The Strap Almanac

The knowledge behind
every strap.

History, leathers, craft, care, glossary. Not an encyclopedia — what you need to know to choose and understand.

01  ·  HISTORY
History

From Renaissance courts to modern manufacture. The evolution of the wristwatch strap across three centuries.

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02  ·  LEATHERS
Leathers

Cordovan, Alligator, Barenia. A sensory study of the world’s finest raw materials.

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03  ·  TECHNIQUES
Techniques

Hand-stitched Point de Sellier, artisan rounding, raw-cut finishes. The secret is in the detail.

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04  ·  MAINTENANCE
Maintenance

How to preserve the leather’s beauty over time. Care rituals for the discerning collector.

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05  ·  GLOSSARY
Glossary

860 technical terms from watchmaking and leather craft. The collector’s dictionary.

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06  ·  WATCH DATABASE
Watch Database

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