Seiko

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,...  

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

Thats why wee need more watches

A GS with croc strap. I would say it is very soft and the detail cannot be denied. Worth for every penny.

Thank you for posting this Mike.

Very interesting! And very honest!

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...