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·As mentioned first here, I've been a happy camper this week, as fun new watch-related toys have been arriving at a furious pace.
I've been busy preparing product photos and fulfilling orders for fellow members who entrusted me with their pre-orders and requests--and some things have already sold out!
All is now available on my website, www.secondtimeticking.com
Horween Shell Cordovan Straps:
Top picture: Classic Top Stitching. Bottom picture: Vintage Style Side Stitching
Product Description
If you ask me, these are the finest straps in the land. I’m wearing one now.
If you own one, or have a pair of Alden or Allen Edmonds shoes, you’re probably familiar with Horween Shell leathers already. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, well then, lets just say that this leather is life changing. Here’s a nice piece from Gentleman’s Gazette that explains just what a “shell” is (hint: it’s actually a membrane found in horse hide), and takes you through the 6 month long process that the Horween Leather Company of Chicago uses to produce this incredible leather.
But that’s just the leather…
The straps themselves are hand made in the USA by one of the finest leather workers that I know. Think about this for a second: a natural product, hand made into a watch strap. There’s going to be variability not only from batch to batch of the leather, but also from individual strap to strap. So enjoy the product photos, but if you’re looking for a cookie cutter strap made on a machine in China, this isn’t for you.
Here’s why I love these straps so much: they are one of the most hard-wearing, durable and elegant straps on the market. They're simple and unpadded, and can be dressed up or down. From a Black Tie event to a casual afternoon, you may want to switch from your dress watch to your vintage chronograph, but you won’t have to switch your strap.
They’re expensive, yes, but you’re getting what you pay for. This leather will likely outlast three of those machine made straps, and the comfort and patina that develops on the wrist is quite lovely–there’s a reason some of the world’s finest shoes are made from this stuff
Straps come with a 16mm buckle, and can be easily swapped out for your signed buckle.
Colors: (from left to right) Horween #8, Natural, Black
Sizes: 18mm, 19mm, 20mm
Styles: Top Stitch and Vintage Side Stitch (with waxed French linen thread)
Price: $140 USD available on my website with Domestic and International Shipping Options
Special: For Omega Forum members in good standing with 20 or more posts, PM me for a discount code good for $10 off your strap... PLUS, select Cheque Payment on checkout (reserving your order), and I'll pass along the savings on CC fees by offering free shipping in the USA.
Just a small token of my appreciation for what has easily become my favorite online 'home' for all things watches. If you've been lurking, consider this an invitation to join a likeminded group of honest and caring collectors--and welcome!
I've been busy preparing product photos and fulfilling orders for fellow members who entrusted me with their pre-orders and requests--and some things have already sold out!
All is now available on my website, www.secondtimeticking.com
Horween Shell Cordovan Straps:
Top picture: Classic Top Stitching. Bottom picture: Vintage Style Side Stitching
Product Description
If you ask me, these are the finest straps in the land. I’m wearing one now.
If you own one, or have a pair of Alden or Allen Edmonds shoes, you’re probably familiar with Horween Shell leathers already. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, well then, lets just say that this leather is life changing. Here’s a nice piece from Gentleman’s Gazette that explains just what a “shell” is (hint: it’s actually a membrane found in horse hide), and takes you through the 6 month long process that the Horween Leather Company of Chicago uses to produce this incredible leather.
But that’s just the leather…
The straps themselves are hand made in the USA by one of the finest leather workers that I know. Think about this for a second: a natural product, hand made into a watch strap. There’s going to be variability not only from batch to batch of the leather, but also from individual strap to strap. So enjoy the product photos, but if you’re looking for a cookie cutter strap made on a machine in China, this isn’t for you.
Here’s why I love these straps so much: they are one of the most hard-wearing, durable and elegant straps on the market. They're simple and unpadded, and can be dressed up or down. From a Black Tie event to a casual afternoon, you may want to switch from your dress watch to your vintage chronograph, but you won’t have to switch your strap.
They’re expensive, yes, but you’re getting what you pay for. This leather will likely outlast three of those machine made straps, and the comfort and patina that develops on the wrist is quite lovely–there’s a reason some of the world’s finest shoes are made from this stuff
Straps come with a 16mm buckle, and can be easily swapped out for your signed buckle.
Colors: (from left to right) Horween #8, Natural, Black
Sizes: 18mm, 19mm, 20mm
Styles: Top Stitch and Vintage Side Stitch (with waxed French linen thread)
Price: $140 USD available on my website with Domestic and International Shipping Options
Special: For Omega Forum members in good standing with 20 or more posts, PM me for a discount code good for $10 off your strap... PLUS, select Cheque Payment on checkout (reserving your order), and I'll pass along the savings on CC fees by offering free shipping in the USA.
Just a small token of my appreciation for what has easily become my favorite online 'home' for all things watches. If you've been lurking, consider this an invitation to join a likeminded group of honest and caring collectors--and welcome!
