Hi, my name is Thor, and I’m a strapaholic. But is this addiction to watch straps a bad thing? The first question I’ll ask you is this: can a strap make or break a watch? If the answer is “yes,” you’ve already got the potential to become an addict like me, and why not? The […]

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For quite some time now, quality strap maker Genteel Handmade has been crafting straps designed to work perfectly with Omega deployant clasps. As someone who owns several Omega watches but has never seriously considered wearing any of them on an “official” deployant strap due to the meager and, in my opinion, uninspiring options available, this […]

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When it comes to watch straps from Genteel Handmade, uniqueness is never something you need to question. As every strap is made by hand (and to your personal specifications if you do so desire), you can be sure that the band you receive is one of a kind. Now, however, with the release of the […]

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As watch reviewers, we are exposed to some of the most luxurious accessories with which one may pamper their collection should they so please. Finding the companies that can take an already privileged hobby and add that extra personal touch to it is a real joy. Discovering Genteel Handmade (which I also did through the […]

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Over the past couple of years, Genteel Handmade has really been making a name for itself. In the world of watches, finding the perfect strap can often be a frustrating exercise. With so many options available, it seems unconscionable to suggest locating your dream watchband would be anything but a stroll in the park. However, […]

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When NOMOS Glashütte released the Autobahn Director’s Cut back in October, the trio of models was presented on bracelets that were as limited as the watch heads themselves. The practice of limited edition bracelets and brands isn’t new, per se. It is, however, rather uncommon, and my excitement was building for more of the same. […]

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Genteel Handmade is one of our preferred strap makers for good reason. Aside from the wealth of leathers, linings, and stitching options, there is always someone on hand to assist with the creation of the perfect custom strap. However, before you set about building your dream watch band, you need to get a feel for […]

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The calf and goat watch straps collection is Genteel Handmade’s most versatile product line. With more than 50 leather options (spread across a variety of types and colors), a raft of threads to choose from, custom dimensions, a long list of linings, buckle and spring-bar options, and peerless customer service, it’s hard to go wrong. […]

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We know Genteel Handmade best for its luxurious, fully customizable straps. Recently, I’ve even been wearing my first fully custom band from the brand (a wiskey Maya leather deployant with brown stitching and a red goat lining) so I can fully attest to the awesome results of this flexible service. However, today the brand adds […]

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Some watch aficionados will argue that there’s no better choice of watch strap to pair with your chronograph than a racing strap. And, while I believe there are plenty of styles that work well with certain chronographs, it is hard to argue against the perfect harmony of a perforated racing strap and a multi-sub-dial chronograph […]

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