Duracuir1
·I started making my own straps a number of years ago. Some with new leather, others with baseball gloves, old purses, ammo pouches etc.,,
Baseball glove for the Tudor. Old barber strop for the BR03. Old snake purse for the Seamaster and new leather on the manual wind DeVille.
I worked in shoe repair as a teenager and began buying leather tools about ten years ago. Have been using the tools and getting better with the straps over time. The love of watches has helped! Thanks for your comments! Just a hobby at this time!
I use nylon thread. Coats extra strong. Holds well and my jeweller takes my straps and in return he services my watches! Great agreement! I love sitting in front of the TV with a project to stitch while watching the NFL or College football. Very relaxing!
You stitch by hand? Very impressive! I was imagining a heavy duty cobbler's sewing machine.