Hyjynx 2 Posted January 4, 2014 Keep it as is or sew it with a black thread? Either way is good, but black thread will compliment the dial of this particular watch. And that's where your talent really shines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pipaulsen 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Wow, great work... You might have to ship some over the border to Norway when you get production going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Keep it as is or sew it with a black thread? Either way is good, but black thread will compliment the dial of this particular watch. And that's where your talent really shines. Thank you! Since the strap is still in it's natural color it will get a gorgeous patina over time. Think I will sew it pretty soon Wow, great work... You might have to ship some over the border to Norway when you get production going Thank you very much! Will be my pleasure to make you some straps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cannibal 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Nice work! I've been making my own straps for about six years now, hand sewn just like yours. It's tough work but satisfying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Nice work! I've been making my own straps for about six years now, hand sewn just like yours. It's tough work but satisfying. Nice! It is isn't it! I like to watch some series or TV and just sew. Since I'm new at this, it takes quite some time to make the saddle stitch but it's awesome to see when it's done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jizza24 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Well done mate these straps look darn good but you can only get better, keep it up u might even find yourself in the TD section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 4, 2014 Well done mate these straps look darn good but you can only get better, keep it up u might even find yourself in the TD section. Thank you soo much! Maybe That would be cool but I plan on doing this in small numbers for now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigahertz15 0 Posted January 5, 2014 Nice work. Wish I was as capable, alas, that side of my brain does not work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diegosaenz 0 Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) They look pretty good! I like the tan one a lot! And that dark one too... Edited January 5, 2014 by diegosaenz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Or4n6e 25 Posted January 5, 2014 Great straps keep up the good work, I always wanted to make my own strap :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted January 5, 2014 hey mate you are a professional already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 6, 2014 Nice work. Wish I was as capable, alas, that side of my brain does not work. ha! You can hire me to do some straps for you hint hint They look pretty good! I like the tan one a lot! And that dark one too... Thank you very much kind gentleman Great straps keep up the good work, I always wanted to make my own strap :-) Thanks! It's fun and challenging! hey mate you are a professional already Thank you soo much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted January 6, 2014 Be careful with stitchless straps mate. Your seam will pop open, then bye bye Panerai! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 6, 2014 Be careful with stitchless straps mate. Your seam will pop open, then bye bye Panerai! Good point! Have to be careful of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edigital 0 Posted January 11, 2014 Beautiful straps, looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 19, 2014 Update! Hand sew it with black thread as you guys suggested. It has already started showing signs of patina after a couple weeks of wearing it. Comparing it to this new strap I'm working on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 23, 2014 Perks of doing my own straps. One hole for a perfect fit Floating keeper on my IWC and a sewn in one on the PAM. Thinking of doing a new black strap with black thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 23, 2014 I really need a strap end cutter. Doing it by hand is very hard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaymillz517 0 Posted January 24, 2014 Nice work. I've recently started making my own straps and I know the work involved. I would buy one in a heartbeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 25, 2014 Nice work. I've recently started making my own straps and I know the work involved. I would buy one in a heartbeat. Thank you very much, kind of you to say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottahaverolex 0 Posted January 25, 2014 A strap end punch will definitely simplify things for you and really give you a refined look. Your straps look gods but a perfect end will make them even better. Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 25, 2014 A strap end punch will definitely simplify things for you and really give you a refined look. Your straps look gods but a perfect end will make them even better. Keep it up! Yeah I really do need one! Bought a cheep one from Ebay and it was horrible, not symetric and dull. Not a good plan to cheap out on good tools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chekkarn 0 Posted January 25, 2014 Strap end punch ordered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edigital 0 Posted February 7, 2014 Your straps look great! Defintely will get some if you are selling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
