Custom-made watch straps

[swanbourne]

Here are a few suppliers of custom watch straps who won't break the bank.

http://www.abp-paris.com/

http://www.jean-rousseau.com/

http://www.camillefournet.com/home.php3

http://www.banda.com/

Eddie

[GeoffD]

:lol: :lol: :twisted:
My wife's going to hate you for supplying those links Eddie.
Some really esoteric ideas in some of those.......... Ostrich Shin or Emu Leg anyone :D

[engeew]

My latest acquisition came with an Ostrich Shin strap from APB.
I'm very impressed with the quality - I will get round to posting some pics.

Thanks for the links Eddie.

Cheers,

Nigel

[Stepback Steve]

Any ideas where you can get a strap for a fixed lug watch, that's curved fixed lugs!

[sundial]

Thanks for the links Eddie. I just tried the Banda link to order a custom strap and got in a right muddle trying to send special instructions using their matrix so abandoned it . Also found the options rather confusing . Then tried the Jean-Rousseau site and the matrix was much easier and user friendly .

Cheers

dunk

[sundial]

:lol: :lol: :twisted:
My wife's going to hate you for supplying those links Eddie.
Some really esoteric ideas in some of those.......... Ostrich Shin or Emu Leg anyone :D

Did you notice the TOAD FROG PERCH DOGFISH & SALMON skins on offer ... http://www.abp-paris.com/leather_watchstraps.html ??

Cheers

dunk

[Mean_Go_Getter]

Eddie,

Any chance of adding Carl (gasgasbones) to your list ?

His straps are expertly made, truly unique and really well priced.

. . . and he's a thoroughly nice bloke.

He's been working on one for me for my 50 and been absolutely brilliant.

Worth an ask.

Cheers,
Martin.

[jwg663]

Eddie,

Any chance of adding Carl (gasgasbones) to your list ?

His straps are expertly made, truly unique and really well priced.

. . . and he's a thoroughly nice bloke.

He's been working on one for me for my 50 and been absolutely brilliant.

Worth an ask.

Cheers,
Martin.

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Seconded...
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Have 2 & an excellent chap to deal with...
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"Toshi" seems to do a good strap, no personal experience yet...
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Take it easy...
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Jim...

[VinceR]

Have had a couple from Carl & one from Toshi. All the straps are works of art, as well as affordable!

[magirus]

Carl's my man!................................

[JHM]

Can just repeat what has been said already. The straps from Rich/ Toshi and Carl/ Gasgasbones are just amazing and great value:

Toshi-straps:



Gasgasbones strap:


all the best

Jan

[satosatomi]

I got mine from Rich/Toshi, brilliant strap!

[John Vargas]

Here is one my saddle maker made for me, it was copied off a WWII Biographical Paratrooper that I have, but they were made for the USAAF.

Click on links to enlarge…

[Crusader]

I must say that I am not a fan of putting Panny-style buckles on all and sundry watches but Pannies.

[Molle]

I've had a few from ABP:

[abraxas]

I must say that I am not a fan of putting Panny-style buckles on all and sundry watches but Pannies.

I am partly with you on that. I don't even like them (fishtails) on Pannies.

john

[A.Pottinger]

Where watch buckles go, bigger, is definitely not not always better.
Clearance from the strap is important especially for larger buckles in regard to comfort and 'harmony' (give of the strap, but without the jab of a corner of edge of a buckle).

Best wishes,
AP)

[magirus]

Re fishtails.I recently handled a watch on a rather thick, wide strap, one of Toshis creations. A very well made strap, but the fishtail buckle it had attached was simply enormous and not something I could ever contemplate owning.

[Riker]

Hi all, new to this site & enjoying reading up on everything.

Not only do I own a number of straps from the manufacturers of the watches I own, but I also make my own known as JPHstraps

Here are a few of my 100% handmade straps;

24mm-26mm honey brown calf leather, no stitch.


26mm black calf leather, 'twin stitch' black/orange thread.


22mm black calf leather, 'twin stitch' black/blue thread.


22mm browm small grain cow leather 'twin stitch' brown/natural thread


See you in the forum....... :wink:

[Ant]

Just completed some swiss ammo straps have a look hope you like it.
Cheers
Ant

[constantin14]

Hi
I collect vintage watches and if I want to have nice straps I need a fortune!
I want to made my "own straps" but in Romania I don't find "raw materials" like exotic leather (croco, lizzard, python, shark), good buckles & deployants at good price. If you can give me some links, adress, advice, knowledges, etc. I will be gratefull.
Thank you
Constantin

Hi,

Would anyone know where I can get a custom strap for a Bell & Ross BR03-92?

I'm looking for something, black with Orange stitching.

[ibby7]

Hi,

Would anyone know where I can get a custom strap for a Bell & Ross BR03-92?

I'm looking for something, black with Orange stitching.

go to this link, theres a bell & ross on there, im sure the stiching u wanted shouldnt be a problem

http://www.abp-paris.com/watchbands_cre ... d=7&&cid=2

[MintG]

Just what I was looking for, thank you.

[robcuk]

Hi,

Would anyone know where I can get a custom strap for a Bell & Ross BR03-92?

I'm looking for something, black with Orange stitching.

Try Toshi on this very forum! He's good (and his prices are reasonable).

[Carlton-Browne]

I've had a couple of trench straps from this chap with pleasing results.

http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/





Also have a 2nd hand Toshi which is superb.

[khw-x]

Hi,this is my first post here. I found this forum through a B&R forum. Just want to share a few photos of a strap I just made during the weekend for a fellow from France. It is a carbon fiber strap for BR03. I am surprised how it turns out. I think it looks really cool. Comments welcome.




Thanks for looking.

Regards,

[swanbourne]

Hi,this is my first post here. I found this forum through a B&R forum. Just want to share a few photos of a strap I just made during the weekend for a fellow from France. It is a carbon fiber strap for BR03. I am surprised how it turns out. I think it looks really cool. Comments welcome.




Thanks for looking.

Regards,

This could also be your last post here, I'm surprised you joined just to promote your own straps which if you had read the forum first, you would know is not allowed.

Eddie

[magirus]

Hi,this is my first post here.

It may well be your last.

[Gobo]

I just recieved a strap ordered from paul ( orb straps ) 6mm thick black leather white stitch with spartan buckle , best strap i have ever owned highly recommended.

[richardhurst]

I just recieved a strap ordered from paul ( orb straps ) 6mm thick black leather white stitch with spartan buckle , best strap i have ever owned highly recommended.

I have one of these straps and i agree they are good

[Jolenefm]

I've had a couple of trench straps from this chap with pleasing results.

http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/





Also have a 2nd hand Toshi which is superb.

Thanks - just what I'd be looking for! Thanks again! :bounce: :bounce:

[AshUK]

As a follow up to a post in the general watch forum about Omega deployants, I've had a few very affordable straps made by Inspire Workshop.

I wanted some made for mine and the missus watches - they are custom made and a very good price. Lots of choice, and good customer service.









The last one is for the Breitling Ocean Racer deployant - looks and feels very nice, but could maybe do with being a little thicker.

Cheers

Ash

[benjamin.lereverend]

Hi I am looking for a leather strap for a p011 porsche design watch. I would need to be 24 tapers to 20 or 18 with a recess of 2mm each side (BR01 style).
Any ideas ?

[Guardala]

hi, I'm coming from a french forum, and there's something interesting to know if you wanna buy at A.B.P or Jean Rousseau: when paying, enter the code "FORUMAMONTRES" and you'll get 10% off .

Hope it help's...

Guardala.

[frodshamred]

As a follow up to a post in the general watch forum about Omega deployants, I've had a few very affordable straps made by Inspire Workshop.

I wanted some made for mine and the missus watches - they are custom made and a very good price. Lots of choice, and good customer service.









The last one is for the Breitling Ocean Racer deployant - looks and feels very nice, but could maybe do with being a little thicker.

Cheers

Ash

The PO straps look excellent

[constantin14]

Nice Omega Constellation, AshUK

[justsellbrgs]

Here's a strap I just received for an MKII...




source: StoneCreek Straps.. http://www.stonecreekstraps.com

[suntiger1965]

nice classy straps

[Jones]

Thanks for all the photos guys, need a few straps and you've given me a few cheaper/nicer options than I had before.

[Jestermedia]

Only just looked at this thread and taken a look at the ABP website. Some beautiful creations on there - and some that just completely freaked me out. Toad Leather and Beaver Tail being the ones in particular that made me say "What the ....". Amazing. And looking at other people's posts - really great service from them as well. Seriously tempted to try a few of the more esoteric options on there....

[pindero]

very nice strap

[Gilly]

some good links, cheers

[scampers]

As a follow up to a post in the general watch forum about Omega deployants, I've had a few very affordable straps made by Inspire Workshop.

I wanted some made for mine and the missus watches - they are custom made and a very good price. Lots of choice, and good customer service.









The last one is for the Breitling Ocean Racer deployant - looks and feels very nice, but could maybe do with being a little thicker.

Cheers

Ash

The PO straps look excellent

Is the ocean racer deployant meant for a rubber strap?

[cliffrichard]

That omega combo is the really really nice

[tintinoman]

Just make your own straps...... it's not that hard......









Torben/Denmark

[Kister]

Nice straps, especialy the second one!

[Mortis]

Very nice, tintinoman, but it does seem to double your wrist depth! :)

[deepelem]

hi, I'm coming from a french forum, and there's something interesting to know if you wanna buy at A.B.P or Jean Rousseau: when paying, enter the code "FORUMAMONTRES" and you'll get 10% off .

Hope it help's...

Guardala.

Hey thanks Guardala .... Every little helps :D

[MrFranklin]

Are there any resources out there for people looking to get started making their own straps?