Why Handmade Matters – The Value Behind Handmade Leather Watch Straps



Why Handmade Matters – The Value Behind Artisan Leather Watch Straps

Why Handmade Matters – The Value Behind Handmade Leather Watch Straps

In today’s fast-paced, mass-produced world, handmade leather watch straps stand as a testament to slow craftsmanship, authenticity, and timeless value. They are more than accessories—they are a reflection of heritage, skill, and personal story.

1. Built by Skilled Hands, Not Machines

Each handmade strap is crafted by an artisan who pours experience, precision, and pride into every stitch. Unlike factory-made straps, no two pieces are exactly alike—each bears the signature of human touch.

2. Premium Materials Only

Artisan straps are made from full-grain and top-grain leathers, sourced responsibly and chosen for durability and character. The quality is felt instantly—soft, strong, and built to age beautifully.

3. A Story in Every Strap

Every hand-burnished edge, natural grain, or subtle patina tells a story—yours and the maker’s. These straps evolve over time, developing unique characteristics that reflect your lifestyle.

4. Custom Fit, Custom Feel

Unlike one-size-fits-all factory straps, handmade options are tailored to fit your wrist, watch, and preferences. You choose the leather, stitching, length, and hardware—it’s a truly personal experience.

5. Support for Small-Scale Craftsmanship

When you choose handmade, you support independent artisans, not faceless factories. You’re investing in sustainable, ethical craftsmanship that values quality over quantity.

At its heart, a handmade leather watch strap isn’t just about time—it’s about timelessness.


Want to experience the difference? Browse our artisan leather watch strap collection crafted by skilled hands, one strap at a time.

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What size should I get for my strap?

One of the fears of buying straps online is that you might not know if the strap is of the correct length to suit your wrist. We hope that by the time you are done reading this page, you will know what size you should get. There are two methods that we will run through:

  1. Method 1 – Measure your current strap
  2. Method 2 – Not-So-Quick Math
Size Chart
 

Method 1 – Measure your current strap

This method is the quickest way to know what size to order, but it might not be very precise. What you will need is an existing two-piece strap on your watch. It does not have to be a leather strap.

  1. Measure the length of the long and short piece of the strap. (Example: 105mm on the long strap, and 80mm on the short strap)
  2. Choose the size with the following size chart – the closest to the total length of your existing straps. (The closest size in this example would be M (115mm + 70mm = 185mm)
  3. Note that this is still an approximation, and you should adjust accordingly if your current strap does not fit your wrist perfectly.

Method 2 – Measure your wrist size

If your cannot measure your current strap for some reasons, you would need to measure your wrist size and purchase the strap size according to the guidelines below. If you are between sizes (for e.g. wrist size of 16.7cm), we recommend to size up.

Step 1: Measure your wirst with the rope:

Step 2:Measure the rope length with the ruler:

And then following the size chart below to know your strap length:

Find Your Watch Strap Lug Width

If you’re looking to purchase a strap for your watch, you will need to know the lug width of your watch. Lug width refers to “A” in this schematic below.

There are two ways to find out the lug width of your watch.

  1. Firstly, you can Google “<watch brand and model> lug width” and see if there is an answer from the brand’s website, or some other websites.
  2. Alternatively, you can simply take a ruler and measure the lug width directly on your watch.

Lug widths are typically in whole numbers, and while the most common lug widths are between 18-22mm, they can go down to 8mm or up to 32mm even. Our ready stock straps are available in 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm and 26mm. If you need other lug widths, you can have it custom made.

You will then need to purchase a strap of the same lug width. For example, if your watch has a lug width of 20mm, you will need to purchase strap with a width of 20-16.

Note: Our Widths typically have two numbers, for example 20-16. The first number (20) refers to the lug width (“A” in the schematic above). The second number (16) refers to the buckle width (“B” in the schematic above). You just need to ensure that the first number matches the lug width of your watch.