Free Straps

Note: When new straps are available they are at the end or near the end of this thread.

Once you get your strap, post a photo of it here, and if you are inspired, make a small donation to your favorite cause (homeless shelter, animal shelter, church, etc...) no need to divulge how much you donated, but it would be nice to know who benefitted.

To make the straps I used the palm piece of an old Cooper Weeks (company name until 1971, so a pretty old piece of leather) glove. It has taken quite a patina and is extremely soft.

The straps are lined with new leather and are not perfect. If you are looking for perfection, buy one from a pro. I have been making these for quite a few years now, and this is simply my way of relaxing. So...here are a few photos. You will see that there are five straps. I have numbered them from 1 to 5. 1 and 2 are 20mm with 18 mm buckle end; 3 to 5 are 18 mm with 16 mm buckle end.


Instructions...

1) Send me a PM with your choice 1 to 5. I will respond tomorrow. I will ship to you once I punch the holes...
2) If you get one, I will ask that you post here (I will send you a pic to post) so that we know it is no longer available.
3) Once you receive your strap, post a photo of it with your watch and if you made a donation to one of your local organizations or charities, let us know. We don’t need to know the amount.

Again, no hidden motive here, other than knowing that most of us on this forum are or appear to be doing well. I will gladly change the caption of this thread if any of you wish to join in with other ideas to spread a bit of positive energy around the world...

Super awesome straps, and a really nice gesture. 👍

Straps are all spoken for. I may need to make more! Here are the two that I made for myself. One hole in the strap is a luxury! Note the “box stitch” on the old chrono, inspired by @JwRosenthal .

Do you pronounce it “Shaps” or “Tshaps”? Or should we just call the whole thing owf! These four straps are from old motorcycle chaps. Lots of colour variation and some pieces are well worn. Again, no gimmick. Send me a PM with your wish and consider a donation to your favourite cause. Please do not expect perfection. I uploaded this with my phone, and the pics got all shuffled.