patrick_y
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Interesting! I expected all to be stitched by hand, but they use both machine and "cous main" methods.
Very interesting! And very honest!
Making a Grand Seiko Strap
GS created a web page to share the process of making GS straps. While we all have opinions on the best strap (or variety of straps) to fit a watch, I thought you all might be interested in this explanation. MATERIAL Considered the crown jewel of leathers,...
My guess is 1.5 to 2 hours for a pair
I make straps and bags as a hobby and without all the fancy equipment, the skiving machine being one, it takes about half a day for a pair with lots of break times in between. Handstitching alone is about half an hour
I have one
A GS with croc strap. I would say it is very soft and the detail cannot be denied. Worth for every penny.
Interesting! I expected all to be stitched by hand, but they use both machine and "cous main" methods.
Very interesting! And very honest!
Very educational
Great attention to detail. I love my croc watch straps, but reading a clinical description of how these majestic animals are grown exclusively for the purpose and consumption of an ever hungrier luxury world does make me feel somewhat ethically uneasy. In...