Jean Rousseau Straps

[MH82]

Morning all,

I'm contemplating picking up some custom straps from these guys and wondered if anyone can post either their thoughts having had them or pictures?

Thanks

 

[Cad290]

Highly recommend them, especially for Speedmasters! Probably going to get another one when my ST arrives. You can get a custom one made in only a week or two. I prefer them with padding, and I think the ostrich is really unique and attractive.

 

[MH82]

Just been into the London store and ordered two. A Matt blue alligator with grey stitching and a tan ostrich with matching stitching. 3 week delivery. Very much looking forward to these

 

[N1CK]

MH82

Just been into the London store and ordered two. A Matt blue alligator with grey stitching and a tan ostrich with matching stitching. 3 week delivery. Very much looking forward to these

Be fascinated to see what they look like on the ST! Tan ostrich and ST sounds like it could be a winning combo!

 

[Cad290]

Yeah a tan padded ostrich strap would suit very well, I might be copying you on that

 

[PaulC77]

They really are beautiful straps and. Cannot be faulted at their price point

Edited: Jul 3, 2017

 

[Foo2rama]

Cad290

Highly recommend them, especially for Speedmasters! Probably going to get another one when my ST arrives. You can get a custom one made in only a week or two. I prefer them with padding, and I think the ostrich is really unique and attractive.

Is the orange thick croc scale? Thinking of ordering one for my 3313 POC.

 

[MH82]

N1CK

Be fascinated to see what they look like on the ST! Tan ostrich and ST sounds like it could be a winning combo!

Maybe so, but ordered 21mm for the Aventurine Moonphase

 

[Cad290]

Foo2rama

Is the orange thick croc scale? Thinking of ordering one for my 3313 POC.

Yup!

 

[Skyblue44]

Wow a Golden Panda sighting!

 

[Cad290]

Skyblue44

Wow a Golden Panda sighting!

They're out there

 

[Ssunnylee24]

The third charcoal ostrich is amazing

 

[pstewie]

Cad290

Highly recommend them, especially for Speedmasters! Probably going to get another one when my ST arrives. You can get a custom one made in only a week or two. I prefer them with padding, and I think the ostrich is really unique and attractive.

WOW! i think am gonna need one of those.

 

[keywerd]

I had a pretty good experience in the London store ordering a custom strap. Be prepared for a lot of customization options and a few weeks turnaround time.

 

[MH82]

The blue alligator with rubber lining and grey stitching definitely works with the Aventurine dial. Will need to try the tan ostrich later.

 

[TheHoof]

What sort of price are we talking for these and how do they compare to the OEM product?

 

[bokbok]

Liking the colours of the straps

 

[Syrte]

I recommend them wholeheartedly, they made a beautiful blue alligator strap for me at a price I found very competitive.
And they were very accommodating, accepting to follow custom specs I gave them to do a rivet closure they had never made before, with rivets supplied by myself.
I was so happy I'm on the look out for future opportunities to commission stuff from them.

 

[MH82]

TheHoof

What sort of price are we talking for these and how do they compare to the OEM product?

Depends on what you go for. I've got a custom ostrich strap with a rubber lining where I chose material and colour for both, along with stitching, shape, size, padding etc £145. The alligator was more expensive, particularly as I went for the belly of the beast, £245. I believe they make some of the low volume straps for the major manufacturers as well. In terms of quality, even the OEM stuff doesn't come close. Even gave me a sizeable discount as one side of the strap was 2mm shorter than ordered! I wouldn't have noticed but clearly their QA and honesty speaks volumes.

 

[TheHoof]

MH82

Depends on what you go for. I've got a custom ostrich strap with a rubber lining where I chose material and colour for both, along with stitching, shape, size, padding etc £145. The alligator was more expensive, particularly as I went for the belly of the beast, £245. I believe they make some of the low volume straps for the major manufacturers as well. In terms of quality, even the OEM stuff doesn't come close. Even gave me a sizeable discount as one side of the strap was 2mm shorter than ordered! I wouldn't have noticed but clearly their QA and honesty speaks volumes.

Good to hear!