Frequently asked questions
How do you make your leather goods?
All my products are hand cut and hand finished by myself. My process is rather low-tech. I use some of the best hand tools on the market for a truly unique, high-end leather good. Every piece of leather is cut out by hand and sanded relentlessly for a smooth finish. I sand, burnish, crease, and melt wax on all my veg tan edges for the best finish.
How do I choose the proper length for my watch strap?
The best way to determine what strap length you need is to measure a current watch band you own. An important consideration though is to first measure the thickness of the strap. A 4mm thick strap needs to be longer than a 2mm thick strap. Since my straps are typically 3-3.5mm thick, measuring a strap you currently own that falls in this range will provide the best measurement.
5.6"-6.0" wrist = 110/65mm
6.1"-6.5" wrist = 120/70mm
6.6"-7.0" wrist = 125/75mm
7.1"-7.5" wrist = 130/80mm
7.6"-8.0" wrist = 135/85mm
8.1"-8.5" wrist = 140/90mm
**Please note that just using a tape measurement of your wrist size and then subtracting the length of the watch head(i.e. L2L measurement) may result in a strap that is too short. This is due to the thickness of the strap Vs. a tape measure that is paper thin.
As always, you can message me for more help or additional questions!
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