Reply With QuoteThanks, I aslo like vintage one :)
..so I made new 22mm vintages:
One for my friend:
and one for me, for FFF project:
Straps are amazing, nicely photographed as well. Also really like that 24mm vintage one.
Thanks, I aslo like vintage one :)
..so I made new 22mm vintages:
One for my friend:
and one for me, for FFF project:
absolutely stunning :shock:
Lovely strapwork, I quite fancy having a go myself :?
Originally Posted by eye lip
and one for me, for FFF project:
I absolutely LOVE your work!! - Great photos and excellent craftmanship!!!!
Where did you get this fantastic etched buckle from????? :shock:
- Morten
My friend is making these - try google "hand made buckles from poland"
V impressive, you have a talent. Taking orders??
Keep up the good work.
Thanks man :) According orders, you can contact me via pm.
Some new straps. This one is very special, for fashion watch, but there was hard work with it: strap screw in case, and steel keeper inside strap.
Another one is thin strap 22mm for JLC Master Compressor:
24mm, 2.8 thick, very soft:
Congratulations!
I "envy" those with manual skills to do such a nice work... :wink: I would love to do my own straps matching each watch I have... Maybe in my next life? :roll:
It is very simple, just start making straps 8)
Excellent work. They look truly beautiful. May i ask where you source the leather? It looks quite good.
Fizik eat your heart out, your cycle seats are AWESOME.
+1 for a strap and a cycle seat as and when you do them.
#Getzione - I have calf skins from the finest polish tannerys (also english shomakers buying from that source). In near future I will have real bangers (elephant, shark ).
#carlyrox - thanks
First order from TZ-UK forum. Strap for Chris :)
Distressed/patine effect 22mm:
Lovely straps! I've always been intrigued by having a go myself, but there's too much I still don't understand about it. If you ever find the time to put together a photo-story highlighting the process you go through from start to end when creating a strap then I'd be fascinated to see it. Looks like you're busy enough though with all that strap-making!
I have two tutorials by my friends (in polish, but photos speaks better):
ammo strap:
http://www.gmtforum.pl/forum/index.php?topic=962.0
regular strap:
http://www.gmtforum.pl/forum/index.php?topic=1193.0
Really great. Notable is how your straps have improved over time, design, innovation and craft. Outstanding and well done.
Once I get my act together I'll pm you and see if you can do one for mee.
Very well done
Robin
No problem Robin, thanks :)
Some new straps:
Disco strap for oris.
Second strap for Chris, flieger style:
..and pair:
Smokey Vintage 22mm:
and 26mm for Radiomir, you can see also new python skin here :)
wow some beautiful straps there! :bounce:
Also found the photo tutorials very interesting, a lot more goes into making a strap that I first thought.
Of course. One strap can take 5 hours or more.
Some new straps here:
My friend took some photos of PAM strap which I made for him :)
Some new straps :)
Pilot style 26x22:
Vintage patina 20mm (for vintage zenith diver):
Very special order (with nickname inside), small strap for a woman, 17/16mm:
MP77 prototype, military strap with sewn-in vintage buckle, vintage brown:
If you're making custom straps for your friends you should know watch and wrist sizes, right?
Maybe it's an idea to do away with most of the holes? Nothing says 'custom-made strap' like a strap with only one, perfectly placed hole 8)
There is no "perfectly placed hole". Size of your wrist is changing. It depends of the many reasons: temperature, it is winter or summer, sometimes leather is stretching a little bit etc. etc. One hole is not a good idea. Second thing is design - one hole isn't looking good. By the way, I am making many commercial straps, not only for friends.
Thick, 5-6mm, 20mm strap:
22mm vintage brown:
..and something completely new :)
i would love to get my hads on some of those custom buckles, and your strap work is really good... wouldn't mind 1 or 2 of those either.Thanks, I aslo like vintage one :)
..so I made new 22mm vintages:
One for my friend:
and one for me, for FFF project:
Hello
Just browsing through the strap section looking for ideas and dropped onto your post.
Your strap work and photos/presentation are outstanding.
This is a new interest for me and was hoping or some information .
In the final images of your post:
What watch is that?
How would you describe that type of strap with the fastening to the lugs and leather strap behind the case back?
Again lovely work and I think you have guessed that I particularly like the final watch and strap
Wonderful Job! I'm speechless....
Congratulations.
Fantastic work and very neat stitching.
How do you do your stitches so perfectly?
FMF
never knew you used 'Grasa de Caballo' for leather... (Horse Grease)
Is it grease for horses or Horse derived ? (as in Horse fat)
beautiful work.
lovely straps, keep up the good work.
As many have already stated beautiful work, I'm sending you an email/or pm to order one or 2.
Thanks guys :)
12bar - pm sent.
Xantiagib - I am using many types of dubbins and saddle oils, especialy from Saphir
FrogmanFreak - just practice, nothing more, but it will be never perfect like machine stitching
TerryT - It is Seiko FFF, first mod ever with this dial, my forum's watch - gmtforum.pl project
Some new straps:
24mm genuine python skin:
For Fortis Marinemaster:
4mm soft skin 22/24mm for my friend's birthday
4mm soft skin 25/22mm PAm style:
Some tidy work there I see. Well done!! I particularly like the detail on the stoppers
Thanks man :)
Few photos from last work:
Some new products from my manufacture :D
Really fine!
Some gorgeous straps and thanks for the 'walkthroughs' detailing what's involved in making them. Very informative. Always a bit twitchy about some of the 'exotic' leathers you have on display here. I know people like Roje are very clear on their ethical sourcing standards but it still goes against the grain (no pun intended) a little bit to see some of these. But nevertheless some stunning workmanship on display here. None of my watches need new straps at the moment but I might be tempted by a new belt - you got any prices on those?
There's some very nice work there. Didn't Rich (Toshi) get into this by going on a course somewhere?
Thanks for good word..
@Jestermedia
I think I can make some photostory/tutorial if sombody will be interested how to make a strap :)
On exotic skins - all are from legal source, european tannerys - I have some friends (also shoemakers) from this business.
According belt - please send me pm, I think we can make something interesting.
Thanks
Filip
Is it fair to ask what kinda price you are looking at paying for something like this???
Why not.. :) About 80 pounds for genuine custom python strap.
Very reasonable for Python. Are the leather straps similar prices/cheaper/more expensive (clearly dependent on specific leather or finish)??
Most leather straps are cheaper - about 60 pounds. It depends of the order, you can always ask via pm :)Are the leather straps similar prices/cheaper/more expensive (clearly dependent on specific leather or finish)??
Thx for replies! My wife always struggles what to buy me for my b/day, but I think I know what I'll be having next time!!!!!
Cheers!
Rick
Cool, will be great :)
New 24mm strap (for pam, not fortis) - tanned soft leather. Background - new leather available for straps :D
23/22mm for Certina
24mm for Panerai
Fortis Strap
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