapters freely rotate.
So please reach out if you find an error among these options!
Compatible 20mm Models:
Garmin Fenix 5S
Garmin Fenix 5S Plus
Garmin Fenix 6S Pro
Garmin Fenix 7S
Garmin Descent MK2S
Compatible 22mm Models:
Garmin Fenix 5
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire Premium
Garmin Fenix 6
Garmin Fenix 6 PRO/Sapphire
Garmin Fenix 7
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro
Garmin Quatix 5
Garmin Quatix 5 Sapphire
Garmin Forerunner 935
Garmin Forerunner 945
Garmin Forerunner 955
Garmin Forerunner 965
Garmin Approach S60
Garmin Approach S62
Garmin MARQ Series
Garmin Epix 2
Compatible 26mm Models:
Garmin D2 Charlie Garmin Descent Mk1
Garmin Descent Mk1
Garmin Quatix 3
Garmin Tactix Bravo
Garmin Tactix Bravo GPS
Garmin Tactix Delta
Garmin Fenix 3
Garmin Fenix 3 HR
Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire
Garmin Fenix 5X
Garmin Fenix 5X Plus
Garmin Fenix 6X
Garmin Fenix 6X PRO/Sapphire
Garmin Fenix 7X
Garmin D2 Bravo
Garmin D2 Charlie
**Watch not included. Sorry.
All Hook Straps™ are proudly made by hand right here in California, USA.
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Apple Watch, Meet Hook Strap. Your long-awaited partner is finally here! Now you can all enjoy the comfort and performance of the Hook Strap™ with your Apple Watch.
*Apple Watch Ultra 1 & 2 Update! Apple has maintained band compatibility from the original 42mm Apple Watch all the way to the new 49mm Apple Watch Ultra. The Compatible Adapters are 42/44/45mm x 24mm, and 42/44/45mm x 22mm.
Build your custom Hook Strap™ here! Then throw in a set of adapters to complete the ensemble.
Ships in pairs (2x) with custom Bolt Action spring bars.
Compatible with Gen1 - 9 Apple Watches, and Ultra 1 & 2.
Available in Black, Silver, Rose Gold, and Gold finishes.
Available in 4 sizes: (Watch Size x Strap Width): (38/40/41mm x 20mm), (38/40/41mm x 22mm), (42/44/45mm x 22mm), (42/44/45mm x 24mm).
Made from 316 Stainless Steel.
Does not impede underlying sensors when worn.
The Hook Strap™ is Completely waterproof, shock proof, moisture-wicking, and machine washable!
**Watch not included. Sorry.
All Hook Straps™ are proudly made by hand right here in California, USA.
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Thicker, Better, Faster, Stronger. Okay, the “Faster” bit might be a stretch. But the rest is all true! It might seem somewhat trivial, but the thought of spring bar failures does not live rent-free in many watch-wearers minds; The level of anxiety is high, and somewhat valid.
One of the most common modes of failure besides blunt trauma or excessive pressure across the midsection tends to be internal spring degradation. Over time, those tiny coils can become corroded and more susceptible to complete failure.
So, what does one do about that? Well, there’s only so much spring you can squeeze into a tiny barrel. Thereby making the first step to increase the overall diameter to contain a beefier spring and a stronger outer shell. Which in turn means broader, double flanges, followed by reinforced tips on each end- Tips which completely fill the pin holes of your watch lugs, thereby reducing unnecessary wear to these vital features due to a sloppy fitment from normal spring bars.
In short, these bars represent a small yet mighty upgrade to an area of your watch that is far more neglected than it should be.
NOTE: Your watch must have enough lug space to use these. The added thickness may not leave enough room for straps to move between them and your watch case.
SPECS:
2.50mm Outer Diameter
1.00mm Tip Diameter
Ships in Pairs (2x)
Available in 20mm & 22mm Widths
316 Stainless Steel
Inspiration from the Customer Gallery
Treat your hard-working watch straps to the S.P.A. day they deserve! These custom, recycled polyester wash bags have been tailored in form and function to serve our loyal wrist-born companions with something they are in dire need of: Cleaning!
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SPECS:
Dimensions: 5” x 7” (13cm x 18cm)
Features a special Red & White “Diver Down” print scheme. Send your straps into the depths of your wash!
Contrasting white, plastic zipper + elastic keeper for rapid identification and to reduce noise/abrasion while in wash.
Custom hang loop for air drying/storage options.
Custom bi-fold logo tag doubles as a HOOK receiver to maintain position of Hook Strap™ and prevent any abrasion/warping during wash.
100% constructed from RPET mesh recovered from recycled plastic bottles.
Compatible with all machine-washable watch straps and other small garments/accessories.
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**Watch not included. Sorry.
All Hook Straps™ are proudly made by hand right here in California, USA.
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