Horological Meandering

And interesting article on Fratello with interesting voting results at the bottom: www.fratellowatches.com Photo: Fratello ...  

we should all do the same

So I can say that is ridiculous! I enjoy leather in many products and wish to continue to do so. That said, I am strongly against animal cruelty and would not buy a product if animals are not treated mercifully in making it, but as long as the animal is n... 

I think it is ridiculous. One solution however is to grow animal skins out of cell based technology. There won’t be any cruelty in the process I assure you. Best Gatsby

Plus am I the only one looking at those straps on the GF and thinking "that looks like crap" especially on a watch that is as expensive as GF.

ochs und junior was doing it before it was cool! ...  

Like fish, frog, etc..!

Calf leather is a byproduct of the farming industry. As mentioned in the Fratello comment section it would otherwise go to waste so using this medium for goods is sensible. Unless the entire world goes vegetarian there will be a market for traditional lea... 

and see more consumer choice as a positive. Vacheron Constantin includes three types with their Overseas, highlighting the user friendliness of their quick change system.

I am not for killing animals for cosmetic purposes. I am for completely using animals if you eat them. I eat chicken, fish and some meat. I have zero issue with leather straps unless the underlying argument is about forcing people to become vegans which i... 

It is even worse to me if the entire animal is not used!

I think that it is prob possible but for me, that would be the biggest hestitation i have so far with the program as I feel that many cusotmers sort of expect to have those style of leather in their watch products. If they can do that, then I have no prob... 

The highest quality leather comes from animals raised primarily for their skin. Economically, even if leather is a byproduct, it factors into the industry. Raising an animal and knowing what all of the parts are worth, whether meat, skin, bones, or other ... 

I'm betting on greater; much greater.

It remains one of my most shameful vices, and no different from fur coats and leather bags, etc. I've all but given up meat and fish for health reasons already, and by health i mean both personal and planetary. I do see that this has created something of ... 

I am a bit bothered by the ethics of leather, particularly exotic leather. I have stopped buying non-cow leather straps, and most of my recent purchases have been canvas, nylon, metal, or rubber. They are more washable, and the idea of animals suffering f...