Here’s some inspiration

I spent a few mornings wandering the markets in Siem Reap with the Nikon F, and naturally, the 6309 came along too. A 22/20mm, raw-edged strap felt like the obvious choice for the setting.

There’s something slightly unexpected about putting a vintage-style strap on a watch like the Rado HyperChrome.

I’ll admit, I wasn’t convinced this would work but I made it anyway. I loved how the piece of cow leather turned out after the custom dye so I just had to give it a go.

This neo-vintage Burberrys of London held sentimental value for its owner, but there was one problem: he never really liked it on the original bracelet.

Matte grey python isn’t something you see often in watch straps, despite how established the material is.

Lightly padded, softly structured, and finished with stitching that keeps it a little bit sporty.

A pairing that brings a little warmth and weight to an otherwise cool, restrained dial.

The tones here come from patience. Hours of dilute dye baths in yellows and browns, layered until the colour settles into a watercolour softness.

The Sinn 356 is a pilot’s chronograph built with German pragmatism and reliability. Paired with a black suede pilot strap, its matte texture plays perfectly against the bead-blasted case.

That’s what makes projects like this so rewarding. This Ferrari diver is a sentimental piece for its owner, and it deserved to be wearable again.

This olive cowhide is a new find, and “pull-up” leather is something I’ve wanted to experiment with for a long time.

What started as the tan leather in my vintage collection ended up becoming something entirely different.

Some watches you wear without thinking. And then there are pieces like this — ones that ask for more.

There’s something unmistakable about a gloss black Rolex dial.

I’ve always loved the wild strap culture that surrounds Panerai — thick, handmade leather builds with serious presence. It’s a rabbit hole I’ve spent years in.

This custom-dyed Saddle brown kangaroo strap was built for my 1950s Juvenia chronograph. It’s a watch from an era when patience wasn’t optional, and detail wasn’t negotiable.

There’s a certain kind of stillness to winter light. When it hits just right, even a quiet cup of coffee can feel like a moment worth dressing up for.

The Speedmaster has presence — that’s part of its charm. But with a 14mm case height, pairing it with the wrong strap can tip it into bulky territory.

A pairing that balances refinement with character.

This Sinn 356 is every bit the no-nonsense tool watch - but who says it can’t also be fun?

There’s a common misconception that exotic leathers like ostrich are mostly for delicate dress straps — fancy, and therefore potentially fragile.

Paired here with the legendary 1967 King Seiko 44KS

A custom brown kangaroo strap that channels the same focus and refinement found in performance cockpits: clean lines, high contrast, and confident precision.

Bold up front, but for this strap the real flex is on the inside

My custom Grey leathers are all hand-dyed in small batches